Property description

SUMMARY Planning consent exists for extension and potential for an annexe style accommodation A versatile bungalow having been improved by its current owners and offering a bright and well planned lay out. Situated in a sought after location of Ashley Heath and on a favourable size plot given to a high degree of seclusion and privacy. There are well stocked gardens both to the front and rear with a generous driveway offering parking for several vehicles and easy access to twin garages. This property has the advantage of offering a NO ONWARD CHAIN. 

SITUATION A premier road location within the village of Ashley Heath which is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Ringwood. The area offers easy access to commuter routes which include the A31 to Southampton, Winchester and London and the A338 to Bournemouth and Poole.



Ashley Heath High Street is within easy walking distance, reputedly the shortest high street in England and so too is a local convenience store. Moors Valley Country Park is within the confines of Ashley Heath and offers an eighteen hole golf course, miniature railway line and many woodland walks which include The Castleman Trailway a beautiful and scenic heathland walk and cycle route.



Adjoining Ashley Heath to the southern side you can also find the parish of St Leonards and St Ives along with Avon Heath Country Park, Dorset's largest country park.  

ACCOMMODATION The property benefits from an extended and enclosed entrance porch giving access to a spacious entrance hall which accommodates fitted upright cupboards, a large Airing Cupboard and an extended length loft hatch to a partly boarded loft space. Immediately off the entrance hall there is a modernised downstairs Cloakroom/WC. The property offers gas fired central heating via wall hung radiators and UPVC double glazing.



There are large casement double doors giving access to the Living/Dining Room which offers a large window to front aspect and a further window from the dining area to rear aspect. Within the Living Room there is a fireplace with an exposed brick surround and tiled hearth incorporating a coal effect gas fire.



The kitchen extends through to a Breakfast Room/Conservatory and is well fitted with a good range of base level cupboards and drawers under roll top work surfaces fitted with a double oven, microwave oven and grill, a four ring gas hob and an overhead extractor. Within the kitchen there are further wall mounted glass display cabinets, a cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, space for upright fridge freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher and a walk in pantry cupboard. The worktops are lit by concealed lighting and tiled to the adjoining walls.



The Breakfast Room/Conservatory has a wonderful aspect towards the rear garden and opens out onto a decked area.



The main bedroom has the advantage of a large modern shower room en-suite equipped with a built in shower cubicle, close coupled dual flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin being fully tiled and offering a heated ladder style towel rail. The Main Bedroom includes built in bedroom furniture and Bedroom Two built in wardrobes. Bedroom Three is well fitted out as well with a pull down bed unit and fitted office furniture.



The main bathroom comprises a four piece suite including a built in shower cubicle with a fitted electric shower, a panelled bath, vanity cupboard wash hand basin and a low flush WC. Within the bathroom there is a heated wall mounted towel rail and it is tiled to the walls and floor. 

EXTERNALLY

FRONT GARDEN



The front garden is very neatly landscaped and has a shaped lawn which is bordered by hedging to all sides. A gravel drive with a turning head and a path leading to the front entrance porch. A selection of well stocked flower and shrub beds provide colour to the garden. The driveway gives access to;



TWIN GARAGES



The first garage offers a UPVC double glazed window and a half single glazed door to rear patio and garden, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer underneath a roll top work surface with complementary tiling. There is power and light and a double wall mounted cupboard. The second garage houses the gas meter and has a single glazed window to rear aspect, also with power and light.



REAR GARDEN



A large raised decked area adjoins the Breakfast Room/Conservatory with steps leading down to a patio area at either side. At one side of the property there is a Greenhouse and access can be gained via both sides of the property.



A generous landscaped rear garden with well stocked flower and shrub beds. The garden is laid mainly to lawn and offers a high degree of seclusion by neighbouring trees and high hedging. A wooden shed and a summer house are included in the sale.  

AGENT'S NOTE

EXISTING PLANNING PERMISSION (No expiry, as porch part of the consent is completed)



Planning permission exists for an extension to the rear of the property and over the double garage keeping the original ridge height but providing a two storey addition to then form; Ground floor Dining Room (11'10 x 11'7), a large Family Room (25'4 x 16'3) and a first floor Bedroom (16'3 x 16'1) with en-suite Shower Room and a Storage Area. This new accommodation in our opinion would lend well to a self contained style annexe and offers scope for an independent access. Plans are available to inspect by appointment. See website photos.