Summary - 28 THE BOROUGH DOWNTON SALISBURY SP5 3ND
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming 3-bed thatched cottage with large south-facing garden and parking.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with abundant period features
Candlemas Cottage is a picture-perfect Grade II listed thatched home in the heart of Downton, combining seventeenth-century charm with sympathetic later extensions. The house offers three generous bedrooms, a cosy sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and a bright farmhouse-style kitchen created by the 2009/10 extension. A south-facing cottage garden, productive vegetable plot, greenhouse and large shed create a private, sunny outdoor retreat suited to family life and gardening enthusiasts.
The current owners have cared for the property carefully — including major re‑thatching works in 2023 — and many period features remain intact: exposed beams, stone mullioned windows, terracotta floors and original doors. Practical comforts include gas central heating, mains drainage and some secondary glazing. Off-street/resident parking within The Borough and private side gated pedestrian access add convenience in this secluded village location.
Buyers should note the house’s listed status. Alterations and repairs will require consent and specialist work can be more expensive than on a non‑listed home. The cottage has low ceilings in parts and only one family bathroom, which may influence layout or modernisation plans. Council Tax Band D and average local broadband/mobile signal are further practical considerations.
For buyers attracted to character, outdoor space and village living, this cottage presents a rare opportunity to own a well‑maintained historic home on a large, south-facing plot close to local schools and amenities. Those planning significant alterations should factor in listed‑building constraints and potential specialist costs.
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