Summary - The Bothy, 63 Avon Castle Drive BH24 2BE
8 bed 5 bath Detached
Rare riverside 8-bed estate with pool, tennis court and huge private grounds..
Approximately 6,000 sq ft main house with eight bedrooms and extensive reception rooms
Set on circa 2 acres with direct, elevated frontage to the River Avon
Leisure complex: 35' swimming pool, sauna, changing rooms and sun terrace
Separate linked two‑bedroom annex — potential guest or rental accommodation
Full-size tennis court, irrigation system, mature landscaped gardens and pond
Garaging and generous parking; potential to extend property by c.33% (stated)
Property dates from 1976–82; may require modernisation and updating in places
High flood risk area and private drainage; council tax described as very expensive
A rare riverside estate positioned on approximately two acres with uninterrupted views over the River Avon. The main house extends to around 6,000 sq ft, offering generous reception rooms, a principal suite with balcony, and a linked two‑bedroom annex — suitable for guests, staff or rental income. The grounds are laid out with sweeping lawns, mature trees, a decorative pond, full‑size tennis court and a leisure complex with a 35’ pool, sauna and terrace. An irrigation system supports the extensive planting.
This property is well suited to families seeking privacy and space, or buyers looking for a high‑end country base with direct water frontage. The plot is substantial and versatile — there is stated potential to extend the current footprint by up to 33% (as advised), and the land could support further landscaping, leisure uses or equestrian facilities subject to consents.
Important practical points: the house dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s so parts may benefit from modernisation; services include mains electricity and water but private drainage, and the property is in an area identified as having a high flood risk. Council tax is very expensive. Garaging and ample parking are provided, but buyers should factor in ongoing maintenance for a property of this scale and the leisure facilities.
Set within the exclusive Avon Castle estate and only two miles from Ringwood, the location combines a secluded riverside setting with easy access to local shops, schools and transport links to Bournemouth, Southampton and London. Homes with direct River Avon frontage are scarce — this is a substantial riverside opportunity with significant lifestyle and development potential.
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