Bickerley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

An immaculate first floor 2 bedroom purpose built apartment, with garage, enjoying views across the Millstream, immediate access to the Castleman Trailway and within level walking distance of Ringwood centre.

Summary of Accommodation

*COMMUNAL FRONT DOOR * COMMUNAL RECEPTION HALL * STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE * PERSONAL FRONT DOOR * SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL * LIVING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * 2 BEDROOMS * BATHROOM/W.C. * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZING * WELL-MAINTAINED COMMUNAL GARDENS * GARAGE IN BLOCK * ADDITIONAL VISITOR PARKING *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION: Apartment 15 is a well-proportioned first floor purpose built flat in a block of similar properties, within a landscaped courtyard design. The properties were originally built in 1970’s to traditional standards with facing brick elevations under a tiled roof. The property has the benefit of gas central heating, double glazing, excellent décor and garage in block.

SITUATION: Apartment 15 is pleasantly situated on the first floor of this popular residential development within immediate proximity to the Millstream, Castleman Trailway and The Bickerley. The town centre of Ringwood is within a short level walk offering a weekly street market, in addition to comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A31 and A338 provide links to Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles and Salisbury 18 miles. The open New Forest is within 2 miles distance.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE: From the main Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car parks, leave in a southerly direction along Mansfield Road, passing two set of pedestrian traffic lights. At the first roundabout, adjacent to Greyfriars community centre, take the second exit running alongside Greyfriars leading down past Ringwood Library. Continue to the end of this road and at the t-junction turn right onto Bickerley Road. Proceed for a short distance and turn left onto a gravel drive, whereupon the main entrance to The Old Mill House will be found directly in front of you. Number 15 is located within the first block on the right hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COMMUNAL FRONT DOOR TO:

COMMUNAL RECEPTION HALL, STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Storage cupboard. Electricty meter. PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO:

SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL: Engineered oak flooring. Radiator. Wireless wall thermostat. Hatch to loft area. Telephone connection. Double built-in broom cupboard housing RCD fuse box. Separate full height double built-in airing cupboard/utility store with fitted shelving. Loft access with powered aerial booster.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

LIVING ROOM: 14’5” (4.40m) x 10’8” (3.25m). Aspect to the west. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking communal gardens. Engineered oak flooring. 2 radiators. T.V. point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 11’9” (3.58m) x 9’2” (2.82m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking communal courtyard front garden. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset 1 ¼ bowl single drainer white porcelain (Armitage Shanks) sink unit with h & c mixer. Waste disposal. Drawer and double floor storage cupboards beneath. The work surfaces extend on the return walls and incorporate further range of drawers and floor storage cupboards. Recess for washing machine with plumbing connected. Integrated Zanussi 4 burner gas hob with Zanussi electric oven beneath. Extractor fan above. Integrated fridge/freezer. Matching range of eye level store cupboards with cornice & architraves. Above counter lighting. Tiled wall surround. Wall mounted Worcester gas fired combination boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Double radiator. TV point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 10’10” (3.31m) x 13’ (3.96m) maximum, narrowing to: 11’1” (3.39m) to front of wardrobe. Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking communal courtyard front garden. Floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Radiator. T.V. point. BT master socket.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2/STUDY: 10’ (3.07m) x 7’11” (2.43m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking communal gardens. Radiator. T.V. point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BATHROOM/W.C.: 6’9” (2.07m) x 5’9” (1.76m). Aspect to the west. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising moulded bath, twin hand grips, thermostatic shower with twin shower heads. Glazed shower screen. Fully tiled wall surround. Wash basin set in vanity surround with floor storage cupboard beneath and an adjoining display counter plus low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Radiator. Electric heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE:
The property benefits from delightful well maintained communal landscaped gardens. The property also benefits from a GARAGE IN BLOCK CLOSE BY, plus additional visitor parking.

AGENTS NOTE: Under new ownership the property cannot be let for an initial eighteen months. The property is managed by the residents and is known as The Old Mill Flats Ringwood Management and enjoys the benefit of a share of the freehold. The original lease term is for 999 years. Current maintenance charge £1250.00 per annum. This provides for the building insurance, gardening, window cleaning, communal lighting and external maintenance. There is also provision for a sinking fund which has been created by the residents. CCTV camera is linked to the garage block. There is an external drying area, water tap and power. No pets allowed. The vendor has informed us that Japanese Knotweed has grown within the grounds & has since been eradicated & professionally treated.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

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