Watership Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A spacious ground floor purpose built 3 bedroom apartment with spectacular lake views set within a prestigious residential area. No onward chain.


Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL*LIVING ROOM* KITCHEN* CONSERVATORY/DINING ROOM* THREE BEDROOMS* EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC* SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM/WC* DOUBLE GLAZING* GAS CENTRAL HEATING* COMMUNAL GARDENS* ALLOCATED PARKING FOR TWO CARS*

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
This spacious purpose built ground floor apartment was originally built in the 1990’s by Abbey Homes to traditional standards with facing brick elevations under a tiled roof. The property benefits from spectacular south facing lakeside views. The property has 3 bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms and two parking spaces. The property is being sold with no onward chain

SITUATION:
The property is delightfully set within this superb development of lakeside apartments, adjacent to Hightown Lake. Hightown is a semi-rural suburb of Ringwood and the highly acclaimed Crow Farm shop is within half a mile. The market town centre of Ringwood is within 2 miles distance with its weekly street market, plus comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The boundaries of the New Forest National Park is within immediate proximity (the bottom of Hightown Hill). The A31 and A338 provide links to 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. Proceed to the end and at the t-junction turn left onto Hightown Road. Proceed to the end and at the t-junction with Eastfield Lane, turn right. Follow the road around to the left hand side passing the Elm Tree Inn. Take the third turning right onto Forest Lake Avenue and take the second turning right onto Watership Drive. As the road bears around to the left, the apartment block will be located on the right hand side. Upon entering the courtyard from Watership Drive, 44 is in the left hand block

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COMMUNAL FRONT DOOR WITH ENTRY PHONE TO:

COMMUNAL RECEPTION HALL, PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO:

PRIVATE RECEPTION HALL: Radiator. Wall thermostat. Control panel for security system. Ceiling light point. Telephone point. Full height built in airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder and slatted shelves.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LIVING ROOM: 18’4” (5.61m) x 12’9” (3.90m). Dual aspect to the south and east. 2 radiators. Security sensor. 2 ceiling light points. T.V. point. Sliding double glazed patio door on the southern elevation providing access into:

CONSERVATORY/DINING ROOM: 18’8” (5.70m) x 10’8” (3.27m) plus deep door recess. Triple aspect to the south, east and west. Double glazed windows and doors providing access/ panoramic views across the communal gardens and Hightown Lake beyond. Timber ceiling with down lights. LVT flooring. Display shelving on brick plinth.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 9’8” (2.95m) x 11’6” (3.52m). Aspect to the south. Panoramic far reaching view across communal gardens and Hightown Lake beyond. Wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset one & a quarter bowl single drainer polycarbonate sink unit with h & c tower tap. Integrated dishwasher beneath. The work surfaces extend on the return walls and incorporate 4 burner Bosch gas hob with extractor fan above, nest of drawers beneath. Zanussi double oven and grill. Larder fridge-freezer. Comprehensive range of drawers and floor storage cupboards, plus broom cupboard and larder store. Matching eye level store cupboards with cornice and architraves, wall mounted Vaillant gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Open fronted unit. Wine rack. Radiator. Laminate floor. Tiled wall surrounds. Strip light.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 15’4” (4.68m) maximum, narrowing to: 10’8” (3.27m) x 11’2” (3.41m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking communal garden. Range of built in wardrobes with eye level store cupboards. Twin bedside display recesses. Dressing table unit with range of drawers. Within the dressing area there are wall to wall, floor to ceiling mirror fronted built in wardrobes with hanging rails & shelving. Door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM/W.C.: 6’2” (1.89m) x 6’8” (2.04m). Aspect to the east. Opaque double glazed window. Suite comprising panelled bath, h & c mixer with hand shower attachment. Fully tiled wall surround. Wash basin set in vanity surround with floor storage cupboards beneath. Low level close coupled w.c. Tiled display counter. Extractor. Tiled floor. Chrome ladder style vertical towel rail.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 9’ (2.75m) plus deep door recess x 9’3” (2.84m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking integral car port and communal gardens. Range of built-in bedroom furniture incorporating 2 full height wardrobes, eye level store cupboards, bedside shelves, dressing table and nest of drawers. 2 wall light points. Radiator. Security sensor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3/STUDY: 11’4” (3.48m) x 9’ (2.75m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking car port and communal gardens. Radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 6’10” (2.09m) x 5’5” (1.67m). Corner shower cubicle with multi-jet power shower, close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Tiled recess. Strip light and shaver point. Radiator. Tiled floor and extractor.

OUTSIDE:
The property benefits from 2 allocated car parking space plus enjoyment of the well-tended communal gardens with spectacular panoramic views across the adjoining Hightown Lake.

LEASE DETAILS: The lease commenced on 29th September 1991 and expires 26th September 2180 with 154 years remaining currently.

YEARLY SERVICE CHARGE IS £2,316.58, THERE IS NO GROUND RENT.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

EPC LINK:


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