6 bed detached house for sale

Moonhills Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42

An exceptional country house occupying just over four acres in a breathtaking private setting, with far-reaching views across its own land towards the Beaulieu River. Offering extensive and versatile accommodation, the property includes six bedrooms, generous reception space and a separate one bedroom annexe. The grounds provide an impressive range of leisure and equestrian facilities, including a tennis court, double garage, stabling for two horses, a large paddock and ample parking, making this a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial New Forest country estate with considerable scope to modernise. EPC - E

The situation

The house occupies an extremely peaceful position off a leafy private lane that serves only a handful of properties. Approached over its own long drive leading through the gardens the house is very secluded yet enjoys glorious far reaching views across the surrounding fields and Beaulieu River Valley. Moonhills Lane lies just outside Beaulieu which has an extremely picturesque high street with shops catering for most day to day requirements as well as cafes, a pub and restaurant. The open forest of the National Park lies a few moments to the north and there are excellent sailing facilities on the Beaulieu River and at Lymington's marinas. Direct trains to London Waterloo run from both Brockenhurst and Southampton.

The property

Offered for sale for the first time in a generation, Moonhills provides extensive and versatile accommodation together with an impressive range of leisure, equestrian and ancillary facilities. The house is approached through a grand reception hall which sets the tone for the well-proportioned accommodation beyond. The principal reception rooms are arranged on the ground floor and include a drawing room, dining room, study and garden room, all enjoying a wonderful connection with the mature gardens and grounds. The kitchen/breakfast room provides scope for extension into the dining room which, alongside overall modernisation, would create a superb space for everyday living. A separate utility room and laundry room lie beyond the kitchen. The upper floors provide excellent bedroom accommodation, including a substantial principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom. There are a further five bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite bathroom, together with additional bathrooms and a guest cloakroom.

There is also an adjoining annexe which has its own access and comprises a kitchen breakfast room with french windows onto the garden, a sitting room, ground floor bedroom and stairs leading up to an occasional mezzanine bedroom. The annexe provides excellent flexibility and could be utilised for guests, extended family or staff accommodation.

Grounds & gardens

The grounds extend to just over four acres and are a particular feature of the property, providing an exceptional degree of privacy and a wonderful rural setting. The property enjoys captivating views across its own land towards the tranquil Beaulieu River. For those with equestrian interests, the estate includes stabling for two horses, together with a feed room, tack room, store room and large paddock. There is also a full-size tennis court and a double garage, while ample off-road parking is available for approximately three to four cars. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an impressive country estate in one of the New Forest's most sought-after locations. The house offers considerable scale, privacy and an outstanding range of facilities, whilst providing scope for the next owner to modernise and further personalise this exceptional home.

Additional information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band H

EPC: E Current: 45 Potential: 62

Property Construction: Traditional brick & block

Utilities: Mains electricity & water. Private drainage

Heating: Oil fired boiler

Broadband: Adsl Copper-based phone land line. Superfast broadband achievable at this property with download speeds of up to 59 Mbps (Ofcom)

Parking: Garage & private driveway