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" A SPACIOUS FOUR BEDROOM, THREE STOREY VICTORIAN COTTAGE, OFFERING OPEN PLAN LIVING ACCOMMODATION, ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN AND DETACHED GARAGE.

RECEPTION PORCH, LIVING ROOM WITH MULTI-FUEL FIREPLACE, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINER, REAR PORCH, GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM, FOUR BEDROOMS, GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, PREDOMINANTLY DOUBLE GLAZED, ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN, DETACHED GARAGE.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:-
The property is believed to date from the Victorian era and is of brick rendered elevations, under a slate tiled roof. The property has been subject to a ground floor extension by previous owners to offer well appointed and open plan kitchen/dining room to the rear elevation. In addition to living room with working fire to the front elevation by way of a multi-fuel fireplace, the sleeping accommodation is located on the first and second floors. The property has the benefit of gas fired central heating, is predominantly double glazed and retains a number of character features. The living room and dining area have the benefit of oak flooring, with a number of the rooms, retaining picture rail surround and decorative fireplace to the principal bedroom.

SITUATION:-
The property is pleasantly situated in the heart of Alderholt Village approximately two and a half miles west of Fordingbridge. The amenities include a convenience store, newsagents and sub post office, there are two churches, a pet store, veterinary surgery and garage. Leisure activities are available at the sports club and recreation ground, there is also a riding stables and a primary school within the village, which has an outstanding Offstead report, with middle and upper school education at Cranborne and Wimborne respectively. School transport is available. The village is conveniently located for access to the New Forest and the South Coast, the larger centre of Ringwood approximately 6 miles, and Verwood also within a reasonable drive.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:-
From Ringwood leave in a northerly direction along the A.338 Salisbury Road and after approximately four miles pass the Old Beams Inn at Ibsley take the next turning left sign posted to Harbridge. Continue through the village of Harbridge and at the t-junction turn right, following the signs towards Alderholt and a further mile and a quarter turn left into Ringwood Road, continue along for approximately three quarters of a mile whereupon the property is located on the right hand side prior to the convenience store and Post Office.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:-

PART GLAZED DOOR GIVING ACCESS TO:

RECEPTION PORCH: Quarry tiled floor. Wall light point. Timber construction.

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

LIVING ROOM:



13'6" (4.11m) into chimney side recess, narrowing to 12'6" (3.81m) to the front of the chimney breast x 12' (3.66m). Ceiling light point. Two wall light points. Picture rail surround. Double glazed window to the front elevation. Television point. Recess fireplace with multi-fuel stove set on stone hearth. Double panelled radiator. Oak floor continuing into the:

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINER: Dining area measuring 11'10" x 13'9" (3.61m x 4.19m) at maximum, narrowing to 12'6" (3.81m). Full height door to under stairs cloaks storage cupboard. Double panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Coving. Open plan to the adjoining Kitchen:



13'10" x 7'6" (4.22m x 2.29m) at maximum, with upvc double glazed window. Aspect to the rear garden. Kitchen comprising of one and a half bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h and c monoblock mixer tap set into a laminate wood effect work surface extending on two walls with part tiled detail surround with single base storage unit beneath the sink. Space and plumbing recess for washing machine. Recess for dishwasher. Space for free standing cooker unit. Return wood laminate work surface with additional two base units and two drawers beneath. On the return side further base storage cupboard and drawer beneath. Above this area, glazed display unit, access by either side and additional adjacent wall unit. Further roll top work surface with corner twin door base unit beneath and recess for fridge or freezer unit. Matching range of wall mounted units and end shelf display area. Space for fridge or freezer unit. Ceramic tiled floor. Ceiling light point. Ceiling sky light multi panelled glazed door giving access to rear porch with the ceramic tiled floor continuing into this area. Ceiling light point. Textured ceiling. Part panelled glazed door giving access to rear garden.

FROM THE REAR PORCH, DOOR TO:

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM: 7'9" x 7'7" (2.36m x 2.31m) at maximum points. Obscured upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation. Tiled floor. Fully tiled wall to the bath area. Half tiled remainder to three walls. Side tiled bath with h and c taps with additional "Mira Excel" shower over the bath area and glazed shower screen. Combined low flush w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin with h and c mixer tap. Single panelled radiator. Bifold door to boiler cupboard housing "Worcester 28i Junior" gas boiler unit.



FROM THE DINING AREA: Stairs with wall cupboard housing electric meter and consumer unit.

STAIRS LEAD TO:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Ceiling light point. Ceiling mounted smoke detector (untested).

FROM THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 13'10" (4.22m) into chimney side recess, narrowing to: 12'7" x 12'4" (3.84m x 3.76m). Three double glazed windows with triangular detail finish giving aspect to the front elevation. Exposed timber floor boards. Picture rail surround. Central ceiling light. Double panelled radiator. Focal point cast iron fireplace with fireplace surround and tiled hearth.



FROM THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11'6" x 8'5" (3.51m x 2.57m) maximum. Double glazed window to the rear elevation. Ceiling light point. Picture rail surround. Double panelled radiator. Twin door wardrobe with additional storage above and beneath. Additional low height storage cupboard utilising the space which was previously a fireplace surround.



FROM THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING, STAIRWAY TO:

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Double glazed velux window to the rear elevation. Ceiling light point. Ceiling mounted smoke detector (untested).

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 14'3" (4.34m) narrowing to 12'9" x 8'1" (3.89m x 2.46m). Double glazed velux window to the front elevation. Ceiling light point.



FROM THE SECOND FLOOR LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 10'10" (3.3m) into recess, narrowing to 9'3" x 7'4" (2.82m x 2.24m) plus window recess. Single panelled radiator. Ceiling light point. Double glazed velux window to the rear elevation.



OUTSIDE:-
The property is approached from Ringwood Road via a wrought iron gate with adjacent picket fencing onto a hardstanding pathway leading to the front porch. The front garden is laid to gravel to be of low maintenance with flower bed borders and the adjoining neighbours boundaries being defined by picket fencing and brick wall, to the front elevation external gas meter cupboard. Immediately to the rear elevation of the property accessed from the rear porch external water tap, paved area and covered wood store. From this area steps down to the remainder of the rear garden which has areas laid to gravel and lawn areas with adjacent flower bed borders, established plumb and cherry tree. Small raised bedding vegetable garden. To the far end of the garden brick built DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE: With part glazed rear door access. Up and over door from the front elevation. Internally has the benefit of electric and light. Internal depth of approximately 18' x 7'6" (5.49m x 2.29m). Adjacent to the shed there is a timber gate access, also leading to the front of the garage. The garage can be accessed when turning off the Ringwood Road having passed the row of terrace cottages. The rear garden enjoys a maximum depth of approximately 48' (14.63m) and a width of approximately 29' 6" (9m).



COUNCIL TAX BAND: C (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. "