Ashley Park, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, BH24

For sale for the first time in nearly 50 years, this fine, bright and naturally well-lit detached bungalow occupies an attractive plot of approximately 0.3 acres in one of Ashley Heath’s most established residential locations. The spacious single-storey accommodation provides two double bedrooms, two reception areas, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, modern shower room and separate bathroom as well as a double garage and delightful gardens. We understand the property has not been extended, thus offering considerable potential for enlargement and reconfiguration, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. Outside, there is a wide block-paved driveway providing ample parking, a double garage and beautifully established gardens, with the particularly attractive private rear garden enjoying a sunny south-west facing aspect. The property is offered with no forward chain.

The Situation

Ashley Park is situated within the highly regarded Ashley Heath area of Ringwood, an established residential location surrounded by attractive countryside and close to the open Forest. The area is particularly popular with those looking for a peaceful residential setting while retaining excellent access to Ringwood and the wider south coast.

Ringwood town centre is readily accessible and provides an excellent range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and professional services. There are also a good selection of schools in Ringwood and the surrounding area, while the New Forest provides extensive opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation.

The property is ideally placed for access to the A31, providing excellent road connections towards Bournemouth, Southampton and the wider motorway network. Bournemouth and Southampton are both readily accessible by road, while Southampton Airport and Bournemouth Airport provide convenient options for national and international travel. Mainline railway stations in the surrounding area offer services towards London and other major destinations.

With its generous plot, spacious single-storey accommodation, sunny south-west facing garden, double garage and considerable potential for enlargement, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a bungalow that has remained in the same ownership for nearly 50 years. Offered for sale with no onward chain.

The Property 

A double-glazed front door with adjacent double-glazed window opens into a particularly wide entrance hall, providing an excellent first impression and plenty of space for a desk or bureau. The hall has access to the loft void and a useful cloaks cupboard.

The dual-aspect sitting room is a bright and welcoming principal reception space, with a feature stone wall incorporating the fireplace and contrasting tiled hearth. A shelved recess with cupboard beneath provides useful storage, while double-glazed French doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden. The sitting room flows naturally into the formal dining area, creating an excellent space for entertaining. The dining area has a window overlooking the garden, while an internal glazed wall allows natural light to flow through the accommodation and enhances the feeling of space.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and floor-mounted units with work surfaces over, together with a 1½-bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include a four-ring electric hob with oven beneath, extractor fan over and dishwasher. Tiled flooring runs throughout, with part-tiled walls and splashbacks. There is also a useful shelved storage cupboard, ideal for housing an ironing board, vacuum cleaner and other household items.

The tiled flooring continues through into the separate utility room, which provides space and plumbing for washing appliances, together with a further sink and drainer. A wall-mounted Worcester boiler is housed here, while a rear door provides direct access to the garden.

The accommodation is served by a modern shower room, fitted with a walk-in shower, low-level WC and wash hand basin, complemented by a heated towel rail and tiled walls.

There is also a separate bathroom comprising a bath with shower over and mixer taps, low-level WC and wash hand basin, together with a heated towel rail. Tiled walls and flooring, twin windows and a useful shelved airing cupboard complete the room.

Bedroom one is a particularly good-sized double bedroom positioned to the front of the property, with twin windows providing excellent natural light and twin fitted wardrobes incorporating hanging and shelving space.

Bedroom two is another well-proportioned double bedroom, also benefiting from fitted wardrobes with useful hanging and storage space.

The property has been carefully maintained over the years and provides spacious and versatile accommodation as it stands, while the fact that it has never been extended offers genuine scope for a purchaser to consider creating additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning and building regulations.

Grounds & Gardens

The property is approached via a wide block-paved driveway, providing ample parking for a number of vehicles and leading to the detached double garage. The garage is fitted with an electric up-and-over door and benefits from power and lighting, extensive shelving and an internal workshop/store area, providing excellent practical space for vehicles, hobbies, storage or workshop use.

The front garden is principally laid to lawn and complemented by established planting. A pathway leads through a charming walled paved garden area towards the front entrance.

The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, enjoying a lovely sunny south-west facing aspect and providing an excellent space in which to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrub borders interspersed with established flower beds, creating an attractive and private setting.

There is a greenhouse together with a number of useful outbuildings, providing additional storage and gardening facilities. The rear terrace, accessed directly from the sitting room, provides an ideal area for outdoor seating and entertaining, with the remainder of the garden extending beyond.

The combination of the generous approximately 0.3-acre plot, sunny south-west facing rear garden and substantial double garage makes the outside space particularly appealing.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band F

EPC: D Current: 64 Potential: 75

Property Construction: Traditional brick & block

Utilities: Mains electricity, water & drainage

Heating: Gas central heating

Broadband: Superfast broadband achievable at this property with download speeds of up to 80Mbps (Ofcom)

Parking: Private driveway & garage