Summary -
Forest Heath,Lymington Road,BROCKENHURST,SO42 7UF
SO42 7UF
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Lutyens-inspired family house with annexe, pool and extensive outbuildings on 7 acres.
- Lutyens-inspired detached house on circa 7 acres
Forest Heath is a substantial, Lutyens-inspired family house set in about 7 acres on the edge of the New Forest. Fully redecorated and sympathetically furnished in 2022, the property combines period charm with recent updates: a south-facing drawing room with new wood burner, an updated kitchen and breakfast room, four principal bedrooms and three bathrooms on the main stair, plus an additional bedroom accessed by separate stairs. The grounds include a separate one-bedroom annexe overlooking the swimming pool — ideal for guests or staff.
The estate is well-equipped for rural living: two stables with adjoining laundry, shower and WC, a tractor barn (suitable for agricultural use or boat storage), two brick barns, a double garage and generous outbuildings. Extensive, secluded lawns and patios back onto Royden Woods and open New Forest, giving direct access to riding, walking and cycling from the gate. The setting offers privacy while remaining approximately six miles from Lymington and with rail links from Brockenhurst to London.
Practical considerations are straightforward and important to note. Broadband speeds are very slow, which will affect remote working or streaming without alternative solutions. Council tax is very expensive and the local recorded crime level is very high; purchasers should assess security and running-cost implications. The house was built in 1928 but has been newly renovated — while largely turnkey, some historic properties retain maintenance obligations associated with age and the large estate.
This property suits a family or country buyer seeking significant indoor and outdoor space, equestrian facilities and ancillary accommodation, plus potential to adapt outbuildings. Its scale, privacy and direct New Forest access are standout strengths; buyers focused on connectivity and low operating costs should factor in the broadband, security and tax profiles when viewing.
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