Picket Hill, Ringwood, New Forest

Summary

A deceptively spacious detached five bedroom chalet bungalow style residence with an attached self contained one bedroom annex, ideal for an elderly relative or holiday let potential (subject to the necessary consents), standing in generous size grounds approaching one acre (Approximately 0.87 Acre), which is screened to the front by mature boundary trees and hedging, but has an open aspect to the rear with breath taking views across hectares of the New Forest, and enjoying direct access onto forest tracks. The bungalow is the last of a handful of forest properties approached over a country track, where the famous new forest ponies and livestock roam freely.

Living in Picket Hill

The property is located at the far end of a country track in an area known as Picket Hill. The property enjoys direct forest access onto hectares of forest land within the New Forest National Park. The nearby historic market town of Ringwood offers a host of culinary choices from country style pubs, cafes and restaurants to Indian and Thai style foods and include some popular night time venues. For the family, the area is well supported with fabulous private and state schools from infants through to sixth form. For commuters, it could not be easier for access to the A31 offering a direct route (via the M27 & M3) to London, Southampton, Winchester and further beyond. Equally, Bournemouth and Poole, famous for its award winning sandy beaches, are within both a short drive. Conveniently, there are also National Coach Services from Ringwood town centre to London (Victoria), Heathrow & Gatwick Airports, and nearby regional centres.

Reception Hallway

Approached from the enclosed entrance porch via a stable door. Oak effect laminated flooring. Beamed ceiling. Aluminium framed double glazed door with side panel window provided direct access into the rear garden.

Sitting Room

Approached via double multi-pane doors from the hallway. A spacious light, bright and airy room with a deep side bay PVCu framed triple glazed window. A recently installed wood burner is positioned in one end of the room. Vaulted ceiling and two velux skylight windows. Oak effect laminated flooring. Four wall light points. Aluminium framed double glazed patio doors lead into the Conservatory.

Conservatory

Flagstone flooring. PVCu framed triple glazed windows. Polycarbon roof panels. Southerly aspect glimpses of heathland and the open forest to the rear of the property.

Study/Bedroom Four

Aluminium framed patio doors provide direct access into the conservatory. Beamed ceiling. Stripped pine floor boards. Fitted corner wall mounted shelves.

Bedroom Three

A double bedroom with front garden aspect PVCu double glazed casement window. Beamed ceiling. Stripped pine floor boards.

Bedroom Two

A large irregular shaped double bedroom with rear aspect PVCu double glazed casement window with open forest views. Beamed ceiling. Stripped pine floorboards. Fitted wardrobes, two doubles and a single offering plentiful hanging space and storage.

Cloakroom

Close coupled wc. Aluminium framed double glazed front aspect window. Wash hand basin with louvre fronted cupboard beneath. Adjacent cloaks/linen cupboard with louvre bi-folding doors. Stripped pine floor.

Bathroom

Coloured three piece Heritage suite with tiled surrounds. Pedestal basin. Close coupled wc. Panelled bath with a reproduction style mixer tap/shower attachment combination. Shaving mirror. Wall hung triple mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Further single mirror medicine cabinet. Heated towel tail/radiator combination. Built in airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Further adjacent shelved cupboard. Stripped pine floorboards. Aluminium framed double glazed front aspect window.

Kitchen

Oak bull nosed worktops with tiled splashbacks. Undermounted Belfast style sink unit with draining boards to either side. Reproduction style 'swan neck' mixer tap. PVCu triple glazed picture window positioned above the sink with a front garden aspect. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Belling range style gas cooker - five ring hob and double oven. Bespoke country cupboards beneath the worktops. Wall hung gloss finish kitchen cabinets. Oak effect laminated flooring flows in an open plan fashion into the dining room.

Dining Room

Rear South aspect PVCu double glazed picture window with a lovely view across the forest. Oak effect laminated flooring. Beamed ceiling. Plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. Solid pine staircase rises to;

Master Bedroom

A very large bedroom of 32' length. Oak effect laminated flooring. A bank of six South facing velux roofline windows provide a lovely view across the open forest. A 'minstels' gallery views into the sitting room. Access to eaves storage space. Pine panelled door leads into the ensuite.

En-Suite Shower Room

Corner quadrant shower cubicle with body jets. Twin basin vanity unit with mosaic tiled splashback and full height mirror above. Close coupled wc. Oak effect laminated floor covering. Extractor fan.

Utility Room

Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Wall hung RCD consumer units. Fitted shelving.

Boiler Room

Wall hung Icos gas fired central heating and hot water boiler. Factory lagged hot water cylinder.

Ground Floor Annex

A door from the vestibule leads to small hall with with black and white square tiled floor with doorway opening & steps to;

Garden Room

South facing PVCu double glazed window with a lovely view of the forest. Multi-pane external door provided direct access to the rear garden and a patio sitting area. Beech effect laminated flooring.

Kitchen

A range of laminated rolled edge worktops. Limed oak finish cupboards and drawers beneath with matching wall hung kitchen cabinets - incorporating several plate racks and an end gallery. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Space also for an undermounted larder fridge. Space for a cooker. Gas point. Half glazed external door leads directly into the front garden.

Sitting Room

Front aspect PVCu double glazed casement door provides direct access onto the rear garden with views of the forest beyond. Matching side panel window. Oak effect laminated flooring.

Shower Room

Approached via vestibule from the sitting room. Pedestal basin. Close coupled wc - mosaic tiled surrounds with a mirror above. Walk in wet room with a fitted Myra Advance Flex electric shower. PVCu double glazed window. Extractor fan.

Bedroom

A double bedroom with South and West aspect with lovely forest views. Oak effect laminated flooring.

Front Garden

A large paddock style gate on the rear boundary is the principal access into the property beyond which a sweeping driveway leads via a further five bar gate to plentiful parking and an attached double garage. The main garden is at the front of the bungalow, and is laid to a substantial lawn, interspersed with ornamental trees, fruit trees (apple and quince) as well as numerous woodland shrubs including azaleas, camellias and a magnolia, and where there are also sited a number of useful outbuildings, including a metal shed, a stable block and tack room, a recent substantial timber garden shed/store room, and an attractive Victorian original summerhouse. An area of the front garden, adjacent to the lawn, has been enclosed with post and rail fencing and is currently utilized as a chicken pen.

Rear Garden

At the rear of the property, on the South side facing the open forest, is a well established garden with a purpose built barbeque area, a covered area ideal for a hot tub, and a patio for entertaining and alfresco dining.

Parking - Garage

The property offers an attached double garage with twin 'up and over' garage doors - with an adjacent workshop as well as plentiful off road parking for numerous vehicles.