5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Accessed via a secluded private road, Ashburn is situated in a small bespoke development of four executive modern homes. The house was constructed in 2012 by a well-regarded builder to an exacting standard within the popular village of Downton providing a range of amenities on the fringes of The New Forest National Park. Having been cleverly arranged over three floors, much thought has been given to the design of this house, extending to in excess of 2,500 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation and enjoying far-reaching countryside views. This stunning residence captures the essence of contemporary living, including underfloor heating, with beautifully bright rooms, in both formal and open-plan styling. Decorated in soft neutral tones throughout, the accommodation features an open-plan kitchen/dining room with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, together with a large central island with granite work surfaces, complemented by a separate utility room. There is a spacious dual aspect sitting room with a feature log burner and a guest cloakroom completes the ground floor. On the first floor there are three generous bedrooms, and a study, with the principal bedroom featuring en-suite facilities and a dressing room. The second bedroom also boasts an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The second floor features two further double bedrooms, ideal as teenage rooms. The large integral garage is accompanied by ample driveway parking for four vehicles . The gardens are private with a generous patio terrace, ideal for summer entertaining enclosed by an outdoor verandah. With its proximity to a range of local amenities and excellent schooling, this residence represents an ideal village family home.

Downton Village 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, dentists, a tennis club, the Borough Cafe, churches, schools and 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 provides access to the M27, onto Southampton and the M3 corridor. The wide-ranging opportunities offered by the New Forest are only two miles from the village. There is excellent schooling in the village with its own primary and secondary schools and it lies within the catchment of the highly regarded Salisbury grammar schools (Bishops for boys and South Wilts for girls).