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" AN IMPOSING FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM, THREE RECEPTION ROOM, DETACHED CHARACTER HOUSE. OFFERING TREMENDOUS SCOPE FOR ENLARGEMENT AND/OR POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO THE APPROPRIATE CONSENTS, SET IN DELIGHTFUL GARDENS OF 0.36 AN ACRE. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

COVERED EXTERNAL PORCH, RECEPTION HALL, GF CLOAKROOM, SITTING ROOM WITH WORKING FIREPLACE, DINING ROOM, WELL PROPORTIONED STUDY, KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, FOUR FF DOUBLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, SHOWER/CLOAKROOM, BOILER ROOM,GAS CH,DETACHED TANDEM LENGTH GARAGE/WORKSHOP, GREENHOUSES,GARDEN STORE/STUDIO, TIMBER STORE, PARKING.

149, Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1NL

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION
This well proportioned property is of brick facing, white washed elevations under a tiled roof, and offers spacious accommodation throughout, with the addition of large loft area, which itself appreciates two velux windows, power and light. There is the benefit of cavity wall insulation which was implemented approximately four years ago and a new boiler installed in 2011. The property benefits from gas fired central heating, is predominantly double glazed and is connected to mains drainage.

AGENTS NOTE: 149, HIGHTOWN ROAD OFFERS TREMENDOUS SCOPE FOR FURTHER ENLARGEMENT AND/OR POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT SUBJECT TO GAINING THE APPROPRIATE CONSENTS.

SITUATION
The property is set on the northern side of this popular residential road, within level walking distance of local shops, Ringwood Junior and Infant School and within one mile of Ringwood Centre, which offers a weekly street market and comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facility. 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 open new forest is within two miles distance. 

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 and take the immediate turning right prior to the dual-carriageway flyover into Parsonage Barn Lane. Proceed past the entrance to Ringwood Senior School and continue along Parsonage Barn Lane until it joins the t-junction with Hightown Road, turn left and continue along Hightown Road, whereupon the property is located on the left hand side.   

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COVERED EXTERNAL VERANDA STYLE PORCH, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED DOOR WITH ADJACENT UPVC OBSCURE GLAZED WINDOW.

RECEPTION HALL: 12'2" x 6'1" (3.71m x 1.85m). Single panelled radiator. Low level understairs storage cupboard. Ceiling light point. Telephone point. Door to:

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/CLOAKS STORAGE CUPBOARD: 7'8" x 5'7" (2.34m x 1.7m) at maximum points. Dual aspect to the northern and easterly elevations. Half tiled to three of the walls. Tiled floor. Combined low flush w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps. Low height storage cupboard with laminate surface. Wall mounted twin door storage cupboard. Ceiling light point. Wall mounted controls for domestic hot water and central heating system. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

DUAL ASPECT LOUNGE: 20'4" x 11'1" (6.2m x 3.38m) at maximum points. Double glazed windows to the southerly and westerly elevations. Two ceiling light points. Two single panelled radiators both with individual thermostat controls. Picture rail surround. Focal point brick surround fireplace with tiled hearth and mantel. Open working fireplace.

FROM THE LOUNGE, PART GLAZED DOOR TO:

STUDY: 11'1" x 10' (3.38m x 3.05m). Double glazed window to the westerly side elevation and glazed rear door to the rear garden. Double panelled radiator with individual thermostat control. Picture rail surround. Ceiling light point. Television point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

DINING ROOM: 12'1" (3.68m) narrowing to 10'11" x 11'3" (3.33m x 3.43m). Dual aspect via double glazed windows to the easterly and southerly elevations. Central ceiling light point. Picture rail surround. Arch to recess shelving display. Single panelled radiator with individual thermostat control.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, PART GLAZED DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

DUAL ASPECT KITCHEN: 12'1" x 9'7" (3.68m x 2.92m). Double glazed windows to the easterly elevation. Single glazed window to the northerly rear elevation. Kitchen comprising of single bowl, twin drainer stainless steel sink unit with h and c taps with adjacent marble effect laminate work surface extending on two walls with part tiled detail to the rear. Range of base storage cupboards and drawers beneath the work surfacing and sink area. Additional laminate work surface with single drawer and single storage cupboard beneath adjacent to which there is space for free standing Aga style cooker unit. Space for free standing fridge/freezer unit. Matching the main base units there are further wall mounted storage units. Single panelled radiator with individual thermostat control. Ceiling strip light. Xpelair extractor. 

FROM THE KITCHEN, PART GLAZED DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

UTILITY ROOM: 8'8" x 8'1" (2.64m x 2.46m). Triple aspect to the westerly, easterly and northerly elevations. High level electric meter with consumer unit trip switch below. Butler sink with hot and cold taps, and low level storage cupboard beneath. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for free standing tumble dryer. Additional space for chest freezer. Double glazed sliding patio door giving access to the rear garden (to be described later). Strip light.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, STAIRS TO:

THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With double glazed window to the front elevation. Ceiling light point and hatch to loft access, with drop down ladder. Ample storage space in the loft area with two velux windows, one to the north elevation and one to the easterly elevation. the loft is predominantly boarded and has the benefit of two loft strip lights and power connection.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 12'1" x 11'1" (3.68m x 3.38m) to the rear of the built-in wardrobes, narrowing to 9'6" (2.9m) to the front of the wardrobes. Double glazed window to the front elevations. Central ceiling light point. Picture rail surround. Single panelled radiator with individual thermostat control. Built-in bedroom furniture comprising of two twin door wardrobes and high level storage cupboards above. 

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 12'1" (3.68m), narrowing to 10'11" x 11'3" (3.33m x 3.43m). Dual aspect to the easterly and southerly elevations via double glazed windows. Ceiling light point. Picture rail surround. Single panelled radiator.  

FROM THE LANDING, ARCHWAY TO:

INNER LANDING AREA: Twin door access to airing cupboard, housing factory sealed hot water cylinder and shelving above. Fully pumped system. 

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 10'8" x 9'10" (3.25m x 3m). Double glazed window to the westerly side elevation. Ceiling light point. Part picture rail surround. Single panelled radiator with individual thermostat control. 

FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 14' x 11'  (4.27m x 3.35m) into deep door recess, narrowing to an average of 8' (2.44m). Double glazed window to the rear elevations. Single panelled radiator with individual thermostat control. Television and telephone point. Ceiling light point. Part picture rail surround.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING AREA, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM: 9'7" x 7'4" (2.92m x 2.24m) at maximum points. Part obscure double glazed window to the easterly side elevation. Part tiled wall surround. Timber side panelled bath unit with twin inset hand grips, hot and cold mixer tap with shower attachment and wall mounted bracket. Pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps. Wall mounted  towel rail. Double panelled radiator with individual thermostat control. Ceiling light point. Full height twin door vanity storage cupboard. 

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

SEPARATE SHOWER/CLOAKROOM: 6'8" x 4'5" (2.03m x 1.35m). Window to the north elevation, half tiled wall surround to two walls and fully tiled to the shower wall surround. Corner shower cubicle with glazed folding door access. Wall mounted Triton T70 shower unit. Low flush w.c. with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin with hot and cold taps and louvre door vanity storage cupboard beneath. Ceiling light point.

OUTSIDE
The front elevation has a maximum width of approximately 26m (85' 4") and a depth from the front boundary to the front elevation of the lounge window of approximately 11.60m

(38' 1") and the rear garden enjoys a depth of approximately 40m

(131' 3") and the rear garden has a width of approximately 21m  (68' 11" ). 

The property is approached from Hightown Road onto a hardstanding driveway, which continues along the western side elevation and in turn leads to the DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP: Internal depth of 32'5" (9.88m) x 12'2" (3.71m).  Accessible via up and over door from the driveway and also has the benefit of a personal side door from the rear garden, in addition to two side windows, there is a mixture of lighting and power points. Sensor lighting to the external front elevation. On the front and side elevations of the property external lighting and laid to gravel turning area to the front elevation of the property. The front garden is then predominately laid to lawn with areas of flower bedding and front boundary being defined by timber fencing with adjacent hedge. The garden then continues along the easterly side elevation. With an external water tap on the easterly side elevation. Also a mature apple tree and further areas of flower bedding with a stepping stone style path leading to the remainder of the rear garden via a rose arch and the back garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a further selection of apple trees being a mixture of eaters and cookers. Two cherry trees. Pear and Peach. Along the western side elevation there are two greenhouses and at the far end of the first section of lawn area a concrete path leading through to the lower section of the garden and again predominantly laid to lawn with further raised bedding and soft fruit garden area. This area of garden also incorporates garden storage facility with patio glazed door access and internal measurements of approximately 10'6" x 8'3" (3.2m x 2.51m), adjacent to which there is a timber store for the working fireplace.

To the rear elevation of the property door access to boiler room with window looking to the north elevation and houses the boiler in addition to the gas meter and also has the benefit of power and light.  

SERVICES: All mains available.              COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

EPC:  https://www.epcregister.com/ReportRetrieve?RRN=0515-2833-7516-9997-6761

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. "