Evans Close, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

An impressive detached four/five bedroom family house with numerous features, versatile living accommodation & ‘Park Like’ gardens totalling 0.27 of an acre. Vendors suited, no onward chain.

Summary of Accommodation

*RECEPTION HALL * CLOAKROOM/W.C. * SITTING ROOM * SEPARATE DINING ROOM * CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM * STUDY/BEDROOM 5 * MODERN KITCHEN WITH SOME INTEGRATED APPLIANCES * OPEN PLAN FAMILY ROOM * REAR LOBBY * UTILITY ROOM * ACCESS TO INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE * FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C. * 2 BEDROOMS WITH ‘JACK & JILL’ BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM * BEDROOM 4 * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOULBE GLAZING * SUPERB ‘PARK LIKE’ GARDENS OFFERING PRIVACY, MATURITY & AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING * BLOCK PAVIOUR DRIVEWAY*


DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
The present owners purchased the property from new 41 years ago, during in which time they have extended the accommodation on three separate occasions in keeping with the appearance & character of the property. The accommodation is extremely spacious & offers much versatility with numerous design features. In our opinion to fully appreciate the size, quality & versatility of the accommodation an internal viewing is strongly recommended. There are 7 CCTV cameras at the property.

SITUATION:
3 Evans Close is set within a select residential development of bespoke individual houses, the gardens totalling 0.27 of an acre are a particular feature, offering a ‘Park Like’ environment with immense privacy & attractive lightly wooded setting. A local pharmacy & convenience store is within easy level walking distance, plus the popular Castleman Trailway & Moors Valley Country Park are within close proximity. The market town of Ringwood is two miles distant, offering a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure & educational facilities. The A31 & A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) & Salisbury (18 miles).

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From Ringwood leave in a westerly direction along the main A31 dual-carriageway towards Ferndown, head towards the top of the spur road & at the Ashley Heath roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Horton Road, continue for approximately one mile, taking the immediate turning left onto Lions Lane prior to the pedestrian traffic lights, after a short distance take the first right into Elmore Drive & right again into Evans Close, whereupon number 3 is located a short distance on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

VERANDA ENTRANCE PORCH: Tiled floor. Multi-panelled glazed front door with matching side screens to:

RECEPTION HALL: Maximum measurements of 13’3” (4.04m) x 11’1” (3.39m). Aspect to the east. Dado rail. Double radiator. Programmer & time clock for central heating. Wall thermostat. Storage cupboard under stairs. Wall light point. Door to:

CLOAKROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the east. Opaque double glazing window. Half tiled walls complementing the coloured suite comprising pedestal wash basin with h & c mixer. Close coupled low level w.c. Radiator. Tiled floor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SITTING ROOM: 19’10” (6.07m) x 17’10” (5.46m) maximum, narrowing to: 16’2” (4.93m) to front of chimney breast. Dual aspects to the east & west. Double glazed picture window on the eastern elevation overlooking front garden. Feature floor to ceiling, red brick fireplace, beamed mantel, polished stone hearth, fitted coal affect gas fire, potential open grate, decorative cornice & architrave, 2 double & 1 single panelled radiators. 4 wall light points. T.V. point. Satellite & DVBT sockets. Double glazed aluminium framed sliding patio door to:

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM: 19’8” (6.02m) x 17’5” (5.31m). Triple aspect to the north, south & west. Feature double glazed windows, doors & sloping ceiling providing view & access onto landscaped gardens & patio. The glass is K glass which provides less glare. Double radiator. Satellite sockets. Built-in bar incorporating display counter. Work top with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Range of floor storage cupboards. Recess for fridge. Down lights. Hatch to ancillary loft area. Tiled floor.

FROM THE SITTING ROOM, ARCHWAY TO:

DINING ROOM: 13’4” (4.07m) x 10’8” (3.27m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking landscaped gardens & ornamental pond. Double radiator. Wall light point. Glazed internal door to reception hall.

FROM THE HALL, DOOR TO:

STUDY: 9’4” (2.86m) x 9’1” (2.77m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden. Radiator. Wall light point. Solid wood floor. DVBT socket.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: The kitchen area measures 12’2” (3.73m) x 10’32 (3.14m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking landscaped gardens. Comprehensive range of bespoke custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, granite work surface with inset one & a quarter bowl, single drainer polycarbonate sink unit with h & c mixer. Plus fresh water drinking tap &s waste disposal unit. Range of floor storage cupboards beneath. Integrate dishwasher. The work surface extends on the return wall & incorporates housing for built-in Range cooker with five burner hot plate, electric triple oven & grill beneath. Integrated extractor fan above with illumination. Additional l-shape matching work surface incorporating breakfast bar. Range of floor storage cupboards. Integrated wine cooler. Nest of drawers. Integrated larder fridge/freezer. Built-in Neff eye level combination oven. Adjoining wall storage cupboards with matching cornice & architraves with above counter lighting. Tiled splash back. Tiled floor.

FROM THE KITCHEN AREA, OPEN WAY TO:

FAMILY ROOM: 20’ (6.10m) x 14’2” (4.34m). Dual aspect to the south & east. Double glazed picture windows overlooking front garden & driveway. Laminate floor. 2 double radiators. Dado rails. Security sensor. 2 ceiling light points. Wall light point. Feature reconstituted stone fireplace & surround with fitted gas fire. Satellite & DVBT sockets.

FROM THE KITCHEN, GLAZED INTERNAL DOOR TO:

REAR LOBBY: 8’ (2.45m) x 5’10” (1.80m). Aspect to the north. Multi-panelled glazed door & side window giving access onto the tiled patio & gardens beyond. Within the inner hall there is a radiator. Main control box for security system. Tiled floor. Glazed internal door to:

UTILITY ROOM: 11’ (3.36m) x 7’4” (2.25m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking gardens & patio. Wall to wall, laminate work top with one & a quarter bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Range of floor storage cupboards beneath, twin recesses for washing machine & tumble dryer with plumbing connected. Space for chest freezer. Under counter water softener. Floor standing Thorn gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water & water for central heating radiator. Tiled splash back. Tiled floor.

FROM THE INNER LOBBY, DOOR TO:

INTEGRAL GARAGE: 18’6” (5.65m) x 19’4” (5.90m). Twin up & over doors. Light & power. Hatch to loft area. Wall mounted electric consumer unit.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, RETURN FLIGHT STAIRCASE TO:

GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Dado rail. Radiator. Smoke detector. 2 wall light points. Door to:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 17’ (5.20m) maximum, narrowing to: 13’ (3.98m) x 11’8” (3.56m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden. Without loss of measurement to the room, double built-in wardrobe with eye level store cupboards above. Under eaves storage access. Double radiator. Telephone point. Satellite & DVBT sockets. Door to:

FULLY TILED EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 6’4” (1.95m) x 5’9” (1.76m). Aspect to the west. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Wash basin with h & c mixer. Large walk-in shower cubicle with twin shower heads, plus additional massage jets. Chrome ladder style vertical towel rail. 2 built-in mirrors. Mirror based display niche with down lights. Under floor heating.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 10’9” (3.28m) x 10’1” (3.10m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking landscaped gardens. Without loss of measurement to the room, double built-in wardrobe with eye level store cupboard above. Radiator. DVBT sockets.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 9’5” (2.87m) x 9’8” (2.97m). Aspect to the west. Double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Telephone point. Open way to:

DRESSING ROOM: 5’9” (1.76m) x 5’7” (1.71m). Built-in dressing table unit with knee hole plus twin double floor storage cupboards. Strip light & shaver point. Three quarter height wardrobe & access to side loft. Door to:

JACK & JILL STYLE BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 10’10” (3.31m) x 12’ (3.66m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed side window overlooking driveway & garden. Fully tiled walls complementing the coloured suite comprising panelled bath, twin hand grips, h & c mixer & separate Mira hand shower attachment. Close coupled low level w.c. Bidet. Pedestal wash basin. Corner fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira Express power shower. Double radiator. Strip light & shaver point. 2 ceiling light points. Tiled floor. Tiled vanity unit with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Extractor. Return door to:

BEDROOM 4: 9’4” (2.86m) x 9’5” (2.88m): Plus additional recess with built in shelving & three-quarter height wardrobe. Side loft access. The bedroom has an aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden. Radiator.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C.: 8’7” (2.64m) x 7’7” (2.33m). Aspect to the east. Opaque double glazed window. Fully tiled walls in contrast to the suite comprising panelled bath, twin hand grips, h & c mixer. Pedestal wash basin. Bidet. Close coupled low level w.c. Radiator. Inset display alcoves with illumination, one mirror fronted. Strip light & shaver point. Integrated mood down lights. Under floor heating.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

LARGE WALK-IN AIRING CUPBOARD: Housing factory sealed hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater & substantial shelving.

OUTSIDE:
The property is prominently sited on a landscaped garden plot totalling 0.27 of an acre. The property is approached from Evans Close via double opening five bar gates with adjoining brick pillars across substantial block paviour driveway with ample parking & turning for numerous vehicles. The front garden is located on the eastern side of the property, principally laid to lawn, bounded by shrub borders & well-tended 6’ conifer hedge, which runs along the entire front boundary of the property on the southern, eastern & northern sides. Wrought iron gate set within feature red brick retaining wall leads via a matching block paviour pathway into the rear garden. The rear garden is a particular feature of the property & has been professionally landscaped to maximise privacy & provide an abundance of mature flowering shrubs, trees & bushes. There are 2 shaped areas of lawn, a substantial patio accessed from the garden room with an adjoining coy fish pond. An attractive rockery & water fall, plus a variety of specimen flower shrubs, trees & bushes. Ornamental lighting in & around the fish pond & patio areas. Adjacent to the second area of lawn is a stone barbecue & seating area, bordered by a variety of shrubs including rose, azalea, Chamelia & acer. A meandering path leads to the rear section of garden, part of which has been utilised for the production of soft fruits & vegetables. Plus there is a well-tended rose bed & numerous fruit trees. In the rear section of garden screened from the main property is an aluminium framed GREENHOUSE: 8’ x 6’. Plus an adjoining timber GARDEN CHALET: 9’ x 6’. The boundaries of the garden are well defined & well enclosed with close boarded wooden fencing on the northern & western boundaries with well- tended hedging along the western side, in addition to a mature Beech hedge screening the 8’ retaining wall adjacent to the front driveway. External water taps & security lighting to front & rear. External gas & electricity meters. Variety of specimen fir trees which have preservation orders on them are located within the eastern section of the front garden providing a lightly wooded frontage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G

EPC LINK:
https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2213-3062-2205-7446-9204


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