St. Ives Park, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, BH24

A superb detached four/five bedroom bungalow with many design features and various outbuildings in grounds of 0.74 of an acre within a prestigious residential crescent.

Summary of Accommodation

*SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL * LIVING ROOM * OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM AND BATHROOM * 3 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C. * STUDY/ BEDROOM 5 * NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS INCLUDING DOUBLE GARAGE * BOILER HOUSE* FITNESS STUDIO INCORPORATING GYM AREA (EQUIPMENT NOT INCLUDED), SAUNA AND COVERED ‘AL FRESCO’ DINING AREA * SEPARATE GARDEN CHALET WITH VERANDA * EQUIPMENT STORE * COMPLETELY SECLUDED SYLVAN GARDENS TOTALLING 0.74 OF AN ACRE *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
This stunning detached bungalow residence was originally built in the 1960’s yet more recently, during the current owner’s residency, has been the subject of a significant enhancement programme offering spacious living and bedroom accommodation in extremely good decorative presentation featuring an attractive use of tiling and lighting. The property offers many internal and external design features. The quality of the kitchen and bathroom fitments is of a very high standard. Solar panels owned by the Vendors. The exterior is complemented by a variety of buildings including fitness studio (equipment not included) and sauna plus covered dining area in addition to separate garden chalet with external sun deck.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion, in order to fully appreciate the setting and spacious presentation of the property, a viewing is highly recommended.

SITUATION:
11 St Ives Park is delightfully set within the sylvan surroundings totalling 0.74 of an acre in a prestigious residential crescent. The property is within very close proximity of Ringwood Forest and the Castleman Trailway in addition to short walk to St Ives Primary/Junior School. The A31 and A338 to provide road links to the market centre of Ringwood (2 miles distance) offering a weekly street market and comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The shopping centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles) are also easily accessible.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From Ringwood leave in a westerly direction along the main A31 dual-carriageway towards Ferndown. Proceed to the top of the Ashley Heath roundabout (adjacent to the Bournemouth Spur Road) and take the third exit onto Horton Road. Continue for a third of a mile taking the third turning left at the bottom of the hill into St Ives Park. Take the immediate turning left and follow the road around to the right hand side whereupon the entrance to number 11 is located on the left hand side, prior to the bend.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

DOUBLE OPENING LEADED GLAZED OAK DOORS LEADING TO:

RECEPTION HALL: 28’ (8.54m) x 6’4” (1.94m). Aspect to the west overlooking front garden. Feature contemporary style Scan wood burner set on a granite plinth. Down lights. Smoke detector. Wall thermostat. Floor to ceiling built-in cupboard housing electricity meter. RCD fuse box and hub for TV/ internet. Large hatch with ladder to large, partially boarded, loft area with light. Multi-panelled glazed internal door to:

LOUNGE: 20’11” (6.39m) x 19’4” (5.92m). Triple aspect to the south, east and west. Double glazed windows providing view across front garden and driveway. Feature stone fireplace and hearth with inset Morso cast iron wood burner. T.V. point. 4 wall light points.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOUBLE OPENING HALF GLAZED INTERNAL DOORS TO:

KITCHEN: 16’6” (5.05m) x 13’8” (4.19m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising black granite work surfaces, contrasting cream coloured base units. Inset one & a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit with h & c tower tap. Range of floor storage cupboards incorporating integrated dishwasher. Neff twin oven and grill with storage cupboards above, plus nest of drawers. Three quarter height larder store. Matching black granite peninsular Island unit with inset Neff six burner induction hob with contemporary ceiling extractor and down lights above. Range of floor storage cupboards beneath. Integrated fridge. The island unit incorporates breakfast bar with additional floor storage cupboards beneath. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Contrasting tiled floor with under floor heating. Contemporary style vertical radiator. Matching eye level store cupboards with open fronted eye level display unit. Additional radiator. Down lights. Extractor fan. Door to:

UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: 10’5” (3.19m) x 6’3” (1.92m). Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c tower tap. Twin recess for washing machine and tumble dryer. Plumbing available. Additional floor storage cupboards. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Radiator. Down lights.

FROM THE KITCHEN, WIDE OPEN WAY TO:

FAMILY/DINING ROOM: 24’4” (7.44m) x 10’5” (3.18m). Aspect to the north. Double opening, double glazed patio doors providing view/access onto substantial patio/landscaped rear garden. Ceramic tiled floor with under floor heating. Central circular contemporary Morso wood burner. Downlights. Radiator. Open fronted floor to ceiling book shelving concealing hidden door to:

STUDY: 11’ (3.36m) x 13’6” (4.13m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Radiator. Panelling to waist height. Dado rail.

FROM THE FAMILY ROOM, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL SUITE INCORPORATING DRESSING ROOM: 9’6” (2.91m) x 13’ (3.97m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed side window. Comprehensive range of mirror fronted, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Vertical contemporary radiator. Down lights. Open way to:

BEDROOM: 13’ (3.98m) x 12’2” (3.72m). Dual aspect to the south and west. Double glazed picture windows overlooking front garden and driveway. Radiator. Down lights. T.V. point.

FROM THE DRESSING ROOM, DOOR TO:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM/W.C.: 9’8” (2.95m) x 7’11” (2.42m). Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window. White contemporary suite comprising panelled bath, h & c mixer with hand shower attachment, twin glazed shower screens. Close coupled low level w.c. Twin wash basin set in vanity unit with substantial drawers beneath, tiled splash back. Twin mirror fronted medicine cabinet with open fronted glazed shelved display area. Two electric chrome heated towel rails and contemporary vertical radiator. Feature porcelain tiled floor with under floor heating. Extractor. Down lights.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 14’11” (4.55m) x 12’3” (3.75m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking side garden. Radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 14’1” (4.31m) x 11’2” (3.42m) plus door recess. Dual aspect to the north and east. Double glazed picture window overlooking landscaped gardens. Radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 11’9” (3.60m) x 8’10” (2.71m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed sliding patio door providing view/access onto patio/side garden. Radiator.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C.: 6’8” (2.04m) x 6’9” (2.08m). Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window. White contemporary suite comprising p-shape bath, glazed shower screen, h & c mixer with dual shower heads. Close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with twin drawers beneath. Fully tiled walls and floor. Vertical contemporary radiator. Down lights. Illuminated mirror. Extractor.

OUTSIDE:
The property is set on a private landscaped plot totalling 0.74 of an acre. Outbuildings include BOILER HOUSE: 16’2” (4.95m) x 9’10” (3.01m) housing the Bio-Mass boiler and hot water storage cylinder. Light and power. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: external measurements of 19’9” (6m) x 19’10” (6.05m). Large up & over electric door. Light, power, side door and vaulted ceiling. EV charging point.

The property is approached from St Ives Park across a wide tarmac driveway with ample parking and turning for numerous vehicles. The front garden has been attractively landscaped with two terraced lawns bounded by Purbeck stone borders, plus matching steps leading to the front door. There is a path on the western side giving access, via a double opening wooden gate, and continuing along the western side of the property onto a paved patio which runs along the entire width of the property. Paved steps lead up to the upper terrace of garden which is principally laid to lawn bounded by a significant number of mature evergreen shrubs, trees and bushes.

Situated on the eastern side of the garden, within a woodland dell, is a SCANDINAVIAN STYLE CHALET: with external measurements of 31’ (9.45m) and width of 17’3” (5.26m). The cabin has been cleverly designed with an ‘al fresco’ covered entertaining area with open fronted sides on the southern, northern and western boundaries, under a vaulted ceiling with lighting. Double opening glazed internal doors give access to an area utilised as a gymnasium (gym equipment not included) with vaulted ceiling., light and power. There is an adjoining FINNOLME SAUNA.

A raised timber deck in the northern section of the garden leads to open fronted SCANDINAVIAN STYLE SUMMER HOUSE: with external measurements of 9’8” (2.90m) x 17’8” (5.40m), light and power.

The woodland dell provides a sylvan woodland back drop, plus a GARDEN EQUIPMENT STORE and SECTIONAL DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP for garden machinery/storage. The garden continues along the eastern side of the property via single opening wrought iron gates to an additional patio/lawn area. The boundaries of the garden are well defined. The property has numerous external lights and a water tap.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

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