Hightown, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

An impressive detached four bedroom cottage in private gardens totalling 0.25 of an acre, immediately adjacent to the boundary of the New Forest National Park. No onward chain.

Summary of Accommodation

*ENCLOSED RECEPTION PORCH * RECEPTION HALL * OPEN WAY TO DINING HALL * CLOAKROOM * SITTING ROOM * CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * GROUND FLOOR STUDY * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * THREE ADDITIONAL DOUBLE BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM * DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE * AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING * VARIOUS OUTBUILDINGS * PRIVATE SOUTHERLY FACING REAR GARDEN *

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
Kilsyth was originally built during the 1930’s with cement rendered elevations under a thatched roof. More recently the owners (who have occupied the property for 40 years plus) substantially enlarged the existing dwelling to the rear to provide well-proportioned living and bedroom accommodation on two levels. The property will appeal to those purchasers seeking a character residence which offers well-proportioned accommodation and potential to further enhance/modernise. The property enjoys the benefit of a southerly facing rear, ample off road parking and is offered for sale with no onward chain.

SITUATION:
Kilsyth is immediately adjacent to the boundary of the New Forest National Park, within the popular hamlet of Hightown. Hightown Common and Crow farm shop, plus Hightown lakes are three of the key features within the immediate locality. Easy access to the A31 provides road links to the main centres of Ringwood (1 ½ miles), Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 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 and continue to the end turning left at the T-junction onto Hightown Road. Proceed to the end and at the T-junction with Eastfield Lane turn right and follow this road passing the Elm Tree Inn. Continue towards the bottom of Hightown Hill, passing the Cloisters, Lakeview Drive and Forest Lake Avenue. The entrance to Kilsyth is on the right hand side immediately opposite the entrance to Nouale Lane.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

GLAZED SLIDING DOOR TO:

ENCLOSED RECEPTION PORCH: Quarry tiled floor. Wall light. Oak front door. Multi-panelled glazed critel secondary glazed window to:

RECEPTION HALL: 18’2” (5.55m) x 9’10” (3.02m) minimum, extending to: 15’3” (4.67m). Aspect to the north. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Brick fireplace with tiled hearth and mantel. Two radiators. Telephone connection. Security sensor. Two ceiling light points. Storage cupboard under stairs.

(The main reception hall measures 14.10 (4.53m) x 7’ (2.15m) and leads, via an archway into a Dining Hall: 10’10” (3.31m) x 9’10” (3.02m)

Door to:

CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the south. Opaque double glazed internal window. White suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Corner wash basin with tiled splash back. Extractor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 17’11” (5.47m) x 13’10” (4.24m) maximum, narrowing to 10’10” (3.33m). Dual aspect to the north and south. Upvc double glazed picture window on the northern elevation overlooking front garden and driveway. Within the sitting room there is a brick fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and mantel, fitted gas fire, double radiator. Security sensor. Beamed ceiling. 2 ceiling light points. T.V. point. Double opening multi-panelled glazed internal doors from sitting room, leading to:

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM: 18’3” (5.57m) x 12’3” (3.74m). Triple aspect to the south, east and west. Glazed vaulted ceiling. Windows and doors providing views and access onto patio and garden. Mosaic tiled floor. Radiator. T.V. point. Multi-panelled glazed internal doors leading to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 21’11” (6.69m) x 9’9” (2.98m) in the kitchen area, extending to 16’3” (4.96m) in the breakfast area. Dual aspect to the south and east. Double glazed windows and doors providing view & access onto patio and garden. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, work surface with inset 1 ¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Range of drawers and floor storage cupboards beneath. The work surface extends on the return wall and incorporates further drawers and floor storage cupboards. Recess for cooker. Shelved larder store. Matching range of eye level store cupboards. Integrated fridge with cupboards above and beneath. Tiled wall surround. Down lights. 2 radiators. T.V. and telephone points.

FROM THE BREAKFAST AREA, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

UTILITY ROOM: 10’7” (3.23m) x 8’8” (2.64m). Aspect to the east. Stable door leading to driveway and garage. L-shape roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with range of floor storage cupboards beneath. Recess for washing machine with plumbing available. Gloworm gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Heatrae Sadia water heater. Tiled floor. Radiator. Eye level store cupboards. Wall programmer and time clock for central heating.

FROM THE BREAKFAST AREA, RETURN DOOR WAY TO RECEPTION HALL, FROM THE DINING HALL, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

STUDY: 9’9” (2.99m) x 7’2” (2.19m). Aspect to the north. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Built-in open fronted shelving with matching store cupboards. Wall mounted, RCD fuse box. Radiator and telephone point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, THERE IS A RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE LEADING TO:

GALLERIED LANDING: Aspect to the north. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Double radiator. Hatch to loft.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 17’11” (5.47m) x 11’3” (3.44m). Dual aspect to the south and north. Upvc double glazed window. Range of built-in wardrobes with storage cupboards above. Radiator. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 6’10” (2.09m) x 5’7” (1.71m). Aspect to the south. Upvc double glazed window. Tiled walls in contrast to the coloured suite comprising corner shower cubicle with fitted Aqua-Tronic electric shower. Pedestal wash basin. Close coupled low level w.c. Radiator. Strip light and shaver point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 10’10” (3.32m) x 9’11” (3.02m). Aspect to the north. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Picture rail. Radiator. T.V. point.

FROM THE LANDING, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

INNER LANDING: Two light points. Built-in full height airing cupboard housing factory sealed hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater, control panel for solar panels located on the garage.

FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 12’11” (3.96m) x 11’8” (3.58m). Dual aspect to the south and east. Upvc double glazed windows. Without loss of measurement to the room, wall to wall, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes. Radiator. Wall light points. T.V. point.

FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 12’ (3.67m) x 9’3” (2.84m) into recess. Aspect to the south. Upvc double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double storage cupboard beneath. Tiled splash back. Strip light and shaver point. Radiator.

FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 10’6” (3.20m) x 8’2” (2.49m). Aspect to the north. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Tiled walls in contrast to the white suite comprising moulded bath, h & c mixer, twin hand grips, close coupled low level w.c. Bidet. Fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle. Wash basin set in tiled vanity unit with store cupboard beneath. Radiator. Strip light and shaver point. Cork floor. Extractor fan.


OUTSIDE: The property is delightfully set on a well-established corner plot totalling 0.25 of an acre. The property is approached from Hightown Road via a 5 bar wooden gate giving access across a pea-shingle driveway with ample parking and turning for numerous vehicles. The driveway extends along the eastern side of the property where there is a brick paviour drive area adjacent to the:

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 21’11” (6.69m) x 20’3” (6.19m). Twin up and over doors. Inspection pit, light and power, plus steel girder. Access to substantial loft storage area which is boarded and has a skylight. The rear garage wall has a single up and over door plus there are glazed sliding patio doors on the western elevation of the garage, together with a side door giving access into the rear garden.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend predominantly to the front on the northern side, bounded by mature evergreen hedging and are well screened from the road with a mature weeping willow. A pathway continues along the eastern side of the property giving access to the rear garden which is principally laid to lawn bounded by substantial evergreen shrubs, trees and bushes. Immediately to the rear of the cottage, there is a substantial paved patio, accessed from the kitchen and conservatory/garden room. Solar panels are located on the southern and western garage roof elevations. There is an open fronted wood store, plus a garden chalet/pavilion, in addition to 3 timber garden stores. The boundaries of the garden are well defined and offer complete privacy. There is an aluminium framed greenhouse plus a variety of fruit trees. External lighting and water tap. Electric charging point for car. Gas and electricity meters.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

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