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" AN ELEGANT DETACHED, FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE, SET IN MAGNIFICENT GARDENS, AND PADDOCKS, TOTALLING 2.8 ACRES, WITHIN THE PRESTIGIOUS HIGHTOWN HILL.

RECEPTION HALL, CLOAKROOM, DINING ROOM WITH 15' HIGH CEILINGS, SUPERB CUSTOM BUILT SHAKER STYLE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM, SITTING ROOM, MUSIC ROOM, STUDY, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM, THREE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM TO GUEST BEDROOM, (CONTINUED ....)

THREE BIRCHES, FOREST LANE, HIGHTOWN HILL, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE BH24 3HF

(CON'T ....)
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING, THATCHED TRIPLE BAY GARAGE, TRIPLE STABLE BLOCK, POST AND RAIL PADDOCKS, MAGNIFICENT GARDENS IN ALL TOTALLING 2.8 ACRES.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
This impressive detached thatched residence was originally built in the late 1930's to traditional standards, with rendered elevations colour washed under a thatched roof. The property has been substantially enlarged and refurbished over the recent years, retaining a significant amount of charm and character combined with some contemporary features, all offered for sale in excellent order throughout.

AGENTS NOTE: TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE SUPERB GARDENS AND THE SIZE AND CHARACTER OF THIS ELEGANT COUNTRY HOME, A VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 

SITUATION:
The property is set within magnificent landscaped grounds and paddocks totalling 2.8 acres and is set within the prestigious Hightown Hill, easily accessible to the market town of Ringwood, some two miles distant, which offers a weekly street market and comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A.31 and A.338 provide transport links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles), The property is set within the confines of the New Forest National Park, which offers. 140,000 acres of heathland and woodland.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the main Ringwood roundabout adjacent to the town centre car park, leave in an easterly direction along the old Southampton Road passing Carvers Recreation Field, take the immediate turning right prior to the dual-carriageway flyover into Parsonage Barn Lane, proceeding past the entrance to Ringwood Senior School, continue along Parsonage Barn Lane and at the t-junction with Hightown Road turn left, proceed to the end and at the t-junction with Eastfield Lane, turn right continue past the Elm Tree Pub, and continue along this lane proceeding up Hightown Hill, as the road bears to the left, fork right into Forest Lane continue along this private lane for approximately half a mile, whereupon the entrance to Three Birches can be located on the left hand side. 

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

THATCHED RECEPTION PORCH: Oak front door to:

RECEPTION HALL: Aspect to the North. Leaded double glazed windows. Oak flooring. Beamed ceiling. Security sensor. Two radiators. Three wall light points. Smoke detector. Door to:

CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the North. Leaded double glazed window overlooking front driveway. Vernon Tutbury white suite comprising high flush w.c. Pedestal wash basin. Beamed ceiling. Oak floor. Built-in cloaks cupboard. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 20'1" x 13'11" (6.12m x 4.24m). Dual aspect to the South and West. Leaded double glazed windows and doors providing view and aspect over delightful grounds. Feature brickette fireplace with quarry tiled mantel, coal effect gas fire. Oak floor. Beamed ceiling. Two radiators. Security sensor. Five wall light points. T.V. aerial point. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOUBLE OPENING INTERNAL OAK DOORS TO:

MUSIC ROOM: 17'1" x 13' (5.21m x 3.96m). Aspect to the South. Double opening leaded double glazed French doors providing view and access onto formal gardens. Oak floor. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Security sensor. Four wall light points. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, OAK DOOR TO:

STUDY: 10'2" x 9'11" (3.1m x 3.02m). Aspect to the South. Leaded double glazed window overlooking formal gardens. Beamed ceiling. Oak floor. Comprehensive office furniture incorporating desk, drawers, floor storage cupboard and open fronted floor to ceiling shelved units. Four recessed down lights. Security sensor. Beamed ceiling. Oak floor. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 21'11" x 19'6" (6.68m x 5.94m) at maximum points. Dual aspect to the North and South. Leaded double glazed windows providing panoramic views over the adjoining gardens. Comprehensive range of bespoke kitchen units comprising wall to wall, granite work surfaces with inset twin bowl, Villeroy and boch with hot and cold monoblock. Comprehensive range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Integrated appliances including two dishwashers, Falcon five burner Range with twin ovens, integrated extractor. Matching work surfaces plus central Island unit with Beech work top. Drawers and floor storage cupboards. Integrated wine cooler. Further drawers and floor storage cupboards. Recess for American style fridge-freezer. Feature bespoke dresser unit with drawers, floor and eye level store cupboards. Slate flooring. Numerous down lights. Matching eye level store cupboards. Cornice and architraves with integrated lighting. Radiator. Stable door to sun deck. Door to:

UTILITY ROOM: Aspect to the North. Leaded double glazed window. Wall mounted Eden gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water for central heating radiators. Fully tiled walls. Plumbing for washing machine. Integrated lighting.

FROM THE KITCHEN, DOOR TO:

DINING ROOM: 17'1" x 13' (5.21m x 3.96m). Dual aspect to the North and South. Double glazed windows and doors providing views and access onto formal gardens. This impressive room has a ceiling height of 11', floor to ceiling red brick fireplace and chimney with inset wood burner, raised brick hearth and beamed mantel. Two radiators. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE WITH HALF LANDING: Aspect to the North overlooking driveway through leaded double glazed window. Staircase leads to galleried landing. Three ceiling lights. Two radiators. Hatch to loft area. Door to:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 19'10" x 10'5" (6.05m x 3.18m) plus deep door recess. Dual aspect to the South and West. Leaded double glazed windows providing panoramic views over the formal gardens. Vaulted ceiling. Comprehensive range of custom built bedroom furniture incorporating two double and one single built-in wardrobes with corresponding eye level store cupboards above. Matching dressing table unit with nests of drawers. Twin bedside cabinets. Two ceiling light points. T.V. aerial point. Two radiators. Security sensor. Door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 10'6" x 6'2" (3.2m x 1.88m). Aspect to the North, Leaded double glazed window. Vaulted ceiling. Fully tiled walls complementing the white suite comprising panelled bath, low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Wash basin set in vanity surround with storage cupboards and drawers beneath. Matching mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Electric light. Radiator. Towel rail. Laminate floor.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 13'5" x 12'11" (4.09m x 3.94m) at maximum points. Aspect to the South. Leaded double glazed window having panoramic views over the formal gardens. Two double built-in wardrobes. Radiator. Vaulted ceiling. Laminate floor. 

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 13'3" (4.04m) to front of wardrobes x 12' (3.66m). Aspect to the South. Panoramic views over the formal grounds through leaded double glazed window. T.V. aerial point. Twin double built-in wardrobes. Central double opening doors to:

FULLY TILED EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8'8" x 8'3" (2.64m x 2.51m) at maximum points. Aspect to the North. Leaded double glazed window. Luxury tiling complementing the white suite comprising corner shower cubicle. Close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double storage cupboard beneath. Mirror fronted double built-in medicine cabinet with adjoining storage cupboards. Combination radiator. Towel rail. Ceramic tiled floor.

AGENTS NOTE: THE MAJORITY OF THE ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR HAVE CEILING HEIGHTS OF 9' PLUS.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 10'2" x 9'8" (3.1m x 2.95m). Aspect to the South. Panoramic view over the formal gardens through leaded double glazed window. This room is currently utilised as a dressing room but could be easily adapted as a bedroom. Radiator. 

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM: 9'10" x 7'5" (3m x 2.26m) at maximum points. Aspect to the North. Leaded double glazed window. White ceramic tiled walls, matching the white suite comprising panelled bath, hot and cold mixer with hand shower attachment. Close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with storage cupboard beneath. Radiator coupled to heated towel rail. Ceramic tiled floor. Recessed lighting. Extractor fan. 

OUTSIDE: The property is approached from Forest Lane, via electrically operated gates and intercom. Pea-shingle driveway continues along the eastern side of the property providing vehicular access along the Eastern side of the property, whereupon access is given to a triple garage constructed in keeping with the main residence (internal measurements of 34'9" x 19'9" (10.59m x 6.02m)), with thatched roof, cement rendered elevations on a brick plinth with integral workshop. The driveway extends across the Northern side of the property where there is ample parking for numerous vehicles. The grounds are a particular feature of the property in total 2.8 acres. The formal gardens are predominantly on the Southern side of the property. They have been professionally landscaped over the years with a comprehensive array of mature shrubs and trees. Immediately adjacent to the kitchen/family room and dining room there is a comprehensive raised timber sun deck, bounded by attractive stone wall, steps lead down to the formal lawns, which have an array of comprehensive shrub borders, plus a substantial water feature, which incorporates water fall, ornamental pond, meandering stream, set within stone walling, which in turn continues through the centre of the garden, culminating in a substantial lower pond, with water fall, timber sun deck, pergola and ornamental rockery's with a variety of specimen evergreen firs, azalea, laurel, rhododendron, honeysuckle and wisteria. Throughout the formal gardens there are a variety of woodland walks, additional areas of shaped lawns, offering immense privacy, maturity and seclusion. There is raised enclosed patio on the western side of the property, which is accessed from the sitting room. On the Eastern side of the driveway there is a substantial paddock, post and rail fencing on the Western boundary, natural shrub hedging, post and wire fencing on the Eastern and Northern boundary. There is an interconnecting five bar wooden gate that gives additional access to driveway, plus at the top end of the paddock additional gate gives access to an additional short stay paddock with adjacent triple stable block, set on a concrete base and with the benefit of light, power, and water. This paddock has been entirely fenced with post and rail and is located on the northern side of the driveway. Throughout the garden there are a number of water taps, which can provide an irrigation facility. There are also a number of ornamental lamp stands, situated along the driveway and provide additional illumination. 

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and gas. private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G

EPC: https://www.epcregister.com/searchReport.html?RRN=8162-6127-9370-6603-7906

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
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. "