Are You Looking For Property In Ringwood?
The market town of Ringwood is situated on the western edge of the New Forest and has held its market charter since 1226. If you are looking for property in Ringwood, the town epitomises quiet semi-rural living and is known as a friendly town offering a good range of independent shops, well suited to everyone from families to young professionals and the elderly.
One of Ringwood’s major advantages is its location on the edge of the New Forest National Park, which received National Park status in 2005 and provides a genuine walker’s and cyclists’ paradise. The forest landscape with its wildlife and geology, also boasts wild New Forest ponies and herds of deer, making it an ideal place to enjoy at weekends.
Ringwood
When you tire of the forest, you will find that Ringwood also benefits from being close to some of the UK’s finest beaches in Hampshire and Dorset, forming part of the Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Site), with its crystal clear waters and golden sandy beaches.
The town is surrounded by a number of lakes at Hightown and Poulner whilst Blashford Lake offers a number of sailing activities. The town has plenty of sporting opportunities and Ringwood Town FC is a very well supported team. Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre offers a swimming pool, gym, weights room, sauna and badminton courts.
The town has a weekly market held every Wednesday where local produce can be purchased along with other traditional market fare. The Furlong Shopping Centre is a well-appointed retail centre with a number of well-known high street names.
Ringwood has its own brewery, which runs five of the local pubs in the town. And many restaurants and café in and around the town, providing good and varied entertainment.
The town has a number of good schools including Poulner Junior and Ringwood School, along with the nearby The Grange and Ferndown Upper.
Travel
Although Ringwood does not have its own train station, commuters have the choice of travelling from Bournemouth, Southampton or Christchurch stations, which run direct services to London or to more local destinations in Dorset and Hampshire.
The A31 offers a major transport link for the area, allowing drivers to access points to the west and east, as well as making connections to the north.
Looking For Property In Ringwood
There is an excellent choice of property in the area, where you can expect to pay an average price of £433,000. Detached houses costing in the region of £600,000 and smaller terraces are around £285,000. Forest Lane, Coach Hill Lane and Bisterne Close are popular locations. Demand for property in this flourishing market town constantly outstrips supply, helped by its good schools and popular restaurants; property has shown a price growth of 15% since 2007.
If you are looking for a property in the Ringwood or selling your own property, estate agent Fells New Forest Property can offer you over 75 years of experience in the local property market. With a prominent office position in the market town of Ringwood, we are able to offer a ‘bespoke and tailored’ service to our customers. As a family run company, we can provide all the experience and personal service you need to buy or sell a property in Ringwood.
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Fells New Forest Property
5-7 Southampton Road,
Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HB
01425 689131
To arrange a free valuation for your property or to discuss the current market trends, please call Fells on Tel: 01425 689131
