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" A SUBSTANTIAL SEMI-DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM PERIOD FAMILY RESIDENCE, ELEGANTLY PRESENTED WITH DELIGHTFUL MATURE GARDENS AND CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN ONE OF RINGWOOD TOWN CENTRES MOST PRESTIGIOUS ROADS.

RECEPTION VESTIBULE, RECEPTION HALL, CLOAKROOM, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, GARDEN ROOM, KITCHEN, OPEN WAY TO BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM/W.C., TWO ADDITIONAL DOUBLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR, FOURTH BEDROOM/STUDIO ON SECOND FLOOR, GARAGE, GAS CH, PARKING, GARDENS.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
15, College Road is a Victorian semi-detached family house originally built in 1898 to traditional standards with attractive external elevations under a clay roof. The property has deceptively proportioned accommodation on three floors and retains much of its original charm and character with careful consideration given to the retention of sash windows, fireplaces, decorative cornice and architraves. The property has many features and offers extremely versatile and well proportioned accommodation in good condition throughout. The property has gas fired central heating, en-suite fully tiled bathroom to principal bedroom, detached garage with ample off road parking for additional vehicles, delightful well enclosed gardens offering a high degree of privacy and maturity.

AGENTS NOTE: IN OUR OPINION DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ACCOMMODATION AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE STYLE AND CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY.

SITUATION:-
15, College Road, is centrally located within one of Ringwood's most prestigious roads, within immediate level walking distance, Ringwood offers a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive 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 distant.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:-
From the main Ringwood roundabout adjacent to the town centre car parks, leave in southerly along the Mansfield Road. Pass the second set of pedestrian traffic lights take the immediate turning left into Quomp, proceed to the end, taking the turning left into College Road whereupon number 15 is located on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-

GLAZED FRONT DOOR WITH MATCHING GLAZED SIDE SCREENS TO:-

RECEPTION LOBBY:- 7'9" x 4'9" (2.36m x 1.45m). Dual aspect to the south and east overlooking driveway and front garden. Patterned quarry tiled floor. Decorative ceiling light. Stain glazed inner door with matching side screens to:

RECEPTION HALL: 13'1" x 10'6" (3.99m x 3.2m) at maximum points. Dual aspect to the south and east. Sash window overlooking driveway. Exposed timber floor. Concealed radiator incorporating shelf. Security sensor. Wall programmer for security alarm. Smoke detector. Telephone connection. Storage cupboard under stairs. Feature cornice and ceiling rose with decorative ceiling light.

Door to:

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM: 8'2" x 3'11" (2.49m x 1.19m) maximum. Aspect to the south with circular window. Feature high flush suite. "Heritage" wash basin set on wrought iron stand. Quarry tiled floor. Radiator. Timber panelling to half height. Wall light point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 15' x 14' (4.57m x 4.27m) into window recess, narrowing to 11' (3.35m). Aspect to the east. Feature box bay window. Original sash windows providing view across the front garden and driveway. Exposed timber floor. Decorative cornice and centre ceiling rose with decorative chandelier. Feature marble fireplace with polished stone hearth. Substantial wrought iron fire basket, fitted gas coal effect fire, on either side of the chimney breast there are floor to ceiling open fronted display shelves with concealed radiators. Original dado rail. T.V. aerial point. Double opening doors to:

DINING ROOM: 13' x 11'6" (3.96m x 3.51m) into chimney recess. Aspect to the west. Feature marble fire surround, polished stone hearth, wrought iron fire basket, gas coal effect fire, on either side of the chimney breast there are open fronted display shelves with concealed radiators. Feature cornice with ceiling rose and decorative chandelier. Original dado rail. Security sensor. Exposed timber floor. Telephone connection. Double opening glazed doors on the western elevation which provide access to:

ORANGERY/GARDEN ROOM: 22'11" x 6'8" (6.98m x 2.03m). Aspect to the west. Double opening glazed doors leading to delightfully landscaped patio and rear garden (to be described later). Feature vaulted ceiling. Polycarbonate roof. Wall mounted "Baxi" gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water for central heating radiators. Wall lights. Ceramic tiled floor. Ceiling light point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INNER DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 11'1" x 10'9" (3.38m x 3.28m). Aspect to the south. Double opening glazed casement doors providing view and access onto patio and sideway. Attractive range of custom built kitchen units with wall to wall, grey Corian work surfaces with inset single bowl, sink unit with h and c monoblock, range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Recess for dishwasher with plumbing available. Integrated french range cooker. Matching range of work surfaces with additional recesses for washing machine and tumble dryer with plumbing available. Matching range of eye level storage cupboards incorporating plate rack. Double edged glazed display units. Integrated cupboard with provision for microwave. Integrated three speed canopy extractor fan. Ceramic tiled flooring in contrast to the ceramic tiled wall surrounds. Double panelled radiator. Attractive cornice. Inset down lights. Security sensor. Feature matching unit incorporating integrated fridge/freezer.


The work surface extends via an open way to:

BREAKFAST ROOM: 11'1" x 10" (3.38m x 0.25m). There is a triple aspect to the north, south and west with double opening glazed French doors, providing view and access onto the delightful rear garden. Within the breakfast room, there is a substantial dresser unit incorporating range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Glazed display cupboards at eye level. Central open fronted display unit. Programmer and time clock for central heating. T.V. aerial facility. Ceramic tiled floor. One double and one single panelled radiators. Two ceiling light points. Decorative cornice. Original sash window.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, ELEGANT STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE WITH FEATURE BANISTER AND BALUSTER TO:

FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE LANDING, WHICH IN TURN GIVES ACCESS TO:

MAIN LANDING: There are two wall light points. Smoke detector. Door to full height airing cupboard with "Ariston" pressurised hot water cylinder, slatted shelves and electric light.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL SUITE: Which incorporates lobby. Doorway leading to:

MAIN BEDROOM: 14'1" (4.29m) to front of chimney x 11'1" (3.38m). Aspect to the east. Sash window overlooking front garden and driveway. Wrought iron fireplace with marble hearth, wooden fire surround, twin built-in wardrobes either side of the chimney breast, one with glazed front. Double panelled radiator. Built-in dressing table with nest of drawers. Decorative cornice. Picture rail and ceiling rose. Control panel for security system. T.V. aerial facility.

FROM THE INNER LOBBY, DOOR TO:

FULLY TILED BATHROOM: 10'5" x 7'5" (3.18m x 2.26m) at maximum points. Aspect to the south via sash window. White suite comprising spa bath, h and c mixer tap, substantial wash basin, elegantly positioned on two porcelain legs. Close coupled low level w.c. with wooden seat. Double panelled radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Three wall light points.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 13' x 10'7" (3.96m x 3.23m) to front of chimney. Aspect to the west. Wrought iron fireplace with ornate ceramic tiled patterned in-lay, polished marble hearth, wooden fire surround and mantel, either side of the chimney breast there are a range of built-in wardrobes incorporating hanging rails and shelving, one with leaded glazed in-lay. Double panelled radiator. Decorative cornice. Picture rail and centre ceiling rose. Secondary built-in store plus built-in nest of drawers, open fronted display unit.

FROM THE REAR LANDING, WHERE THERE IS A RADIATOR, ACCESS IS GIVEN TO:


GUEST SUITE/BEDROOM 3: 11' x 10'1" (3.35m x 3.07m) plus deep door recess. Dual aspect to the south and west. Sash windows giving views over landscaped rear garden. Decorative cornice. Two wall light points. Two double panelled radiators. T.V. aerial facility.

FROM THE REAR LANDING, DOOR TO:


FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 12' x 7'7" (3.66m x 2.31m) at maximum. Aspect to the north, fully tiled walls in contrast to the ceramic tiled floor. White suite comprising enamel bath, twin hand grips, h and c mixer with hand shower attachment. Close coupled low level w.c. Substantial pedestal wash basin. Fully tiled shower cubicle. Two single panelled radiators. Heated towel rail. Decorative cornice.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE CONTINUATION AND BANISTER AND BALUSTERS LEADING TO:

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Access to substantial loft storage. Return flight staircase giving access in turn to:

SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM/STUDIO: 15'5" (4.7m) plus window recess x 11'7" (3.53m). Dual aspect to the east and west. Double glazed velux sky light on the western elevation. Sash window overlooking front garden and driveway incorporating window seat with integral storage. Exposed red brick chimney breast with built-in desk top and twin half height double built-in store cupboards. Four eye ball spot lights Small hatch to ancillary loft area, under eaves inspection hatch. Telephone connection. Single panelled radiator. AGENTS NOTE: THE VENDORS INFORM US THAT IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO CREATE A CLOAKROOM FACILITY WITHIN THIS ROOM.

OUTSIDE:-
The property enjoys a frontage to College Road of 12.5 m (41') and a front garden depth of 10.6 m

(34' 9"). The front garden which is located on the eastern side of the property, is approached across a wide pea-shingle driveway with ample parking and turning for a number of vehicles, the front garden is retained via dwarf red brick wall and has well stocked shrub borders, delightfully screened with mature trees and bushes, the pea-shingle driveway extends along the southern side of the property, giving vehicle access via double opening wooden gates, which in turn give access to additional parking. A concrete paved drive area which also doubles up as a secondary patio area and turn gives access to:

DETACHED BRICK BUILT GARAGE: 3 m

(9' 10") width x 4.55 m

(14' 11") in depth. Twin wooden doors with access at the front. Electric light and power. Timber vaulted ceiling providing additional storage under a clay tiled roof. There is a pedestrian side door, which in turn gives access to the rear garden.

The rear garden has been delightfully landscaped and enjoys a depth of 18 m

(59' 1") and a width of 9.8 m

(32' 2"). The gardens are a particular feature of the property, offering a high degree of privacy and maturity, immediately to the rear of the kitchen/breakfast room there is a concrete paved patio, with an adjoining ornamental pond and water fall. Two steps lead to the lawned area, where there are well stocked shrub borders, with a variety of mature trees and bushes, immediately to the rear of the garage there is a drying area, in the far south western corner of the garden. There is a substantial GARDEN CHALET: 2.65 m x 2.65 m

(8' 8" x 8' 8"). This garden chalet has a vaulted ceiling. Timber panelled walls. Double opening glazed doors on the eastern elevation leading onto a small sun deck. The boundaries of the garden are clearly defined with close boarded wooden fencing on the northern and southern elevations with an original wall on the western boundary, which in turn backs onto Ringwood Infant School. In the confines of the garden there is external lighting. Water tap.

SERVICES: All mains available. COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

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. "