3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A well-appointed 3 bedroom semi-detached family house with planning consent to provide a first floor, side & front extension, pleasantly situated on the edge of this popular residential development.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION PORCH * LOUNGE WITH OPEN FIREPLACE * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * 3 BEDROOMS & BATHROOM/W.C. ON FIRST FLOOR * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZING * ATTACHED TANDEM LENGTH GARAGE/WORKSHOP * AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING * WELL-ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
8 Hightown Gardens was originally built in the 1960’s to traditional standards with part tile hung elevations & brick detail under a tiled roof. The present owners have planning consent as per 18th May 2022, Planning Reference 22/10372 for a first floor, side & front extension, in addition to a front porch extension. (This consent is current for a 3 year period from 18/05/22). The property also benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, feature open fire in the lounge, well-enclosed garden & a tandem length garage & workshop totalling 34’ plus additional off road parking.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion, to fully appreciate the character of the property, an internal viewing is strongly recommended.

SITUATION:
8 Hightown Gardens is delightfully set on the edge of this popular residential development within close proximity to Crow Farm shop & the Elm Tree Inn. Local schools & shops are within a mile & a quarter in addition to the market town centre of Ringwood approximately 1 ¾ quarter miles distant offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure & educational facilities within 1 ½ miles distance. The A31 & A338 provide transportational links to the main centres of Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles & 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 first turning right, prior to the dual-carriageway flyover, onto Parsonage Barn Lane, continue to the end & turn left onto Hightown Road. Proceed to the end & turn right onto Eastfield Lane, as the road bears around to the left turn right into Hightown Gardens whereupon number 8 is a short distance along on the right hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

PANELLED FRONT DOOR: Inset glazed feature to:

RECEPTION PORCH: 6’1” (1.88m) x 3.9m (1.16m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed window overlooking front garden & driveway. Double glazed internal door with matching side screen to:

LOUNGE: 19’7” (5.98m) maximum including the staircase, narrowing to: 16’8” (5.08m) x 12’8” (3.88m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden & driveway. Feature red brick fireplace, oak mantel, black polished stone hearth, open grate. 2 radiators. Telephone connection. Wall thermostat. Storage cupboard under stairs. Smoke detector. T.V. aerial.

FROM THE LOUNGE, DOOR TO:

DINING ROOM: 8’10” (2.69m) x 7’8” (2.35m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed sliding patio door providing view & access onto patio & rear garden. Laminate floor. Radiator. 2 ceiling light points. Programmer & time clock for central heating. Doorway to:

KITCHEN: 11’5” (3.49m) x 8’9” (2.69m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window & door providing access onto patio & rear garden. Custom built kitchen units comprising roll top laminate work surface with inset 1 ¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer, plus floor storage cupboard beneath. Recess for the work surface extends on the return wall & incorporates a recess for washing machine with plumbing connected. 4 burner stainless gas hob. Bosch electric oven. Integrated extractor fan above. The work surface continues on the return wall with further range of drawers & floor storage cupboards. Space for larder fridge/freezer. Wall cupboard housing the Potterton gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water & water for central heating radiators. 8 single eye level store cupboards, (two of which are glass fronted). Above counter lighting. Timber panel walls & part tiled splash back in contrast to the tiled floor. Beamed ceiling. Downlights.

FROM THE LOUNGE, RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO:

GALLERIED LANDING: Aspect to the west. Hatch with fitted loft ladder to insulated loft area with electric light, partially boarded.

FROM THE LANDING DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 12’10” (3.93m) x 11’1” (3.40m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11’3” (3.44m) x 8’9” (2.69m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden & driveway. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 8’11” (2.73m) x 7’11” (2.42m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM/W.C.: 7’10” (2.41m) maximum, narrowing to: 4’9” (1.46m) x 5’6” (1.70m). Aspect to the south. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising panelled bath. Fully tiled wall surround. Fitted Mira Sport electric shower. Pedestal wash basin. Close coupled low level w.c. Radiator. Strip light & shaver point. Built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached from Hightown Gardens across the driveway with off road parking, which in turn gives vehicular access to:

TANDEM LENGTH GARAGE/WORKSHOP: With an overall measurement of 32’4” (9.85m) x 8’5” (2.58m). Up & over door. Light & power. Double glazed side door giving access to:

The rear garden which enjoys a maximum width of 30’6” (9.28m) & maximum depth of 31’9” (9.68m) with an average of 23’9” (7.24m). The rear garden is on the north side of the property & has been attractively landscaped. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a paved patio. The remainder of the garden has been laid to lawn & bounded by well-stocked shrub borders & a raised flower bed with a variety of evergreen shrubs & bushes. The boundaries of the garden are well-defined with close boarded wooden fencing on the northern & eastern side & waist high brick wall on the western side. External light & water tap. The property is approached from Hightown Gardens across tarmac driveway with ample off road parking. The front garden on the southern side of the property has a large shaped area of lawn with central feature tree. A wide paved path provides pedestrian access to the front door. The property is set in well-established gardens totalling 0.06 of an acre.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

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