Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JF

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

Agent: Hearnes Estate Agents - Ringwood Phone: 01425 292928

.This newly converted detached residence has been thoughtfully remodelled and refurbished to an exceptional standard, offering spacious and light-filled living accommodation on the ground floor and ideally situated just off Shaftesbury Street. The property enjoys a prime central location within easy walking distance of the town centre, residents will find a vibrant mix of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, a public library, churches, and a medical centre all close at hand, with local schools conveniently located just north of the town centre.<p><br/></p><p>The ground floor offers a modern and flexible layout, enhanced by underfloor heating throughout via an energy-efficient air source heat pump. Engineered oak flooring flows through the hall, kitchen, and dining areas, complemented by elegant oak internal doors. The kitchen is well-equipped with integrated appliances and finished to a high specification. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room, while the family bathroom features a separate shower unit and is completed to the same exacting standard. Outside is a private garden, well enclosed with undercover parking to the side with twin opening gates and an EV charge point. </p><p></p> <p>A unique feature of this property is the separately accessed first-floor open-plan area, currently with planning permission for office use. This space is entered via its own external entrance, leading to a staircase and two generous rooms filled in natural light from roof light windows and offering excellent potential for business use, a home office, or additional income, this versatile area adds significant value and flexibility to the property.</p><p></p> <p>Agents note: The first floor is Class E in UK planning law is a flexible, broad category for "Commercial, Business and Service" uses, amalgamating previous A1 (shops), A2 (financial and professional services), A3 (restaurants/cafes), and B1 (offices, research, light industrial) use classes, plus certain health and leisure facilities like gyms and nurseries. The aim is to revitalize town centres by allowing a wider range of uses within the same building without requiring planning permission, supporting mixed-use developments and community needs. </p><p><br/></p><p>A SPECIALISED MORTGAGE MAY BE REQUIRED and this should be confirmed prior to submitting an offer to purchase. </p><p></p>