Pinewood Road, St. Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A charming detached 3 bedroom cottage style bungalow, delightfully set in private well-established gardens, totalling 0.191 of an acre, offering tremendous scope for further enlargement/modernisation, close to local shop & doctors' surgery.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * LOUNGE * SEPARATE DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * UTILITY ROOM * BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM * 3 BEDROOMS * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZING * TANDEM LENGTH DOUBLE GARAGE * ADJOINING GARDEN ROOM AND WORKSHOP * AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING * ATTRACTIVE GARDENS TOTALLING 0.191 OF AN ACRE *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION Lyndhurst Cottage was originally built in the 1920’s, to traditional standards. The present owner has resided in the property since the early 1970’s. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation, gas central heating and double glazing. The property offers tremendous scope for further modernisation and enlargement subject to the appropriate consent. The roof has had substantial restorative work completed recently. The gardens are a particular feature offering privacy and maturity. There are a substantial number of outbuildings which include detached garage, workshop, equipment store, utility room, and summerhouse providing ample storage facilities.

AGENTS NOTE: In our opinion, to fully appreciate the size and potential of the property, an internal viewing is strongly recommended.

SITUATION Lyndhurst Cottage is delightfully set on the eastern side of this private residential road within easy access of Marks & Spencer’s convenience store (BP petrol station) and Cornerways doctors surgery. The A31 & A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles and Salisbury 18 miles. The popular visitor centres of Avon Heath Country Park and Moors Valley Country Park and 18 hole golf course are nearby.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Ringwood leave in a westerly direction along the main A31 dual-carriageway towards Ferndown, passing through the Ashley Heath underpass. At the first roundabout, adjacent to the Travel Lodge, take the 3rd exit onto Woolsbridge Road. Take the immediate turning right onto the Ringwood Service Road, (running parallel with the A31 dual-carriageway). Continue along this road for a quarter of a mile, take the second turning left onto Pinewood Road, whereupon Lyndhurst Cottage (12) is located on the right hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT DOOR TO:

RECEPTION HALL: 14’3” (4.36m) x 5’7” (1.71m) (maximum measurement 8’8” 2.65m). Aspect to the west. Smoke detector. Security sensor. Radiator. Wall programmer for security system. Cupboard at ceiling height housing fuse box. Wall thermostat. Built-in cloaks cupboard.

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SITTING ROOM: 15’5” (4.71m) maximum into window bay, narrowing to: 13’ (3.98m) x 13’11” (4.25m). Triple aspect to the north, south and west. Feature double glazed bay window overlooking front garden and driveway. Attractive red briquette fireplace. Stone hearth. Timber mantel which extends to one side and incorporates an open fronted display shelving and display counter with serving hatch. Double radiator. T.V. point. Decorative cornice.

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DINING ROOM: 16’4” (5m) maximum narrowing to: 10’9” (3.29m) x 10’10” (3.31m) narrowing to: 9’3” (2.83m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. 2 radiators. 2 wall light points. Archway to:

KITCHEN: 11’6” (3.52m) x 7’5” (2.26m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking sideway. Kitchen units comprise wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset one and a quarter bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Range of drawers and floor storage cupboards beneath. The work surface incorporates a four burner gas hob and one cupboard houses the Gloworm gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Eye level store cupboards. Wall light point. Wall surround. Integrated twin oven and grill. Open fronted shelved. Storage recess. Open way and 2 steps down to:

UTILITY ROOM: 8’8” (2.65m) x 7’5” (2.29m). Dual aspect to the north and east. Wooden door on northern elevation providing access into the gardens. Twin recesses for washing machine and dishwasher with plumbing available. Double radiator. Twin work surfaces with storage cupboards beneath. Recess for larder fridge-freezer. Single wall cupboard.

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BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 9’1” (2.77m) x 7’4m (2.26m). Dual aspect to the north and west. Feature circular window. White suite comprising panelled bath, twin hand grips, h & c mixer with hand shower attachment. Wash basin set in vanity surround with floor storage cupboard beneath. Corner shower cubicle with fitted Mira shower. Low level w.c. Ceramic tiled wall surround. Radiator. Full height shelved linen cupboard with factory sealed hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater. Strip light & shaver point.

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BEDROOM 1: 13’11” (4.24m) x 10’9” (3.30m) plus bay window recess. Triple aspect to the south, east and west with windows overlooking front and side gardens. Large floor to ceiling double built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Twin bedside cabinets with triple eye level storage cupboards above. Double radiator.

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BEDROOM 2: 14’ (4.29m) maximum, narrowing to: 12’2” (3.72m) to front of wardrobe x 12’1” (3.70m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture windows overlooking rear garden. Double built-in wardrobe with double store cupboard above. Double radiator.

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BEDROOM 3: 12’1” (3.70m) x 8’2” (2.49m) maximum, narrowing to: 7’2” (2.20m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Double built-in wardrobe with double store cupboard above. Radiator.

OUTSIDE: The property is set on a plot totalling 0.191 of an acre. The property is approached across a pea-shingle driveway from Pinewood Road. The driveway provides ample parking and turning for numerous vehicles. The front garden, on the western side of the property, is bounded by mature rhododendron hedging. There are two shaped areas of lawn with a variety of evergreen shrubs, trees and bushes. Vehicular access is given to:
DETACHED GARAGE: With external measurements of 10’5” (3.18m) x 27’6” (8.38m). Up & over door. There is a substantial workshop area with work benches, plus an adjoining equipment store. There is a gate between the garage and property which leads along the northern side of the garden to the side patio where there is a glazed SUMMER HOUSE: with external measurements of 19’10” (6.05m) and average width of 7’6” (2.29m). This summerhouse is on a brick plinth, timber framed with dual aspect to the south and west. Double opening doors leading out onto a patio with an adjoining ornamental fish pond. To the rear of the summerhouse, adjacent to the garage, there is a UTILITY STORE: 12’8” (3.85m) x 6’7” (2.01m). with light and power. The rear garden, on the eastern side of the property, is principally laid to lawn with a variety of evergreen shrubs and trees, plus an aluminium framed GREENHOUSE. The boundaries of the rear garden are well defined with close boarded wooden fencing on the southern and eastern side. There are external lights. Gas meter and water tap.