Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A charming detached 4 bedroom character bungalow, set in picturesque gardens totalling 0.35 of an acre, with annexe potential.

Summary of Accommodation

* VERANDA ENTRANCE PORCH * RECEPTION HALL * SITTING ROOM * OPEN PLAN L-SHAPE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM * CLOAKROOM * UTILITY ROOM * GARDEN ROOM/BEDROOM 2 * 3 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS * FULLY TILED EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM * LUXURY BATHROOM * DOUBLE GLAZING * *NIGHT STORAGE HEATING * LARGE LOFT SPACE* *PICTURESQUE GARDENS TOTALLING 0.35 OF AN ACRE *

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
First time to the market since the present owner’s grandparents built Old Stacks in 1947 in the grounds of the original property after it had been destroyed in a World War II bombing raid. The bungalow has remained within the same family ever since, during which time the accommodation has been cleverly adapted to provide a wealth of charm and character. The property offers ample scope for multi-generational occupancy due to the versatility of the accommodation and the possibility to convert the existing double garage into an annexe, subject to the appropriate planning consent.

AGENTS NOTE: IN OUR OPINION, TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE SIZE AND QUALITY OF THE ACCOMMODATION, AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

SITUATION:
Old Stacks is set in picturesque landscaped gardens totalling 0.35 of an acre on the southern side of this popular residential road. Local shops and schools, together with a bus service, are all easily accessible. The market town centre of Ringwood is within a mile and a quarter offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A31 and A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). The New Forest is within 2 miles.

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. Take the immediate turning right, prior to the dual-carriageway flyover, onto Parsonage Barn Lane, passing the entrances to the Ringwood senior school, Ringwood leisure centre and Ellingham and Ringwood rugby club. At the t-junction turn left onto Hightown Road and continue toward the end of this road, whereupon the entrance to Old Stacks, (154) is located on the right hand side, just prior to the t-junction with Eastfield Lane.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

VERANDA ENTRANCE PORCH: Quarry tiled floor. Oak front door leading to:

RECEPTION HALL: Aspect to the west. Original leaded glazed side windows overlooking landscaped gardens. Telephone connection. Full height single cloaks cupboard. Store cupboard above. Without loss of measurement to the hall, wall to wall, floor to ceiling full height linen cupboard with shelving.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: Dual aspect to the south and west. Original leaded glazed windows providing panoramic views over the adjoining landscaped gardens. Feature quarry tiled and brick arched fireplace and hearth with inset cast iron wood burner. Either side of the chimney breast there are floor to ceiling display cabinets plus inset glazed full height book shelving. Wall to wall display units. 2 ceiling light points. T.V. point. Night store heater.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

OPEN PLAN L-SHAPE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: The dining room has an aspect to the east with double opening double glazed casement doors providing view and access onto side garden. 2 ceiling light points. Quantum storage heater. Central peninsular breakfast bar/room divider, set within an archway leading to the :-

KITCHEN: Dual aspect to the south and east. Double glazed picture window on the southern elevation overlooking rear courtyard. The kitchen has been comprehensively fitted with wall to wall, laminate work surface and inset single bowl, singe drainer polycarbonate sink unit with h & c tower tap. Range of floor storage cupboards plus recess for dishwasher with plumbing connected. The work surface extends on the return wall and incorporates a 4 burner Neff induction hob. Matching splash back. Neff 3 speed canopy extractor fan with integral lighting above plus pan drawers beneath. Range of drawers and corner units. Additional l-shape work surface with further storage cupboards beneath. Integrated wine cooler. Neff electric double oven and grill. Storage cupboards above and beneath. Integrated fridge-freezer. Two double illuminated glazed eye level display cabinet. Down lights and skirting lighting. Tiled floor. Door to inner lobby which in turn leads to walk-in larder with cold shelf. 3 RCD fuse boxes at ceiling height. (Original gas mains connection currently disconnected.)

FROM THE KITCHEN DOOR TO REAR HALL, DOOR TO:

CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the east. Leaded glazed opaque window. Close coupled low level w.c. Pedestal wash basin. Infra-red wall heater. Extractor.

FROM THE REAR HALL, DOOR TO:

FULL HEIGHT SHELVED UTILITY CUPBOARD FROM THE REAR HALL, DOOR TO:

UTILITY ROOM: Dual aspect to the north and west. Leaded glazed windows overlooking side courtyard, twin drainer single bowl, stainless steel sink unit with drawers and floor storage cupboards beneath. Work surface with recess for washing machine and tumble dryer with plumbing connected. Space for larder fridge-freezer. Infra-red wall heater. Tiled splash back. Eye level store cupboards.

FROM THE UTILITY ROOM MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED DOOR ON THE WESTERN ELEVATION PROVIDING ACCESS REAR PORCH: Aspect to the west. Multi-panelled opaque glazed door leading to side courtyard. Integrated electricity meter.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

GARDEN ROOM/BEDROOM 2: Triple aspect to the north, south and west. Secondary glazed original leaded light French doors on the southern elevation providing view and access onto landscaped gardens.

AGENTS NOTE: This room offers complete versatility and can be utilised either as double a reception room with views and access over the garden. Alternatively a guest bedroom with lounge area & a range of built-in wardrobes plus 2 night store heaters. 2 ceiling light points.

FROM THE MAIN HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO: INNER HALL, LEADING TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: Dual aspect to the south and west. Double opening leaded glazed casement doors on the western elevation providing view and access onto covered veranda, which in turn provides panoramic views over the adjoining landscaped gardens. The bedroom has a comprehensive range of built-in bedroom furniture incorporating full height wardrobes, bed side cabinets with dressing table, plus numerous drawers and floor storage cupboards. On the southern elevation there are fitted plantation shutters. Quantum storage heater.

FROM THE BEDROOM DOOR TO:

EN-SUITE FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM/W.C. Aspect to the south east. Opaque leaded glazed upvc window. Large walk-in shower cubicle with fitted Mira Sport electric shower. Contemporary style wash basin set on quartz display counter with h & c tower tap, floor storage cupboard beneath. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Chrome vertical heated towel rail. Down lights. Extractor. Illuminated mirror fronted bathroom cabinet. Additional storage cupboards. Tiled floor.

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: Aspect to the east. Secondary leaded glazed casement doors providing view and access onto side courtyard. Night store heater.

FROM THE MAIN HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: Aspect to the north. Upvc leaded glazed window overlooking courtyard garden. Night store heater.

FROM THE MAIN HALL, DOOR TO:

LUXURY FULLY TILED BATHROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the north. Opaque upvc leaded glazed window. White suite comprising p-shape bath with h & c mixer, shower unit with dual-shower heads inset display alcove, glazed shower screen. Wash basin set on quartz vanity unit with floor storage cupboard beneath. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Chrome vertical heated towel rail. Down lights. Extractor. Tiled floor. Full height cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder, fitted mirror with integrated lighting and ‘bluetooth’ speaker.

OUTSIDE:
Old Stacks is situated within picturesque gardens totalling 0.35 of an acre. The property is approached from Hightown Road across a shared driveway which in turn gives private access to courtyard car parking for numerous vehicles on a tarmac drive. Additional side access for the storage of motorhome, boat or caravan. This area gives access to a:

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: Built-in keeping with the property with light and power. Straight flight open tread staircase to first floor storage. (This building would lend itself to be converted into a self-contained annexe, subject to the usual consents). Personal door to the rear of the garage which in turn gives access to:

An additional courtyard area extremely well-enclosed and private with shaped area of lawn bounded by paving slabs and concrete paths, which provide for the siting of a garden store in the north eastern corner with power and light. A pathway continues along the eastern side of the property to a side courtyard garden, which has an area of artificial lawn bounded by recently erected close boarded fencing and concrete posts. This area continues into the south eastern corner where there is a:

DETACHED SUMMER HOUSE: External measurements of 18’6” (5.64m) x 12’ (3.66m). Timber construction on a concrete base with light, power, heating & TV aerial. Dual aspects to the south and west overlooking the gardens plus a pair of casement doors and a single side door.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, principally located on the southern and western side of the property. The gardens have been lovingly tended with substantial shaped areas of lawn, interspersed with crazy paved pathways leading to a central ornamental pond and substantial patio area. The gardens are extremely private and offer a lightly wooded backdrop. The boundaries are clearly defined with fencing. There are a variety of evergreen shrubs, trees and bushes including a large magnolia. Gateways provide access onto the courtyard parking area.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

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