4 bed country house for sale

The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5

A thatched Grade II listed village home with 4/5 bedrooms over three floors with a wealth of period features, attractive garden, garage and parking.

Believed to date from the late 18th century, The Thatched Cottage is a particularly charming and individual period home, forming part of the distinctive character of the road. Its traditional thatched façade and attractive exterior belie the considerable depth and scale of accommodation within, which is arranged over three floors and offers a surprising degree of space and flexibility.

The cottage retains a wealth of period character, including two inglenook fireplaces, original oak floorboards and exposed ceiling beams. It has also benefited from a number of improvements, including a complete rethatch in 2025, gas-fired central heating and a sympathetically designed rear extension. Reclaimed period timbers have been carefully incorporated to ensure the extension blends seamlessly with the original character of the property.

The ground floor opens into an impressive open-plan living room, featuring a substantial inglenook fireplace, a further fireplace with wood-burning stove and exposed beams. Double doors lead into a separate study with access to the garden. There is also a useful rear lobby with feature bottle rack. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with hand-painted units, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and pantry cupboard, with space for an American-style fridge/freezer. The adjoining dining area enjoys French doors opening onto the garden. A modern shower room completes the ground floor.

To the first floor, the landing retains its original stained timber flooring and leads to three bedrooms, comprising two doubles and a single, together with a spacious family bathroom. A further staircase rises to the second floor, where a fourth double bedroom is complemented by an adjoining room, ideal for use as a dressing area or additional storage.

Combining genuine period charm with thoughtfully considered modern improvements, The Thatched Cottage offers a wonderful blend of character, versatility and unexpectedly generous accommodation.

The garden is situated to the rear of the cottage which enjoys a westerly aspect and has mature borders containing a variety of specially chosen trees and shrubs providing all year round colour, a pond and pergola with a climbing rose immediately outside of the kitchen/breakfast room.

There is a car parking and turning space giving access to a detached single garage and garden shed at the end of the garden.

Wiltshire Council Tax Band E

Gas fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

The property is situated in the thriving village of Downton, which has excellent local amenities such as three public houses, a co-op convenience store, cafe, a library, and a doctor’s surgery. Downton is 6.6 miles to the south of the historic Cathedral City of Salisbury, which has a comprehensive range of shopping, dining and cultural amenities. As well as a direct train service to London Waterloo (88 minutes). Southampton Airport and Bournemouth Airport are both within a short drive. The area is renowned for its private and state schooling. Including: Chafyn Grove, Salisbury Cathedral School, Godolphin, and is also in the catchment area for Trafalgar School, Downton CE Primary School, South Wilts Grammar School and Bishop Wordsworth School. There are also numerous footpaths, bridleways and countryside walks in the surrounding area. The New Forest National Park lying to the south, offers extensive walking, cycling and outdoor recreation.