House For Sale £500,000
Formally a modest farmworkers cottage, Wheelers Cottage is now a charming extended three bedroom period cottage dating back to 1824, located in a tranquil position within the wonderful community of Downton. Having undergone a sensitive program of works, this delightful home retains many period features. The soft neutral décor creates a bright and airy feel whilst the characterful styling is evident with the exposed brick fireplace and ceiling beams. The fabulous kitchen breakfast room provides a welcoming heart of the home, centred upon a navy gas fired Aga, completed in painted wooden eye and base level units coupled with wooden works surfaces. Integrated appliances comprise a Bosch electric oven, four ring gas hob and Miele dishwasher over a ceramic tiled floor supplemented by a useful utility room. The two versatile reception rooms include a dining room with feature brick fireplace, flue for a wood burning stove and sitting room with fireplace and wood burner inset. The three bedrooms are all double in size served by a four piece family bathroom suite. The mature extensive rear gardens have been lovingly designed with a central lawn flanked by flowering perennials and shrub and box hedge edging. A productive kitchen garden lies to the rear, complete with work shed, summer house, green house and log store. To the fore there is a driveway for two vehicles leading to the generous garage with store. Downton is well provided for in village amenities and is situated on the fringes of the New Forest with its wonderful country walks yet also offers convenient access to Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth.
Location
The period cottage is situated in the heart of Downton which is a thriving and long-standing community with a strong sense of identity. There are good local facilities in the village which include shops, doctors, dentist, tennis club, the Borough Cafe', churches, schools, and choice of public houses, as well as the famous Cuckoo Fair held each May. There is easy access to the main regional centres of Salisbury and the B3078 gives access to the M27 and thus opening up Southampton and the M3 corridor. The wide ranging opportunities of the New Forest are only two miles from the village. There is first class schooling in the village with its own primary and secondary school. It is also within catchment of the highly regarded Salisbury Grammar Schools (Bishops for boys and South Wilts for girls) which offer excellent Ofsted results.<br /><br />The period cottage is situated in the heart of Downton which is a thriving and long-standing community with a strong sense of identity. There are good local facilities in the village which include shops, doctors, dentist, tennis club, the Borough Cafe', churches, schools, and choice of public houses, as well as the famous Cuckoo Fair held each May. There is easy access to the main regional centres of Salisbury and the B3078 gives access to the M27 and thus opening up Southampton and the M3 corridor. The wide ranging opportunities of the New Forest are only two miles from the village. There is first class schooling in the village with its own primary and secondary school. It is also within catchment of the highly regarded Salisbury Grammar Schools (Bishops for boys and South Wilts for girls) which offer excellent Ofsted results.
Location
The period cottage is situated in the heart of Downton which is a thriving and long-standing community with a strong sense of identity. There are good local facilities in the village which include shops, doctors, dentist, tennis club, the Borough Cafe', churches, schools, and choice of public houses, as well as the famous Cuckoo Fair held each May. There is easy access to the main regional centres of Salisbury and the B3078 gives access to the M27 and thus opening up Southampton and the M3 corridor. The wide ranging opportunities of the New Forest are only two miles from the village. There is first class schooling in the village with its own primary and secondary school. It is also within catchment of the highly regarded Salisbury Grammar Schools (Bishops for boys and South Wilts for girls) which offer excellent Ofsted results.<br /><br />The period cottage is situated in the heart of Downton which is a thriving and long-standing community with a strong sense of identity. There are good local facilities in the village which include shops, doctors, dentist, tennis club, the Borough Cafe', churches, schools, and choice of public houses, as well as the famous Cuckoo Fair held each May. There is easy access to the main regional centres of Salisbury and the B3078 gives access to the M27 and thus opening up Southampton and the M3 corridor. The wide ranging opportunities of the New Forest are only two miles from the village. There is first class schooling in the village with its own primary and secondary school. It is also within catchment of the highly regarded Salisbury Grammar Schools (Bishops for boys and South Wilts for girls) which offer excellent Ofsted results.
