Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A charming detached 3 bedroom bungalow in a unique private setting in gardens, totalling 0.17 of an acre, offering extensive parking, level walk to local shops and bus service.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * L-SHAPE LOUNGE/DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM * CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM * 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C. * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZING * DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE * EXTENSIVE OFF ROAD PARKING * ATTRACTIVE GARDENS OFFERING IMMENSE SECLUSION *

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
152 Hightown Road was built within the original grounds of Old Stacks (a house which was demolished by a World War II bomb). The bungalow was completed in 1989. The present owner moved into the property in 1995 and has subsequently added a conservatory in 1996, refitted the kitchen in May 2010, replaced the boiler in July 2013, installed a wood burner (Di Lusso multi-fuel stove) in the autumn of 2013. The garage has been modified as a studio/workshop in May 2015 yet could be easily reinstated. The main bathroom was replaced in 2018. The fascias and soffits were replaced in June 2022. There is a sky dish on the southern side of the bungalow & a conventional TV aerial on the eastern wall.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion, to fully appreciate the idyllic setting for those purchasers seeking a private location, a viewing is strongly recommended.

SITUATION:
152 Hightown Road is set at the head of a shared private drive (accessing just two properties) on the southern side of Hightown Road. A local bus service and convenience store are easily accessible. The market town of Ringwood is within a mile and a quarter offering a weekly street market, in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A31 and A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). The open New Forest is within 2 miles.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the main Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car park, leave in an easterly direction along the old Southampton Road passing Carvers recreation field. Take the immediate turning right prior to the dual-carriageway flyover onto Parsonage Barn Lane. Continue to the end and at the t-junction turn left onto Hightown Road. Continue toward the junction with Eastfield Lane, whereupon the entrance to 152 is immediately prior to the junction on the right hand side. Continue to the end of the private driveway and proceed through the double opening wrought iron gates into the private parking area of the property.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

RECESSED INTEGRAL ENTRANCE PORCH, FRONT DOOR WITH GLAZED SIDE SCREEN TO:

RECEPTION HALL: Laminate floor. Radiator. Full height built in cloaks cupboard with hanging rails and shelves. Adjoining full height boiler cupboard housing Vaillant boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. 2 ceiling lights. Hatch with fitted loft ladder to insulated loft.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOUBLE OPENING MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INTERNAL DOORS TO:

L-SHAPE LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 21’10” (6.66m) x 20’2” (6.15m). Triple aspect to the south, east and west. Double opening, double glazed casement doors on the eastern elevation providing view and access onto patio and rear garden. Feature floor to ceiling red brick fireplace with inset cast iron wood burner, stone hearth. The chimney breast extends to one side and incorporates inset display alcoves and display shelf. Laminate floor. 2 radiators. 2 ceiling light points. T.V. aerial point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 9’10” (3.00m) x 9’8” (2.95m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall roll top laminate work surface with inset 1 ¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c tower tap, double drawers beneath. The work surface extends on the return wall and incorporates a four burner induction hob with cylindrical Elica stainless steel extractor. Glazed splash back with drawers beneath. Additional drawers and carousel corner unit with integrated racks. Built-in AEG oven, grill and combination microwave. Adjoining integrated larder fridge-freezer. Matching range of eye level store cupboards with cornice and architraves with above counter lighting. Tiled floor. Tray recess. Chrome vertical heated towel rail. Archway to:

UTILITY ROOM: Aspect to the east. L-shape wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer circular stainless steel sink unit with h & c tower tap. Double floor storage cupboard beneath. Twin recesses for washing machine and tumble dryer with plumbing available. Matching range of eye level store cupboards. Tiled floor. Half glazed internal door leading to:

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM: 11’10” (3.60m) x 9’ (2.75m). Triple aspect to the north, south and east. Double glazed windows and doors providing view and access onto patio and rear garden. Polycarbonate roof. Tiled floor. Radiator. Wall light point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 12’6” (3.80m) x 11’4” (3.45m). Aspect to the west. Double opening, double glazed casement doors providing view and access onto patio and walled garden. Laminate floor. Radiator. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Pedestal wash basin. Fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor. Radiator. Strip light.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 12’6” (3.80m) x 11’6” (3.50m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 12’6” (3.80m) x 7’7” (2.30m). Aspect to the east through garden room to garden beyond. Without loss of measurement to the room there is a double built-in wardrobe. Radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM/W.C.: 8’8” (2.65m) x 8’2” (2.50m). Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising panelled bath. Fully tiled wall surround. Thermostatic shower. Dual shower heads. Glazed shower screen. Wash basin set in vanity unit with floor storage cupboard beneath. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Open fronted shelving. Radiator. Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE:
The property is set on an extremely private plot totalling 0.17 of an acre. Access is gained across a shared driveway for two properties, (the drive is owned by the neighbouring property and allows a right of access to 152 at all times, the owner of 152 contributes to the maintenance of the drive on an ‘as and when’ basis ). The drive gives access, via wrought iron double opening gates to a substantial private parking area for numerous vehicles. Access is given to:

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: External measurements of 18’3” (5.55m) x 19’5” (5.94m). Lined & insulated. Twin up and over doors (one door is sealed & plastered over, the other door still functions as a garage door. Power and light. Personal side door to garden. AGENTS NOTE: The garage is currently converted into a studio/games room, but it could be easily re-instated into its former use as a double garage.

The parking area is on the western side of the property, in addition to shaped area of lawn, where there is a GARDEN CHALET set on a concrete base. An area of private walled garden is accessed from the principal bedroom is also located on the western side and is retained behind a rendered wall with pantile edging. A paved path extends along the southern side of the property, via lockable wooden gate to the rear garden, which enjoys a maximum depth of 35’9” (10.90m) to the side of the bungalow, narrowing to: 25’9” (7.89m) to the side of the conservatory. The width of the garden is 56’ (17.06m). This area is the rear garden and located on the eastern side of the property, principally laid to lawn with a small paved patio area, adjacent to the property. Within this area, to the side of the property, there is an aluminium framed GREENHOUSE and timber garden SHED. The boundaries of the garden are well-defined with close boarded wooden fencing on the northern, southern and eastern side, bounded by a variety of mature evergreen shrubs, trees and bushes.

A paved path leads to a concrete path on the northern elevation which in turn leads into the walled garden which has been attractively landscaped on a low maintenance basis with a paved patio, raised semi-circular sun deck and attractive shrub borders adjacent to a grey slate chippings central area. There is a second timber tool SHED on the northern side of the rear garden. External lights. The main tree in the front garden is a walnut tree, originally planted in 1947.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

EPC LINK:
https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0874-3036-8204-9394-5200

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