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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · SO40 7GJ
Listing removedReduced £25k (−4.3%) on 13 AugListed 127 days
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About
This charming semi-detached cottage is believed to date back to 1908 and has been in the same family for over 50 years.
The property is conveniently positioned on a corner plot on the desirable Woodlands Road accessed from a private driveway and offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.
The ground floor enjoys a versatile arrangement of rooms with a cosy sitting room and open plan kitchen, dining and breakfast room, complemented by a separate garden room.
An out door utility room provides additional storage space with wash basin and wc.
The mature and private gardens create a pleasant and colourful screen with a variety of outbuildings including two garages and a workshop.
Ground Floor The part glazed UPVC front door opens into the entrance vestibule, with space for coats and shoes.
To the right the cosy sitting room overlooks the front aspect with an ornate fireplace as a focal to the room flanked by fitted cupboards and shelving.
A spacious dining area or family room also offers a range of built in storage and an under stairs cupboard with access into the light and airy garden room.
From the dining area the open kitchen and breakfast room offers ample space for a table and chairs.
The triple aspect kitchen offers a range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces and peninsula.
A double oven is included as well as a water softener, with space and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge.
A stable door opens to the private garden with a large utility room to the right which houses the gas fired boiler, wash basin and wc.
First Floor The first floor landing is fitted with shelving and hanging space and serves all three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom one overlooks the front aspect and has a range of built in storage with bedrooms two and three enjoying a dual aspect.
The family bathroom comprises a panelled bath with shower over, wash basin, wc and airing cupboard with immersion tank.
Parking The property is accessed via an unadopted gravel drive with parking in front of the garage.
Outside A pedestrian gate accesses the property with a winding block paved pathway to the front door, bordered by well tended lawns and an abundance of mature plants shrubs and small trees with a trimmed hedgerow creating a pleasant screen from the road.
The rear garden offers a variety of vegetable gardens and growing area with raised beds and two greenhouses. Other outbuildings include two garages and a workshop.
Location The desirable village of Woodlands is located with in The New Forest National Park offering miles of beautiful walks and cycle rides on the doorstep as well as places of interest and natural beauty to explore.
A comprehensive range of amenities include well regarded local schooling for all ages, easy access to the motorway networks and direct access to London Waterloo via Ashurst train station.
The village of Ashurst boats various well regarded eateries and public houses with the picturesque village of Lyndhurst just three miles away.
Anti Money Launderinig We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property.
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The cost of these checks is £60 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
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We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.
Sellers Position Buying on Heating Gas fired central heating Infants & Junior School Netley Marsh Ce Infant School & Bartley Ce Junior School Secondary School Hounsdown Academy Council Tax Band D - New Forest District Council
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About 217, Woodlands Road, Woodlands Southampton
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