2 Cliveden CloseFerndown | BH22 9UL

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2 Cliveden CloseThis attractive and individual four bedroom detached home, which has an integral double garage, is set in a sought after residential area in Ferndown.

“Twenty eight years ago, when the wooded grounds of an old mansion were being sold off, our sealed bid for the plot was unexpectedly successful and we had no ready plan for developing it,” remembers Robert. “Other nearby plots bought in this way had individual houses built on them and most haven’t changed hands since. Many mature trees that were once part of the grounds are still dotted around; at the bottom of our rear garden there’s an American oak, an English oak and a pine, while next door, there’s a Canadian redwood.”

“We saw a timber-frame house plan that we liked at an Ideal Home Exhibition and the architect altered it for us to allow conventional construction and to provide four bedrooms rather than five,” recalls Jennie. “We then brought all the trades together and had it built with top quality materials, including hand made clay bricks and paviours, 90 year old reclaimed clay roof tiles and hardwood double glazed leaded windows. We used the leftover materials to construct the outbuilding at the bottom of the garden in a similar style. The bespoke designed conservatory was added later, about fifteen years ago.”

“Reducing the bedrooms to four provided a large master bedroom with two windows, which has a dressing room, fitted furniture and an en suite shower room,” explains Robert. “The other three bedrooms are double in size, although one has fitted furniture for a single bed; another has built-in cupboards, while the third has an en suite shower room. The galleried landing provides a small open plan study area over the front door. All the bathrooms and the cloakroom have been renewed with modern white suites.”

“When the house was first built, we installed a German Bulthaup kitchen with light oak cabinets,” continues Jennie. “Later on, we did consider replacing it but we couldn’t improve on the quality and, as its shaker-style hadn’t dated, we just refreshed it by having the cabinets professionally hand painted and by replacing the worktops with granite. The lounge has double doors to the dining room and sliding patio doors to the conservatory, which together with the large patio and garden provides good entertaining space.”

“We have lovely neighbours and it’s quite a social community,” adds Robert. “For the Millennium we had a neighbourhood party, which involved going from one house to another for the different courses of a meal. We also have excellent local amenities including a Sainsbury’s, a Tesco and an Iceland, and there’s soon to be an M&S with a café. There’s a community centre and good schools for all ages. Bournemouth, Sandbanks and the New Forest, the M27 and the M3 are all within easy reach; many people here drive to Southampton Parkway – trains from there to London Waterloo typically take about an hour.”

“We enjoy living in Ferndown and don’t intend to move very far, but it’s time for us to downsize,” Robert and Jennie agree.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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An elegant and imposing four double bedroom, three reception room detached family home boasting approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of exceptionally well presented living space with a fantastic conservatory and a double garage. The house enjoys a delightful location in this small select cul-de-sac in this prestigious residential area of Ferndown.

Outside, a timber pillared entrance storm porch welcomes you into a reception hall where your eyes are drawn up to the part galleried landing and you immediately get an excellent first impression of this exceptionally well presented family home. Double doors invite you into the living room with the focal point being a feature stone fireplace with inset living flame gas fire, window and sliding patio doors then flow into the substantial and impressive conservatory with a radiator, access and delightful views over the rear garden. Next door to the living room with connecting doors is the generous separate dining room plus the third reception room is the good sized study located at the front of the house with a feature bay window.

The fully fitted quality kitchen/breakfast room has a ceramic tiled floor and an extensive range of floor and wall units with granite work surfaces, complementing tiling to splash backs with concealed pelmet lighting. Stainless steel Bosch electric fan assisted oven, microwave, four ring gas hob with cooker hood over, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The kitchen is dual aspect with windows to the side and overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen enjoys the benefit of a large utility room with tiled floor and a more modern range of floor and wall mounted units with integrated fridge and freezer, washing machine and side door access. Also downstairs there is a recently refurbished cloakroom.

On the first floor is the exceptionally spacious galleried landing. The master bedroom is a large bedroom with an extensive range of quality bedroom furniture, separate walk through dressing room area and a luxurious en suite shower room. Bedroom two is also a spacious room with the benefit of a large refurbished shower room. Bedrooms three and four are both good sized double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and bedroom furniture. These bedrooms are serviced by a contemporary family bathroom.

Outside the property is approached via brick pillared double wrought iron entrance gates and a brick paviour driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and leads up to the integral double garage with remote control up and over door and connecting internal door to the reception hall. Attractive brick walling to the boundaries. The rear garden is well maintained predominantly laid to lawn with an extensive brick paviour sun terrace immediately adjacent to the rear of the property. The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy with well maintained conifer hedging to the left and right hand boundaries. To the top right hand corner of the garden is a brick built garden room/workshop.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 13.04.2015

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Fine & Country Ferndown 404 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9AU

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