Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, BH24

Situated in the desirable residential area of St Ives, Ringwood, this impressive detached bungalow enjoys an enviable position within the catchment area for the outstanding St Ives First School, with access to a number of other highly sought-after local schools and the nearby Moors Valley Country Park. Offering generous accommodation, contemporary styling and exceptional flexibility for family life, this beautifully presented four bedroom home has been thoughtfully designed to meet the demands of modern living while enjoying a peaceful setting within mature surroundings.

The Situation

Situated on a sought-after and well-established residential road in St Ives, the property is conveniently located within walking distance of St Ives Primary School and falls within the highly regarded St Ives school catchment area. Also close by is the beautiful Ringwood Forest, home to Moors Valley Country Park and Golf Course. Extending to over 1,000 acres of heathland and woodland, Moors Valley provides an excellent

setting for a wide range of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding. The historic market town of Ringwood lies approximately two miles away and offers an excellent selection of independent and high street shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. For commuters, the nearby A31 and A338 provide

convenient access to the coastal towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch (approximately 8 miles south), Southampton (around 20 miles east), and Salisbury (approximately 18 miles north). London can be reached in around two hours via the M27 and M3 motorways. In addition, both Bournemouth and Southampton airports offer flights to a variety of European destinations.

The Property

Extended approximately four years ago, the property has been transformed into a spacious and versatile four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, combining elegant modern interiors with practical features and superb open-plan entertaining space.

The centrepiece of the home is the stunning open-plan dining and sitting room, where a vaulted ceiling, full-height picture window and Velux roof windows create a wonderful sense of space and natural light. Bi-fold doors open directly onto the garden, allowing the living accommodation to flow effortlessly outdoors and providing an exceptional environment for both relaxed family living and entertaining.

The contemporary kitchen has been carefully designed with both style and functionality in mind, featuring a stylish range of floor and wall cabinetry, integrated appliances including a four-ring electric hob with extractor above, oven below and dishwasher. A sleek one-and-a-half bowl sink with mixer tap sits beneath a front-facing window, while a glazed side door leads through to the useful utility room.

The utility room provides a valuable connection between the front and rear gardens, offering excellent practicality with space for laundry, outdoor equipment and everyday household requirements.

The principal bedroom suite provides a peaceful retreat, featuring a vaulted ceiling, Velux window, en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. Three further bedrooms, including two generous doubles and a large single bedroom, provide versatile accommodation for family members, guests or home working. The remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom complete with bath and rainfall shower over.

Outside

Situated in 0.2 of an acre, the property continues to impress with a generous driveway providing ample parking and a garage to the side. The rear garden has been thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining, incorporating a sizeable paved terrace, covered decked seating area with hot tub space, lawned garden, gated children's play area and mature planted borders providing privacy and year-round interest.

Further enhancing the appeal of the property is a range of versatile outbuildings, offering exciting possibilities for a home office, hobbies, additional entertaining space or potential annex accommodation, subject to any necessary permissions.

Combining a flexible layout, superb outdoor facilities and a sought-after location close to excellent schools and amenities, 134 Sandy Lane represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully appointed family home offering comfort, style and adaptability in one of Ringwood’s most desirable areas.

Additional Information

Energy Performance Rating: C Current: 74 Potential: 80

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All mains services are connected

Heating: Gas central heating

Broadband: FTTP - Fibre to the property directly. Ultrafast broadband speeds with downloads speeds of up to 1800 mbps are available at this property (ofcom).

Tree Preservation Order (TPO): Yes

Parking: Private driveway