5 bed detached house for sale

Brockbridge, Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire SO32

Brockwood House is beautifully positioned within approximately 20 acres of its own land, nestled in the heart of the Meon Valley within the South Downs National Park. This elegant Edwardian residence enjoys a truly picturesque setting, surrounded by unspoilt countryside and its own grounds, offering both privacy and a profound sense of tranquillity. Having remained in the same ownership for over thirty years, the house has been meticulously cared for and thoughtfully enhanced during this time, including extensions undertaken in 2000 alongside a full roof replacement. While presented in excellent order, the property offers an incoming purchaser the opportunity to sensitively update and tailor the interiors to their own aesthetic.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and extends from a generous and welcoming entrance hall. There are three principal reception rooms, including a particularly impressive triple-aspect dining room with double doors opening into the drawing room, where a central open fireplace provides a natural focal point. The kitchen/breakfast room is traditionally styled, featuring handcrafted Shaker cabinetry and a two-oven Aga, along with a two oven electric module, creating a warm and functional heart to the home. A cloakroom completes the ground floor. A solid oak staircase rises to the first floor, where the principal suite enjoys a triple-aspect bedroom, dressing room and en suite bathroom. A guest bedroom with en suite shower room is complemented by three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor provides additional flexible accommodation, ideal for further bedrooms, a study or hobby space.

Outbuildings

The property is supported by an excellent range of outbuildings. To the rear of the house, a traditional brick building accommodates a utility room and garden stores. A particularly attractive brick and flint barn, rebuilt in 1995 in keeping with the vernacular Hampshire style, provides garaging, workshop space, a garden store and cloakroom on the ground floor, with internal stairs rising to a superb studio or office. A striking feature hayloft window with wrought iron detailing, frames views across the grounds. The building was designed with potential for ancillary accommodation, subject to requirements.

In 2012, an impressive indoor swimming pool complex was constructed, echoing the architectural language of the main house with its brick and flint elevations. Internally, the orangery styled space is flooded with natural light from a central roof lantern, multiple sets of double doors and a feature window. The 16m by 5m heated pool is set within a stone surround, with ample space for seating and relaxation, complemented by a stylish hottub and kitchenette. The complex also includes a cloakroom, changing facilities and a shower, with the pool benefiting from an electrically operated cover.

The approach to Brockwood House is both discreet and impressive, via wooden electric gates opening onto a sweeping, tree-lined driveway that leads elegantly to the house and the barn, where there is garaging and generous parking for multiple
vehicles.

To the rear, a charming and sheltered courtyard garden provides a more intimate setting, with a neatly kept lawn framed by a characterful brick and flint wall and thoughtfully planted herbaceous borders. A grass pathway winds through wellstocked flower beds, leading to the swimming pool complex, creating a seamless connection between the house and its leisure amenities. Beyond, a productive kitchen garden features raised beds and a greenhouseTo the north, a paddock with a substantial field shelter offers excellent potential for those wishing to keep ponies or small livestock, enhancing the property’s appeal as a manageable country holding.

The wider grounds have a natural, parkland quality, with a wonderful sense of openness and an attractive collection of mature specimen trees. To the front of the house, a paved terrace and level lawn provide an ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding meadowland; perfect for viewing the spectacular summer sunsets. Steps descend to the lower lawns, where a traditional haha subtly separates the formal gardens from the pasture beyond.

A short walk across the meadow leads to a charming wooden footbridge spanning the River Meon, where the property enjoys
private single and double-bank fishing rights, offering a rare and quintessentially English country lifestyle.

Rights of Way
Please note there is a public footpath (Footpath 33) that runs on the Eastern boundary of the property from Droxford to Meonstoke.

Brockwood House enjoys an exceptional setting within the South Downs National Park, positioned in the heart of the highly regarded Meon Valley between the sought-after villages of Droxford and Meonstoke. This picturesque stretch of Hampshire countryside is celebrated for its natural beauty, yet remains remarkably well connected.

Meonstoke offers a strong sense of community, with a very popular infant school, church, Post Office and village store, along with the well-regarded Bucks Head public house. Nearby Droxford provides a comprehensive range of everyday amenities including a village shop and Post Office, an award winning traditional pub, two garages, with convenience store, and an active parish church which includes a vibrant community hub with café facilities. A variety of local clubs and societies further enhance village life. For a wider selection of amenities, Bishops Waltham offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, while the cathedral city of Winchester and the market town of Petersfield provide extensive shopping, cultural attractions and mainline rail services to London and beyond.

The area is particularly well served for education, with a number of highly regarded schools including Bedales, Churcher’s College and Highfield School, alongside Winchester’s renowned selection of preparatory and senior schools such as Princes’ Mead, St Swithun’s, Winchester College, The Pilgrims’ School, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College and Twyford School. Locally, Meonstoke’s infant school feeds into Droxford Junior School and subsequently Swanmore College.

The surrounding countryside offers an outstanding lifestyle, with an abundance of walking and riding routes directly accessible from the back door. The south coast is within easy reach, with the Solent and River Hamble providing exceptional opportunities for sailing and a wide range of water-based pursuits.