3 bedroom bungalow for sale

A detached 3 bedroom split level bungalow set on an elevated plot, totalling one fifth of an acre (0.21), with features which include an attached double garage, extensive off road parking, plus home office/cabin incorporating sauna and shower.


Summary of Accommodation

*12 EXTERNAL STEPS TO FRONT DOOR * RECEPTION PORCH * RECEPTION HALL * OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING/KITCHEN * CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM * 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * BATHROOM/W.C. * SEPARATE CLOAKROOM/W.C. * ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE * SEPARATE GARDEN ROOM/CABIN INCORPORATING RECEPTION ROOM/OFFICE * INTEGRAL SAUNA * SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * EXTERNAL SHOWER FACILITY * TERRACED GARDEN WITH SUN DECK AND PATIO *

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
14 Oak Road was originally built in the 1970’s to traditional standards with facing brick elevations under a tiled roof. The property offers a split level facility with 12 external steps leading to the front door. Principally the accommodation is on one level, offering 3 bedrooms, plus open plan living and kitchen space in addition to 2 toilets, gas central heating, double glazing and a wood burner. The present owners have constructed, within the garden, a substantial detached garden room/cabin which incorporates a sauna and separate shower/toilet facility, in addition to an external shower facility, adjacent to terraced sun deck.

Agents Note: In order to appreciate the versatility of the property, on a split level basis (whereby the garage could be utilised for more living accommodation subject to planning), an internal viewing is strongly recommended. Plans for roof and garage extension have been drawn up and are available on request.

SITUATION:
14 Oak Road is set on an elevated site totalling one fifth of an acre (0.21) with extensive off road parking, plus private gardens which incorporate a substantial outbuilding all of which backs onto private woodland. Local facilities within the heart of Alderholt village include a school and convenience store, plus a bus route which links the nearby towns of Ringwood and Fordingbridge (6 and 3 miles distant respectively).

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
Upon entering the outskirts of Alderholt, from the direction of Ringwood, continue onto Hillbury Road, turn left onto Birchwood Drive which in turn leads onto Earslwood Drive, continue towards the end of this road taking the final turning left prior to the junction with Ringwood Road onto Pine Road turn left into Oak Road, whereupon 14 will be located on the right hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

OPAQUE GLAZED SLIDING DOOR TO:

RECEPTION PORCH: Internal glazed door and matching side screen to:

RECEPTION HALL: Laminate flooring. Double radiator. Down lights. Hatch with loft ladder to loft area, door to:

CLOAKROOM: Aspect to the west. White suite comprising low level w.c. Wash basin set in vanity surround with cupboard beneath. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL DOOR TO:

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING/KITCHEN: The Lounge area measures 15’3” (4.67m) x 14’10” (4.52m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and driveway. Feature ADX cylindrical wood burner set on a slate hearth. Double radiator. T.V. point. Open way to:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 19’10” (6.05m) x 13’5” (4.10m) maximum into door recess, narrowing to: 10’3” (3.14m). Aspect to the south. Laminate floor. Down lights. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset, triple bowl, stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Double floor storage cupboard beneath. The work surface extends on the return wall and incorporates a timber breakfast bar with open fronted shelved storage beneath. The work surface extends on the return wall and incorporates a 4 burner stainless steel gas hob with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Adjoining electric double oven with storage cupboards above and beneath. Recess for washing machine with plumbing connected. Space for larder style fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Ideal Classic gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water & water for central heating radiators. Wall programmer and time clock. Additional store cupboards. Plumbing for dishwasher. Return door to reception hall.

Within the reception hall there is a full height cloaks cupboard and an adjoining full height linen cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater and slatted shelves.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 1: 13’4” (4.08m) x 10’8” (3.28m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking sun deck and rear garden. Double radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 10’9” (3.30m) x 12’2” (3.371m). Aspect to the north. Double glazed picture window overlooking front garden. Double radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 10’2” (3.11m) x 8’8” (2.66m). Aspect to the south. Double glazed picture window overlooking terraced deck and rear garden. Radiator.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

FULLY TILED BATHROOM/W.C.: Aspect to the north. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising panelled bath, h & c mixer with hand shower attachment, twin hand grips, separate shower with twin shower heads. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Wash basin set in vanity surround with floor storage cupboard beneath. Tiled floor. Radiator.

FROM THE DINING AREA, DOUBLE OPENING UPVC SLIDING PATIO DOOR TO:

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM: 13’ (3.99m) x 10’10” (3.32m). Triple aspect to the south, east and west. Range of windows and doors providing view and access onto rear garden. Polycarbonate sloping roof. Laminate floor. Wall light point.

OUTSIDE:
The property is set on an elevated site totalling 0.21 (a fifth) of an acre. The frontage to Oak Road is 50’ (15.24m) and the front garden depth is 74’ (22.56m). 12 external concrete steps give access from the gravel parking area to the front door. Tarmac driveway with ample parking and turning gives access to a DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: External 21’ (6.40m) x 18’6” (5.64m). (Agents Note The garage might be able to provide more accommodation albeit on a lower level to the main residence, subject to building regulations etc.)

There is an additional gravel parking area, plus 2 large shaped areas of open plan lawn and a timber GARDEN STORE: External 13’ (3.96m) x 6’ (1.83m). (In the north western side of the front garden), double opening doors. A pedestrian gate and path gives access to the rear garden on the southern side of the property which enjoys a maximum width of 49’ (14.94m) and elevated maximum depth of 58’ (17.68m) from the rear boundary to the front of the conservatory. The rear garden is well enclosed with timber shiplap fencing. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a pea-shingle area with 4 steps leading to raised timber sun deck bounded by an ornamental pond and shaped area of lawn, which in turn leads, via 3 steps, to an upper terrace.

There is a substantial HOME OFFICE/STUDIO: Overall 26’6” (8.08m) x 15’4” (4.64m). There is a foundation under the walls, but the building is set on a permeable slab of compacted stone with concrete rafters for the floor joists support, with external timber decking and timber shiplap elevations plus double glazed bifold and single doors which give can access to the main OFFICE/RECEPTION AREA: 17’3” (5.27m) x 13’7” (4.15m). Dual aspect to the north and south. Bamboo flooring. Down lights. Wall thermostat for infrared ceiling heating (very economical). Smoke glazed door leading to INTEGRAL SAUNA: With tiered seating. Adjoining SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Fully tiled corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Glazed circular feature wash basin with tower tap. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Bamboo flooring. Down lights. Extractor. External shower area with shower head.

A grass slope, on the western side of the cabin, gives access to an area at the top of the terrace garden which requires some cultivation and borders private woodland to which the property has gated access. To the rear of the property there is an OPEN FRONTED TIMBER STORE: There is a wooden gate on the eastern elevation providing access to the front garden and driveway. External water tap and light.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

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