Property description
SUMMARY A modern four bedroom detached house with lake views, south facing rear garden, extended width plot, UPVC double glazed conservatory and a double garage. Benefitting from a corner plot position, this large family home boasts space for a caravan or boat with an additional side garden/patio through double wooden gates from the front. On the ground floor there are a further two receptions, a good size kitchen/breakfast room and downstairs cloakroom/wc. To the first floor there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the Master Bedroom boasting a modern three piece en-suite. Additionally, the property benefits from UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating throughout.
SITUATION Located in the area of Hightown, off Lakeview Drive, Merlin Close is an exclusive cul-de-sac close to the spectacular Hightown Lake offering Nature Walks through the New Forest and along the Castleman Trail. The area is on the periphery of Ringwood, a Historic Market Town in Hampshire on the western boundary of the New Forest National Park.
ACCOMMODATION Through a UPVC double glazed door access in gained to the Entrance Hall which offers an open balustrade staircase to the first floor and an understairs cupboard. There are interconnecting doors to the Sitting Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room in multi-pane glass. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is situated at the front of the property offering access through a double glazed door to the side of the property and is well fitted with a range of base level drawers and units under wood effect roll top work surfaces, incorporating a one and a half bowl, single drainer sink unit with a monobloc mixer tap, fitted waste disposal and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is a built in oven and grill with an extended width six ring gas hob and built in extractor over. At eye level there are ample wall mounted cupboards with an upright recess space for the fridge freezer, also accommodating further plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer behind. The floor in the kitchen is laid to wood laminate and there is space for table and chairs. The Sitting Room is located at the rear of the property and benefits from UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear garden, a fitted 'Living Flame' gas fire place with darkwood mantle and composite stone surround. From the Sitting Room there is a multi-pane glass doors to the Dining Room which then offer access through UPVC double glazed casement door and window to the Conservatory. The UPVC Conservatory (completed in 2013) is well constructed with a cavity wall foundation, self cleaning and tinted glass roof, top light openers and double doors to the rear garden, being tiled to the floor and with fitted window blinds. Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first floor landing and then there are interconnecting doors to the respective bedrooms, a loft hatch and airing cupboard. The Master Bedroom is a good size and fitted with a full range of wardrobes with twin windows to front aspect and a recess to the en-suite. The en-suite is a three piece suite in white and fitted with a corner shower, close coupled WC and wash hand basin. The remaining three bedrooms are served by the main bathroom which is fitted with a three piece bathroom suite and also offer superb views towards Hightown Lake and the surrounding area.
Underneath the carpet covering there is fitted wood laminate flooring should carpets not be desired there is the option of lifting them. Gas fired central heating is provided by the gas fired boiler situated within the garage. UPVC double glazed leaded light windows are fitted throughout the property.
EXTERNALLY To the front, there is the advantage of being located on a corner position with a generous width plot allowing double width parking in front of the double garage and a good size front garden given privacy from a screened boundary. Double wooden gates allow access to the side patio/garden which could accommodate a caravan or boat.
The rear garden is a well thought design for easy maintainance benefitting from a lawned area and sun patio. The side and rear of the property offer wonderful seclusion with a high brick boundary wall and climbing plants to the periphery.
DOUBLE GARAGE
The garage is accessed through either the personal door from the rear garden or there is a remote up and over door. The garage was originally the Show Home Office for the development and is fitted out with telephone and power points and has plasterboarded walls, there is also room for storage within the rafters, a water tap and additional space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
The property also benefits from outside security lighting and has a fully serviced house alarm.