Northfield Road, Ringwood, BH24

An older style 3 bedroom style semi-detached family house set within well-established garden totalling 0.11 of an acre & offering further scope for enlargement subject to planning consent.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * CLOAKROOM * LOUNGE/DINING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * 3 BEDROOMS & BATHROOM/W.C. ON THE FIRST FLOOR * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZING * SUBSTANTIAL FEATURE BRICK PAVIOUR DRIVEWAY WITH AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING * DETACHED STUDIO (FORMERLY THE GARAGE) * ADDITIONAL GARDEN SHEDS * GOOD SIZE GARDENS *

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
147 Northfield Road was originally built in 1961 to traditional standards with facing brick elevations under a tiled roof. The present owners during their 17 year residency have enhanced the property with modern kitchen, bathroom, cloakroom, double glazing, gas central heating, feature brick paviour driveway & the conversion of the original garage into a studio. The property offers additional scope for further enlargement due to the generous size of the gardens totalling 0.11 of an acre.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion to fully appreciate the potential for further enlargement an internal viewing is strongly recommended.

SITUATION:
147 Northfield Road is set within this popular residential road within close proximity to local facilities include Poulner Infant & Junior School, Tesco’s Convenience Store & sub-post office, Cornerways Doctors Surgery & Lloyds Pharmacy, dentist, vet & other shopping facilities. A local bus service provides a road link to the market town centre of Ringwood some 1 ½ miles distant offering a weekly street market, in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure & educational facilities. The A31 & A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles & Salisbury 18 miles. The open New Forest is within 1 ½ 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 continue over the dual-carriage flyover & proceed to the first mini-roundabout & zebra crossing. At the 2nd mini-roundabout adjacent to the White Hart Inn, take the first exit onto Gorley Road, continue for a further ¼ of a mile & take the 5th turning left onto Northfield Road, continue for a short distance whereupon number 147 can be located just past the entrance to Forestside Gardens on the right hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT DOOR WITH MATCHING SIDE SCREEN TO:

RECEPTION HALL: 12’4” 3.77m x 6’11” 2.13m. Dual aspect to the south & east. Radiator. Wall thermostat. 2 ceiling lights. Storage cupboard under stairs. Smoke detector. Door to:

FULLY TILED CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the west. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Radiator. Contrasting tiled floor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 20’11” 6.38m x 11’5” 3.48m. Aspect to the north & south. UPVC double glazed picture window on the southern elevation overlooking brick paviour driveway & front garden. Double opening, double glazed casement doors on the northern elevation providing access & view onto timber sun deck & rear garden beyond. Attractive red brick fireplace with beamed mantel, slate hearth, fitted cast iron wood burner. 2 ceiling light points. Radiators.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14’7” 4.44m x 8’9” 2.67m. Dual aspect to the north & west. Double glazed upvc side door on the western elevation providing access onto covered sideway, driveway. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, black granite work surface with inset 1 ¼ bowl stainless steel sink unit. Range of floor storage cupboards beneath. Recess for dishwasher with plumbing available. The work surfaces extend on the return wall & incorporate further range of drawers & floor storage cupboards. Recess for washing machine with plumbing connected. Recess for range cooker. The work surface continues on a l-shape incorporating breakfast bar area. Matching wall to wall feature dresser. Comprehensive range of drawers, cupboards, open fronted display unit & display counter. Inset lighting. Additional recess with fitted American style fridge-freezer & ice maker. Adjoining pull out larder drawer. Additional eye level store cupboards with above counter lighting. Ceramic tiled wall surround in contrast to the tiled floor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE WITH HALF LANDING TO:

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING: Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking brick paviour driveway & front garden. Hatch with fitted loft ladder to loft area. Door to:

BEDROOM 1: 11’7” 3.53m x 11’5” 3.48m. Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11’5” 3.48m x 8’11” 2.72m. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking brick paviour driveway & front garden. Radiator. 2 lights points.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 9’8” 2.95m x 6’5” 1.96m. Aspect to the north. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the west. Opaque double glazed windows. Fully tiled walls, in contrast to the white suite comprising moulded bath, h & c mixer, hand shower attachment. Glazed shower screen. Pedestal wash basin with h & c tower tap. Close coupled low level w.c. Tiled floor. Down lights. Chrome vertical heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE:
The property enjoys a frontage to Northfield Road of 30’ 9.14m & front garden depth of 47’ 14.33m. The property is approached from Northfield Road across a wide feature brick paviour driveway with ample parking for numerous vehicles. There is an additional pea-shingle area for additional parking. The boundaries of the garden are well defined with hedging on the eastern & western side & part wrought iron fencing on the southern side. There is also an array of attractive shrubs. The driveway continues along the western side of the property where there is a lockable roller door which leads to a covered sideway. Concrete floor. Corrugated perspex roof. This area in turn give access to the rear garden which enjoys a maximum depth of 72’ 21.95m & average width of 31’ 9.45m.

The original garage has been converted into a STUDIO: 17’8” 5.38m x 9’1” 2.77m. With light & power. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a raised timber deck. Timber garden store. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with an additional raised timber sun deck to the rear of the garden plus an attractive paved patio adjacent to the studio. There is an additional timber garden store & small chicken run plus an ornamental pond. The boundaries of the garden are clearly defined. Close boarded wooden fencing on the eastern & western elevations & block wall on the northern elevation. There is an external water tap & lighting.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

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