8 bed detached house for sale

Twiggs Lane, Marchwood, Hampshire SO40

A truly remarkable Victorian Gothic home, built in 1848 and set in over 5 acres in the heart of the New Forest. Originally commissioned for the Vicar of Marchwood, it offers a rare blend of architectural grandeur, historical depth, and timeless charm. Peaceful and private, yet just minutes from Southampton and the M27, this is a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a landmark country house. The accommodation currently includes eight bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, and extensive garaging.

A home of grand proportions
Passing through the covered entrance porch, the solid hardwood front door opens into a lobby, and then through to the dining hall - an atmospheric space with oak panelling, wood block floors, and exposed beams. It's a dramatic introduction to the home, clearly built to impress. To the left, the morning room offers a quieter setting, with leaded mullion windows, working shutters, and a feature fireplace beneath an oak mantel. To the right, the drawing room looks out over the front of the property and includes a fireplace, one of many throughout the house. Like many rooms here, it retains strong period features, though some areas may benefit from updating to suit modern tastes. At the back of the house, the conservatory is an unexpected highlight. Facing south and west, it fills with natural light and offers garden views on two sides. Ceiling fans, Velux windows, and double doors to the terrace make it a practical, usable space year-round.

From the hall, a spiral staircase climbs through the centre of the home, while an inner lobby takes you to the domestic side of the ground floor. The kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a traditional Aga, is functional and generous in size, but may offer scope for modernisation. There's also a former staff room, now a bedroom/sitting room with a wood-burning stove, and beyond that a utility room, cloakroom, wet room, and access to the workshop and garaging via a rear lobby.

A place to rest, reflect and wake
Heading upstairs via the spiral staircase, the first floor brings you to a wide landing and five bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a full wall of fitted wardrobes and a feature fireplace, while the adjacent bathroom has a panelled bath, WC, and basin. Bedroom two offers a lot of charm, including a stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove and its own prayer room - a unique and peaceful nook. Bedrooms three and four also maintain their original features, with views over the garden or side elevation. There's also a laundry room and a further bathroom on this floor.

Upstairs again, the second floor includes two more bedrooms (one with restricted head height), a sewing room, and a train/playroom - ideal for storage, hobbies, or repurposing.

Back downstairs, the cellar, which was originally a coal store, is dry and accessible, offering potential as a wine store or further storage.
A landscape to call your own

As you turn off Twiggs Lane, a sweeping driveway leads you through the grounds and up to the house, where a circular turning area sets the scene for this substantial period property. The approach feels private, established, and full of character. The house sits centrally within 5.04 acres of formal gardens, woodland, and two paddocks. To one side, a walled courtyard gives access to a double garage, single garage, car port, and workshop.
Position

The property offers easy access to Southampton and the M27, as well as the open forest and coast.
Historical notes

The land once formed part of the Marchwood Park Estate, and in 1848, the then owner built this property for his son, the Vicar of Marchwood. Constructed with stones from Beaulieu Abbey, the house stands as a testament to early Victorian Gothic architecture, showcasing lancet arch windows, stone elevations, and rich period detailing throughout. It's a statement home unique to the New Forest, rich in character and set in a private and peaceful plot, now ready for it's next chapter.

Services
The floor mounted Potterton Kingfisher gas fired boiler is situated in the utility room and provides the domestic hot water and central heating. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property
Tenure

Freehold
Tax band

G (£3,911.17 approx. - 2025/2026)
EPC rating

The property is Grade II Listed and therefore does not require an EPC