Property description

A charming semi-detached period cottage situated on the edge of the New Forest national park. The accommodation has been tastefully modernised throughout the years to provide a comfortable living environment with accommodation including a generous size kitchen, living room, conservatory, two double bedrooms and ample driveway parking.

Approach
The property is approached from the rear of The Ridge with vehicular access and driveway which leads to:

Entrance Porch
Attractive PVCu and brick constructed porch with further door leading to:

Kitchen/Diner - 18' 10'' x 9' 4'' (5.74m x 2.84m)
A generous farm house style kitchen which provides excellent cooking space and an informal dining area. This farm house style kitchen has the benefit of a large Leisure Classic range cooker with 5 ring gas hob and ceramic hotplate. Further double oven and matching Leisure cooker hood. Tasteful kitchen ware includes Belfast style sink with Victorian mono block mixer, ample cupboard space throughout with space and plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. In addition the kitchen benefits from a matching range of wall and base units, ceiling down lights, ceramic tiled floor, picture rails and double radiator. Two double glazed windows over look the rear garden, doorway leads to:

Inner Lobby
Stairs rising to the first floor landing. Under stairs storage cupboard housing wall mounted central heating boiler and electrical consumer unit.

Lounge/ Dining Room - 24' 5'' x 12' 11'' (7.44m x 3.93m)
Double glazed windows to the side providing a dual aspect as well as double glazed door to the conservatory. The living area benefits from features such as a wood burning stove set within a brick fire place with quarry tiled mantle and tiled hearth, polished timber floor and double radiator. The dining area comprises further features including a brick fire place with wooden mantle and wood block flooring. Double glazed door leading to:

Conservatory - 13' 0'' x 8' 10'' (3.96m x 2.69m)
Part brick and double glazed construction with double doors leading to the rear garden. Stone tiled flooring, radiator.

First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Stairs rising from inner lobby, linen cupboard, loft hatch.

Master Bedroom - 12' 11'' x 13' 0'' (3.93m x 3.96m)
Double glazed windows to front and side provide a dual aspect. Range of fitted wardrobes, with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 9' 9'' x 7' 11'' (2.97m x 2.41m)
Double glazed window to side aspect, radiator.

Bathroom
Obscure double glazed window to rear aspect. Fully fitted three piece suite comprising a Victorian style roll edge bath with wall mounted shower unit, corner wash hand basin and W.C. ceramic tiled flooring, heated towel rail.

Outside
The pleasant sized garden is an attractive feature of the property. It is fully enclosed and laid to paving for ease of maintenance with a selection of shrubs and trees. To the front of the property is a dustbin area at the end of the cottage. To the rear of the property is a generous driveway providing ample off road parking for several cars and benefits from a large shed.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Carter & May.

Council Tax
Band D.

Services
All mains services are connected to the property.

Directions
Leave Salisbury on the A338 toward Fordingbridge and Ringwood. On arriving at Downton pass the Esso petrol station on your right and at the following traffic lights, by the Bull (Salmon) Inn, turn left into The Borough. Proceed through the village over three bridges and continue up the hill eventually passing the Indian restaurant on your right. Travel along The Ridge and pass the shop on the left. Ridge Cottage, name plate on cottage wall, will be found after a very short distance on the left. Park on the road and walk into the cul de sac to the left of the rendered, attached cottage. The private parking area and gated access to this property will be found in the right hand corner

Agents Note
The property currently has full planning permission for a single storey extension to the side of the house.

Property Features :

• CHARACTER COTTAGE
• THREE RECEPTION ROOMS
• LARGE KITCHEN
• IMMACULATE CONDITION
• PARKING