Summary - Brook Cottage, Burley Road, Bockhampton BH23 7AL
4 bed 3 bath Cottage
Secluded country home with extensive gardens and flexible outbuildings.
Grade II listed thatched cottage circa 1600, recently re-thatched
Set in approximately 3/4 acre of mature, landscaped gardens and ponds
Principal bedroom with balcony and en‑suite; flexible 3–4 bedroom layout
Annexe/studio above garage with bathroom — requires permissions for rental
Two double garages, additional outbuildings, tractor shed and storage container
High flood risk — obtain insurance and specialist flood advice
Oil‑fired heating, EPC rating D; listed status may complicate works
Council Tax Band G — higher annual running costs
Set on approximately three quarters of an acre on the edge of the New Forest, Brook Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched home dating from the 1600s. The house retains period character—cob walls, a newly re-thatched roof and inglenook features—while offering flexible family living across split levels and a conservatory overlooking extensive, mature gardens. The plot’s winding paths, ponds and hidden seating areas create a private, restful setting for garden lovers.
The accommodation is arranged over multiple levels with a versatile layout that suits family life: an extended sitting room with French doors to a paved terrace, a cosy snug with an inset Opti-Myst fire, kitchen opening to the conservatory, utility and a ground-floor shower room. Upstairs the principal bedroom has French doors to a balcony and an en‑suite; there are three further bedrooms (the listing sometimes described as three/four bedrooms depending on use) and additional bathrooms, giving scope for a guest room or home office.
Outbuildings and parking are significant assets. There are two double garages, a further garage block with a studio/annexe above (with its own bathroom) and multiple storage sheds, a tractor shed and container. The annexe/studio could suit home‑working or holiday-let use but would require any necessary listed‑building and planning consents before commercial use.
Important practical points: the property has oil‑fired central heating and an EPC rating of D. It is Grade II listed, which preserves historic detail but restricts alterations and may complicate maintenance or extension plans. The location is in a high flood‑risk zone, so prospective buyers should obtain flood insurance quotes and seek specialist advice. Council Tax Band G reflects higher running costs for the area. Overall this is a characterful countryside family home with a very large, mature garden and useful outbuildings, best suited to buyers prepared for listed‑property ownership and rural living.
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