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" A SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM, PURPOSE BUILT APARTMENT OFFERING SUPERB PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS HIGHTOWN LAKE, PRIME POSITION WITHIN THE COMPLEX.

COMMUNAL RECEPTION HALL ACCESSED VIA SECURITY ENTRANCE PHONE, PERSONAL FRONT DOOR, RECEPTION HALL, LIVING ROOM, CONSERVATORY WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS HIGHTOWN LAKE, KITCHEN, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM/W.C. TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, SHOWER ROOM, GAS CH,DOUBLE GLAZING, CAR PORT, PARKING.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
This well proportioned 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 dual aspect living room, adjoining well proportioned conservatory, fitted kitchen, principal bedroom with en-suite and fitted wardrobes, two additional bedrooms, gas fired central heating, extensive panoramic views across Hightown Lake and off road parking.

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 and number 40 is located on the left hand side.

AGENTS NOTE: IN OUR OPINION THIS APARTMENT IS SITUATED IN THE PREMIER POSITION OF THE COMPLEX OF APARTMENTS OFFERING EXTENSIVE PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS HIGHTOWN LAKE.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-

PERSONAL FRONT DOOR WITH INSET SPY HOLE GIVING ACCESS TO:

PERSONAL RECEPTION HALL: High level cupboard housing electric mains trip switch consumer unit. Wall intercom phone for main entrance. Single panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Wall thermostat control. Full height door access to airing cupboard housing "Megaflow High Efficiency" unit with slatted shelving above. Telephone point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, MULTI-PANELLED DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

DUAL ASPECT LIVING ROOM: 18'5" x 12'9" (5.61m x 3.89m). Upvc double glazed windows to the south and westerly elevation enjoying views across the surrounding lakes. Upvc double glazed sliding patio door giving access to the conservatory (to be described later). Two single panelled radiators. Two ceiling light points. Television aerial point.

FROM THE LIVING ROOM, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SLIDING PATIO DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

THE DELIGHTFUL CONSERVATORY: 18' x 12'7" (5.49m x 3.84m) maximum, narrowing to an overall average of 9'8" (2.95m). Triple aspect to the east, south and westerly elevations giving panoramic views across the adjoining gardens areas and Hightown Lake beyond via upvc double glazed windows with upvc doors also giving aspect and access to communal grounds and lake. Double panelled radiator. Two wall light points. Television aerial point. Power points.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, BY FOLD DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 11'7" x 9'8" (3.53m x 2.95m) at maximum points. Upvc double glazed window enjoying panoramic view across the communal gardens and Hightown Lake beyond. Kitchen comprising of one and a half bowl, single drainer sink set into a roll top laminate work surface extending on three walls. Range of base cupboard and drawers units beneath. Recess and plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Further recess. Space for free standing cooker with canopy fan and light above. Matching range of wall mounted units comprising of two double and two single cupboards, one of the single units houses "Ideal" wall mounted gas boiler, wall timer control for domestic hot water and water for central heating system. Display shelving. To one end of the work surface full height broom cupboard. Part tiled to the rear of the work surface. Recess for free standing fridge-freezer unit. Additional recess for further fridge or freezer with further storage cupboards above. Ceiling strip light. Coved and textured ceiling. Single panelled radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, PART GLAZED DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 15'3" (4.65m) to the front of the fitted wardrobes x 11'2" (3.4m) at maximum points. Dual aspect to the west via double glazed window and to the north via upvc double glazed window. Westerly elevation enjoying aspect across the surrounding gardens and Hightown Lake beyond. Single panelled radiator. Television aerial point. Two ceiling light points. Coved and textured ceiling. Range of fitted bedroom furniture comprising of two double and one single height wardrobe with hanging and shelving, dresser with two single base units and six drawers beneath. Two bedside tables with two drawers beneath.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM, DOOR TO:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 6'10" x 6'4" (2.08m x 1.93m). Obscured upvc double glazed window to the westerly elevation. White suite comprising of side panelled bath with twin inset hand grips, h and c mixer tap with shower attachment, wall mounted bracket. Half tiled to the bath area. Combined low flush w.c. with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin with h and c mixer tap set into a vanity surround with twin door storage cupboard beneath. Wall shaver and light point. Ceiling light. Coved and textured ceiling. Wall "Vortice" extractor fan. Single panelled radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11'8" x 9'4" (3.56m x 2.84m). Upvc double glazed window to the northerly elevation. Ceiling light point. Coved and textured ceiling. Single panelled radiator. Power points. Part glazed twin door wardrobe with adjacent single door wardrobes either side and drawers.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 11'8" (3.56m) into deep door recess, narrowing to 9'2" (2.79m) to the rear of the fitted wardrobe and 7' (2.13m) to the front of the fitted wardrobe x 9'2" (2.79m). Upvc double glazed window to the northerly elevation. Ceiling light point. Coved and textured ceiling. Single panelled radiator. Twin sliding door wardrobe with hanging and shelving.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SHOWER ROOM: 6'9" x 6'4" (2.06m x 1.93m) at maximum points. Fully tiled wall surround. White suite with larger than average shower cubicle. Sliding door access. Wall mounted shower. Combined low flush w.c. Wash hand basin with h and c mixer tap and vanity storage cupboard and drawers beneath. Wall shaver and light point. Wall extractor fan. Ceiling light and coved and textured ceiling.

EXTERNALLY- The property is set within a popular complex of apartments and substantial family houses within the confines of Hightown. This property is arguably the best positioned within the apartments as it offers aspect across the lakes both to the south and the west elevations.

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 80 years remaining. The residents association is known as Mergeswift Property Co. The service charge is £1502.75 per annum

(paid monthly), ground rent is £150 per annum. 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. "