Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24

Property Details: - Type: Bungalow - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Woolley & Wallis - Fordingbridge Phone: 01425 292930

Detached chalet style property of over 2,200 sq ft, sitting on a 0.63 acre plot and backing directly onto open Heathland in Ashley Heath with a south facing garden. <br/>Planning permission for upstairs bedroom suite with a balcony.<br/><br/>Approached via a private sweeping driveway, there is ample parking and a detached double garage with power and lighting providing excellent sheltered parking and storage.<br/><br/>The home is approached via an enclosed entrance hall with a convenient ground floor shower room, leading into a welcoming dining room. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed with ample cabinetry, integrated appliances including an electric oven and hob, and provision for further appliances. A separate utility room offers additional storage, houses the newly installed 2024 boiler, and provides direct access to the rear garden. A single garage sits alongside the property and presents an excellent opportunity for conversion to ancillary accommodation (STPP).<br/><br/>To the rear, the sitting room enjoys a peaceful outlook and features a log burner, flowing seamlessly into the conservatory. <br/>Bedrooms two and three are both double bedrooms and are positioned on the ground floor. Bedroom two features a separate W/C and sink while bedroom three is currently arranged as a study.<br/><br/>The principal bedroom occupies the first floor, complete with a Velux window, fitted wardrobes, and access to eaves storage. A family bathroom with a corner bath, WC, and wash hand basin serves this level.<br/><br/>The property also benefits from previously granted planning permission, offering scope for further extension and reconfiguration to suit individual requirements.<br/><br/>Situated within the sought after and exclusive area within Ashley Heath about 2 miles West of the Avon Valley market town of Ringwood. Ringwood has a weekly street market in addition to a comprehensive range of shops that includes a choice of supermarkets, and various restaurants as well as individual independent shops & a local Post office. There are also excellent recreational facilities and professional services. The New Forest National Park is about 3 miles to the East offering a wide range of pursuits such as cycling, walking, riding & fishing, as well as various boating centres within a reasonable drive on the South Coast notably at Poole, Christchurch and Lymington. The A31 & A338 dual carriageways provide links to the sandy coastline of Bournemouth (8 miles south), Salisbury (18 miles north) and the M27 for Southampton (18 miles east). National Express coaches make regular trips to London and all its airports.<br/><br/>The property sits within a peaceful and generous plot of approximately 0.63 acres, with a welcoming frontage framed by mature hedging, established shrubs, and a neat lawn. A detached double garage with power and lighting provides excellent parking and storage.<br/><br/>To the rear, the south-facing garden offers a wonderful balance of outdoor living and natural beauty. A raised decked terrace is perfectly positioned for alfresco dining, while the sweeping lawns, wildflower garden, rhododendrons, and a variety of mature shrubs and trees create a picturesque and tranquil setting. The garden enjoys the added benefit of backing directly onto woodland.<br/>The property is subject to SSSI.<br/><br/>F<br/><br/>Electric, Oil fired central heating and septic tank.<br/><br/>