# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (SP5 3NS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 20 CATHERINE CRESCENT, SALISBURY, DOWNTON, WILTSHIRE SP5 3NS | | Price | £348,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 61 m² | | Last sold | £336,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £826/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,835 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - G (£220 - £250) - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2110-9510-2595-5445) ## Description A semi-detached bungalow with garage this property is offered for sale in well presented decorative order and with detailed care given to the landscaped front and rear gardens. The accommodation has been well maintained and includes an entrance hall, lounge/dining room with conservatory off, a kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A retractable ladder gives access to a generous, carpeted loft/storage space. Outside the gardens are very pleasantly landscaped - the front, being fenced and accessed via a pedestrian gate, is mainly paved and includes a number of attractively planted flowerbeds, specimen trees and a mature screening hedge. At the rear, the southerly facing garden is landscaped in two styles, there being a secluded paved patio with returning gated side access to the front and a high dividing wall with arched gateway leading to a newly laid lawn, divided by a winding path that leads to a timber garden chalet and to a personal door, at the rear of the single garage. Location: The bungalow is located in Downton, just south of the Cathedral City of Salisbury and within easy reach of the stunning New Forest National Park. Ideally positioned for access north to Salisbury or south towards Ringwood, Bournemouth, and the South Coast, the village offers a perfect blend of countryside charm and modern convenience. Downton boasts a vibrant and welcoming community, offering a wide range of amenities including a doctors’ surgery, dental practice, pharmacy, and library. Families are particularly well-served, with excellent primary, secondary, and pre-school facilities, alongside an indoor tennis and sports centre, (within walking distance via a path at the rear of the estate), bowls and football clubs, a Co-op supermarket, café, two takeaways, and traditional public houses. The village also features churches of various denominations and numerous play parks, making it an ideal setting for family life. Downton enjoys regular public transport links to Salisbury ( including directly to the train station), South to Ringwood and beyond and is renowned for its annual Cuckoo Fair, held each May Day. This lively event celebrates the village’s lace-making heritage and brings together arts, crafts, and exhibitors from across the region, offering a true sense of community spirit. Directions: What3Words - unfocused.missions.obliging Leave Salisbury heading south on the A338 (Downton Road). Continue for approximately six miles until you enter the village of Downton. Proceed through the traffic lights by The Bull Inn, then take the right turn opposite the Mazda garage into Marie Avenue, then take the first left into Catherine Crescent. At about the half way point, on the right, there is a pedestrian walkway which leads to Number 20. The property is located on the left-hand side, clearly marked with a Winkworth For Sale board. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/166857872/451379) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/166857872/451380) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/166857872/451381) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/166857872/451382) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/166857872/451383) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/166857872/451384) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/166857872/451385) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/166857872/451386) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/166857872/451387) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/166857872/451388) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/166857872/451389) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/166857872/451390) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/166857872/451391) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/166857872/451392) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/166857872/451393) - Picture No. 06 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/166857872/451394) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/166857872/451395) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/166857872/451396) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10304406 - **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS - **Certificate Issued:** 02/06/2014 - **Work Completed:** 01/03/2014 - **Items:** 12 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #14111284 - **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS - **Certificate Issued:** 19/07/2020 - **Work Completed:** 08/07/2020 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5565372 - **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS - **Certificate Issued:** 31/03/2008 - **Work Completed:** 19/03/2008 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16842645 - **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS - **Certificate Issued:** 15/06/2025 - **Work Completed:** 23/05/2025 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS | £336,000 | 26/02/2026 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BIRDSONG, 3 CROSSWAYS CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3HR | £640,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached | | 6 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £450,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 14 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP | £365,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 54 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS | £360,000 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | THE NEW BUNGALOW BARNABY CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NX | £226,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 46 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS | £320,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 CLEARBURY VIEW, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FG | £652,500 | 19/05/2022 | Detached | | 13 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP | £458,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached | | 15 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £595,000 | 04/04/2022 | Detached | | 7 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £625,000 | 09/02/2022 | Detached | | 6 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £460,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached | | 56 GREENACRES, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NG | £298,000 | 04/11/2021 | Detached | | 6 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP | £400,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached | | 30 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £580,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £340,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £479,125 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £629,750 (36 Detached, SP5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -44.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wiltshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £953/mo - **Realistic:** £1,059/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,165/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Salisbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £778/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £132,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £105,900 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,705/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.2% - **10y growth:** 30.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wiltshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.1% - **5y growth (index):** 14.1% - **10y growth (index):** 30.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)