For Sale3 Bedroom Cottage in Downton, Salisbury, SP5£475,000

Once part of a Victorian school, Nomads was constructed some 7 years ago by a reputable local builders and boasts a high specification finish throughout including engineered oak flooring, located in this desirable village location. Once part of a Victorian school, Nomads was constructed some 7 years ago by a reputable local builders and forms part of this pretty and convenient collection of homes, all of which are conversions apart from Nomads that was newly constructed. The home has been subject to a rigorous schedule of updating in the sellers time, including new windows. The home boasts a high specification finish throughout including engineered oak flooring with under floor heating and stylish fitted kitchens and bathrooms. There is also a fully wired burglar alarm. The discreet front entrance belies the sheer size and quality of the home beyond. This seriously deceptive home boasts 1,297 sq. ft. of warm and comfortable accommodation set over 2 floors. Upon arriving you are greeted by a sizeable entrance lobby that is home to a useful coat cupboard and the ground floor cloakroom. Beyond, the open plan ground floor living accommodation unfolds with dual aspect windows and glazed French doors providing an abundance of light. The well-planned living space provides unrivalled flexibility and is large enough for expansive entertaining while being easily zoned to provide more intimate and individual living areas. The kitchen has a superb selection of wall and base storage with integrated Neff appliances and a vast central island that defines the kitchen area from the sitting and dining areas beyond. French doors open out to the small, private walled courtyard. The current dining area, though open, is set to one side away from the living space, therefore lends itself perfectly to use as a study or playroom. On the first floor there are three generous double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom, all arranged around the large gallery landing. Externally the property has a walled courtyard garden with a small shed. There is allocated parking on the former playground for 2 vehicles which belong to the property and additional visitors parking. Situation The popular village of Downton sits on the southern edge of Wiltshire, just across the county boundary from Hampshire and the New Forest National Park. It lies in a Conservation Area and offers beautiful walks in all directions, including the Clarendon Path from Barford Down to Pepperbox Hill. Downton has highly regarded primary and secondary schools as well as a pre-school, tennis club, gym, football club, three churches and numerous other amenities including a doctors surgery, chemist, three pubs, a Co-Op, a farm shop and the renowned Borough Café. The Cathedral City of Salisbury lies approximately 5 miles north and offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities. There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools to name a few. Direct trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approx. 90 minutes. The A303 provides access to the south west and London, via the M3. Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at Hamptworth, Bramshaw, South Wilts Golf Club and High Post. This area is renowned for its fishing on the river Avon, Test and outlying chalk streams. Additional information - Three Bedrooms - Two Bath/Shower Rooms - Open Plan Living Accommodation - Private Courtyard Garden - Allocated Parking - Sought After Village Location Key information Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold