Highwood, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

An exceptional opportunity to purchase a detached character bungalow offering immense scope for enhancement/enlargement in beautiful elevated gardens (0.68 of an acre) within the heart of the open New Forest National Park.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * SITTING ROOM * KITCHEN * SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM * DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 3 * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * BEDROOM 2* STUDY/BEDROOM 4 * BATHROOM & SEPARATE W.C. * ELECTRIC HEATING * SOLAR PANELS * ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE * SEPARATE DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP * AMPLE PARKING * SUPERB GARDENS TOTALLING 0.68 OF AN ACRE * TOOL SHED * GARDEN HUT * ALARM TO PROPERTY*

Tanglewood is believed to date back to the 1950’s. This is the first time it has come to market in more than 60 years. The property is a bungalow full of charm and character which offers versatile accommodation with tremendous scope for further enlargement/enhancement.

The beautiful gardens (0.68 of an acre) surround the property and are set on a magnificent elevated plateau providing far reaching views across adjoining woodland and within the heart of the New Forest National Park. The property has direct access onto Rockford Common, which subsequently leads into the New Forest. Tanglewood’s unique rural setting provides an abundance of wildlife, tremendous privacy and the benefit of Forest Rights.

Local facilities are available in the nearby market town of Ringwood (3 miles) to the south and Fordingbridge (4 miles) to the north. In addition to the main road networks via the A338 and A31 leading to main centres of Bournemouth, Southampton and Salisbury.

AGENT’S NOTE: In our opinion, Tanglewood is set in one of the finest rural plots in the area and to fully appreciate the charm and character of the property plus its’ environs, a viewing is strongly recommended.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

STEPS LEADING TO OAK FRONT DOOR WHICH IN TURN LEADS TO:

RECEPTION HALL: 15’3” (4.67m) x 7’1” (2.16m). Aspect to the south. Secondary glazed picture window with magnificent elevated and far reaching views across the gardens and woodlands beyond. Parquet floor. Quarry tiled sill. Security sensor. Full height built in cloaks cupboard with store cupboard above. Door to:

SITTING ROOM: 18’ (5.49m) x 15’2” (4.64m). Triple aspect to the east, west and south with secondary glazed windows with panoramic elevated and far reaching views across the gardens and woodlands beyond. Fireplace with inset cast iron wood burner with tiled hearth, beamed mantel. Parquet flooring. Telephone connection. Electric panel heater. Security sensor. Telephone point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 10’8” (3.25m) plus deep door recess x 10’5” (3.20m). Dual aspect to the north and east. Half glazed back door on the eastern elevation leading to recessed rear lobby. The original kitchen units incorporate a twin drainer single bowl sink unit with drawers and triple floor storage cupboard beneath. The work surface extends on the return side with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Breakfast bar with floral worktop. Tiled recess for cooker. Full height store cupboard. Without loss of measurement to the kitchen is a walk-in shelved larder. Aspect to the north. Electric heater.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

STUDY/BEDROOM 4: 8’10” (2.71m) x 7’7” (2.32m). Aspect to the south. Secondary glazed picture window with panoramic elevated far reaching view over garden and woodland beyond. Electric panel heater. Parquet floor.

FROM THE SITTING ROOM, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 13’11” (4.25m) maximum into recess x 9’11” (3.04m). Triple aspect to the north, south and east set within window bay with secondary glazed windows and superb rural views. Double built in wardrobe with high level store cupboard above. 2 wall light points. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 7’10” (2.41m) x 5’11” (1.80m). Aspect to the west with opaque secondary glazed window. Coloured suite comprising fully tiled corner shower cubicle. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Low level w.c. with wooden seat and concealed cistern. Half tiled wall surround. Double built-in full height store cupboard.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

INNER HALL: With parquet flooring. 2 ceiling light points. Hatch to loft area. Full height cupboard housing hot water cylinder & control panel, heated by the solar panels and can also be heated by electricity if necessary. Wall programmer and time clock.

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 3: 22’ (6.71m) x 13’11” (4.25m). Triple aspect to the north, south and west. Secondary glazed picture windows providing panoramic views, elevated and far reaching views across the gardens and woodlands beyond. Hatch to ancillary loft area. Security sensor. Two electric panel heaters.

FROM THE INNER HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

SECONDARY KITCHEN/UTILITY ROOM: 13’11” (4.25m) x 6’10” (2.09m). Aspect to the north. Secondary glazed window and adjoining glazed door providing view/ access to the rear. Within the utility room there is a single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with side drainer. Twin drawers with floor storage cupboard beneath. Plumbing for washing machine. Three quarter height broom cupboard. Space for tumble dryer/freezer. Doorway leads to an:

INTERNAL REAR LOBBY: 6’2” (1.90m) x 5’ (1.54m). Aspect to the north. Side door on the eastern elevation leading to rear driveway.

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 13’11” (4.25m) x 11’4” (3.46m). Aspect to the south. Secondary glazed picture window with panoramic elevated far reaching views across garden and woodland beyond. Range of three double built-in wardrobes with corresponding eye level store cupboards above. Electric panel heater.

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM: 5’11” (1.82m) x 6’5” (1.97m). Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window, coloured suite comprising panelled bath, half tiled wall surrounds. Pedestal wash basin. Infra-red wall heater.

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

SEPARATE W.C.: Aspect to the north. Opaque secondary glazed window. Low level w.c.

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached across a National Trust owned forest track, via a five bar wooden gate, which in turn leads to a substantial private driveway (with pea shingle base) providing ample off road parking which in turn leads from the eastern side of the property around to the rear on the northern side to an:

ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE: 17’4” (5.30m) x 9’5” (2.88m). Electric light and power. Comprehensive RCD fuse boards plus water tap. Main control panel for electrics and solar panels.

There is an additional DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE: which has an adjoining BLOCK BUILT GARDEN STORE to the rear plus an OPEN FRONTED TRIPLE BAY LOG STORE AND SEPARATE BLOCK BUILT COMPOST STORE.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property principally extending on the southern and western side of the property, sloping gently away from the property. Immediately to the front of the property there is a substantial stone rockery and terraced area with an array of shrubs, trees and bushes, Purbeck stone steps lead down to the sloping lawn which have a variety of specimen apple trees and also leads down to a lower section of garden, (historically utilised for the growing of soft fruits – mainly raspberries). The gardens are bordered by natural woodland, which provide a unique woodland setting and haven for all manner of wildlife in the most tranquil of settings.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

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