Lower Kingston, Kingston, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A charming detached 4 bedroom character cottage delightfully set in well-established gardens (0.33 of an acre) enjoying far reaching views across surrounding farm fields.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * SITTING ROOM * DRAWING ROOM * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM * GLAZED UTILITY PORCH * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM AND EXTERNAL BALCONY * THREE ADDITIONAL DOUBLE BEDROOMS (ONE WITH SHOWER CUBICLE) * SEPARATE FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C. * SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED GARAGE * AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING * OIL CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZING * GARDENS WITH RURAL VIEWS*

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
This charming detached period cottage was an original farmhouse, substantially extended during the late 1970’s and more recently tastefully restored, by the present owners, to provide a comfortable family home retaining much of its original charm and character in first class decorative presentation throughout. The property offers accommodation 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, feature fireplaces, custom built kitchen/breakfast room, balcony to first floor bedroom, substantial detached garage with ample additional parking.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion, to fully appreciate the size and quality of the property, an internal viewing is strongly recommended.

SITUATION:
The property is delightfully set within this rural location surrounded by adjoining farm fields. Ringwood centre is approximately 2 ½ miles distance, offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. Rural walks are available linking the property to Kingston Common and the Avon Valley footpath. The boundaries of the New Forest National Park are within 3 miles distance, in addition to the road links to the main centres of Bournemouth, Southampton and Salisbury.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the main Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car parks, leave in a southerly direction along the Mansfield Road passing 2 sets of pedestrian traffic lights. At the first mini-roundabout, adjacent to Greyfriars community centre bear left onto the Christchurch Road. Continue across two additional roundabouts, passing the entrance to the David Lloyd leisure centre and Moortown petrol station. Proceed along the Christchurch Road passing through Upper Kingston and continue toward Bisterne whereupon the road bears sharply to the left with a number of cottages on the right hand side (set back off the road adjacent to a parking lay-by). Take the next lane on the right hand side, prior to Bisterne Church onto Wattons Ford Lane and Deans Farm is on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED STABLE DOOR TO:

RECEPTION HALL: Aspect to the north overlooking front garden and farm fields beyond. Tiled floor. Staircase to first floor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

DINING ROOM: 13’11” (4.26m) x 11’6” (3.52m). Dual aspect to the north and east. Double glazed bow window with fitted shutters overlooking front garden and farm fields beyond. Feature fireplace with tiled hearth, wooden mantel and fire surround. LVT flooring. Radiator in decorative cover. Beamed ceiling. Timber panelled walls to half height. Wall thermostat, programmer and time clock for central heating. Door to under stairs store cupboard with light.
FROM THE DINING ROOM, HALF GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

INNER HALL: LVT floor. Door to:

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the south. Opaque double glazed window. Fully tiled walls complementing the white suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. with wooden seat. Wash basin with vanity unit. Floor storage cupboard beneath. Tiled floor.

FROM THE INNER HALL, HALF GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 13’9” (4.22m) x 15’3” (4.65m). Dual aspect to the south and west. Double glazed trifold door providing view and access onto patio and landscaped gardens beyond. Tiled hearth with cast iron wood burner, to one side of the chimney breast floor to ceiling, glazed display cabinet. Beamed ceiling. Radiator and decorative cover. LVT floor. Wide doorway to:

DRAWING ROOM: 13’11” (4.26m) x 12’ (3.67m). Dual aspect to the north and south. Feature bow window on the northern elevation overlooking front garden and farm fields beyond. Substantial cast iron fireplace and mantel, sunken hearth, fitted wood burner. LVT flooring. Radiator. 2 wall light points. Fitted shutters on the northern elevation.

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 22’3” (6.79m) x 11’5” (3.50m) in the breakfast area, narrowing to: 8’1” (2.47m) in the kitchen area. Triple aspect to the north, south and east. Double glazed casement doors on the southern elevation providing view and access onto landscaped gardens. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer, porcelain sink unit with h & c mixer plus floor storage cupboards beneath. Integrated dishwasher. The work surface extends on the return wall & incorporates an AEG ceramic hob with nest of drawers beneath plus range of floor storage cupboards. Twin eye level double oven and grill. Storage cupboards above and beneath. Corner display counter with cupboards beneath. Peninsular island breakfast bar incorporating drawers and floor storage cupboards. Recess for larder fridge-freezer. Attractive ceramic tiled wall surrounds. Down lights. Matching eye level store cupboards with above counter lighting. LVT flooring. Contemporary floor to ceiling radiator. Part multi-panelled glazed stable door to:

UTILITY/CONSERVATORY: 22’4” (6.83m) x 4’10” (1.49m). Triple aspect to the north, south and east. Double glazed windows and doors providing view and access onto gardens and driveway. Glazed vaulted ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. White porcelain sink set within timber work top. Store cupboards beneath. Recess for washing machine with plumbing connected. Two wall light points. Radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Double radiator. Hatch to loft area. Double glazed upvc door on the western elevation providing view and access onto balcony.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 13’11” (4.26m) x 11’9” (3.59m) plus recess. Dual aspect to the north and south. Double glazed picture window on the northern elevation with fitted blinds overlooking front garden and farm fields beyond. LVT flooring. Double radiator. Double opening, double glazed casement doors on the southern elevation with fitted shutters providing view and access onto BALCONY: 14’6” (4.42m) x 6’8” (2.03m) with far reaching views across the gardens and farm fields beyond. The balcony is of contemporary style with glazed screens and aluminium balustrade and fitted sun canopy.

FROM BEDROOM 1 DOOR TO:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the north. Double glazed window overlooking front garden and farm fields beyond. White suite comprising corner shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Twin shower heads. Close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin with double floor storage cupboard beneath, h & c mixer. Tiled splash back. Tiled floor. Ladder style vertical radiator/towel rail. Down lights. Extractor.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 12’4” (3.78m) x 13’10” (4.24m). Dual aspect to the north and east. Fitted shutters on the northern elevation with view across garden and farm fields beyond. Double radiator. Corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Dual shower heads.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 13’3” (4.04m) x 10’4” (3.16m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window with far reaching views across gardens and farm fields beyond. Without loss of measurement to the room range of wall to wall, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with eye level store cupboards above. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 14’10” (4.54m) x 8’3” (2.52m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window providing panoramic views across the gardens and farm fields beyond. Double radiator. LVT floor.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C.: 11’5” (3.50m) x 5’1” (1.55m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking driveway. Fully tiled walls complementing the Victorian style suite with raised slipper style bath with ‘claw & ball’ feet, h & c tower tap with hand shower attachment. Wash basin. Close coupled low level w.c. Timber floor boards. Radiator. Without loss of measurement to the room built-in under eaves storage access.

OUTSIDE:
The cottage is approached from Wattons Ford Lane via double opening wooden gates across a wide brick paviour driveway with ample parking and turning for numerous vehicles. The car port is located to one side of the detached GARAGE: 18’3” (5.58m) x 17’2” (5.25m). Twin up and over doors. Loft storage. To the rear of the car port there is a timber sun deck accommodating a garden store.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property and total 0.33 of an acre. They are principally laid to lawn. Immediately adjacent to the sitting room there is a paved patio area with timber pergola and ornamental pond. There are numerous shrub beds with a variety of specimen shrubs, plants and bushes.

The external oil boiler is located on the western side of the property (underneath the first floor balcony) and adjacent to the oil storage tank (which is cleverly screened) there is an open fronted log store.

Pathways meander throughout the garden and lead to greenhouse, sunken seating area bounded by many well- established plants. A picket fence separates an area of garden on the south eastern corner utilised for the production of fruit and vegetables with raised borders, retained by timber sleepers. A raised timber sun deck in the south western corner provides a viewing platform across the adjoining farm fields. The boundaries of the garden are clearly defined with post and rail fencing. There is a substantial eucalyptus and willow tree. External lighting and water tap.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

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