Lumby Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A rare opportunity to purchase a detached three bedroom house with an adjoining one bedroom ground floor annexe all requiring complete refurbishment in well established plot totalling 0.16 of an acre. No onward chain


Summary of Accommodation

*MAIN RECEPTION HALL * SITTING ROOM * SEPARATE KITCHEN AND GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM * 3 BEDROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR * ATTACHED ONE BEDROOM ANNEXE INCLUDES KITCHEN, BATHROOM, LOUNGE AND SEPARATE BEDROOM * DETACHED GARAGE * OFF ROAD PARKING * GARDENS TOTALING 0.16 OF AN ACRE *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
This detached 1930’s built house with ground floor one bedroom annexe attached all of which requires complete refurbishment, yet offers tremendous potential. The current owners have submitted a planning application reference 2510668 for the demolition of the existing house, annexe and garage and replace with two 3 bedroom semi-detached houses (outline application with all matters reserved).

SITUATION:
3 Lumby Drive is set on the western side of this popular residential cul-de-sac. Local facilities within the area include Cornerways doctor’s surgery and pharmacy, Ringwood infant and junior school, Tesco’s convenience store and sub post office, plus local pubs, dentist, vet and local bus service giving access to the market town centre of Ringwood, a mile & a quarter distant offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A31 and A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). The New Forest is within 2 miles distance.

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. Continue over the dual-carriageway flyover along the Southampton Road passing over mini-roundabout and zebra crossing. Take the next turning left, prior to the roundabout, into Lumby Drive whereupon number 3 is the third property on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

WOODEN FRONT DOOR WITH INSET GLAZED PANEL TO:

RECEPTION HALL: Aspect to the east. Double glazed side window overlooking driveway and front garden. Radiator. Storage recess under stairs, door to:

SITTING ROOM: 12’4” (3.78m) x 10’ (3.06m) maximum into chimney recess, narrowing to: 8’6” (2.60m) to front of fireplace. Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Red brick fireplace and hearth, open grate, tiled mantel. Picture rail.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM: Aspect to the south. White suite comprising panelled bath, h & c mixer with hand shower attachment. Close coupled low level w.c. Pedestal wash basin. Wall mounted tiled wall surround.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

DINING ROOM: 12’ (3.68m) maximum into chimney recess, narrowing to: 10’8” (3.27m) to front of chimney. Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Tiled fireplace and hearth, fitted Parkray solid fuel fire with back boiler. Double built-in store cupboard. Picture rail.

FROM THE DINING ROOM, DOOR & STEP DOWN TO:

SEPARATE ANNEXE COMPRISING KITCHEN: 8’9” (2.67m) x 8’9” (2.67m). Dual aspect to the north and south. Opaque double glazed personal door on the southern elevation giving access to garden. Kitchen units comprise single bowl, single drainer white enamel sink with cupboards and work surfaces. Recess for washing machine and fridge. Polystyrene ceiling tiles. Door to:

INNER LOBBY, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the north. White suite, panelled bath, tiled wall surround. Pedestal wash basin with close coupled w.c.

FROM THE INNER LOBBY, DOOR TO:

ANNEXE SITTING ROOM: 11’11” (3.64m) x 8’11” (2.74m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking driveway and garden.

FROM THE KITCHEN, DOOR TO:

ANNEXE BEDROOM: 9’11” (3.04m) x 10’6” (3.22m) maximum, narrowing to: 8’9” (2.68m) to front of airing cupboard. Housing copper hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater and slatted shelves.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 8’11” (2’72m) x 7’11” (2.43m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed side window overlooking driveway. Single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Floor storage cupboard. Full height shelved built-in larder store.

FROM THE KITCHEN, DOOR & STEP DOWN INTO:

REAR LOBBY: Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed personal door leading to patio and garden. This area is of a lean-to design with polystyrene ceiling tiles. Built-in store cupboard.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Aspect to the south. Electric panel heater. Half height shelved linen store housing copper hot water cylinder.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 12’6” (3.82m) x 10’6” (3.20m) maximum, narrowing to: 9’ (2.75m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear. Single built in wardrobe. Cast iron register grate. Polystyrene ceiling tiles. Picture rail.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 12’7” (3.84m) x 10’ (3.06m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden. Cast iron Register grate. Polystyrene ceiling tiles. Picture rail.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 8’11” (2.73m) x 7’9” (2.39m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed side window overlooking driveway. Hatch to loft area. Picture rail.

OUTSIDE:
The property is set on a well-established (yet overgrown) garden plot totalling 0.16 of an acre. The tarmac driveway, on the southern side of the property, gives access to an original detached garage.

The front garden is on the eastern side of the property. The property is retained by evergreen shrub hedging with an adjoining gravel area. The tarmac drive provides off road parking for 2/3 vehicles.

The rear garden, on the western side of the property, will require reclamation yet offers privacy created by the evergreen shrub hedging.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

EPC LINK:

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