FOR those who like to combine their home with outdoor pursuits there’s 32 Riverside Close – a family house with beautiful riverside gardens and fishing.

The property, which was originally built in the 1970s, has been improved and extended.

The former larger picture like windows have been replaced with modern double glazing.

The accommodation allows flexibility and potential for further extension, subject to consents.

Of particular note is the wonderful garden, which is ‘framed’ by two willow trees, running down to the banks of the River Bourne.

With lawns and exuberantly planted borders, a bridge crosses the stream to an area of island, from which there are outlooks over water meadows towards Salisbury and the Cathedral. A scene that many home owners would be envious of.

There is also a greenhouse, a summer house and a pair of sheds, which would enable any ambitious gardener or horticulturalist to establish young plants in early season ready for the outdoors in the weeks ahead.

The river and its banks are home to a wealth of wildlife, with rich seasonal flora and fauna. Also within the property, there is a double garage, a vegetable patch and a useful side garden which is gravelled.

Situated in a delightful setting, overlooking water meadows, the property is in the heart of a village with excellent facilities, next to Salisbury.

Riverside Close is a well-kept enclave of differing houses, nestled beside the banks of The River Bourne chalk stream.

Laverstock is a village on the eastern side of Salisbury. It is the site of a settlement since the sixth century and lies on the east bank of the River Bourne with rising downland on its eastern boundary and water meadows stretching out to the west. Its name signifies “the village of the lark.”

It is a thriving village with a church, stores, three schools, a pub and a village hall where a diverse array of clubs and events are held.

There is also the River Bourne Community Farm, two takeaways, the Ford & Laverstock Social club and an excellent bus service into Salisbury.

Salisbury is a mile or so to the west, with the station around two miles.

The copious facilities of this wonderful city include an excellent choice of schools, a twice weekly charter market and an abundance of independent shops and eateries.

Laverstock is convenient for commuting by car, being on the eastern side of Salisbury.

The A303, Test Valley and A34, A36 and M3/M27 motorways are reachable.

The guide price for 32 Riverside Close, Laverstock is £850,000.

For further enquiries call Winkworth on 01722 443 000.