4 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial detached 4 bedroom family house set in well-established gardens, totalling 0.41 of an acre, within this prestigious residential area.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * CLOAKROOM * LIVING ROOM * SEPARATE DINING ROOM * KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * STUDY * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * 3 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C. * ORIGINAL DOUBLE GARAGE (CURRENTLY UTILISED AS A STUDIO/STORE) * SUBSTANTIAL OFF ROAD PARKING * MATURE GARDENS TOTALLING 0.41 OF AN ACRE *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION
2 Ashley Drive North is an impressive detached family residence offering versatile & adaptable living accommodation. The property is believed to have been originally built in the 1920’s to traditional standards with much charm & character. The property has gas central heating, double glazing & offers further potential for modernisation.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion, to fully appreciate the size & versatility of the accommodation, an internal viewing is strongly recommended.

SITUATION
2 Ashley Drive North is approached across a private unmade road. The property is set within well-established gardens totalling 0.41 of an acre, with a lightly wooden backdrop. Local facilities within the area include a One Stop general store & pharmacy. The popular visitor centre of Moors Valley Country Park & 18 hole golf course is within a mile, in addition to the Castleman Trailway & Ringwood Forest. The market town centre of Ringwood is 2 miles distant 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 & Salisbury 18 miles. The open New Forest is within 3 miles distance.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From Ringwood leave in a westerly direction along the A31 dual-carriageway towards Ferndown. At the top of the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road (Ashley Heath roundabout) take the 3rd exit onto Horton Road. Proceed for approximately half a mile, whereupon the turning to Ashley Drive can be located on the left hand side, opposite the turning to Struan Drive.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

ARCHED OAK FRONT DOOR TO:

SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL: 20’8” (6.30m) x 10’6” (3.20m). Dual aspect to the east & west. Double glazed picture window on the western elevation overlooking rear garden. 2 wall lights points. Exposed timber floor boards. Double radiator. Built-in recessed cloaks cupboard. Door to:

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the east. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double store cupboard beneath. Half tiled walls in contrast to the tiled floor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LIVING ROOM: 22’4” (6.80m) x 12’6” (3.80m) . Dual aspect to the south & east overlooking driveway. Double opening double glazed casement doors on the southern elevation leading to side way. Glazed picture on the eastern elevation overlooking front garden & driveway. Feature cast iron fireplace with open grate, tiled hearth, beamed mantel & surround. Dado rail. 4 wall light points. Double radiator. T.V. aerial. Double opening multi-panelled glazed sliding doors leading to:

DINING ROOM: 12’6” (3.80m) x 10’10” (3.30m). Dual aspect to the south & west. Double opening double glazed casement doors on the southern elevation leading to sideway which in turn gives access to front & rear gardens. Picture window on west overlooking rear garden. Double radiator. Return door to reception hall.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: 20’8” (6.30m) x 11’6” (3.50m). Dual aspect to the east & west. Double glazed picture window on the eastern elevation overlooking front garden & driveway. Back door on the western elevation giving access to rear garden. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset 1 ¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer, plus range of floor storage cupboards beneath. The work surfaces extend on the return wall with a further range of drawers & floor storage cupboards. Plumbing for dishwasher. Feature tiled recess for range cooker with adjoining floor storage cupboards. Eye level open fronted display units. Range of three double & one single eye level store cupboards, plus two single leaded glazed illuminated display cabinets with spice drawers beneath. Integrated fridge with store cupboard above. Integrated feature wine rack. Tiled floor. Double radiator. Spot lights. Attractive ceramic tiled wall surrounds. Door to:

UTILITY ROOM: 9’8” (2.95m) x 8’2” (2.50m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking sideway & gardens. Back door on the western elevation. Roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer polycarbonate sink unit with h & c mixer. Range of drawers & floor storage cupboards. Recess for washing machine with plumbing available. Space for larder freezer. Wall mounted Baxi gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water & water for central heating radiators. RCD fuse box & electricity meter at ceiling height.

FROM THE UTILITY ROOM, DOOR TO:

STUDY: 10’6” (3.20m) x 8’2” (2.50m). Dual aspect to the north & east. Double glazed picture windows overlooking drive & gardens. Double radiator. Telephone connection.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, FEATURE RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE LEADING TO:

SPACIOUS GALLERIED LANDING: Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden & driveway. Hatch with loft ladder to loft area. Built-in under eaves store cupboard.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 18’8” (5.70m) x 14’11” (4.55m)_. Dual aspect to the east & west. Double glazed picture window on the eastern elevation overlooking front garden & driveway. Original red brick fireplace, quarry tiled hearth. Without loss of measurement to the room, 2 single built-in store cupboards. Radiator.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM, DOOR TO:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking side garden. Fully tiled walls in contrast to the white suite comprising corner shower cubicle with soaker shower head & separate hand shower attachment. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double floor storage cupboard beneath, h & c mixer. Close coupled low level w.c. Contemporary aluminium full height heated towel rail. Tiled floor. Down lights & extractor fan.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 12’6” (3.83m) x 10’8” (3.26m). Dual aspect to the south & west. Double radiator.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, ARCHWAY TO:

INNER LANDING: Which in turn gives access to:

BEDROOM 3: 12’ (3.67m) x 11’11” (3.64m). Dual aspect to the south & east. Double glazed picture window on the eastern elevation overlooking front garden & driveway. Exposed timber floor boards. Original feature brick fireplace, open grate & tiled hearth. 2 single built-in mirror fronted wardrobes. Central dressing table unit with nests of drawers. Double radiator.

FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 8’8” (2.65m) x 8’6” (2.62m). Aspect to the south. Without loss of measurement to the room range of wall to wall, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM: 9’10” (3.02m) x 5’6” (1.69m). Aspect to the west. Fully tiled walls complimenting the white suite comprising feature roll top bath, h & c mixer with hand shower attachment. Pedestal wash basin with close coupled low level w.c. Double radiator. Without loss of measurement to the room full height built-in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, slatted shelves & an adjoining store cupboard.

OUTSIDE:
The property is set on a well established & private plot totalling 0.41 of an acre.

The property is approached from Ashley Drive North via impressive double opening wrought iron gates which in turn provides vehicular access & off road parking for numerous vehicles. The driveway extends along the northern side of the property & leads to the original GARAGE: External measurements of 17’ (5m) & depth of 20’4” ( 6m ), currently utilised as a studio/store. The gardens predominantly surround the property on the eastern, western & northern sides. Within the confines of the garden there is a greenhouse & a couple of store sheds. The gardens offer a lightly wooded back drop & the boundaries are clearly defined with substantial fencing on all four sides.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

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