2 bed flat for sale

The Borough, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5

A spacious 2-bedroom ground floor apartment located on the historic Borough in the centre of the village. No onward chain. Leasehold.

Flat 5, Horseshoe Court is a well-proportioned 2-bedroom, ground floor apartment in a purpose-built block on the historic Borough, close to the centre of the village and within walking distance of the village amenities on The Borough, including a bus stop. The accommodation is well proportioned and enjoys a good level of natural light with a lovely outlook to the rear of the building across the communal gardens to the water meadow beyond. The accommodation has been well maintained but there is scope to update aspects of the apartment such as the kitchen and shower room according to personal taste. Crucially for the village, there is the additional benefit of allocated parking within Horseshoe Court and the lease was extended in 2020.

Horseshoe Court is located towards the upper end of the historic The Borough, within walking distance of the village High Street and amenities on The Borough as well as public transport links. Downton is a thriving Avonside community with a number of shops and other amenities, including popular public houses and a bustling cafe, The Borough Cafe. The village has a doctors' surgery on nearby Moot Lane and reputable primary and secondary schools, as well as a library, churches, and a leisure centre with tennis club.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance. There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

Buyers with an interest in outdoor pursuits will undoubtedly be satisfied by the wonderful surrounding countryside and the New Forest National Park lies approximately 3 miles to the East. There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.

Horseshoe Court is located directly facing The Borough with an arched vehicular entrance supplying access to the communal parking area to the rear of the building. The communal gardens flank the parking area and are predominantly laid to lawn intersersed and bordered by mature tress and established flower beds. Beyond the parking area is a further expanse of lawn and flower beds and the garden adjoin neighbouring water meadows.

Wiltshire District Council. Band C.

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric radiator heating.
Tenure

We understand the apartment is held on a leasehold basis and the lease was renewed in 2020 for 198 years.

Ground rent is currently £160.00 per annum and there is a current annual maintenance charge of £540.00 per annum.

Leave Fordingbridge on the A338 and proceed for approximately 6 miles until reaching Downton. Turn right at the traffic lights before The Bull public house and proceed along The Borough. Horseshoe Court will be found towards the far end on the left hand side and before the bridge.

Communal Entrance

Entrance Hall

Double cupboard with hanging space for coats. Airing cupboard housing Gledhill hot water cylinder.

Shower Room

Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC.

Bedroom 1

Aspect over communal gardens. Fitted double wardrobe. Electric radiator.

Bedroom 2

Aspect over communal garden. Electric radiator.

Sitting Room

Aspect over communal gardens. Electric radiator. Open to:

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers mounted at base and eye level. Roll top work surface. Single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for electric cooker and space plumbing for washing machine.