Welcome to Forest Edge, Ringwood, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the BH24 3HT area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £1,292,500 and a rental potential of £8,401 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to May 3, 2024. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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A most charming forest cottage which is located in a delightful
sylvan setting benefitting from far reaching views of the
surrounding forest and countryside.
Built originally in 1933, this well kept home has been extended
several times and it now provides four bedrooms over three floors
and features a stunning open plan livingdining room with open
fireplace.
Outside, the pretty gardens surround the property with perfectly
placed terraces as well as benefitting from forest commoners
rights.
The Property:
- Entrance porchboot room leading into entrance hall with
attractive Travertine tiled floors and underfloor heating
- A magnificent open plan livingdining room with beautiful
Travertine tiled floors with underfloor heating which benefits from
a triple aspect overlooking adjacent fields, French doors leading
out onto an impressive, raised terrace. The room benefits from a
brick built open original fireplace with wood burning stove
- Steps lead down from the living room into a lower ground floor
bedroom, with oak floors and a modern and stylish ensuite bathroom,
with a three-piece suite including a fixed screen shower and
panelled bath. This room is currently being used as a studymusic
room and has bi-folding doors leading out onto a raised stone
terrace
- The double aspect kitchen has a range of hand built antique
style pine units with Granite work tops over
- Solid fuel Esse with two ovens, range style electric cooker
with extractor over, dishwasher and Belfast sink with chrome
monobloc. Attractive Chinese Oyster slate floors
- Door leading into a walk-in pantry with a larder cupboard and
space for fridgefreezer
- Separate utility room features travatin wash hand basin and
granite worktops with space under freezer, washing machine, tumble
dryer and water softener and storage cupboards above
- Stairs lead to first floor landing with access to three
bedrooms all with superb views of the surrounding forest
- The principal bedroom has a double aspect with original
fireplace and a modern ensuite bathroom with four piece suite
- The family bathroom comprises a modern three piece suite
including a fixed screen shower
- The present owners bought the cottage the first time it ever
came on the open market and they have owned the cottage for over 30
years
Gardens & Grounds:
- The property is accessed through a wooden five bar gate into a
gravel parking forecourt
- A timber framed cart house with an adjoining work shop and a
covered log storage area
- The gardens surround the property which are a
lovely feature of this forest home. They are mainly laid to
lawn with established borders and with a variety of shrubs, flower
borders, ground covering plants as well as some small trees and
bushes
- The summer house benefits from power and light, two terraces,
one being a sandstone raised terrace, which is adjacent to the
study
- Steps lead up to a second large raised terrace which is
adjacent to the living room which is ideal for alfresco
entertaining
- The Cottage has easy pedestrian and cycle access to open
forest
Situation:
The house is situated in beautiful gardens and benefits from
access to the stunning open New Forest, offering approximately
140,000 acres of natural wood and heathland for the most scenic of
walks, cycling and riding. The old medieval market town of Ringwood
is just two miles away, providing a comprehensive range of
facilities, includes a wide range of independent high street shops,
cafes’, public houses, restaurants, two leisure centres and
excellent state and private schools. For the commuter, the easily
accessible A31 provides links to the larger coastal towns of
Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole (approximately 10 miles south
via the A338), Southampton (approx. 18 miles east) and London
(about two hour drive away, via the M27M3).
The Local Area:
Ringwood is an old market town which is positioned on the edge
of the New Forest, yet is just ten minutes drive to the coast and
also has easy access to the A31, with London, Southampton and
Winchester in one direction and Bournemouth in the other. Ringwood
is best known as the home of Ringwood Brewery , it is undergoing a
re-identification. The old cattle market has been transformed into
a stylish shopping quarter with names such as Lululemon, Hobbs,
Joules, Waitrose and Waterstones, and a programme of events that
includes live music and farmers’ markets. The adjacent high street
has retained its character, with a traditional weekly market and a
selection of independents, a new artisan bakery, and a variety of
decent eateries such as Framptons and Prezzo. Families are
attracted by the sense of community and highly regarded secondary
school (its sixth form provision rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted).
For the commuter, the cities of Salisbury and Southampton are
easily reached via the A338 and the A31 and London is only 2 hours
distant, via the M3. The larger shopping towns of Bournemouth (10
miles south) and Southampton (20 miles east), both with their
airports are easily accessible.
Direction:
Exit Ringwood along the A31 heading East, come off just after
passing. In Excess Gardens Centre sign posted Shobley. Go down the
hill almost to the bottom and you will see the property on your
right.
Services:
Energy Performance Rating: E
Heating: Underfloor Heating in Travertine Floored Areas,
electric radiators, wood burning stove, Wood burning Esse and Solar
Panels
Drainage: Septic Tank
OfCom Broadband & Internet speed: 1000 (Ultra Fast)
Recently installed EV Charger
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Tax band E
