Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 138 Hightown Road, Ringwood, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the BH24 1NP area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band D.
This classic property was built 1967-1975 and has a reported internal area of 88.01 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £314,600 and a rental potential of £2,045 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.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 10, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A WELL APPOINTED THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WHICH HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY EXTENDED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS AND ENJOYS THE BENEFIT OF A SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN AND IS WITHIN LEVEL WALKING DISTANCE OF LOCAL AMENITIES.
RECESSED COVERED PORCH, RECEPTION HALL, TRIPLE ASPECT OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM, EXTENDED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, TWO DOUBLE AND ONE SINGLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING, ELECTRIC HEATING (GAS AVAILABLE), DETACHED GARAGE WITH OFF ROAD PARKING, WORKSHOP & SHED, SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN.
DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION;
The property was originally constructed in 1969 and has remainder in the same family's ownership since construction. The property is of brick and tile hung elevations under a tiled roof. The property benefits from a kitchen extension. Currently the property has electric night storage heating however, there is gas connected to the property should it be required.
SITUATION:
The property is positioned in a non estate location on Hightown Road. The property is set within the Ringwood School catchment area and is within level walking distance of local amenities. Ringwood town centre is approximately three quarters of a miles distant offering street market and comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A31 and A338 provide transportational links to Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles and Salisbury 18 miles. The New Forest is approximately two miles distance.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the roundabout adjacent to the town centre car parks leave in an easterly direction along Southampton Road passing Carvers Recreation field. Take the next turning right into Parsonage Barn Lane passing Ringwood School continue to the end. At the T junction turn left into Hightown Road. 138 is the second property having past Gardner Road.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-
COVERED EXTERNAL PORCH WITH OUTSIDE LIGHT. LOW HEIGHT CUPBOARD HOUSING GAS POINT. PATTERNED DOUBLE GLAZED DOOR WITH MATCHING SIDE SCREEN TO:-
RECEPTION HALL: Telephone point, wall mounted Dimplex night storage heater, ceiling light point, fitted understairs cupboard with low level door housing the electric meter and fusebox. Door to:-
OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 24'7" x 11' (7.49m x 3.35m) in the lounge narrowing to 8'4" in the dining area. Triple aspect to the north, east and south via upvc double glazed windows to the north and east overlooking the front garden and side elevation and upvc sliding patio door to the south facing rear garden. Two ceiling light points, coved and textured ceiling. Focal point brick surround fireplace with tiled hearth and mantle with open grate, with a back boiler currently disconnected, electric log effect fire, gas point. Two Dimplex night storage heaters, T.V. point. From the dining area multi panelled glazed sliding door giving access to:-
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 16'8" x 9'2" (5.08m x 2.79m) Upvc double glazed window to the south and patterned upvc double glazed to the rear garden. Kitchen comprises single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer tap set into a roll top work surface extending on three walls with part tiled surrounds. Lime oak finished units with comprehensive range of base storage cupboard and drawers, integral fridge, washing machine, tray and towel recesses. Inset four ring electric hob with canopy fan and light above, additional wall mounted storage units.Further twin door corner cupboard with spice drawers, plate rack and book shelving above. To one end of the work surface double oven and grill with further storage above and beneath. Breakfast bar area with seating for two. Twin doors to larder cupboard with shelving. Additional roll top work surface forming part of the built in dresser comprising of two glazed units, central wine rack recess and shelving above and drawers and cupboards beneath. Opposite there is a corner unit with deep storage. Ceiling strip light and additional ceiling light, textured ceiling, ceramic tiled floor. Return door to reception hall.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL STAIRS TO:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Ceiling light point, hatch to loft access with fitted ladder, partly boarded. Door to:-
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 12'2" x 10'5" (3.71m x 3.18m) narrowing to 8'6" (2.59m) to front of wardrobes. Dual aspect to the south and east via upvc double glazed windows overlooking rear garden and side elevation. Dimplex night storage heater, ceiling light point, coved and textured ceiling. Fitted wardrobes comprising mirror fronted three door sliding wardrobe with hanging and shelving. Door to airing cupboard housing factory sealed hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Fitted blinds
FROM THE LANDING DOOR TO:-
BEDROOM TWO: 12'1" x 9'4" (3.68m x 2.84m) Upvc double glazed window to the north overlooking the front garden. Dimplex night storage heater, ceiling light point. Fitted blinds
FROM THE LANDING DOOR TO:-
BEDROOM THREE/OFFICE: 8'3" x 7'8" (2.51m x 2.34m) Upvc double glazed window to the north overlooking the front garden. Ceiling light point. Fitted blinds.
FROM THE LANDING DOOR TO:-
BATHROOM: Patterned upvc double glazed window to the south. Half tiled walls, Bette bath with German bath fitments, h & c mixer tap and Mira shower above fully tiled to the bath area, combined low flush w.c. wash basin set within a marble effect roll top worksurface with storage beneath, seat with concealed storage. Three ceiling light points, wall heater.
OUTSIDE:
The property is approached from Hightown Road via twin wrought iron gates onto a tarmac driveway with off road parking for three vehicles, in turn this leads to a hard standing concrete area immediately in front of the garage offering further parking. The remainder of the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with established flower bedding, hedging to the west and east boundaries and also to the front elevation. An area of gravel with a stepping stone pathway leading along the side elevation into the rear garden. Front garden measures 42' x 52' (12.8m x 15.85m)
Immediately to the rear of the property there is a paved patio, timber storage box containing the stop cock. External lighting. The remainder of the back garden is mainly laid to lawn with an attractive water feature with stone surround. Additional paved patio in the south eastern corner of the garden. The boundaries with the neighbours being defined by wood panel fencing. Low height timber garden store with adjacent raised rockery. External water tap. Timber pegoda with adjacent SHED with power and light and a side section which opens up to create additional access point, the shed is on concrete handstanding which continues down the far eastern elevation of the garage. The rear garden measures 32' x 45'10" (9.75m x 13.97m). On the western side of the garage is a brick built WORKSHOP 3.8m x 2.77m
(12' 6" x 9' 1"). Power and light.
GARAGE: 17' x 9' (5.18m x 2.74m) Up and over door. Ceiling strip light and power. Fitted shelving. AGENTS NOTE: The garage and workshop have a triple layer ceiling timber, then felt and a galvanised finish.
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."