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" A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED, FAMILY RESIDENCE, SITUATED IN A MATURE LANDSCAPED SECLUDED PLOT OF JUST OVER QUARTER OF AN ACRE, IN THIS PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION.

RECEPTION HALL, CLOAKROOM, LOUNGE, BREAKFAST ROOM, CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, STUDY/LIBRARY, UTILITY ROOM, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM, THREE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, LUXURY FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM/W.C., FOUR CAR GARAGE, GAS FIRED CH, DOUBLE GLAZING, HEATED SWIMMING POOL, DELIGHTFUL GARDENS, PARKING.

SITUATION:-
40, Ashley Drive South is delightfully set within this secluded plot, at the head of a private drive, within this prestigious residential area. The gardens surround the property on three sides offering maturity and privacy and incorporating heated and illuminated swimming pool, the property is within close proximity to St Ives County First School, St Ives Post Office and General Store, Cornerways Doctors Surgery and Moors Valley Country Park and 18 hole golf course. The A.31 and A.338 provide transportational links to the main centres of Ringwood (two miles), Ferndown (three miles), Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). The New Forest National Park is within two miles distance.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
This substantial detached family house is believed to have been built in the 1970's, to traditional standards. However, the property has been significantly enhanced to provide versatile and adaptable living accommodation. The property benefits from gas fired central heating, which has been recently upgraded, double glazing, a recently replaced electrical consumer unit, luxury fully tiled shower room, en-suite bathroom to principal bedroom, recently refitted cloakroom, recently refurbished illuminated swimming pool with feature lighting set in substantial Indian Stone sun terrace.

AGENTS NOTE: A VIEWING OF THIS PROPERTY IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO FULLY APPRECIATE IT'S SETTING AND VERSATILITY.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:-
From Ringwood leave in a westerly direction along the main A.31 dual-carriageway towards Ferndown, proceed through the Ashley Heath underpass, at the first roundabout adjacent to the Travel Lodge take the third exit into Woolsbridge Road, proceed for a short distance taking the third turning right into Sandy Lane, continue for approximately a quarter of a mile, taking the third turning left into Ashley Drive South, take the first left and continue to follow the road around the right hand side, as the road bears around to the left there is a private drive on the right hand side giving access to just four properties, proceed to the head of the private drive, whereupon the entrance gates to 40, will be facing you.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-

RECESSED INTEGRAL ENTRANCE PORCH: Baulk head light. Upvc double glazed front door with double glazed side screen to:

RECEPTION HALL: Aspect to the north. Parquet floor. Coved and textured ceiling. Two ceiling light points. Smoke detector. Security entry phone for gates. Telephone connection. Wall thermostat for central heating. Storage cupboard under stairs. Door to:

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the east. Frosted double glazed window. "Roca" white suite comprising wash basin set in vanity unit with mosaic tiled splash back, h and c mixer, floor storage cupboard beneath. Low level w.c. with soft close lid, concealed cistern incorporating display shelf. Ceramic tiled floor. Chrome heated towel rail. Wall programmer for security system. Coved and textured ceiling. Door to walk-in linen cupboard housing "Gloworm" wall mounted gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators, slatted shelf.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INNER DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 22'7" x 12'7" (6.88m x 3.84m). Dual aspect to the south and west. Double glazed windows and patio doors providing view and access onto sun terrace and gardens to be described later. Feature marble fireplace and hearth with ornate fire surround. Gas coal effect fire. Coved and textured ceiling. Double panelled radiator. T.V. and telephone connections. Two ceiling light points.

FROM THE SITTING ROOM, FEATURE WROUGHT IRON DOOR AND ORNAMENTAL WROUGHT IRON ROOM DIVIDER GIVING ACCESS TO:

BREAKFAST ROOM: 10'8" x 9'8" (3.25m x 2.95m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking side garden. Coved and textured ceiling. Single panelled radiator. Double opening serving hatch to kitchen.

FROM THE SITTING ROOM, DOUBLE OPENING MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INNER DOORS TO:

DINING ROOM: 14'1" x 11'6" (4.29m x 3.51m). Aspect to the south. Upvc double glazed patio door providing view and access onto patio and rear garden. Security sensor. Double panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. T.V. aerial point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INNER DOOR TO:

STUDY/LIBRARY: Study 11'5" x 11'5" (3.48m x 3.48m), Library 8'1" x 6'10" (2.46m x 2.08m). Triple aspect to the north, east and internal southern aspect. This room is fitted with "Cupboard Love" study furniture, which incorporates substantial l-shape desk top with inset knee hole, one double and two single floor storage cupboards. Twin nests of drawers. Telephone connection. T.V. aerial point. Security sensor. One wall with facing brick work. There is also a broadband connection and a double panelled radiator. Two ceiling light points. Comprehensive wall to wall, book shelving.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, MULTI-PANELLED DOUBLE GLAZED INNER DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 12'9" x 10'8" (3.89m x 3.25m). Dual aspect to the north and west. Comprehensive range of light oak fronted units, in contrast to the light oak edged laminate work surfaces of an l-shaped design and incorporate one and a quarter bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h and c monoblock, comprehensive range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Integrated "Creda" four burner ceramic hob with integrated extractor fan set in wooden canopy, nest of drawers beneath. The work surface extends on the return wall, with further range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Built-in "Select 920 Diplomat" electric double oven with storage cupboards above and beneath. Matching range of five single and one double eye level storage cupboards, plus two leaded glazed and illuminated china display units. Two open fronted corner display units. Attractive ceramic tiled wall surrounds. Coved and textured ceiling with six eye ball spot lights. Cornice and architraves with concealed lighting. Radiator. Multi-panelled glazed internal door to:

UTILITY ROOM: 11'1" x 8' (3.38m x 2.44m). Aspect to the south. Picture window overlooking side garden, substantial roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h and c monoblock. Recessed for freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer with plumbing available. Ceramic tiled wall surround. Coved and textured ceiling. Smoke detector. Ceiling light point. Single panelled radiator. Half glazed back door on the eastern side of the utility room gives access to:

FRONT PORCH: With upvc double glazed side door to front garden and driveway. Part polycarbonate sloping ceiling. Ceiling light point.

FROM THE UTILITY ROOM, DOOR TO:

ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 18'11" x 16'5" (5.77m x 5m) at maximum points. Twin up and over doors. One electrically operated electric light and power. Gas meter, electricity consumer unit with rcd control box, installed in June 2010.

FROM THE GARAGE, INTERNAL DOOR TO:

GARDENERS CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the east. Low level w.c. with wooden seat. Wash hand basin with electric light. Within the garage there is a comprehensive range of storage racks, which will remain.

FROM THE UTILITY ROOM, DOOR TO:

ADDITIONAL TANDEM LENGTH DOUBLE GARAGE: 25'6" x 10'3" (7.77m x 3.12m). With electric up and over door to the front and manually controlled door to the rear, which is ideal for access to the side garden, for the storage of boat or additional car, electric light and power. Electricity meter.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE WITH HALF LANDING LEADING TO:

GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Aspect to the east. Double glazed window. Coved and textured ceiling. Two ceiling light points. Single panelled radiator. Door to substantial airing cupboard housing factory sealed hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater and slatted shelves. Security sensor. Hatch with fitted loft ladder to substantially boarded loft area.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 12'8" x 10'8" (3.86m x 3.25m).

Aspect to the north overlooking front garden, driveway and balcony. Coved and textured ceiling. T.V. aerial facility. Radiator. Telephone connection. Door to:

EN-SUITE FULLY TILED BATHROOM/W.C.: 7'2" x 5'10" (2.18m x 1.78m). Aspect to the north. Frosted double glazed window. White suite with feature scallop edge, comprising panelled jacuzzi bath, h and c mixer with separate "Mira" shower unit, folding shower screen, close coupled, low level w.c. with wooden seat. Circular wash basin set in vanity unit with double storage cupboard beneath. Illuminated mirror. Adjoining storage cupboard. Single panelled radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 12'8" x 10'9" (3.86m x 3.28m) Dual aspect to the south and west. Picture windows overlooking side and rear garden. Single panelled radiator. Coved and textured ceiling.



FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 12'8" x 11'5" (3.86m x 3.48m) at maximum. Dual aspect to the south and east. Double glazed windows overlooking side and rear garden. Single panelled radiator. Coved and textured ceiling.



FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 10'8" x 9'10" (3.25m x 3m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking side garden. Single panelled radiator. Coved and textured ceiling.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

LUXURY FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 8'1" x 6'9" (. 2.46m x 2.06m). Aspect to the east. Frosted double glazed window. This room has recently been refitted and incorporates a substantial walk-in shower. White wash basin with h and c mixer set in vanity surround with double floor storage cupboard and nest of drawers adjacent. Close coupled low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceramic tiled walls and floor. Seven recessed down lights. Extractor fan.

OUTSIDE:-
The property is approached across a private driveway giving access to just four properties, 40 is located at the head of the driveway and is set on a plot measuring just over quarter of an acre. The front garden has a width of 22.4 m

(73' 6") and a front garden depth of 13.66m

(44' 10") to the front of the garage. The property is approached via electrically operated ornamental wrought iron gates, which in turn give access across a brick paviour driveway with ample parking and turning for a number of vehicles, which in turn gives access to quadruple garage, 18'11" x 16'5". (5.77m x 5m) maximum in double garage and 25'6" x 10'3" (7.77m x 3.12m) in tandem length garage.The front garden is on the northern side of the property and has been delightfully landscaped with shaped area of lawn bounded by a variety of evergreen shrubs and bushes. A variety of mature scotch pine provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion, the northern boundary has a wrought iron gate, bounding a wooden area, the eastern boundary is close boarded fencing. A hexagonal concrete paved path gives access to the front door. There is a pea-shingle area extending along the eastern side of the property, ideal for storage.

The rear garden has an average width of 19m

(62' 4"). The rear garden which is on the southern and western side of the property is a particular feature. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a substantial Indian Stone veranda and patio, which incorporates a heated swimming pool, which measures 22' x 12' (6.71m x 3.66m) and a constant depth of 4'6" (1.37m). The pool is a particular feature and has a comprehensive lighting system, both inside the pool and around the edges, which can be operated to provide a variety of different colours and can either oscillate or can be maintained as one constant colour. There are both winter and summer covers for the pool. The pool area is bounded by raised shrub boarders with an ornamental curved wall providing a high degree of privacy.

The remainder of the garden has a shaped area of lawn bounded by a variety of mature evergreen shrubs on the south western side of the property there is a cedarwood pool house incorporating the gas heater and filtration plant for the swimming pool, plus there is an adjoining timber summer house/garden chalet which has electric lights and power supply. There is an additional cedarwood chalet in the southern most part of the garden. The boundaries of the garden are clearly defined with close boarded wooden fencing on the southern and western side in addition to substantial leylandi and laurel hedging, offering complete privacy. There are additional external floor lights, lighting the terrace plus external water taps. The Indian Stone patio extends along the western side of the property giving access to the rear of the tandem length garage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G SERVICES: All mains available.

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. "