3 bed detached house for sale

St. Leonards, Ringwood BH24

Three double bedroom thatch cottage tucked away at the end of a private driveway with panoramic views over farmland. Believed to date back to the 1750’s, renovated throughout by the current owners. Miles of dog or nature walking, jogging /cycling at the end of the drive over the road in Hurn and Avon Forest.

A covered porch leads into the entrance hall with solid wood flooring. Dual aspect kitchen/dining room again with solid wood flooring has matching wall and base units and a centre island. Granite work tops. Integrated appliances including dishwasher, fridge/freezer and Belling electric cooker and induction hob.
French doors to the side garden and door to the rear garden, with panoramic views of farmland.

Dual aspect sitting room has a feature fireplace with a wood burner. French doors to the rear garden and stairs leading to the first floor.

Bedroom three is on the ground floor to the front aspect and is serviced by a shower room. Shower, w.c. And wash hand basin. A Utility completes the ground floor with space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Bright and airy landing leads to Bedroom One to the rear aspect with views over farmland. En-suite bathroom with a slipper bath, corner shower, w.c. And wash hand basin.

Bedroom Two is to the side aspect with an en-suite bathroom. Slipper bath, corner shower, w.c. And wash hand basin.

St Leonards is a village situated on the A31, adjacent to St Ives & Ashley Heath and only a short distance away from the beautiful Moors Valley Country Park, acres of natural heath and woodland incorporating an adventure playground, trail, and golf course and offering an idyllic setting for a range of outdoor pursuits such as cycling, walking, riding & fishing. The market town of Ringwood is just a couple of miles away offering numerous country pubs & restaurants, boutique shops, a David Lloyd Health & Leisure Club and a local Post office and is host to sought after educational establishments. The A31 & A338 dual carriageways provide links to the sandy coastline of Bournemouth (8 miles south), Salisbury (18 miles north) & the M27 for Southampton (18 miles east). National Express coaches make regular trips to London and all its airports.

The property is approached via a 100 ft hedge lined gravel driveway, to a timber framed car port and double garage.

Picket gate leads to the front cottage garden that wraps around the cottage and lodge. Block paving and crazy paving with lawn areas, cottage borders full of flowers and plants, fruit trees, pond, vegetable patch and greenhouse. Pergola and raised decking area with power and lighting for alfresco dining with views of open farmland.

Mains electric and oil. Water from Haulfryn £88 every six months.

In addition to the large garden and driveway, there is a separate plot with potential for residential development. The local planning authority has confirmed in writing that, subject to formalities, they would look favourably upon an application for a two-bedroom bungalow, with a maximum footprint of 72 sq. Metres. The plot currently contains a two-bedroom wooden lodge, which generates rental income. The plot is available by separate negotiation, guide price £50,000–£60,000.