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" A WELL POSITIONED SPACIOUS TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM APARTMENT, SET WITHIN ONE OF RINGWOOD'S MOST HISTORIC GRADE II LISTED BUILDINGS, IN THE HEART OF TOWN. TWO RESIDENTS PARKING SPACES AND THE BENEFIT OF NO ONWARD CHAIN.

RECEPTION HALL, OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM, FITTED KITCHEN, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, LARGER THAN AVERAGE BATHROOM, GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, STORAGE SPACE WITHIN CELLAR, TWO PARKING SPACES.

FLAT 3, OLD BANK HOUSE, 18, MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE BH24 1AW

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
Often described as one of the most imposing and historically important secular buildings within Ringwood's Market Place, the property's Grade II listing has ensured it will remain testimony to Ringwood's Yesteryear. 
  
Believed to date Circa 1720, this brick building faced with yellow mathematical tiles of five bays with a Venetian window in the centre, at first floor level. In addition to a crowning one bay pediment, a parapet and hipped roof, the front elevation canopy is supported by four ionic columns. This form of architecture gave the building a distinctive appearance especially when the opening of Stephen Tunks Ringwood and Hampshire Bank took place in 1801. The restored facade ensures the attention to detail and heritage of the building remains. Internally, the presentation of each of the four, self-contained, apartments is designed to create a unique ambience unrivalled within the area. 
  
SITUATION:
The property occupies one of the most prominent positions within the centre of Ringwood's historic Market Place and is testimony to the many changes within society over the past two hundred and fifty years. Transport links via the A.31, A.338 and M.27 which provide rapid access to the centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Salisbury (18 miles), Ports of Poole (13 miles), Southampton (22 miles) and London (80 miles) ensures that Ringwood centre will remain a vital route to all points of the compass. Additionally, recreational pursuits, live entertainment and a variety of shopping needs are readily available within the surrounding area. The New Forest with it's 92,000 acres of forest, woodland and heathland is within two and a quarter miles distant. 

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From The Furlong Centre, proceed down Star Lane, to the Market Place, whereupon turning to the right, Old Bank House is located a short walk along on the right hand side. 

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO:

RECEPTION HALLWAY: 16'1" x 8'10" (4.9m x 2.69m) at maximum points. Multi-panelled glazed window to the south easterly side elevation. Two radiators with individual thermostat control. Dado rail surround. Coving. Two decorative ceiling roses. Ceiling light points. Wall mounted telephone intercom for the main front door. False door recess. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: Dining area enjoying measurements of approximately 10'1" x 10' (3.07m x 3.05m). Single panelled radiator with individual thermostat control. Two wall light points. Central ceiling rose with ceiling light. 

FROM THE DINING AREA, OPEN WAY TO:

LOUNGE: 15'9" x 13'6"  (4.8m x 4.11m). Two multi-panelled glazed sash windows to the south westerly front elevation. Two double panelled radiators. Television socket. Four wall light points. Two decorative ceiling roses with ceiling light point. Coving. Focal point fireplace with part tiled surround. Hearth and mantel above. 

FROM THE DINING AREA, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 10'6" x 6'10" (3.2m x 2.08m). Multi-panelled glazed windows to the north easterly rear elevation. Three inset ceiling down lights. Coving. One and one quarter single drainer sink unit with hot and cold mixer tap set into a laminate roll top work surface extending along one wall with part tiled detail to the rear. To one end of this work surface, full height broom cupboard with shelving. Range of base storage cupboards and three drawers beneath. Plumbing and recess for automatic washing machine. Wall mounted Potterton Promax Combi HEplus gas boiler unit with adjacent wall mounted timer controls. On the opposite wall. Additional laminate roll top work surface extending across this wall elevation, also with part tiled detail to the rear. Inset into this are of work surface Hygiena four ring gas hob with oven beneath and canopy fan and light above. Matching range of base storage cupboards and drawers. Recess for fridge and freezer units. Matching range of wall mounted units incorporating two leaded light detail glazed display cupboards. Telephone point. Television point. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 15'6" x 11'2" (4.72m x 3.4m). Dual aspect via multi-panelled sash window to the north east elevation and multi-panelled glazed side windows to the south easterly elevation. Two wall light points. Two ceiling light points. Ceiling rose detail. Picture rail rail surround. Coving. Radiator with individual thermostat control. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, OPEN WAY TO:

INNER HALL: Ceiling light point. Coving. Recess eye level display niche. Twin doors to electric consumer unit cupboard housing electric fuse box. 

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11'4" x 10'1" (3.45m x 3.07m) to the rear of the fitted wardrobes, narrowing to an average of 9'1" (2.77m). Multi-panelled sash window to the north easterly rear elevation. Central ceiling light with decorative ceiling rose. Coving. Picture rail surround. Single panelled radiator. Fitted bedroom furniture comprising of twin door and single door wardrobe with hanging and shelving. Nest of drawers. 

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR AND STEP DOWN INTO:

BATHROOM: Being of slightly irregular shape. 12'4" (3.76m) into door recess, narrowing to 9'3" (2.82m), narrowing to 8'5" (2.57m) x an average of 10'9" (3.28m). Obscured multi-panelled glazed window to the north easterly elevation. Inset ceiling down lighting. Wall extractor fan. Coving. Double panelled radiator. Side panelled bath unit with hot and cold mixer tap and hand held shower attachment and part tiled to the bath surround. Combined low flush w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps and tiled splash back.

AGENTS NOTE : There is a large cellar space with shared storage area for all the flats.
 

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached directly off the Market Place, to the main entrance of Old Bank House, which has pillared covered external porch. Communal multi-panelled glazed entrance door with large reception hall, with ceiling and wall lighting. In turn leading to the flats. Flat 3 is located on the first floor and is located via return flight shallow stair cases, at the half landing, there is a glazed atrium for natural light. To the rear of the building there are two residents parking spaces.  

SERVICES: All mains available.                     COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

EPC: https://www.epcregister.com/searchReport.html?RRN=2218-4043-7299-3315-9904

LEASE INFORMATION: The lease is for 999 years and each flat has a single share, the basic rent (if demanded) is 0.01 per annum. The service charge is currently ?90 per month. Each flat is responsible for internal maintenance and the building and common areas are maintained by Tenderlodge. Any large item of building maintenance will require a further contribution. Management Company: Tenderlodge property Management Company Ltd. Mr P.S.C.Crutcher (Company Secretary), Flat 1 The Old bank house, Market Place, Ringwood.


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