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" A SUBSTANTIAL, DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM CHALET RESIDENCE, OFFERING DECEPTIVELY PROPORTIONED AND VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION, IN MATURE PRIVATE GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY QUARTER OF AN ACRE, WHICH INCORPORATE A COVERED HEATED SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX.

RECEPTION HALL, SITTING RM, DINING RM, SUBSTANTIAL KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY RM, UTILITY RM, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER RM, TWO ADDITIONAL GF BEDRMS, STUDY, GF BATHRM, FF STUDIO INCORPORATING BED/SITTING RM, EN-SUITE, SUN BALCONY, SINGLE GARAGE, GAS CH, DBLE GLAZING, SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURE, PARKING.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
8, Heather Close is a deceptively proportioned chalet residence which offers versatile and adaptable living accommodation on two levels. The original property is believed to date back to the late 1950's. However, since the current owners occupied the property in 1994, they have enlarged the property creating the possibility of a potential self contained flat on the first floor, plus there is a substantial swimming pool complex which has a telescopic/retractable glazed enclosure.

SITUATION:-
8, Heather Close is delightfully set, within the grounds of approximately quarter of an acre, within this popular residential area. The A.31 dual carriageway provides transportation links to the main shopping centres of Ringwood (2 miles), Ferndown (3 miles), in addition to the main shopping centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). Local facilities within the area, include Cornerways Doctors Surgery (1 mile), post office and general store and St Ives County First School (one and a quarter miles), Moors Valley Country Park and eighteen hole golf course (one and a quarter miles) plus Avon Heath Country Park (three quarters of a mile).

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:-
From Ringwood leave in a westerly direction along the main A.31 dual carriageway passing through the Ashley Heath underpass, at the first roundabout adjacent to the Travel Lodge take the third exit into Woolsbridge Road. Continue for a short distance take the first turning left into Laurel Lane, proceed to the end and turn right into Braeside Road, take the first left into Heather Close, proceed for a short distance whereupon number 8 will be located on the right hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-

INTEGRAL ENTRANCE: PART MULTI PANELLED GLAZED FRONT DOOR TO:-

RECEPTION HALL: Aspect to the east. Telephone point, wall mounted control box for security system. Multi panelled glazed door to:-

INNER HALL: Radiator, smoke detector, security sensor. Full height built in cloaks cupboard. Multi panelled glazed door with matching side screen to :-

DINING ROOM: 21'9" x 12'1" (6.63m x 3.68m) at maximum points.

Aspect to the west. Double glazed patio doors providing view and access onto patio and rear garden. Dado rail, security sensor, two ceiling light points, one double and one single radiator, programmer and time clock with central heating. Door to:-

SITTING ROOM: 13'10" (4.22m) plus bay window x 12'10" (3.91m). Dual aspect to the east and south. Double glazed feature bay window overlooking front garden. Attractive natural stone fireplace and hearth with open grate, polished wood mantle, built-in store cupboard to one side. Dado rail, four wall light points, double radiator, T V. point.

FROM THE DINING ROOM DOOR TO:-

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: 34'5" x 13'3" (10.49m x 4.04m) at maximum. Dual aspect to the north and west. Triple glazed picture windows and casement door giving view and access onto patio and rear garden. This superb room has been extremely well designed and comprehensively fitted with custom built range of cream fronted kitchen units with contrasting black granite work surface, which extends on a L shaped basis and incorporates one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with h & c monoblock. Comprehensive range of drawers and floor storage cupboards beneath, recess for dishwasher, built-in four burner Creda ceramic hob with integrated three speed stainless steel canopy extractor above. Adjoining Hotpoint double oven and grill with storage above and beneath. Matching granite work surfaces with further range of drawers and floor storage cupboards.Housing for American style fridge/freezer, plus additional recess for fridge. Matching range of eye level store cupboards, ceramic tiled wall surround, wood laminate flooring, eighteen recess down lights, radiator. Full height double built-in airing cupboard housing factory sealed hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater and slatted shelving. From the family area multi panelled glazed door to walk-in utility store, plus a personal door to integral single garage.

FROM THE FAMILY AREA MULTI PANELLED GLAZED DOOR TO:-

UTILITY ROOM: 12'6" x 8' (3.81m x 2.44m). Dual aspect to the south and west. Double glazed back door giving access to side way and rear garden. L-shaped range of roll top laminate work surfaces with wooden faced units. Inset one and a quarter bowl single drainer white sink unit with h & c monoblock. Recess for washing machine, cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler, additional matching wall storage cupboard with open fronted shelved display unit. Six recess down lights, extractor fan, wall programmer for security system. Feature multi panelled glazed inset.

FROM THE DINING ROOM DOOR TO:-

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 19'10" x 11'4" (6.05m x 3.45m) at maximum. Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture windows overlooking patio and rear garden. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling mirror fronted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, additional built-in wardrobe, two radiators, two wall light points, T.V. point. Folding door to:-

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 6'2" x 5'2" (1.88m x 1.57m). White suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. with wooden seat, wash basin set in vanity surround. Fully tiled corner shower cubicle, radiator, extractor fan.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

BEDROOM TWO: 13'11" x 10'11" (4.24m x 3.33m). Dual aspect to the north and east. Double glazed picture window on the eastern elevation with view across front garden. Triple built- in floor to ceiling mirror fronted wardrobe hanging rail and shelf. Radiator, smoke detector, T.V. point.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

BEDROOM THREE: 12'10" x 11' (3.91m x 3.35m) at maximum. Aspect to the north. Double glazed window overlooking sideway. White pedestal wash basin. Double built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Radiator, T.V. point.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

STUDY: 10'10" x 9' (3.3m x 2.74m) at maximum. Aspect to the east. Double glazed window overlooking front garden. Radiator, telephone point.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

FAMILY BATHROOM: 8'10" x 7'7" (2.69m x 2.31m). Suite comprising moulded bath with twin hand grips, h & c mixer with hand shower attachment. Ceramic tiled walls, folding shower screen, pedestal wash basin, close couple low level w.c. with wooden seat. Radiator, chrome heated towel, strip light, shaver point, arched display alcove, dado rail.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL STAIRCASE TO:-

FIRST FLOOR STUDIO: 23'11" x 16'9" (7.29m x 5.11m) at maximum points.



Dual aspect to the north and west. Double glazed windows and doors providing view and access onto sun balcony. This room can easily be adapted into self contained bed sitting room and has under eaves storage access, plus two double radiators. Six recess down lights, smoke detector. Door to:-

FULLY TILED EN SUITE BATHROOM: 12'10" x 5'4" (3.91m x 1.63m) at maximum. Aspect to the south with velux double glazed window. White spa bath with h & c mixer, close coupled low level w.c. with wooden seat, pedestal wash basin. Door to under eaves storage. Extractor.

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached across a wide tarmac driveway with ample parking for a number of vehicles. Vehicular access given to an INTEGRAL GARAGE. 24'6" x 8'10" (. 7.47m x 2.69m).



The front garden which is located on the eastern side of the property has been retained by mature hedging and has a shaped area of lawn. A wrought iron gate gives access on the southern side of the property via a tarmac path to the the rear garden, which enjoys a width of 18.8m

(61' 8") and maximum depth of 26.5m

(86' 11").



The rear garden is located on the western side of the property and is a particular feature offering complete privacy and has been attractively landscaped to incorporate a substantial patio area immediately adjacent to the property. The remainder of the garden has been sub divided into two areas. The larger area being laid to lawn bounded by mature hedging. The secondary area incorporates a:- HEATED SWIMMING COMPLEX which has a been cleverly enclosed with a feature glazed building which has tri -fold concertina doors allowing the pool to be either sheltered or open. This building has a polycarbonate ceiling and overall the dimensions are 11.6m x 5.4m

(38' 1" x 17' 9") The pool is a liner pool with insulated cover and set within a concrete tiled surround. To the rear of the pool complex there is CEDARWOOD SUMMERHOUSE 3.4m x 3.1m

(11' 2" x 10' 2") This building is set on a concrete base and has electric light and power, plus the filtration plant and pump for the pool complex. To the rear of this there is an additional TIMBER GARDEN STORE. External light, water tap and power supply.

The overall depth of the plot is 47.3m

(155' 2") approx with a frontage of 21.8m

(71' 6") approx.

SERVICES: ALL MAINS AVAILABLE COUNCIL TAX BAND: E(i)

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. "