The  plans for Down Cottage were submitted in 1931 on behalf of C G  Forsdick. The architect was T D Artkinson(?) (105 High St Winchester).

The  plans show a dining room, drawing room, kitchen, hall porch and two  W.C.'s. Upstairs there is a master bedroom and dressing room, a spare  bedroom, a servant's bedroom and WC. (HRO reference W/C11/2/2681).

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Residents:

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Charles G Forsdick (1932-1936)

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Gerald B Barnes (1936-1937)

Farmer

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Fabian S Woodley (1938-1953)

Journalist, soldier, teacher, poet

Down  Cottage was put on the market in the early 1950's by ?estate agents.  Described as a 4-bedroom house overlooking the golf course. Price £4,250  freehold. (HRO ref 48M84W/59).

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Down Cottage was demolished and replaced with Farley Reach in 2012.