Welcome to 40 College Road, Ringwood, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the BH24 1NX area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band G.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 183.79 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £630,500 and a rental potential of £4,098 per month,
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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 1, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"COLLEGE ROAD. A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN RINGWOODS PREMIER LOCATION, WHICH HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY AND TASTEFULLY UPDATED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS, WHILST RETAINING MUCH OF ITS CHARM AND ORIGINAL CHARACTER. APPRECIATING A REAR GARDEN WHICH EXCEEDS 100' DEPTH.
COVERED EXTERNAL PORCH, RECEPTION HALL, DUAL-ASPECT SITTING ROOM, IMPRESSIVE STUDY, DINING ROOM, WELL EQUIPPED AND MODERN KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM AND PANTRY, G F CLOAKROOM, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM, THREE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, FAMILY SHOWER ROOM, FF CLOAKROOM, GARAGE, PARKING, REAR GARDEN, OUTBUILDINGS.
DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
This delightful Edwardian character property has been tastefully updated by the current owners to a high standard yet retaining much of the original character and charm. The property offers three well appointed reception rooms, two of which with working fireplaces, the third with the opportunity to create a working fireplace. The modern kitchen incorporates granite work surface and comprehensive range of kitchen units and has the benefit of adjoining separate laundry room and walk-in pantry. Both the ground floor and the first floor have the benefit of cloakroom facility. The first floor also offering four well proportioned bedrooms, en-suite bathroom to the principal bedroom and a family shower room. The roof of the property has been refelted, tiled and had timber treatment earlier this year with new boiler system, radiators and electrics approximately four years ago.
SITUATION:-
The property is located in this prestigious location within a few minutes' walk of Ringwood Centre, which offers a weekly street market, in addition to comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A.31 and A.338 provide transportational links to Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). The open New Forest is within two miles distance.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE:-
From the main Ringwood roundabout adjacent to the town centre car parks leave in an southerly direction along the Mansfield Road and after the second set of pedestrian traffic lights, turn immediately left into School Lane and then right into Quomp. Continue along Quomp and then turn left into College Road, whereupon the property is located along on the right hand side.
AGENTS NOTE:- DUE TO THE SOUGHT AFTER LOCATED AND THE ACCOMMODATION ON OFFER AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-
COVERED EXTERNAL PORCH: With outside light and tiled base. Front door with decorative oval leaded light detail, glazed section and high level rectangular glazed design above. Matching side screens giving access to:
RECEPTION HALL: 13'8" x 8'11" (4.17m x 2.72m). Double panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Wall thermostat control. Telephone point.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
DUAL ASPECT SITTING ROOM: 14' (4.27m) plus bay window, increasing to 16'7" x 13'6" (5.05m x 4.11m). Double glazed windows to the front elevation on the west, north west and twin french patio doors to the rear elevation. Focal point feature fireplace with pine mantel surround, commissioned to complement the original tiled detail with slate hearth (currently not lined). However, subject to lining could be incorporated for open fireplace. Gas point. Television points. Two double panelled radiators. Central ceiling light point.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
STUDY: 14' x 13' (4.27m x 3.96m) into chimney side recess, narrowing to 11'10" (3.61m) to the front of the chimney. Focal point recess fire with tiled hearth and multi-fuel burner with exposed floor to ceiling height chimney surround. Central ceiling light point. Three wall light points. Double panelled radiator. Twin glazed French doors giving aspect and access to the rear elevation. AGENTS NOTE: The doors from the study and from the sitting room, giving access to the outside are both original to the property.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
DINING ROOM: 12'8" x 12'7" (3.86m x 3.84m) to the front of the chimney breast, extending to the rear of the storage units to 13'8" (4.17m). AGENTS NOTE: Additional door access to the inner hall. Aspect to the west, north west elevation overlooking the front garden and beyond. Focal point oak surround fireplace with wood burning stove recess on a tiled hearth. Central ceiling light point. Double panelled radiator. Either side of the fireplace dual-level twin door storage units with shelving, one of which also houses the fuse box consumer unit.
INNER HALL ACCESSED VIA ARCH FEATURE FROM MAIN RECEPTION HALL: Single panelled radiator. Door to:
KITCHEN: 14' x 9'6" (4.27m x 2.9m). Sash window appreciating aspect across the rear garden. Comprising of granite work surfacing, one section with inset twin bowl sink incorporating food waste disposal, h and c mixer tap with adjustable nozzle, twin base units beneath the sink area with adjacent twin "Fisher and Paykel" drawer style energy saving dishwasher drawers with further deep pan storage beneath. Tiled detail to rear of the sink area with decorative design, on the opposite wall, further granite work surface extending on two walls, with comprehensive range of base storage cupboard and drawer units beneath and inset ceramic four ring hob, to one end of the work surface eye level fan assisted "Pyrolytic" cleaning oven with steam oven beneath. Matching range of wall mounted units with down lighting. Recess with seating for one. Part tiled detail to the rear of the work surfacing. Ceiling light point. Tiled floor. Double panelled radiator. Telephone connection.
FROM THE KITCHEN, DOOR TO:
LAUNDRY ROOM: 8'10" x 5'11" (2.69m x 1.8m). Housing wall mounted gas boiler unit and floor mounted "Megaflow" pressurised hot water cylinder. Tiled floor continuing from the main kitchen area, water softener unit. Double panelled radiator. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Fridge unit incorporated into integral unit which compliments' the main kitchen area with deep pan storage drawer beneath. Ceiling light point.
FROM THE KITCHEN, DOOR TO:
WALK-IN PANTRY: 5'10 x 4'11" (1.78m x 1.5m). With window to the north, north east side elevation. Floor tiled continuing from the main kitchen area. Ceiling light. Shelving. Space for free standing, fridge-freezer unit.
FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM: Obscured window to the north, north east elevation. Modern suite comprising of combined low flush w.c. Wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold taps. Half tiled to the wall surround. Single panelled radiator. Tiled floor. Ceiling light point.
FROM THE INNER HALL, OBSCURE GLAZED DOOR TO:
SIDE ELEVATION ON THE NORTH, NORTH EAST, THIS IS TO A SIDE PORCH.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, STAIRWAY TO:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 13'8" x 8'11" (4.17m x 2.72m). Ceiling light point. Double panelled radiator. Telephone connection. Feature stain glass window with leaded light detail. Original to the property to the west, north west elevation. The first floor landing continues into the inner landing.
FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 14'1" x 11'10" (4.29m x 3.61m) narrowing slightly to front of the wardrobe doors. Sash window enjoying aspect across the rear garden and beyond. Double panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Two wall light points. Fitted oak double wardrobe with detail decoration to the main doors, high level twin door storage above. Oak door, giving access to:
EN-SUITE BATH AND CLOAKROOM: The entrance way with dual-height vanity storage units. THE EN-SUITE ITSELF: 9' x 7'7" (2.74m x 2.31m) at maximum points. Sash window enjoying aspect across the rear garden and beyond. Bath unit with fully tiled wall surround and shower over the bath area. Combined low flush w.c. Wall mounted wash hand basin with h and c mixer tap. Shaver point. Double panelled radiator. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light point. Ceiling "Addvent" extractor fan. Door to linen cupboard with slatted shelving and additional high level storage above.
FROM THE MAIN LANDING, DOOR TO:
BEDROOM 2: 14'1" x 13'6" (4.29m x 4.11m). Dual aspect overlooking the front and sash window to the rear elevation. One double and one single radiator. Ceiling light point. Part glazed double wardrobe with hanging and shelving. Feature fireplace which has original tiling and decorative surround with mantel above.
FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:
BEDROOM 3: 12'8" x 12'8" (3.86m x 3.86m) to the front of the chimney breast increasing to the side recess of 13'10" (4.22m). Dual aspect to the west/north west elevation and north, north east elevation overlooking the front and side elevations respectively. Double panelled radiator. Central ceiling light point. Feature fireplace with tiled detail. Door access to wardrobe with hanging space and single panelled radiator.
FROM THE INNER LANDING, THREE STEPS DOWN TO:
LOWER INNER LANDING: With glazed side window to the north, north east. Ceiling light point. Hatch to loft access, with fitted loft ladder and loft light.
FROM THE LOWER INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:
BEDROOM 4: 14' x 5'10" (4.27m x 1.78m). Double glazed window enjoying aspect across the rear garden and beyond. Double panelled radiator. Ceiling light point.
FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:
SHOWER ROOM: 9' x 6' (2.74m x 1.83m) at maximum points. Fully tiled wall surround. Larger than average shower cubicle with glazed door access and matching side screens. Shower fitment. Wall mounted wash hand basin with h and c mixer tap. Shaver point. Ceiling "Advent" extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Single panelled radiator. Triple height storage cupboard, radiator within. Ceiling light point.
FROM THE LOWER LEVEL INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:
CLOAKROOM: Obscure glazed window to the west, north west elevation. Combined low flush w.c. Wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splash back and hot and cold mixer tap. Ceiling light point.
OUTSIDE:-
The property is approached from College Road with two driveways, the first being laid to concrete with brick detail surround. This in turn leads to the adjoining garage unit, to be described later. The second drive is laid to gravel. The front elevation is clearly defined by dwarf height brick wall with brick pillars. The front garden has been designed with central lawn area and triangular flower bedding with paved pathways leading from both the driveways. On the northerly side elevation adjacent to the gravel drive, further bedding area and external gas and electric meters. On this side elevation timber gate giving access to the rear garden. The front elevation enjoys a width of approximately 17m 80 (55' 9") and a depth of approximately 8m 30 (26' 3"). External water tap, lighting and pathway laid to gravel leading to:
Rear Garden: To the immediate rear elevation the gravel pathway continues and in turn leads to paved patio with adjacent flower bedding and this paved area continues to the impressive garden rooms. Stone steps and adjacent walling with inset flower bedding, lead to the formal gardens which are laid to lawn with oval bedding area and adjacent flower beds. The remainder of the back garden is predominantly laid to lawn with further bedding area and vegetable garden. Area of low level brick wall and trellis fencing. The boundaries being defined by wood panelled fencing on all elevations. External sensor lighting and power supply to the rear elevation of the property. High level trellis fencing screening the main garden from patio area to the rear of the sitting room and the garage. Attractive rear veranda with established wisteria. Rear door access to the garage which has internal measurements of approximately 15'3" x 7'7" (4.65m x 2.31m) at narrowest widening to 9'2" (2.79m) at its maximum. Twin doors to the front elevation with personal door access from the rear, in addition to a rear window and double glazed velux window. Lighting and power points. Timber potting shed with part glazed door and measurements of approximately 5'9" x 5'9" (1.75m x 1.75m) under a felt tiled roof. There is a well proportioned Workshop with oak framed double glazed twin doors and matching windows enjoying internal measurements of approximately 13'4" x 12'7" (4.06m x 3.84m). Power points. Ceiling light point. Cavity wall insulated. Hatch to loft area with fitted loft ladder. Two loft lights. Boarded floor and a maximum depth of approximately 28' (8.53m) and a floor width of approximately 12'10" (3.91m). Immediately adjacent to the work shop there is a garden room, also accessible via oak framed double glazed twin doors with matching side windows, this room having internal measurements of approximately 13'6" x 12'7" (4.11m x 3.84m). Tiled floor. Power points. Ceiling light point. Ideal for garden entertaining. The garden room and workshop are of brick base construction under an interlocking tiled roof. Concrete pathway leading around the rear and side elevation. External lighting. To the far end of the rear garden there is a personal gate access leading onto Kingsfield. The rear garden enjoys a depth of 37m 45 (121'5") and an average width of approximately 17.892m
(58'8").
SERVICES:- All mains available. COUNCIL TAX BAND:- G (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."