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" A SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM PURPOSE BUILT GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT OFFERING TWO WELL PROPORTIONED RECEPTION ROOMS, APPRECIATING VIEWS ACROSS THE COMMUNAL GROUNDS AND LAKE BEYOND, ATTACHED GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL OFF ROAD PARKING. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

COMMUNAL RECEPTION HALL, ACCESS VIA SECURITY ENTRANCE PHONE, PERSONAL FRONT DOOR, RECEPTION HALL, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM AND FITTED WARDROBE, TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, BATHROOM/W.C., GAS C H, DOUBLE GLAZING, GARAGE, PARKING.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
This well appointed and well positioned purpose built three bedroom ground floor apartment was constructed in 1990 by Abbey Homes, National Builders of high repute to traditional standards with brick facing elevations. The property benefits from having two spacious reception rooms both enjoying views across the adjacent lake, fitted kitchen, principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms and family bathroom. In addition the property has double glazing, an attached garage with additional off road parking and the use of visitor parking, mains pressurised hot water system, delightful views across Hightown Lake.

SITUATION:-
The property is delightfully set within a popular complex of apartments and substantial family houses within the confines of Hightown, a semi rural suburb of Ringwood. The market town centre of Ringwood is approximately two miles distant with its weekly street market and comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The open New Forest is within one and a quarter miles distance. The A31 dual carriageway provides transportational links to Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury via the A338 (18 miles).

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:-
From the central Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car parks, leave in an easterly direction along the Old Southampton Road, passing Carvers Recreation Field, taking the immediate turning right, prior to the dual carriage flyover into Parsonage Barn Lane. Proceed to the end and at the T-junction of Hightown turn left. At the T-junction with Eastfield Lane turn right. Follow the road around to the left hand side, passing the Elm Tree Inn and take the third turning right into Forest Lake Avenue. Follow the road round and take the second turning right into Watership Drive. As the round bears round to the left, the apartments will be found on the right hand side whereupon 32 will be located as you look into the development.

AGENT'S NOTE: AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED


THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-

PERSONAL FRONT DOOR WITH INSET SPY HOLE GIVING ACCESS TO:

PERSONAL RECEPTION HALL: Single panelled radiator. Wall mounted intercom for the main entrance. High level cupboard housing electric fuse box consumer unit. Ceiling light point. Ceiling mounted smoke detector (untested). Coved and textured ceiling. Wall thermostat control. Power points.Telephone connection point. Full height door giving access to airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder with slatted shelving above.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 18'5" x 12'9" (5.61m x 3.89m). Upvc double glazed window and double glazed sliding patio door giving access and aspect to the dining room and lake view beyond. Two single panelled radiators. Two ceiling light points. Coved and textured ceiling. Power points. Television aerial connection. Focal point marble fireplace surround with decorative mantel and plinths with coal effect electric fire.

FROM THE SITTING ROOM, AS PREVIOUSLY STATED SLIDING PATIO DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

DINING ROOM: 18'3" x 12'9" (5.56m x 3.89m) narrowing to an average of 9'11" (3.02m). Triple aspect to the south west and north elevations via double glazed windows with twin central French doors giving access to the communal gardens and enjoying lake view beyond. Double panelled radiator. Power points. Ceiling light point. Two wall light points. Brick base construction. This is a particular feature of the property as it enjoys extensive views across the communal garden area and lake beyond.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 11'7" x 9'10" (3.53m x 3m) at maximum points. Upvc double glazed window. Aspect to the west over communal gardens and lake beyond. Kitchen comprising of one and a half bowl, single drainer sink unit with h and c monoblock mixer tap set into a marble effect roll top work surface extending on two walls with tiled detail surround. Comprehensive range of base storage cupboard and drawer units the work surface with tray recess. Recess for automatic washing machine with plumbing. Integral dishwasher. Inset into the work surface "Bauknecht" four ring gas hob with canopy fan and light above. Matching range of wall mounted storage cupboards with two display shelf areas, to one end of the work surface eye level "Bauknecht" oven with grill beneath. Additional storage cupboard above and beneath. Integral fridge and freezer units. On the opposite wall further marble effect roll top work surface with additional base storage cupboards beneath and wall mounted unit above. Full height larder cupboard with adjacent recess wine rack and recess storage area. Wall mounted timer controls for domestic hot water and central heating system. Wall "Vent-Axia" roll top breakfast bar with seating for two. Single panelled radiator. Telephone connection. Ceiling light point. Coved and textured ceiling.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 15'1" (4.6m) to the front of fitted wardrobes, extending to 17'3" (5.26m) to the rear x 12'3" (3.73m) at maximum. Upvc double glazed window. Aspect to the east elevation. Double panelled radiator. Power points. Television aerial socket. Telephone connection. Central ceiling light point. Additional inset ceiling down light above the wardrobe doors which comprise of two twin door units with hanging and shelving.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM, DOOR TO:

EN-SUITE BATH/CLOAKROOM: 6'10" x 6'4" (2.08m x 1.93m). Side panelled bath unit with twin inset hand grips, h and c mixer tap with shower attachment. Half tiled to the bath area. Fitted shower curtain. Combined low flush w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin with h and c mixer tap. Tiled floor. Ceiling light point. Coved and textured ceiling. "Steeple" wall extractor fan. Single panelled radiator. Wall mounted bathroom unit with central mirror with down lighting and doors.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11'8" x 10'8" (3.56m x 3.25m) at maximum points. Upvc double glazed window to the east elevation. Double door wardrobe unit with hanging and shelving. Power points. Single panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Coved and textured ceiling.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 10'9" x 5'10" (3.28m x 1.78m). Upvc double glazed window to the east elevation. Power points. Single panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Coved and textured ceiling. Externally the property has an adjoining SINGLE GARAGE: with off road parking, immediately in front and the garage enjoys a maximum depth of approximately 16'9" (5.11m) x an average width of 8'1" (2.46m). Power supply. Ceiling light. Fitted ladder giving access to storage area above the loft.

SERVICES:- All mains available.

COUNCIL TAX BAND:- D

LEASEHOLD INFORMATION:- The Managing Agents are Homecare (Highcliffe), Suite 9, Brearley House, 278, Lymington Road, Highcliffe,
BH23 5ET. Telephone 01425 270751.The lease is 99 years with 81 years remaining. The residents association is known as Mergeswift Property Co. The service charge is £1446 per annum as of 30th April 2010, ground rent is £150. (paid monthly). No pets.

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. "