Summary - OTTERWOOD HOUSE, EXBURY ROAD, BROCKENHURST, BEAULIEU SO42 7YS
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Character home with 5.6 acres, pool and barn conversion potential.
Rare 16th‑century core with authentic beams and inglenook fireplaces
Otterwood House is a rare, characterful country residence set within 5.6 acres overlooking the Beaulieu River Valley. The core of the house dates to the 16th century with ancient beams, exposed brickwork and inglenook fireplaces offering strong period character alongside generous, adaptable living spaces totalling about 3,372 sq ft.
The plot includes an ancient two‑storey barn with clear conversion potential, a four‑car garage with a large loft storage room, and a converted stable block containing an indoor heated pool with glazed southerly aspects. The house sits at the end of a private no‑through lane within the New Forest National Park, providing exceptional privacy, direct access to open forest walks and far‑reaching rural views.
Practical considerations are important: the property currently has an EPC rating of F and uses LPG/ oil heating, private borehole water and a septic tank. Broadband speeds are slow by standard providers (cable up to c.14 Mbps reported), and council tax sits at the higher end. Any barn conversion or significant extension will require planning consent, though pre‑1982 footprint suggests potential to extend by up to c.30% subject to verification and approvals.
This is a strong opportunity for a family seeking a substantial, historic country home with land for equestrian or amenity use, or for a buyer wanting to invest in sensitive renovation and conversion. The property’s scale, location and seclusion are its greatest assets; buyers should budget for energy upgrades, possible utility improvements and consented works to realise its full potential.
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