Welcome to 2 Highfield Drive, Ringwood, a charming and spacious detached type home with 3 bed in the BH24 1RL area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built 1950-1966 and has a reported internal area of 134.61 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £207,935 and a rental potential of £1,352 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Nov 17, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A DECEPTIVELY PROPORTIONED AND WELL APPOINTED THREE/FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH WELL ESTABLISHED LANDSCAPED GARDENS, IN A POPULAR RESIDENTIAL AREA, HALF A MILE FROM RINGWOOD CENTRE.
RECEPTION PORCH, RECEPTION HALL, L-SHAPED LOUNGE, DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 4, LUXURY KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM, 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, LUXURY FULLY TILED BATHROOM/W.C., GAS CH, DBLE GLAZING, DETACHED GARAGE, OFF ROAD PARKING, GREENHOUSE, WORKSHOP.
DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
This substantial detached bungalow was originally built in the 1960's to traditional standards. However, more recently during the current owners residency the property has been substantially enlarged and refurbished to provide deceptively proportioned and well appointed living accommodation. The property benefits from a comprehensively fitted custom built kitchen, luxury bathroom and en-suite shower room with ceramic tiling, wardrobes to all three bedrooms, recently installed gas fired central heating system with combination boiler, double glazing, cavity wall insulation, excellent decorative presentation and well established landscaped gardens.
AGENTS NOTE: TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE QUALITY AND SIZE OF THE PROPERTY AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
SITUATION:- 2, Highfield Drive is delightfully set within this established residential area, half a mile from Ringwood centre, which offers a 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 town centre car park, leave in an easterly direction along the old Southampton Road passing Carvers Recreation Field, proceed over the dual-carriageway flyover, as the road bears around to the right take the first turning left into Highfield Road, follow the road taking the third turning left into Highfield Drive, whereupon number 2 is the first property on the right hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-
DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT DOOR AND MATCHING SIDE SCREEN TO:
RECEPTION PORCH: Dual aspect to the south and west overlooking front garden. Ceramic tiled floor. Ceiling light point. Polycarbonate ceiling. Hardwood front door with double glazed side panels to:
T-SHAPED RECEPTION HALL: Aspect to the west. Three ceiling light points. Wall thermostat. Radiator. Feature inset glazed arch and door leading to:
L-SHAPED SITTING ROOM: 19'3" (5.87m) maximum, narrowing to 11'6" (3.51m) x 17'2" (5.23m) narrowing to 9'8" (2.95m). Dual aspect to the south and west. Double glazed windows. Feature fireplace, polished marble hearth, wooden mantel and surround. Two ceiling light points. Two wall light points. T.V. aerial point. Two radiators. Return door to reception hall.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 4: 14'1" x 10'10" (4.29m x 3.3m). Dual aspect to the east and south. Double glazed patio door providing access onto side patio and rear garden. T.V. aerial point. Radiator. Wall light point set in recessed display alcove.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: 23'10" x 16'11" (7.26m x 5.16m) maximum. Aspect to the east. Double glazed French doors giving view and access onto patio and rear garden. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset one and a quarter bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with hot and cold mixer. Comprehensive range of floor storage cupboards. The work surface extends on the return wall with an extensive roll top matching work surface with additional range of four double and one single floor storage cupboards. Nest of pan drawers. Five burner stainless steel gas hob with matching three speed extractor fan above. "AEG" twin integrated oven. Integrated wine rack. Matching range of four double and four single eye level store cupboards. Two pairs with double opening glazed doors. Matching cornice and architrave. Open fronted book shelf. Three ceiling spot light bars. Smoke detector. Attractive ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Plumbing for dishwasher. Matching central island unit with comprehensive range of floor storage cupboards. T.V. aerial point. Telephone connection. Fitted mirror fronted living flame electric fire. Substantial walk-in linen cupboard, slatted shelves radiator and ceramic tiled floor.
FROM THE KITCHEN, DOOR TO:
ADJOINING UTILITY ROOM: 7'3" x 5'4" (2.21m x 1.63m). Aspect to the north. Half double glazed door leading to side way and garden. Wall to wall roll top laminate work surface with inset circular single bowl, sink unit with h and c monoblock. Twin recesses for washing machine and tumble dryer with plumbing connected. One double and one single eye level store cupboards with architrave and cornice. Attractive ceramic tiled wall surrounds, complementing the ceramic tiled floor. Wall mounted "Glowworm Ultracome" combi boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Vertical heated towel rail. High level rcd unit and electric meter. Extractor fan and ceiling light point.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
BEDROOM 1:11'7" x 11' (3.53m x 3.35m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed window overlooking side way. Without loss of measurement to the room, twin built-in wardrobes, one with double opening mirror fronted door. Radiator. Door to fully tiled shower room. The white suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with h and c monoblock. Corner shower cubicle with fitted thermostatic shower. Chrome vertical towel rail. Ceramic tiled floor. "Silavent" extractor fan.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
BEDROOM 2: 13'1" (3.99m) to front of wardrobes x 9'5" (2.87m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed window overlooking sideway. Radiator. Substantial double built-in freestanding wardrobe.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
BEDROOM 3: 11'7" x 10'5" (3.53m x 3.18m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Without loss of measurement to the room triple built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Radiator. Two ceiling light points.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
LUXURY FULLY TILED BATHROOM/W.C.: 11'8" (3.56m) x 8'1" (2.46m) maximum. Aspect to the north. Frosted white suite comprising panelled bath, h and c mixer, twin hand grips. Thermostatic shower. Close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin with h and c mixer. Chrome vertical towel rail. Ceramic tiled floor. "Silavent" extractor fan. Hatch with loft ladder to substantial loft area.
OUTSIDE:-
The property enjoys a frontage to Highfield Drive of 28.5m
(93' 6") and a minimum front garden depth of 7.8m
(25' 7") to the front of the garage extending to 11.8m
(38' 9") adjacent to the front window of the living room. The front garden is situated on the western side of the property and is approached from Highfield Drive across a tarmacadam drive with off road parking for at least two vehicles. The gardens have been extremely well maintained with two shaped areas of lawn, bisected by a pedestrian tarmacadam path leading to the front door. Raised flowering shrub beds. The whole of the garden has been well enclosed with natural hedging on the southern and western boundaries, close boarded wooden fencing on the northern boundary. Vehicular access is given to:
DETACHED BRICK BUILT GARAGE: 4.6m x 2.7m
(15' 1" x 8' 10"). Up and over door at the front. Personal door leading to the sideway. On the northern side of the garage there is an open fronted storage area. A wrought iron gate gives access along the northern side of the property via an extensive concrete paved path, which leads to the side and rear garden of the property.
The side garden measures 14.5m x 5.9m
(47' 7" x 19' 4") and is located on the northern side of the property. This area is predominantly gravelled with two shaped raised shrub boarders and is bounded by close boarded wooden fencing with hedging. Within this area there is a cedarwood garden workshop standing on a concrete base and measures 3.1m x 2.45m
(10' 2" x 8'), plus an aluminium double glazed greenhouse: 1.85m
(6' 1")square.
The rear garden is a triangular shape and enjoys a maximum depth of 21.7m
(71' 2") and a maximum width of 13m
(42' 8") narrowing to a minimum of 5.2m
(17' 1"). The rear garden on the eastern side of the property is extremely well enclosed with close boarded wooden fencing on the northern southern and eastern boundaries. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a concrete paved patio and feature raised rockery. The remainder of the garden has been subdivided into two. The primary area is laid to lawn with adjoining flowering shrub and herbaceous borders. Paved path gives access to a area which has been section off and utilised as a soft fruit and vegetable garden. There are external lights, water tap and gas meter. There is an additional side patio within the south eastern corner, adjacent to the dining room.
SERVICES: All mains available.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E (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."
Tax band E
733 sqm plot
