4 bed detached house for sale

Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42

Introducing Cherry Tree Cottage, a rare 400-year-old detached thatched home located at the top of Brockenhurst’s popular village High Street, within close proximity to the train station with direct express rail links to London Waterloo. On the market for the first time in 45 years, this charming four-bedroom property, has been extended over time to offer versatile living space and potential for rental income.

Step inside through the solid wooden front door to a cosy, timber-beamed sitting room with a feature fireplace and picture windows. The ground floor includes a bathroom, with a formal dining area leading to a stunning open-plan living space featuring parquet flooring, a beamed ceiling, wood burner, and double doors that open to the peaceful rear garden. The centrally located kitchen/breakfast room is cleverly designed around a marble-topped island with a butler sink. A unique cast iron spiral staircase ascends from the living room, housed within a curved brick atrium, leading to the first floor. The upper level includes a spacious triple-aspect principal bedroom, a guest bedroom, and a family bathroom, while upstairs in the thatched cottage you will be accommodated with two additional delightful bedrooms.

Outside, the front garden features an enchanting rose garden and picket fence, while the rear garden offers a peaceful retreat with mature trees, a pond, and a cedarwood summerhouse. A gravel driveway, concealed behind tall timber gates, provides access to a substantial carport and detached garage, ensuring both privacy and convenience.

This is a rare opportunity to own a historic home in one of the New Forest’s most desirable villages, combining period charm with modern amenities and easy access to London.