Gladstone Cottages, Hightown Hill, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A charming 3 bedroom semi detached character cottage, set within well established gardens (0.27 of an acre), located within the boundaries of the New Forest National Park, on the prestigious Hightown Hill.

Summary of Accommodation

* RECEPTION HALL * CLOAKROOM/W.C. * SITTING ROOM * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * 2 BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM/W.C. ON FIRST FLOOR * THIRD BEDROOM ON SECOND FLOOR * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * PARKING * STATIC CARAVAN * VARIOUS OUTBUILDINGS * WELL-ESTABLISHED GARDENS TOTALLING 0.27 OF AN ACRE *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
The property originally dates from 1893 and the current owners extensively extended the property 30 years ago to offer more spacious accommodation. The property retains a number of character features such as working fireplace to the lounge and slate roof. The property enjoys the benefit of a dual aspect spacious living room with adjacent separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor cloakroom, three bedrooms and bath/ shower room.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion, to appreciate the character and versatility of the accommodation, an internal viewing of the property is highly recommended.

SITUATION:
The property is set on the prestigious Hightown Hill, within a plot of 0.27 of an acre. The National Trust owned Hightown Common is within half a mile, which in turn leads directly into the open New Forest with its 92,000 acres of National Park and heathland. The market town centre of Ringwood is approximately two miles distance and offers a weekly street market, plus comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A.31 and A.338 provide transport links to the main centres of 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, continuing to the far end and at the t-junction with Hightown Road turn left. Continue to the end of this road and at the t-junction with Eastfield Lane, turn right. Follow this road for approximately three quarters of a mile passing the Elm Tree Inn continuing up Hightown Hill where the property is located halfway up the hill on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

PANELLED FRONT DOOR TO:

RECEPTION HALL: Hatch to ancillary loft area. Radiator. Tiled floor. Wall thermostat. Door to:

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the west. White suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin. Part tiled wall surround. Chrome ladder style radiator.

FROM THE HALL, HALF GLAZED DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 19’8” (5.99M) maximum x 11’5” (3.48m) narrowing to: 10’1” (3.07m) minimum. Dual aspect to the north and west. Views across garden. Feature cast iron fireplace and grate, tiled hearth, beamed mantel and surround. Under stairs storage recess. 2 radiators. 5 wall light points. T.V. point. Integral open fronted shelved alcove. Double opening multi-panelled glazed internal doors to:

DINING ROOM: 10’2” (3.01m) x 9’4” (2.84m). Dual aspect to the north and west. Double opening multi-panelled glazed casement doors on the northern elevation providing view and access onto a raised patio with steps leading down to a terrace and gardens. Timber floor boards. Double radiator. 4 wall light points.

FROM THE RECPTION HALL, HALF GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 11’5” (3.48m) x 11’4” (3.45m) narrowing to an average of 10’4” (3.15m). Double glazed window on the southern elevation overlooking front garden and parking area. Comprehensive range of wall to wall, roll top laminate work surfaces with inset one & a quarter bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Recesses for washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer with plumbing available. The work surface extends on the return wall and incorporates a 4 burner stainless steel gas hob with canopy extractor fan above. Matching stainless steel splash back. Range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Adjoining double oven and grill, storage cupboards above and beneath. Set within a recess is a Gloworm gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Recess for larder fridge freezer. Matching range of eye level store cupboards. Double built-in larder store, timber panelled ceiling. 2 ceiling light points.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 3 wall light points. One double and one single built-in cupboards. Door to:

BEDROOM 1: 10’2” (3.01m) x 9’9” (2.97m) to front of wardrobe. Dual aspect to the north and west. Double glazed picture window on the western elevation providing view across side garden. Without loss of measurement to the room wall to wall, floor to ceiling triple built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator. 2 wall light points. Hatch to loft area.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11’7” (3.53m) narrowing to: 10’5” (3.18m) x 11’5” (3.51m) into door recess, narrowing to 8.4” (2.54m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and parking area. Cast iron Register grate with wooden mantel and surround. Timber floor boards. Radiator. Double built in wardrobe.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 8’7” (2.62m) x 7’5” (2.26m). Aspect to the north. White suite comprising pedestal wash basin. Close coupled low level w.c. Panelled bath with h & c mixer, twin hand grips. Part tiled wall surrounds. Fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle. Vertical chrome ladder style towel rail. Timber panelled ceiling.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, RETURN STEPS TO:

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Aspect to the south via sky light. Access to under eaves storage.

FROM THE SECOND FLOOR LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 11’8” (3.56m), narrowing to: 9’11” (3.02m) to front of wardrobe x 8’10” (2.69m). Aspect to the west overlooking side garden. T.V. point. Radiator. Half height built-in store cupboards. 2 wall light points.

OUTSIDE:
The property is set on an elevated site totalling 0.27 of an acre. A parking area for one car is adjacent to the front gate. The gardens principally extend on the western and northern side of the property. Within the western area there are 2 timber garden stores. A picket gate gives access to an additional side area of garden where there is a STATIC HOME: 31’ x 10’ externally. Adjacent to the park home there is an off road parking area for one car.

A gravel path from the front gate continues along the western side of the property into the northern section where there are 3 paved sun terraces, one with pergola bounded by wisteria. The lower patio continues to the far northern section of the garden where there is an area of grass with an adjacent raised timber sun deck. An area on the western side of this section of garden has been fenced off & will require reclamation. In the garden an area slopes steeply downward forming a deep culvert with an extensive array of evergreen shrubs, trees and bushes. External light and water tap.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

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