For sale Maisonette

TOWER FLAT

ORCHARD MOUNT, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE BH24 1HW

1 beds 1 baths 657 sq ft Listed 23 Jun 2026 (-40d)

£200,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

61 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£133,000 Oct 2022

Price per m²

£3,279/m²

Local average

£188,650 (+6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (16,917 of 33,755)

Street crime

82 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Unique spacious flat
  • External reception room
  • Modern Kitchen & Parking
  • Town centre location
  • Parking available

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

A unique three storey one bedroom purpose built maisonette with spacious accommodation in the heart of Ringwood centre.

Summary of Accommodation
*GROUND FLOOR EXERNAL COVERED RECEPTION AREA* INTEGRAL UTILITY STORE* PERSONAL FRONT DOOR* FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM * SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM AND BATHROOM* ELECTRIC HEATING* DOUBLE GLAZING* GOOD DECORATIVE PRESENTATION* PARKING AVAILABLE* USE OF COMMUNAL GARDENS*

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
Tower Flat forms part of a popular residential development of maisonettes, apartments and houses, built in the early 1960s to traditional standards with mellow brick elevations under a tiled roof. The present owners have maintained the property to a very good standard. Features include a modern kitchen and bathroom, electric heating, double glazing, well proportioned accommodation with a clever use of external covered storage and reception area.

AGENTS NOTE: IN OUR OPINION, TO FULLY APPREICATE THE SIZE AND INDIVIDUALITY OF THE PROPERTY, AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

SITUATION:
Tower Flat is centrally located within level walking distance of the market town of Ringwood which offers a weekly street market, in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A31 and A338 provide road links to Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles and Salisbury 18 miles. The open New Forest is with 2 miles distance.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the main Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car park, leave in an easterly direction along Southampton Road. Take the immediate turning left opposite the entrance to Carvers recreation field into Linden Gardens. Take the first turning right onto a private drive and follow this driveway up a small incline into a courtyard area which has parking and communal gardens. The entrance to Tower Flat is located in the left hand corner at the head of the gravel drive/parking area


THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

Arched entrance to:-

EXTERNAL RECEPTION AREA: 12’9” (3.91m) x 10’4” (3.17m) Dual aspect to the south and west. Wall light point. Internal arch and door to:-

UTILITY/STORE AREA: 9’4” (2.87m) x 12’1” (3.70m) Light and power. Integral understairs storage cupboard.

FROM EXTERAL RECEPTION AREA UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED DOOR TO:-

INNER HALL: Straight flight staircase to:-

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Aspect to the north with double glazed window. Electric heater. Door way to:-

KITCHEN: 8’2” (2.51m) x 8’6” (2.62m) Aspect to the norther with double glazed window. Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c tap, floor cupboard beneath. Cupboards housing washing machine and tumble dryer. The work surface extends along the return wall and incorporates four burner induction hob, pan drawers beneath. Integrated dishwasher. Corner unit with carrousel shelving. Electric oven, grill and combination oven, cupboards above and beneath. Integrated larder fridge/freezer. Contemporary three speed extractor hood. Range of eye level cupboards. Above counter lighting plus downlights.

FROM THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING DOOR TO:-

LIVING ROOM: 16’4” (4.99m) maximum narrowing to 12’9” (3.89m) x 13’1” (4m) maximum into door recess narrowing to 10’3” (3.14m) Dual aspect to the south and west. Two electric heaters. Downlights, TV point.

FROM THE LIVING ROOM STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE WITH CIRCULAR WINDOW TO THE EAST.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Aspect to the north. Hatch to loft area. Door to:-

BEDROOM: 14’4” (4.39m) x 13’10” (4.24m) maximum into door recess narrowing to 11’10” (3.62m) Dual aspect to the south and west. Electric heater. Without loss of measurement to the room wall to wall, floor to ceiling mirror fronted triple built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Additional double built in wardrobe, plus single built in wardrobe. Downlights.

FROM THE SECOND FLOOR LANDING DOOR TO:-

BATHROOM/W.C: 8’2” (2.50m) x 5’8” (1/75m) Dual aspect to the north and west. Attractive tiled walls complimenting the white suite comprising pea shape bath with h & c mixer, electric shower, glazed shower screen. Wash basin set in vanity surround with h & c mixer, double cupboard beneath. Close coupled low level w.c. Chrome ladder style vertical heated towel rail. Full height airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelves.

OUTSIDE:
Parking on ‘grace and favour’ basis. Use of communal gardens to the front of the property.

LEASE: Originally commenced on 18th December 1963 for 189 years with 126 years currently remaining.


COUNCIL TAX BAND: B

EPC LINK:



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Listed by

Ringwood

Grants Of Ringwood

Reference: 90029274

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/09/2022

Expiry date: 23/09/2032

Current heating cost: £1,577/year

Potential heating cost: £464/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £8,163

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£800 - £1,200)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £200,000 +50.4%
Sold 07/10/2022 (3 years ago) £133,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
CORNMANTLE COURT, 2 12 PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1WJ £270,000 12/12/2025 Flat
CORNMANTLE COURT, 2 16 PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1WJ £235,000 25/11/2025 Flat
OAKLEY COURT, 46 - 52 FLAT 4 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £127,500 15/07/2025 Flat
9 LINDEN GARDENS, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1HG £220,000 17/11/2023 Flat
HOLLYBANK 3 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1HL £160,000 03/11/2023 Flat
OAKLEY COURT, 46 - 52 FLAT 21 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £97,950 14/04/2023 Flat
CORNMANTLE COURT, 2 22 PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1WJ £275,000 12/12/2022 Flat
OAKLEY COURT, 46 - 52 FLAT 7 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £100,000 24/11/2022 Flat
AVON COURT 12 GRAVEL LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1LL £165,000 01/11/2022 Flat
AVON COURT 6 GRAVEL LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1LL £165,000 26/10/2022 Flat
AVON COURT 4 GRAVEL LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1LL £165,000 28/07/2022 Flat
CORNMANTLE COURT, 2 17 PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1WJ £246,000 08/07/2022 Flat
OLD AUCTION HOUSE, 54 3 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £280,000 15/06/2022 Flat
OLD AUCTION HOUSE, 54 2 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £275,000 01/06/2022 Flat
HOLLYBANK 4 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1HL £152,000 09/05/2022 Flat
1 FOREST GATE COURT, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JB £210,000 27/04/2022 Flat
OLD AUCTION HOUSE, 54 16 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £282,000 12/04/2022 Flat
OLD AUCTION HOUSE, 54 10 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £315,000 25/03/2022 Flat
OLD AUCTION HOUSE, 54 4 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD £260,000 13/12/2021 Flat
AVON COURT 11 GRAVEL LANE, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1LL £135,000 29/10/2021 Flat

Area average: £206,773 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 10.1%
10y growth 54.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): New Forest. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -4.7%
5y (index) -6.3%
10y (index) 6.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for New Forest. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,114/mo
Realistic £1,238/mo
Optimistic £1,362/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → New Forest.

Location

Address

Orchard Gardens

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Carvers Industrial Estate 0.0 miles
Shop The Salon Ringwood 0.2 miles
Shop Ringwood Laser Clinic 0.2 miles
Train station Lakeside 2.8 miles
Train station Kingsmere 2.9 miles
Hospital Royal Bournemouth Hospital 7.2 miles
Hospital Kings Park Hospital 8.4 miles
University Health Services University 8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 29
Anti-social behaviour 11
Shoplifting 8
Other theft 7
Public order 6
Vehicle crime 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other crime 4
Burglary 3
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 82

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Ringwood School Academy Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 8 May 2017
Ringwood Church of England Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 28 Nov 2021
Ringwood Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 May 2016
Poulner Junior School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 11 Jun 2019
Poulner Infant School and Nursery Primary 1.0 miles Good — 30 Mar 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
1 Bed Flat, Southampton Road, BH24 £750/mo 1 0.19 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Holm Close, BH24 £1,130/mo 1 0.93 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £940/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%
Max investor price (0.8%) £117,500
Target investor price (1%) £94,000
Gross yield 5.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.7×
Monthly cashflow £33/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.7%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).