The Close, Avon Castle, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A detached three bedroom bungalow offering scope for enlargement/modernisation set in ‘Park Like’ gardens (0.92 of an acre), within the prestigious Avon Castle Estate. No onward chain.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION PORCH * RECEPTION HALL * LOUNGE * SEPARATE DINING ROOM * CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * MAIN BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS * BATHROOM/W.C. * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZING * ATTACHED GARAGE BLOCK * HEATED SWIMMING POOL * BEAUTIFUL GARDENS * AMPLE PARKING * NO ONWARD CHAIN*

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
2 The Close is believed to have been built during the 1960’s to traditional standards & offers tremendous scope for enlargement/modernisation. The property has spacious living accommodation & is surrounded by beautiful grounds totalling 0.92 of an acre. The property is being offered for sale with no onward chain.

SITUATION:
2 The Close is set in private grounds on the exclusive Avon Castle Estate, the former seat of The Earl of Egmont. The market town centre of Ringwood is within 2 miles distance offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure & educational facilities. The A31 & A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) & Sailsbury (18 miles). The borders of the New Forest National Park are within two and a half miles.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From Ringwood leave in a westerly direction along the A31 dual-carriageway towards Ferndown. After a short distance passing The Fish Inn & petrol station on the left hand side take the immediate turning left sign posted to Verwood, take the turning left immediately prior to the dual-carriageway underpass onto Hurn Road continue for approximately one mile & at the brow of the second hill turn left through the gates of Avon Castle onto Avon Castle Drive, take the immediate turning left into The Close, whereupon number 2 is the second property on the right hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED FRONT DOOR WITH MATCHING SIDE SCREENS TO:

RECEPTION LOBBY: 8’10” (2.72m) x 4’1” (1.25m). Aspect to the south west. Tiled floor. Wall heater. Aluminium framed glazed sliding door to:

RECEPTION HALL: 9’7” (2.94m) x 9’ (2.77m). Internal aspect into reception lobby. Radiator. Hatch with ladder to substantial loft area housing Worcester wall mounted gas fired boiler. Wall thermostat.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LOUNGE: 21’8” (6.61m) x 13’4” (4.08m) maximum into recess, narrowing to: 11’6” (3.52m). Aspect to the south west. Double glazed picture window providing panoramic view across gardens. Stone fireplace, hearth, display niche, shelf and mantle. 3 radiators. T.V. point. Security sensor. Skirting radiator. Glazed double opening sliding doors to:

DINING ROOM: 12’1” (3.71m) x 12’2” (3.73m). Dual aspect to the south and south west. Double glazed patio door on the southern elevation providing view/ access onto sun terrace and swimming pool area. Skirting radiator. Panel radiator. Security sensor. Door to:

KITCHEN: 12’7” (3.84m) x 10’3” (3.14m). Dual aspect to the south and south east. Double glazed patio door into conservatory. Kitchen comprises wall to wall work surface with inset sink unit, h & c mixer. Range of drawers and floor storage cupboards beneath. AEG four burner gas hob with extractor fan above. Store cupboard beneath. Electric double oven and grill. Storage cupboards above and beneath. Matching eye level store cupboards. Breakfast table and island unit with double floor storage cupboard. 2 ceiling light points. Panelled radiator. Telephone connection. Suspended ceiling with concealed lighting.

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM: 10’10” (3.30m) x 7’2” (2.21m). Triple aspect to the south west, south and south east. Double glazed windows & doors provide view/ access onto sun terrace and swimming pool area. Tiled floor. Glazed sloping ceiling. Fitted blinds.

FROM THE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, DOOR TO:

UTILITY ROOM: 10’7” (3.23m) x 4’11” (1.50m). Aspect to the south east. Fully tiled walls. Wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Twin recesses for washing machine and tumble dryer, plumbing available. Radiator. Strip lights. Range of built-in store cupboards plus walk in larder with programmer and time clock for central heating. Internal door to:

REAR PORCH: 6’ (1.85m) x 7’6” (2.30m). Triple aspect to the south, north and south east. Glazed back door to rear garden. Tiled floor. Water softener.

FROM THE MAIN HALL, ARCHWAY TO:

INNER HALL: Full height wall to wall built-in wardrobes with shelving and control box for security system. Glazed internal door to:

MAIN BEDROOM: 18’4” (5.61m) maximum, narrowing to: 12’5” (3.81m) x 10’6” (3.23m) maximum. Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear patio. Without loss of measurement to the room range of wall to wall, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Matching dressing table units. Bedside cabinets. Wall light points. Radiator. Sliding door to:

FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 9’2” (2.80m) maximum, narrowing to: 5’4” (1.65m) x 5’6” (1.70m). Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window. Coloured suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Pedestal wash basin. Large walk-in shower cubicle with fitted thermostatic shower. Double radiator. Infra-red wall heater. 2 ceiling light points.

FROM THE MAIN HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 14’7” (4.46m) x 9’3” (2.84m). Dual aspect to the north and north east. Double glazed windows overlooking rear garden. 2 radiators. Pedestal wash basin. Electric two bar wall heater. Security sensor. 2 wall light points, strip light and mirror.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 9’5” (2.88m) x 7’2” (2.20m). Aspect to the south west. Double glazed picture window overlooking driveway and gardens. Double built-in wardrobe. Dressing table unit. Radiator. Eye level store cupboards.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

FULLY TILED BATHROOM/W.C. 8’6” (2.60m) x 6’4” (1.93m). Aspect to the north east. Opaque double glazed window. Turquoise suite comprising panelled bath, h & c mixer. Close coupled low level w.c. with wooden seat. Pedestal wash basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Radiator. Full height airing cupboard housing factory sealed hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater & slatted shelves. Infrared wall heater. Strip light and shaver point.

OUTSIDE:
The property is set on a private landscaped garden plot totalling 0.92 of an acre. The property is approached from The Close by a five-bar wooden gate and over a wide pea-shingle circular driveway which in turn gives access to attached GARAGE BLOCK: 2 single up and over doors giving access to two separate garages. One measures 18’8” (5.69m) x 14’11’ (4.56m): Light and power. Back door to rear garden. Internal open way to second garage: 15’3” (4.66m) x 9’11” (3.04m). Light and power. RCD fuse box.

The gardens are a particular feature surrounding the property in a ‘park like’ setting with large shaped areas of lawn, bounded by substantial evergreen shrubs, trees and bushes ensuring complete privacy. A substantial patio area is located on the southern side of the property and incorporates SWIMMING POOL with an adjoining PUMP HOUSE incorporating filtration unit and boiler for the heating, plus adjoining external CLOAKROOM/W.C. with basin and low flush suite. The boundaries of the garden are well defined with substantial laurel hedging and close boarded fencing. To the rear of the property there is an original coal bunker and side patio which continues into the north eastern part of the garden which is laid to lawn and offers complete privacy. External water tap and lights. Gas and electricity meter.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G

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