Hightown Hill, Ringwood, BH24

An elegant detached 4/5 bedroom Edwardian family residence, set within stunning landscaped gardens (1 acre) in this prestigious rural location.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * SITTING ROOM * STUDY/DRAWING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * DINING/FAMILY ROOM * PRINCIPAL SUITE INCORPORATING DRESSING ROOM, BEDROOM AND EN-SUITE BATHROOM * 3 ADDITIONAL DOUBLE BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM * SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE * HEATED SWIMMING POOL *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
October House is a fine example of an Edwardian detached family residence, originally built in 1927. The property has been extremely well maintained over the past 24 years, by the current owners, who have retained much of the original charm and character of the property which has cleverly created a charming and comfortable character home. The versatile accommodation is in excellent presentation throughout.

In our opinion, to fully appreciate the size and presentation of the property, complemented by the beautiful landscaping, a viewing is highly recommended.

SITUATION:
October House is set within stunning gardens, many of the shrubs originate from the internationally renowned Exbury Gardens and surround the property providing a fabulous views from every window. The property is located within the prestigious Hightown Hill area, a short level walk to the cattle grid which leads into the National Trust owned, Hightown Common, which in turn leads into the New Forest National Park. The market town centre of Ringwood is within 2 miles offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A31 and A338 provides road links to Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles).

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the 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. Proceed to the end and at the t-junction turn left onto Hightown Road. Continue to the end and at the t-junction turn right onto Eastfield Lane. Continue along this road for approximately a mile passing the Elm Tree Inn (left hand side), continue up Hightown Hill passing the boundary of the New Forest National Park up onto Hightown Hill. Proceed past Forest Lane (right hand side) and continue along this road whereupon the private entrance to October House is located on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

OAK PILLARED CANOPY ENTRANCE PORCH: Down lights. Glazed front door with matching side screens to:

RECEPTION HALL: 24’7” (7.51m) x 7’5” (2.27m) average. Aspect to the north east overlooking driveway. Panelled ceiling with 2 ceiling light points. Radiator set in decorative cover. Wall thermostat. Entry phone (operating driveway entrance gates). Wall programmer for alarm system. Under stairs store cupboard. Security sensor. Wall programmer for under floor heating (shower room floor). Door to:

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 8’8” (2.67m) x 8’10” (2.69m). Dual aspect to the north east and south east. Window and half glazed door, both with plantation shutters providing view and access onto gardens. White contemporary suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle with mosaic tiled wall. Dual shower head. Close coupled low level w.c. Circular basin on oak plinth. Down lights. Extractor. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Panelled walls to half height incorporating dado rail. Wall light point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 15’6” (4.74m) x 15’ (4.59m) into window bay. Dual aspect to the south east and south west. Feature bay window and glazed door providing view/ access across the pool, patio and formal gardens. Feature red brick fireplace with open grate, brick hearth, beamed mantel and surround. Exposed timber floor boards. Picture rail. Radiator. (Agents Note: All features are original)

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

STUDY/DRAWING ROOM: 13’5” (4.10m) x 14’7” (4.45m) maximum into feature window bay. Triple aspect to the north east, east and south east. Panoramic views across the landscaped gardens. Feature fireplace with open grate, slate hearth, attractive mantel and fire surround. Picture rail. Radiator. Telephone connection. Security sensor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 18’3” (5.58m) x 16’4” (4.98m) maximum, narrowing to: 12’10” (3.93m). Dual aspect to the north east and north west. Fitted plantation shutters with view/ access across gardens and driveway. Feature American Oak flooring in contrast to the custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, stainless steel display counter with inset twin bowl, sink unit with h & c mixer plus water purifier. Range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Recess for dishwasher. Integrated 4 burner Neff gas hob with electric oven beneath. Additional range of drawers and floor storage cupboards with roll top work surfaces. Inset recess for fridge set within brick recess with impressive gas Aga incorporating 2 hot plates, a warming plate plus 5 ovens. Tiled wall surround and eye level display mantel. Illuminated glazed china display unit. Numerous down lights. The kitchen accommodates a breakfast area and utility area which has an l-shape roll top laminate work surface with twin recess for washing machine and tumble dryer. Double eye level store cupboard housing the Gloworm gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Full height deep walk-in full height broom store. Radiator within decorative cover. Extractor. Hatch to ancillary loft area. Open fronted book shelving. Open way to:

DINING/FAMILY ROOM: 27’1” (8.27m) x 14’2” (4.34m) at its maximum width. Dual aspect to the south west and west with range of windows and double opening doors providing view/ access onto sun terrace, pool and gardens. American Oak flooring. Picture rail. Polished stone fire surround with inset open grate, stone mantel and surround. Return door from the dining area into the hallway plus double opening multi-panelled glazed internal doors from the family area into the kitchen. The windows have plantation shutters. There are 3 radiators with decorative covers.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, STAIRCASE TO:

GALLERIED LANDING: Hatch and ladder to substantial loft area. Picture rail. Door leading to:

PRINCIPAL SUITE INCORPORATING DRESSING ROOM: 13’ (3.99m) x 12’8” (3.86m). Aspect to the south west. Picture window with plantation shutters providing panoramic view across sun terrace, pool and gardens. Original cast iron Register grate with beamed mantel. Adjoining glazed double opening full height built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Picture rail. Radiator. Half multi-panelled glazed internal door to:

BEDROOM: 14’10” (4.52m) x 11’4” (3.48m). Dual aspect to the south west and west. Doors and picture windows together with plantation shutters providing view/ access onto first floor balcony providing extensive views across the sun terrace, pool and landscaped gardens beyond. Radiator in decorative cover. Hatch to ancillary loft area. Security sensor. Single panel glazed internal door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM/W.C.: 13’5” (4.10m) x 5’10” (1.78m). Aspect to the north east. White suite comprising inset bath with tiled surround with h & c mixer with close coupled low level w.c. with wooden seat. Display counter with Heritage wash basins set within the vanity surround with storage facility beneath. Radiator. Down lights. Extractor fan. Double built-in shelved full height storage. Louvre doors.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 15’6” (4.74m) x 13’6” (4.12m) plus recess. Dual aspect to the south west and south east. Picture windows overlooking landscaped gardens, sun terrace and pool. Exposed timber floor boards. Radiator. Picture rail.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 17’6” (5.34m) x 12’7” (3.84m) maximum, narrowing to: 8’6” (2.60m) to front of wardrobes. Aspect to the north east. Picture window overlooking driveway. Range of full height and half height wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator in decorative cover. Circular contemporary wash basin on oak plinth with h & c tower tap. Panelled wall to half height.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 11’3” (3.45m) x 11’11” (3.65m). Aspect to the south east overlooking gardens. Double built-in wardrobe, hanging rail and shelving. Original cast iron Register grate with polished stone hearth, mantel above. Radiator. Picture rail. Open fronted book shelving. Wash basin set in vanity with h & c mixer. Storage beneath. Panelled wall to half height. 2 wall light points.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 10’11” (3.33m) x 8’4” (2.55m). Aspect to the north west. Feature bathroom suite comprising ‘claw & ball’ slipper shaped cast iron bath with h & c mixer with hand shower attachment. Large walk-in tiled shower cubicle. Pedestal wash basin. Close coupled low level w.c. Panelling to half height. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling glazed extensive airing cupboard. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Down lights. Extractor. Wall light point. Plantation shutters. Tiled floor with under floor heating.

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached via electrically operated double opening oak gates giving access to a substantial gravel driveway which continues along the northern side of the property to the garage and additional off road parking. The DETACHED GARAGE: 28’1” (8.57m) x 16’ (4.88m). Twin double doors with light and power. Loft storage facility. RCD fuse box. Security sensor. Side door leading to parking and driveway.

The beautifully landscaped gardens are a particular feature totalling 1 acre and surround the property on all sides. The sun terrace is located on the southern side of the property and incorporates an extensive paved patio with inset 10m length heated Roman style SWIMMING POOL (maximum depth in excess of 2m). There is an adjoining timber pool house housing the filtration unit and heat pump.

Steps lead from the terrace down to the lower level lawns, which have been extremely well tended, principally extending around the southern and western sides of the property. There is an extensive amount of shrub planting in a number of well stocked borders and pathways including numerous varieties of plants including acer, camelia, azalea, rhododendron plus Catalpa, and Nyssa Sylvatica trees.

Within the south western corner of the garden there is a substantial tree house, constructed over the years and features a return flight staircase to first floor. The tree house measures 10’4” (3.17m) x 12’9” (3.90m) with an apex roof height of: 8’9” (2.68m). Fully insulated, timber flooring, windows overlooking the gardens, stable door, power, light and telephone point.

The gardens are exceptional and are completely enclosed offering immense privacy and a stunning view from every room.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G

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