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" A FIVE BEDROOM CHALET RESIDENCE, APPRECIATING A LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM, IN ADDITION TO SITTING ROOM WITH WORKING FIREPLACE. REAR GARDEN IN EXCESS OF 80'. GARAGE AND AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING.

COVERED EXTERNAL PORCH, LARGE RECEPTION HALL, SITTING ROOM WITH WORKING FIREPLACE, SPACIOUS KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM, THREE GF BEDROOMS, LUXURY GF BATH AND WET ROOM, TWO FF DOUBLE BEDROOMS, LARGE EN-SUITE TO THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM, SPACIOUS LANDING, GAS CH, DBLE GLAZING THROUGHOUT, GARAGE, PARKING, LARGE REAR GARDEN.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
"Merravay", is believed to have been originally constructed in the 1950's to traditional standards. The current owners have extensively extended and refurbished the property to offer versatile and adaptable accommodation, offering five bedrooms, sitting room with working fireplace, attractive kitchen/family room with access to large rear garden. In addition the property boasts luxury bath and wet room, to the ground floor, and a substantial en-suite to the principal bedroom on the first floor (Agents Note: Potential to split the en-suite to create second en-suite to the second bedroom). Additionally the property benefits from gas fired central heating, double glazed windows and doors, private drainage, detached garage and ample off road parking for further vehicles.

SITUATION:-
"Merravay" is delightfully set on the western side of Highfield Drive, within a popular residential area, half a mile from the market town centre of Ringwood, with its weekly street market and comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A.31 and A.338 provide transportational links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). The open New Forest is within two miles distant.

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, proceed over the dual-carriageway flyover and take the first turning left into Highfield Road, as the road bears around to the right take the second turning left into Highfield Drive, whereupon "Merravay" number 9 is located a short distance along on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-

COVERED EXTERNAL PORCH, LEADED LIGHT DETAIL, PVC DOUBLE GLAZED DOOR, GIVING ACCESS TO:

IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALL: Overall maximum depth of 25'5" (7.75m) with an average width of 6'9" (2.06m). Cherry wood floor. Radiator. Concealed high level electric meter and consumer unit. Ceiling light point. Ceiling mounted smoke alarm, wired to mains. Wall thermostat control.



FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 14'10" x 11'5" (4.52m x 3.48m). Double glazed window to the east facing front elevation. Double panelled radiator. Two television aerial sockets. Central ceiling light point. Two wall light points. Tiled recess hearth to fireplace, (currently covered). Telephone points.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, PART PANELLED GLAZED DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

IMPRESSIVE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 27'9" x 11'5" (8.46m x 3.48m). Dining area appreciating the benefit of under floor heating. Slate effect tiled flooring throughout. Kitchen being of the "shaker style" design. Incorporating one and a half bowl, single drainer ceramic sink unit with h and c monoblock mixer tap, set into a wood effect roll top laminate work surface extending on two walls with additional breakfast peninsular unit. Range of base storage cupboards and drawer units beneath the work surface, complimented by range of wall units. Space for "Aga"/"Rangemaster" style oven, with "Rangemaster" canopy fan and light above. Part tiled to the rear of the work surface. Stainless steel to the rear of the cooker area. Two single cupboards, either side of the cooker hood. Additional wall unit, housing "Glowworm" combination boiler unit with adjacent timer control for domestic hot water and central heating system. Additional work surface for further base storage cupboards, drawer units including deep pan drawer unit, with glazed display units above and central storage unit. Recess for "American" style fridge-freezer with further larder cupboards either side and additional twin door high level storage above. Breakfast bar peninsular low level base storage cupboard beneath. Inset ceiling spot light. Coving. Dual aspect to the side elevation, from the kitchen to the south elevation and twin upvc double glazed casement doors with full height matching side screens giving aspect and access to the westerly facing rear garden. In the dining area, additional wall thermostat for the under floor heating. Television socket.





FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 16'5" x 8'10" (5m x 2.69m). Upvc double glazed window to the westerly facing rear garden. Radiator. Television aerial socket. Ceiling light point. Coving.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 11'10" x 11'3" (3.61m x 3.43m). Double glazed window to the easterly facing front elevation. Single panelled radiator. Fitted bedroom furniture comprising of two double wardrobes with hanging space and twin eye level storage cupboards above, to both wardrobes. Ceiling light. Coving.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 5/STUDY: 10'11" x 8'10" (3.33m x 2.69m). Upvc double glazed window to the north side elevation. Wood laminate floor. Single panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Coving. Television and telephone sockets.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LUXURY GROUND FLOOR BATH AND WET ROOM: Obscured upvc double glazed window to the westerly elevation, comprising of "claw and ball" roll top bath with Victorian style hot and cold mixer tap with hand held shower attachment. Fully tiled wall surround and tiled floor. Separate shower area. Glazed side screen. Overhead shower and wall controls. Pedestal wash hand basin with h and c taps. Mirror fronted unit with glazed side shelving. Down lighting. Combined low flush w.c. Ladder style heated towel rail. Inset ceiling spot lights. Ceiling extractor fan.



FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO THE OPEN PLAN SPACIOUS LANDING: 11' x 8'1" (3.35m x 2.46m) to the side of the stairs, increasing to 11'7" (3.53m). Double glazed velux window to the north side elevation. Double panelled radiator. Inset ceiling spot lights. Mains wired ceiling mounted smoke alarm.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 18'8" x 13'10" (5.69m x 4.22m) at maximum points. Upvc double glazed window to the westerly facing rear elevation. Double panelled radiator. Inset ceiling spot light. Coving.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM, DOOR TO:

SPACIOUS EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 13'4" x 6'11" (4.06m x 2.11m). Obscured upvc double glazed velux window. Side panelled bath unit with h and c taps. Fully tiled to the bath area. Shower over the bath area and glazed shower screen. Ladder style heated towel rail. Combined low flush w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin with h and c taps and tiled splash back. Inset ceiling spot light. Ceiling mounted extractor fan.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 13' x 11'5" (3.96m x 3.48m). Double glazed velux window to the front elevation, on the east aspect. Inset ceiling spot lights. Double panelled radiator. Full height door access to eaves storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE:-
The property is approached from Highfield Drive via twin, wrought iron gates, with adjacent low height brick wall to the far front boundary.



The north boundary being clearly defined by low height close panelled boarded fencing. Continuing along the driveway and on the south elevation low height wire fencing continuing to a wrought iron gate access to the rear garden on this side of the elevation. The remainder of the front garden is then predominantly laid to lawn with a flower bed to the far front corner of the garden. External lighting adjacent to the recess porch. On the south side elevation external water tap and outside gas meter cupboard.

From this side elevation, the wrought iron gate gives access to the rear garden. To the immediate rear elevation of the property, large paved patio area. External lighting to either side of the twin patio doors to the kitchen/family room, external electric supply.

DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE: Situated within the rear garden and can be accessed both via up and over, in addition to upvc double glazed personal side door, with double glazed side window, also to the south side elevation. Internally the garage enjoys a maximum depth of approximately 18'10" x 9'8" (5.74m x 2.95m) width. Ceiling lighting. Power supply. Timber workbench to the far end of the garage. Independent trip switch. Loft ladder to storage area. Additional ceiling strip light. External lighting to the garage.

The remainder of the rear garden is then predominantly laid to lawn, with a number of mature shrubs and herbaceous borders. To the immediate rear of the garage. Further bedding area with adjacent timber pergola. Two apple trees (one being a cooker and one being an eater). To the far north west corner of the garden. Timber summer house. Twin door access being partly glazed doors. Access to septic tank located within the rear garden. The boundaries of the rear garden being clearly defined by close boarded wood panelled fencing to all elevations. The garden has a maximum depth of approximately 82' (25m) and an average width of approximately 39' 4" (12m).

SERVICES:- Electricity, gas water and private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D (i )



THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "