The Old Tannery, Downton, Salisbury

A superb three bedroom first floor apartment forming part of this iconic building in the heart of Downton. No onward chain. Viewing is highly recommended. EPC: C

The Property
This delightfully appointed and well proportioned first floor apartment was formed some thirty years ago within the restructured former historic Tannery, retaining the original Listed front facade. The building has a security entry system and each floor is accessible by lift and stair. The well presented and comfortable accommodation, with under floor and ceiling heating and double glazing, includes three bedrooms (the principal having an en-suite shower room) two with built-in double door wardrobes, large double aspect sitting/dining room, well fitted kitchen and family bathroom, all off a capacious entrance hall. The property was formed with meticulous attention to detail to create an inviting atmosphere with the convenience of central village living. Viewing of this property is highly recommended.

The Location
The property is located within the heart of the historic and particularly sought after village of Downton which lies to the south of the cathedral city of Salisbury.  The village is conveniently situated for the New Forest National Park, Salisbury or south towards Ringwood and in turn Bournemouth, Southampton and the South Coast.  The village itself supports a thriving community with an excellent choice of primary, secondary and pre-school facilities whilst it is also in the Salisbury Grammar schools catchment, library, Co-op supermarket with Post office, a butcher and a chemist,  three public houses and a play park.  The village also benefits from an indoor leisure centre, tennis and bowls clubs and its own minor league football club. There is excellent public transport to and from the village which is also renowned for its regionally famous annual Cuckoo Fair which attracts many visitors and sees the village come together on May Day to celebrate with arts and crafts and exhibitors from the local area and afar.

Directions
Leave Salisbury on the A338 Downton Road and continue in a southerly direction.  Proceed for around six miles and having entered the village of Downton turn left into The Borough, at the traffic lights by the Bull Inn. Proceed through the village passing the Co-op and the Goat public house.  Continue over two bridges, through the "pinch point", over a third bridge and around the bend where The Old Tannery will be found on the left hand side.  Enter the car park and there is allocated parking to the apartment at the rear.  Limited additional visitor spaces are available for prospective viewers.