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" Original Victorian ‘level crossing’ gate keepers cottage, set in mature gardens within this superb rural location.

Original Victorian -level crossing- gate keepers cottage, set in mature gardens within this superb rural location.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION PORCH * KITCHE* SITTING ROOM* DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 3*
*2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS* SHOWER ROOM * SEPARATE W.C. * OIL CENTRAL HEATING* TIMBER OUTBUILDING * ATTRACTIVE GARDENS* VARIOUS SHEDS* OFF ROAD PARKING*

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION: 14 Gate House is an original Victorian level crossing gate keepers cottage which has been owned & occupied by the same family for over fifty years. Some modernisation work has taken place which includes a concrete tiled roof & upvc double glazing. The property also has the benefit of oil fired central heating & a modern shower room. The property lends itself for further modernisation & possible enlargement, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. The property is offered with the benefit of no onward chain.

SITUATION: 14 Gate House is delightfully set in mature gardens enjoying far reaching views across adjoining farm fields & is adjacent to a public bridleway which forms part of the original railway line. The market town centre of Ringwood is two & a half miles distant offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping leisure & educational facilities. The A31 & A338 provide links to Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles & Salisbury 18 miles. The open New Forest is just over one mile distant.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE: From the main Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car park, leave in a southerly direction along Mansfield Road passing two sets of pedestrian traffic lights. At the first roundabout, adjacent to Greyfriars, bear left onto the Christchurch Road. Continue for approximately one & a quarter miles passing over two roundabouts & the Ringwood Brewery & David Lloyd Leisure Centre Take the immediate turning left past the Moortown petrol station onto Moortown Lane. Continue for three quarters of a mile & take the third turning right towards Bagnum. After a short distance turn left into Barrack Lane & continue along this lane, at the brow of the small incline 14 Gate House will be found immediately on your left.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT DOOR TO:-

RECEPTION PORCH: Triple aspect to the south, east & west. Glazed ceiling. Glazed door to:-

KITCHEN: 14- (4.29m) x 10-4- (3.15m) Aspect to the south with glorious view across the lane & farm fields beyond. Kitchen units comprise twin drainer single bowl stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Twin recesses for fridge & washing machine with plumbing available. Recess for cooker. Work surface with drawers & floor storage cupboards beneath, open fronted shelved display unit, full height larder, double eye level store cupboard, full height broom cupboard. Adjoining airing cupboard with electric heater, slatted shelves, wall thermostat, ceramic tiled wall surrounds, cupboard at ceiling height housing fusebox & electric meter, double radiator. Glazed door to:-

INNER HALL: Door to:-

SHOWER ROOM: 6-11- (2.12m) x 5-10- (1.80m) Aspect to the east with frosted double glazed window. Tiled wall & shower boarding in contrast to the white suite comprising pedestal with h & c mixer, large walk in shower cubicle with fitted Triton electric shower. Dimplex wall heater, double radiator.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

SEPARATE W.C. Aspect to the east with frosted double glazed window, pink low level w.c.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

BEDROOM TWO: 9-11- (3.02m) x 9-11- (3.02m) Aspect to the east with double glazed window overlooking side garden. Double radiator.

FROM THE KITCHEN GLAZED DOOR TO:-

BEDROOM THREE/DINING ROOM: 9-11- (3.02m) x 9-10- (3.01m) Aspect to the north with double glazed window overlooking sideway & rear garden. Double radiator.

FROM THE KITCHEN DOOR TO:-

SITTING ROOM: 11-11- (3.65m) x 10-9- (3.29m) maximum into chimney recess narrowing to 9-4- (2.86m) to front of chimney. Dual aspect to the south & west with far reaching views across the gardens & farmfields beyond. Stone fireplace with hearth with open grate, double floor storage cupboard to one side of the chimney. Double radiator, TV point, telephone point. Door to:-

BEDROOM ONE: 11-11- (3.64m) x 10-8- (3.26m) into door recess narrowing to 8-10- (2.70m) to front of wardrobes. Aspect to the west with double glazed picture window overlooking garden & lane beyond. Two single built in wardrobes with central dressing table with nest of drawers & eye level cupboards above. Double radiator, programmer & time clock for central heating, smoke detector.
OUTSIDE:
The plot measures 0.187 of an acre & is approached from Barrack Lane via a five bar wooden gate which in turn gives access to the side garden on the eastern side of the property. This area is principally laid to lawn extending across to the northern side of the property with an additional large area of lawn. The gardens offer privacy & enjoy lovely far reaching views across the farm fields. Within the confines of the gardens there are a variety of corrugated iron stores & sheds. There is an oil storage tank feeding the external oil fired boiler. On the northern side of the cottage there is an external timber clad outhouse 23- (7m) x 10-9- (3.27m) external measurements. This building is accessed by two external doors & has a slate roof.
An additional area of garden is situated on the western side of the property running parallel with the original railway line, (part of which has been exposed for posterity purposes) & beyond the boundary of the garden the original railway line has been adapted into a public bridleway.
The property has the benefit of external lights & water tap. There is septic tank drainage, no gas available.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
EPC LINK:

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