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BATHROOM, FIRST FLOOR SUBSTANTIAL DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE CLOAKROOM, LOFT AREA (POSSIBLE FUTURE ENLARGEMENT), GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING, PRIVATE DRAINAGE, ENCLOSED GARDENS, WEST FACING LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN, DOUBLE GARAGE, ADDITIONAL OFF ROAD PARKING, NATIONAL PARK LOCATION.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION
This impressive property comprises of main residence - three double bedroom bungalow with attached one bedroom chalet annexe with brick facing elevations under a tiled roof. The main section of the property appreciates open plan living, in terms of reception area with an l-shaped lounge/dining room and open plan to the kitchen which appreciates oak fitted units. The bedrooms to the main residence are all double bedrooms, principal bedroom having an en-suite which was updated in 2008 in addition to family shower/cloakroom, the annexe accommodation having a first floor large double bedroom with en-suite cloakroom, in addition to ground floor sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. The property incorporates an integral double garage with ample additional off road parking, gas fired central heating with additional solar panels both to the front and rear roof elevations, individual drainage and mains electric. There is a large loft area from the annexe landing which, subject to obtaining the necessary approvals, could be used for further accommodation.

SITUATION
The property is delightfully set within the confines of the New Forest National Park within the hamlet of Shobley. Approximately two miles north east of the Avon Valley market town of Ringwood, which offers a wide selection of shopping, leisure and educational pursuits. The major centres of Bournemouth (14 miles), Southampton (15 miles) and Salisbury (19 miles), are all easily accessible by car. The A.31 dual-carriageway is within easy access giving direct access to the M.27, in turn leading to the M.3 for London. Being within the New Forest National Park there is access to the 92,000 acres of Park Land, ideal for equestrian and walking pursuits. The coast in readily accessible, also by car, notably Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Lymington.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From Ringwood, head east on the A.31 dual-carriageway towards Southampton and at the top of Poulner Hill and immediately past In-Excess Nurseries on the left, take the turning sign-posted to Shobley passing over the cattle grid, continue down the hill into Shobley, whereupon the property will be located someway along on the left hand side.

AGENTS NOTE: DUE TO THE LAYOUT OF THE PROPERTY & THE ACCOMMODATION ON OFFER AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

RECESSED EXTERNAL PORCH with tiled floor, light point. Front door with central double glazed panel and matching double glazed side screens to:-

RECEPTION HALL: 8'6" x 7'11" (2.59m x 2.41m) maximum. Double radiator, ceiling light point, coved and textured ceiling, oak floor. Multi panelled glazed door to:-



OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM shaped living/dining room 27'5" (8.36m) maximum narrowing in the lounge area to 13'11" (4.24m) x 21'1" maximum narrowing in the dining area to 10'3" (3.12m) Dual aspect via full height upvc double glazed windows to the east across the front garden and New Forest beyond and patio doors leading to the west facing secluded rear garden and New Forest beyond. Oak floor, three double radiators, ceiling light point, coved and textured ceiling, smoke detector (not tested), recess shelving display niche. Attractive raised plinth with wood burning stove inset on marble hearth. From the dining room openway to:-

WELL FITTED KITCHEN: 13'1" x 10'5" (3.99m x 3.18m) Upvc double glazed window enjoying an aspect to the west overlooking the rear garden. Kitchen comprising of twin bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c monoblock mixer tap set into a granite worksurface extending on three walls with part tiled wall surround. Comprehensive range of oak storage units to compliment the worksurface, range style cooker with twin oven and five ring hob and cooker hood above with fan and light. Range of integrated appliances including fridge and freezer, a Miele dishwasher and fitted microwave, concealed lighting, display shelving and recess tray and wine rack. Inset ceiling downlights, textured ceiling, wood effect flooring. The work surface dividing the kitchen and dining room has wood finish with inset granite. On the dining room side further base storage cupboards. Space for table and chairs, telephone point. Door to:-

REAR HALL: Oak floor, inset ceiling downlight, textured ceiling, upvc double glazed door with side screen and cat flap giving access to the rear garden. Airing cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler, slatted shelving and wall mounted timer control for central heating and hot water, floor mounted water softener. Door to broom storage cupboard with shelving. Openway to:-

UTILITY ROOM: Ceiling light point, textured ceiling, obscured upvc double glazed window to the west. Space and plumbing for washing machine, shelving.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL MULTI PANELLED GLAZED DOOR:-

INNER HALL: Hatch to loft, two ceiling light points, smoke detector (not tested), coved and textured ceiling. Door to:-

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE: 22'9" x 11'10" (6.93m x 3.61m) Dual aspect to the east and west elevation overlooking front garden and New Forest beyond and the rear garden respectively. Sub-divided with fitted bedroom furniture to one side incorporating comprehensive range of part glazed full height wardrobe units with hanging and shelving to either side. Further range of fitted units around the bed area with drawers and shelving, concealed laundry basket and corner storage with further drawers beneath. T.V. point, two ceiling light points, smoke detector (not tested), coved and textured ceiling, two double radiators, telephone point. Door to:-

IMPRESSIVE EN SUITE BATHROOM: Updated in 2008 to a particularly high standard with obscured upvc double glazed window to the west elevation. 9'10 x 5'10" (. 3m x 1.78m) Fully tiled walls and floor to natural stone finish with mosaic detail, panelled bath with shower over the bath and glazed screen, pedestal wash basin with vanity storage beneath and h & c mixer tap, closed coupled w.c., bidet, inset ceiling downlights, extractor fan, ladder towel rail, coving, large mirror and high level wall mounted light.



FROM THE RECEPTION HALL DOOR TO:-

BEDROOM TWO: 12' x 9'11" (3.66m x 3.02m) Upvc double glazed window enjoying aspect across the west elevation rear garden. Double radiator, ceiling light point, smoke detector (not tested), coved and textured ceiling. Built in wardrobe with hanging and shelving.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

BEDROOM THREE: 12'11" (3.94m) narrowing to 11'2" (3.4m) x 9'1" (2.77m) Upvc double glazed window enjoying aspect across the east facing front garden and New Forest beyond. Radiator, ceiling light point, coved and textured ceiling, ceiling mounted smoke detector (untested). Range of fitted bedroom furniture incorporating two double wardrobes with hanging and shelving with additional high level units above the bed recess, fitted corner computer desk with pull out keyboard tray and three drawers beneath.

FROM THE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM: 9'1" (2.77m) x 6'5" maximum Obscured upvc double glazed window to the east elevation comprising semi circular glazed shower cubicle with power shower. Close coupled w.c. ornate wash basin with h & c taps set within a wood finish vanity surround with storage beneath, tiled floor, fully tiled to the shower area, half tiled to the remainder. Ceiling extractor fan, inset ceiling downlights, coved and textured ceiling.

FROM THE LIVING ROOM FOLDING DOOR TO:-

ANNEXE INNER HALL: Radiator, telephone point, two ceiling light points, smoke detector untested), coved and textured ceiling, thermostat control. Low height access to understairs storage cupboard. Door to:-

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE: 19'10" x 17'2" (6.05m x 5.23m) maximum. Roll up electric door. Baxi boiler for the annexe, strip light and power.

FROM ANNEXE INNER HALL DOOR TO:-

ANNEXE SITTING ROOM: 16'1" x 13'8" (4.9m x 4.17m) With upvc double glazed patio doors giving aspect and access onto the rear garden, Double radiator, ceiling light point, coved and textured ceiling, smoke detector (untested). Marble fireplace surround with coal effect electric fitted fire, T.V. point.

FROM THE ANNEXE HALL OPENWAY:-

ANNEXE KITCHEN: 11'5" x 6' (3.48m x 1.83m) maximum. Obscured upvc double glazed door giving independent access into the annexe. Upvc double glazed window enjoying aspect across the rear garden to a south. Single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c monoblock mixer taps set into a granite effect roll top worksurface extending on two walls with part tiled surrounds. Inset four ring electric hob with fan assisted oven beneath and canopy three speed fan and light above. Range of base storage units beneath the work surface in addition to drawers. Matching range of wall mounted units also incorporating end shelf display. Slimline larder cupboard, further worksurface with recess for fridge of freezer. Airing cupboard with factory sealed hot water cylinder and slatted shelving, timer controls for hot water and central heating. Ceiling light point, coved and textured ceiling, double radiator.



FROM THE ANNEXE HALL DOOR TO:-

BATHROOM: 9'7" x 6'5" (2.92m x 1.96m) Obscured upvc double glazed window to a northerly elevation. Comprising of wood side panelled bath with Victorian style h & c mixer tap with shower hand held attachment, half tiled walls, pedestal wash basin, close coupled w.c. Radiator, wall strip light with shaver point, ceiling light point, coved and textured ceiling. Xpelair unit to the window.

FROM THE ANNEXE HALL RETURN FLIGHT STAIRS WITH HALF LANDING:- With double glazed velux window to the north elevation. Low height twin door access to eaves recess storage, ceiling light point, smoke detector (untested). Door to:-



ANNEXE BEDROOM: 23'10" x 16'4" (7.26m x 4.98m) narrowing to 13'5" (4.09m) Two upvc double glazed window enjoying aspect to the south overlooking the delightful rear garden. Two double radiators, twin bedside units with drawers beneath, matching eaves storage wardrobes at low height with sliding doors in addition to two additional single door wardrobe. Door to:-

EN SUITE CLOAKROOM: Double glazed window to the north, close coupled w.c. wall mounted wash basin, wall light point.

FROM THE LANDING DOOR TO:-

SUBSTANTIAL WALK IN LOFT STORAGE FACILITY: Agents Note: Subject to the necessary building regulations being approved additional living accommodation could be created in this area. Currently housing the water tanks. Approximately 12'10" x 16'7" (3.91m x 5.05m).

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached via a cattle grid with five bar wooden gate and adjacent pedestrian gate access onto a gravel driveway giving off road parking for number of vehicles in turn leading to the double garage. The remainder of the front garden is then predominantly laid to lawn and has been landscaped incorporating sleeper style retained flower beds to the far south east corner. Flower bedding adjacent to the driveway and then a bank leading into ranch fencing to the front boundary. Established shrubs and trees and areas of nature flower bedding. Immediately from the driveway the gravel continues on a gravel pathway to the recessed external porch with steps up to the recess area. The front garden appreciates maximum width of approximately 34m (111' 7" ) and depth of approximately 17m (55' 9") . The front garden is sub divided from the rear by panelled fencing with large side gate on the southern elevation with paved path leading to the western elevation and patio. Hardstanding for shed.



The rear garden can be accessed from the living room, rear hall and the annexe kitchen and is also a particular feature of the property, with an area of paved patio and paved pathway continue along the rear elevation of the property. Water feature with Mill stone detail. The remainder being mainly laid to lawn again with established shrubs and has been landscaped offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The rear garden from the annexe patio doors to the far south elevation is approximately 26.20m (85' 11") with a depth of approximately 13m (42' 8").

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

SERVICES: MAINS GAS, ELECTRICITY AND WATER, PRIVATE DRAINAGE.