The Borough, Salisbury

About the property

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Welcome to Horseshoe Court, a delightful and well-presented one-bedroom ground floor apartment offering comfort, convenience, and beautiful surroundings in the heart of Downton village. Set within an attractive building on the High Street, this apartment is ideally positioned to enjoy all the charm and amenities of this popular village. With its own private entrance in addition to a communal entryway, the property offers a heightened sense of privacy and independence. Being sold with no onward chain, it is ready to move into and enjoy immediately.

Step into a generous entrance hall, where two large built-in storage cupboards offer ample room for coats, shoes, and household items. From here, doors lead to the main living areas, all arranged on one level for ease and flow. The spacious sitting/dining room is filled with natural light thanks to the double glazed windows to the front aspect. A decorative fireplace adds a focal point to the room, creating a welcoming environment perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This is a versatile living space with plenty of room for both a comfortable seating area and dining setup. Adjoining the living room is the well-planned kitchen, which is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units and a stainless steel sink with drainer. There is space for all essential white goods, and a side-aspect window ensures plenty of daylight. A built-in breakfast bar offers casual dining space or a handy additional work surface, enhancing the kitchen's functionality.

The bedroom is a generously sized double, also with a front-facing window. There is ample space for wardrobes and furniture, making it a quiet and restful retreat. The bathroom is stylishly appointed with a full-size panelled bath, an electric shower over with an additional handheld attachment, WC, and a wash basin with splashback tiling. Finished in a neutral palette, it provides a clean and practical space.

Outside, the apartment benefits from its own allocated off-street parking space, along with further visitor parking and a bus stop to the front. To the rear, the property opens out to a beautifully maintained communal garden, a true highlight of Horseshoe Court. Laid mostly to lawn and framed by mature trees and established flower beds, this shared green space offers tranquil views over the adjacent water meadows – a rare and idyllic backdrop to everyday life.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a well-located, easy-to-maintain home in a peaceful yet connected village setting, just a short drive from Salisbury and within walking distance of local shops, cafes, and countryside walks. Horseshoe Court combines practicality, privacy, and scenic living, a home that is both welcoming and full of potential.

Lease/Service Charge/Ground Rent

Lease Remaining 99 years from September 1990 Service Charge & Ground Rent C. £740 PA

Directions

hen travelling from Salisbury, follow signs towards Downton south along the A338 from the Harnham Junction. When entering the village, turn left at the junction with The Bull hotel onto The Borough (B3080) and continue for a short distance, the property is found on the left hand side opposite The Goat Pub.

Location

The popular Avon Valley village of Downton is situated about 6 miles south of Salisbury just outside the New Forest National Park. The area is renowned for its stunning countryside with an abundance of outdoor activities throughout the year, both locally and in the neighbouring villages. These activities include, but are not limited to fabulous walks, water sports along the river, and various annual events in cycling and horse riding. The village itself offers excellent amenities including shops, a doctor’s surgery, dentist, and vets along with good pubs and the leisure centre with tennis courts. Schools in Downton include a highly regarded primary school, a community pre-school and excellent secondary school. It is within the catchment area for Salisbury Grammar schools and has regular buses to the nearby Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre in Fordingbridge. A regular bus service runs to Salisbury with its train station offering excellent commuter links to London Waterloo and the West Country. Salisbury also offers a further range of high-street shops, copious pub, bars & restaurants, twice-weekly markets, supermarkets, and the historic Salisbury Cathedral.

Services

The property is connected to mains services.

Material Information

Part A: - Price, tenure, and council tax. (Included) Part B: - Physical characteristics, number of rooms, utilities, and parking. (Included) Part C: - Building safety, e.g., unsafe cladding, asbestos, risk of collapse - we understand the property is safe. Restrictions, e.g. conservation area, listed building status, tree preservation order - we are not aware of any restriction in this regard. Rights and easements, e.g. public rights of way, shared drives - we are not aware of any rights of access. Flood risk - We understand the property is not in a flood risk area. Coastal erosion risk - we understand the property is not at risk of coastal erosion. Planning permission – for the property itself and its immediate locality - we are not aware of any nearby planning permissions. Accessibility/adaptations, e.g. step-free access, wet room, essential living accommodation on entrance level - step-free access is not available at the property. Coalfield or mining area - We understand the property is not in a mining area.