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" A CHARACTER GRADE II LISTED 3/4 BEDROOM THATCHED COTTAGE WITH MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES, WITHIN LEVEL WALKING DISTANCE OF LOCAL AMENITIES.


  


RECEPTION PORCH, SITTING ROOM WITH FEATURE INGLENOOK FIREPLACE, SNUG, DINING ROOM ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR, GROUND FLOOR BATH/SHOWER ROOM, STUDY, CUSTOM FITTED KITCHEN WITH ADJACENT UTILITY ROOM, THREE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS, FIRST FLOOR CLOAKROOM, SOUTHERLY ASPECT REAR GARDEN, SIDE GARDEN, OFF ROAD PARKING FOR A NUMBER OF VEHICLES, GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING. 

AGENTS NOTE: 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUESTED PRIOR TO A VIEWING.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION: This delightful Grade II listed thatched cottage, retains much of its original character, with whitewashed external fascias under a wheat straw thatched roof (which we have been informed will require re-thatching). The property has undergone enlargement since its original construction, to incorporate a family room/fourth bedroom to the rear elevation, as well as a study & a side utility room. The property also has many character features which include an impressive inglenook fireplace to the sitting room, custom fitted kitchen, ground floor bathroom which incorporates a separate shower cubicle & cloakroom facility. Since the present owner has resided in the property (2007) the property has been rewired & a new boiler has been instaalled. The rear garden is of a southerly aspect, which is in addition to the side garden as well as off road parking for a number of vehicles. 

SITUATION: The property is located close to local amenities on the Poulner side of Ringwood, including Doctors Surgery, convenience store, bakery, off licence & hairdressers, as well as veterinary practice. The town centre of Ringwood is located approximately three quarters of a mile distance, which offers a weekly street market, plus comprehensive shopping, leisure & educational facilities. The A31 dual carriageway provides transportational links to Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) & Salisbury via the A338 (18 miles). 
  
DIRECTIONAL NOTE: From the Ringwood car park roundabout, take the second exit onto the Southampton Road, passing Carvers Recreation Field on your right hand side & continue over the A31 dual carriageway flyover, proceeding along Southampton Road, passing straight across  two mini roundabouts. Almost immediately after the second mini roundabout, "Gingerbread Cottage" will be located on your right hand side, on the corner of Southampton Road & Eastfield Lane. 

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
  
SITTING ROOM: 14'2" x 10'8" (4.32m x 3.25m) to front of feaature inglenook fireplace, increasing to the depth of the inglenook to 14' (4.27m) with in-built bread oven, with cast iron multi-fuel burner ( our vendor confirms that a firewall was installed in 2009 & relevant certification took place). The fireplace also incorporates an integral projector screen.  Further mantel display in front of the inglenook & to one side a storage facility with  shelving. Exposed beamed ceiling. Three wall light points with dimmer control switch. Television aerial point. Telephone connection . Double radiator. High level wood panel casement box housing the fuse box control & electric meter unit ( which has been rewired since 2009) 
  
FROM THE SITTING ROOM, GIVING ACCESS TO:
  
STUDY: 7'9" x 5'7" (2.36m x 1.7m) with timber panelling, telephone connection point, desk top, strip light. Dual aspect via leaded light secondary glazed windows to the South & West elevations, overlooking the rear garden & side elevations.  
  
FROM THE SITTING ROOM, ACCESS TO:
  
INNER HALL: With full height twin door cloaks storage cupboard with hanging space. Wall light point, smoke detector (untested), beamed ceiling.
  
FROM THE INNER HALL, (which is the oldest part of the property) TWIN MULTI PANELLED GLAZED DOORS, GIVING ACCESS TO:
  
SNUG: 9'6" x 7' (2.9m x 2.13m) With aspect to the North elevation overlooking the frontage of the property via a leaded light & secondary glazed window. Ceiling light point with dimmer control switch, smoke detector (untested), beamed ceiling & wall. Wall light & radiator. 
  
FROM THE INNER HALL, STEP LEADING THROUGH TO:
  
DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 4: 12'10" x 7'11" (3.91m x 2.41m).Single radiator. Television aerial point. Wood panelled wall, smoke detector (untested). Two wall light points. Leaded light glazed windows with secondary glazing. Rear door to the South elevation & garden.
  
FROM THE INNER HALL, OPEN WAY TO:
  
CUSTOM FITTED KITCHEN: 15'4" (4.67m) at maximum, narrowing to an overall average of 13'1" x 7'4" (3.99m x 2.24m). Polycarbonate sink with single drainer. plus mixer tap. Part tiled to the rear of the work surface which extends on either side of the sink unit with walnut work surface. Fitted units incorporate a comprehensive range of base storage cupboards, including pull out larder with additional sliding rack recess. Two slimline storage facilities. Range of base drawers. Range of wall mounted matching storage cupboards with under unit lighting. Adjacent to the sink area, wall mounted combination boiler (installed in 2009), wall programmer & further storage cupboard with end shelf display unit. There is a built in Welsh dresser unit with upper level leaded light glazed display facility with lighting, adjacent to which there are further display shelving & low height base storage cupboards & drawers beneath. Built in Rangemaster Leisure 110 cooker with tiled surround, & a canopy three speed extractor fan with light. Double radiator, ceramic tiled floor, beamed ceiling. Dual aspect via leaded light windows to the South & East elevation overlooking the rear & side gardens. Telephone point.  
  
FROM THE KITCHEN, PART LEADED LIGHT DOOR, GIVING ACCESS TO:
  
UTILITY ROOM: 7'8" x 5'3" (2.34m x 1.6m). Aspect to the East  overlooking the side garden via a leaded light glazed side windows. Space for freestanding fridge/freezer unit with space & plumbing for washing machine &vent for tumble dryer. Tiled flooring. Part leaded light glazed door giving access from the front elevation to the North & door access to the rear garden to the South.
  
FROM THE KITCHEN, DOOR TO:
  
BATH, SHOWER ROOM AND W.C.: Split level with raised area housing Royal Doulton "Claw & Ball" bath unit with Victorian mixer tap & hand held shower attachment. Fully tiled wall surround & tiled floor. Separate shower cubicle with sliding door access with matching side panel units. Raised shower tray. Fully tiled wall surround. Wall mounted shower unit with waterfall shower head. Inset ceiling down light with in-built extractor. Royal Doulton pedestal wash hand basin. High flush w.c. Double radiator, shaver point. Dual aspect to the North & East elevations overlooking the front & side gardens via leaded light glazed windows. Hatch to loft area.  
  
FROM THE INNER HALL, STAIRS GIVING ACCESS TO:
  
LANDING: Two wall light points, smoke detector (untested). Exposed beams.
  
FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:
  
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 12' x 7'9" (3.66m x 2.36m) at maximum points. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Fitted side units with drawers beneath. Dual aspect to the South & West, leaded light window overlooking the rear garden. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail .Wall light point & smoke detector (untested), beamed ceiling.
  
FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:
  
BEDROOM TWO: 13'10" x 7'4" (4.22m x 2.24m) at maximum, narrowing to 6'5" (1.96m). Aspect to the North overlooking the front, via leaded light window.Television aerial  point. Double radiator. Exposed beams, smoke detector (untested). 
  
FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:
  
BEDROOM THREE: 12'2" (3.71m) at maximum, into recess narrowing to an average of 9'5" (2.87m) to the front of built-wardrobe x 6'6" (1.98m). Double radiator. Television aerial point, beamed ceiling. Fitted wardrobe with hanging & shelving facility. Leaded light window to the North elevation overlooking the frontage

FROM THE LANDING DOOR TO:

CLOAKROOM: White suite incorporating low level w.c. & wash basin..
  
OUTSIDE: The property is accessed from Southampton Road across a gravel driveway with parking & turning for a number of vehicles. Principally, this area is to the East of the property & has been attractively landscaped with areas of lawn & a variety of mature trees including Eucalyptus. The side garden in turn leads to the remainder which has a maximum depth of approximately 76' (23.16m) with a maximum width of approximately 31' (9.45m).  

To the immediate rear of the back garden there is concrete hardstanding patio with low height raised flower bed in turn leading with steps up to the lawned area, with wood panelled fencing to the south elevation & panelled fencing to the west elevation plus coniferous hedging on the east. In one section of the back garden, there is a wooden SUMMER CHALET: 12' x 12' (3.66m x 3.66m). with light & power. Smaller WOODEN SHED.. In the other corner of the garden, there is a PAGODA SUMMER HOUSE The rear garden enjoys a width of approximately 55' (16.76m) with a depth of approximately 39' (11.89m).  
  
Also on the external elevation of the property, there is gas meter. External lighting. From the hard standing patio area to the immediate back garden, there is also a wood panel side gate, giving access onto the side garden & front of the property.
  
SERVICES: All Mains Available
  
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D




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