3 bedroom detached house for sale

A unique opportunity to acquire a detached 3 bedroom character chalet residence, set in delightful landscaped gardens (0.19 of an acre), within the heart of Ringwood town centre. No onward chain.

Summary of Accommoddation:-

RECEPTION HALL, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM,
UTILITY ROOM, STUDY, GRD FL BEDROOM, GRD FL BATHRM/W.C., FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION INCORPORATES, PRINCIPAL SUITE WITH MAIN BEDROOM, DRESSING ROOM AND EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, GUEST BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, GAS CH, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS AND BACK DOOR.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION
"Garth Cottage" was originally constructed in the late 1960's, on behalf of the late Mr Andrews, the architect and builder of the development, now known as Manor Gardens, Orchard Mead and Orchard Mount. "Garth Cottage" has been built in the grounds of the original Manor House, with pleasing mellow brick elevations under a clay tiled roof. The property has gas fired central heating, double glazing and modern fitments, quality sanitary ware in bathrooms and kitchens plus private gardens of 0.19 of an acre and detached single garage, plus parking.

Agents Note: Garth Cottage is within a conservation area, there is a right of access through triangular area linking Manor Gardens through arch to Garth Cottage & The Bothy. There is also a right of access over the tarmacadam to main door of garage.

SITUATION
"Garth Cottage" is centrally located within the grounds of the original Manor House and enjoys a mature setting. Ringwood town is a few minutes level walking distance and offers a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. Road links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles) can be accessed via the A.31 and A.338. The open New Forest is within two miles distance.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From the main Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car park, leave in an easterly direction along the old Southampton Road, as road bears around to the left the entrance to "Garth Cottage" can be accessed either immediately past the road known as The Sweep, or alternatively take the next turning left into Linden Gardens directly opposite the entrance to Carvers recreation field, first left into Manor Gardens, proceed to the far left hand corner, where the pedestrian access to "Garth Cottage" is easily identifiable.
THE ACCOMMODATION FOR "GARTH COTTAGE" COMPRISES

PATTERNED GLAZED DOOR WITH EXTERNAL LIGHTING EITHER SIDE TO:

RECEPTION VESTIBULE: Quarry tiled floor. Inner window. Glazed inner door to:

RECEPTION HALL: 13'3" x 9'2" (4.04m x 2.79m) average, plus 3'5" x 3'9" (1.04m x 1.14m) arched recess. Aspect to the north east. Georgian style upvc double glazed window with quarry tiled sill overlooking front garden. Wood laminate flooring. Security sensor. Smoke detector (mains wired). Wall thermostat. Radiator. Double built-in shelved store. Storage cupboard under stairs. Inset display niches with ceramic tiled sills. Wall programmer for security system. Telephone point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LOUNGE: 18'2" x 13'2" (5.54m x 4.01m) maximum, into window bay. Dual aspect to the south east and south west with Georgian style upvc double glazed picture windows and casement door providing view and access onto attractive patio and landscaped gardens. Feature marble fireplace with raised hearth. To one side of the chimney breast is a wooden display shelf and glazed display cabinet. Two radiators. Feature window bay with window seat. Storage recess beneath. Security sensor. T.V. aerial point. Two wall light points.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

DINING ROOM: 13'3" x 8'9" (4.04m x 2.67m). Aspect to the south east via two leaded upvc double glazed Georgian style windows overlooking patio and delightful gardens. Twin door glazed serving hatch to kitchen. Wood laminate flooring. T.V. aerial point. Radiator. Telephone point. Multi-panelled glazed inner door, with matching side screen, providing access to:

STUDY: 15'2 x 9'8" (4.62m x 2.95m). Dual aspect to the south east and south west. UPVC double glazed windows providing view over delightful landscaped gardens and patio. Security sensor. Telephone point. Double radiator. Fitted display cabinet with storage cupboards and drawers below. Drop down hatch to ancillary "warm" loft storage with fitted loft ladder and loft light.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 13'1" x 10'6" (3.99m x 3.2m). Aspect to the north west with upvc Georgian leaded glazed window elevation overlooking side way. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with one and a half bowl, single drainer, polycarbonate sink unit with waste disposal and h and c mixer tap. Range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Integrated dishwasher. The work surface extends on the return wall with further range of drawers, floor storage cupboards, integrated fridge/freezer - not working. Tray recess. Further drawers and floor storage cupboards. Four burner "Ceran Neff Halogen" ceramic hob with extractor fan above. Additional integrated units which incorporate "Neff" electric double oven. Storage cupboard beneath. Matching range of eye level store cupboards, one glazed fronted. Five eye ball spot lights. Security sensor. Ceramic tiled wall surrounds. Ceramic tiled flooring (currently covered). Double radiator. Dual height broom cupboard. Openway to:

UTILITY LOBBY/REAR PORCH: 5'8" x 3'1" (1.73m x 0.94m). Half glazed stable door on the north western elevation providing access to sideway. Twin door, floor to ceiling built-in store cupboards incorporating wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Ceramic tiled floor (now covered). Wall mounted electric consumer unit. Electric meter. Control for hot water and central heating system.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 15'10" x 12' (4.83m x 3.66m). Dual aspect to the north east and south east through upvc leaded double glazed picture windows with views over landscaped gardens. Quarry tiled sills. Five double built-in wardrobes. Two radiators. Security sensor. Two ceiling light points.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

GROUND FLOOR FULLY TILED BATHROOM/W.C.: 7'8" x 6'8" (2.34m x 2.03m). Dual aspect to the north west and north east through frosted leaded double glazed windows. White suite comprising spa bath with h and c mixer. Fitted Mermaid mobility bath assister. Close coupled low level w.c. Pedestal wash basin with h and c mixer. Strip light and shaver point. Radiator. Fully tiled walls and floor (currently covered). Built-in storage cupboards. Additional fitted unit with part glazed shelf, cupboard above and beneath.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Aspect to the south west through leaded upvc double glazed window providing view over patio and landscaped garden. Smoke detector. Radiator. Small hatch to loft area.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM TWO INCORPORATING DRESSING ROOM: 9'9" x 4'5" (2.97m x 1.35m) average, plus 3'9" (1.14m) door recess. Aspect to the north west. Opaque leaded double glazed window. Dressing table unit set into window bay with twin store cupboards set on nest of drawers either side of the window bay. Access to under eaves storage. Radiator. Bi-fold door to:

FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM: Aspect to the north east through leaded frosted glazed window. Whisper grey suite comprising larger than average shower cubicle with fitted "Mira" power shower unit. Wash basin with h and c mixer set within a tiled surround. Bidet. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Ceramic tiled floor. Double radiator. Strip light and shaver point. Slim door cupboard with shelving also housing pump for shower.

FROM THE DRESSING ROOM, ARCH TO:

BEDROOM: 11'4" (3.45m) into recess x 9'3" (2.82m) to front of wardrobes. Aspect to the south west through leaded upvc double glazed window. Radiator. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling range of two double and two single built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Security sensor. Under eaves storage access. Bedside unit. Telephone and T.V. aerial point. Alarm switch.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

GUEST BEDROOM: 15' x 10'4" (4.57m x 3.15m) maximum, narrowing to 8'9" (2.67m). Aspect to the south east through upvc leaded double glazed window overlooking side garden. Radiator. Double built-in wardrobe with adjoining dressing table unit and nest of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Additional eaves storage to rear of double built-in wardrobe. Under eaves storage access. Security sensor. Door to:

FULLY TILED EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Aspect to the north west. Whisper pink suite comprising pedestal wash basin. Close coupled low level w.c. Mira Advance Thermostatic ATL shower unit. Ceramic tiled floor. Extractor. Strip light and shaver points. Radiator. Twin accesses to under eaves storage, one with light and one housing the hot water cylinder.

OUTSIDE:
Garth Cottage is set in a private landscaped gardens of 0.19 of an acre and is approached, in pedestrian terms,via a shared wrought iron gate, set within an arched brick wall, in turn there is a stepping stone pathway leading to Garth Cottage. A private wrought iron gate gives access to the front garden, bounded by wood panelled fencing to the side elevations. The pathway leads to the front door, bounded by attractive hedging. Along the north west side elevation there is a wrought iron gate with brick pillars and paved pathway leading to the rear garden. This side also has further external sensor lighting, houses the gas meter cupboard and the boundary with the neighbour being clearly defined by close boarded wood panel fencing. The access to the utility door is also located here, as is external water tap. Approaching the rear garden there is a timber twin door garden storage facility with felt roof. The paved pathway continues on to a brick paviour path, which leads into the rear garden.
The boundary continues to be wood panelled fencing along the south west elevation, leading to twin gate car access from Southampton Road, plus private off road parking with timber pergola. Adjacent to the twin gates there is tarmacadam hard standing leading in turn to the DETACHED BRICK BUILT SINGLE GARAGE: With tiled and felted roof plus electrically operated up and over door, power, light and upvc double glazed personal door returning to the rear garden. Leading from the concrete hard standing parking area, with wooden pergola, there is a pathway through further areas of flower bedding, to the remainder of the rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with trellis style rose arch. Raised brick paviour patio area which can be accessed from the lounge door. External lighting. Immediately to the rear elevation of the property further flower bedding.
The brick paviour pathway continues adjacent to the garage and then leads to paved patio pathway and in turn to the rear side of the garage, which houses a timber garden shed: 10' x 6' (3.05m x 1.83m). Secondary shed set in the far corner of the rear garden. Metal garden storage shed and composter. Within the grounds there are a variety of specimen trees and shrubs including three magnolias.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

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