Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully modernised family home of nearly 5,000 sq ft, set in 1.5 acres of landscaped grounds located only approx. 600 metres to Beaulieu’s village high street.

Monkswell House has been extensively modernised while retaining original character features, with accommodation across three floors including seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, and elegant reception rooms. Highlights include a large open-plan kitchen/family room, study, gym, home office, and a triple garage.

The gardens are a particular feature, offering expansive lawns, a kitchen garden, hard tennis court, and direct access (by agreement) to the adjoining Beaulieu Estate with miles of unspoilt countryside and dog walks.

The property is located a short walk (600 metres) from Beaulieu’s picturesque high street, river, sailing club, cricket ground and well-regarded local schools. Mainline rail links at Brockenhurst and Southampton Parkway offer direct services to London Waterloo.


Sellers Insight:

''We purchased the much cherished Monkswell House over 9 years ago with the house having remained within the previous family for over 40 years. We were drawn to this wonderful property by it’s warmth, charm and character which have remained despite the extensive works that were carried out to bring this arts and crafts home in line with modern family needs. In 2022/23 we undertook major renovation works that included a considerable two storey extension along with significant internal and external modifications. Monkswell House now boasts modern day living in near 5000 sqf of contemporary space mixed with the rustic charm, open fires and wooden beam architecture of yesteryear.

Parts of Monkswell House date back over 300 years, its set within 1.5 acres of idyllic manicured gardens that surround the house along with a wild orchard that backs onto open paddocks with free roaming horses and views across the Beaulieu Estate, Monkswell has proved to be a truly magical family home.
We were drawn to the house for not just it’s beauty but by its location. Monkswell House has the enviable position of sitting on the village edge, the village and all it has to offer is just a 7 minute walk from the property. The famous picturesque village of Beaulieu has everything that a family or owner wishing to live the village life could wish for. The High Street has an abundance of café’s, small shops, a local pub and and renowned garden centre. The luxurious Montague Arms hotel is just a short walk away and offers a fabulous option for an upmarket evening of drinks and food within wonderful gardens during the Summer or the cosy lounge during the Winter.
For those that love sailing, the welcoming Beaulieu River Sailing Club is close by. The juniors meet regularly at the local launch point just 200 metres from the house . Beaulieu Cricket Club play their matches in the adjacent event field where you can spend a lazy Sunday with a drink and a snack watching the action. The enchantment of village life is complemented by the ever present free roaming donkey’s, horses and cows along with the occasional piglets that are a constant presence in and around the house and village.
Monkswell House also benefits from the use of a private residents beach at Park Shore, just a short drive from the property. This is for sole use of Beaulieu residents and free from the hustle and bustle of the tourist beaches. The 1Km beach is a fabulous setting for a family day out, dog walk with friends or even a cold water swim in peace and tranquillity.

Another key feature of the property is its position on Palace Lane, the location played an important part for our work requirements. We felt a need to be within easy reach of the M27 and M3 for London along with Southampton airport that’s just a 25 minute drive away. Brockenhurst station is also a short drive from the property and offers regular and direct commuter trains to London. Monkswell has been a home that blends both Countryside living without compromising on connection and convenience. In the opposite direction is The Georgian town of Lymington just 7 miles to the West which offers ferry links to the Isle of Wight, busy marinas, numerous shops and restaurants along with a hospital and urgent care centre.
Monkswell has been the heart of our family for nearly 10 years, the house holds so many memories from fun filled parties and large family gatherings to the occasional friendly tennis match between friends and neighbours. The children have loved growing up here at Monkswell, making the most of the characterful grounds around the house alongside the freedom of the Estate (with necessary consents), crabbing at the stunning Bucklers Hard, fishing on the resident’s pontoon or paddle boarding along the river, life at Monkswell has been idyllic and anything but dull. For us adults, the opportunity to run, cycle or learn to ride has allowed us to embrace an outdoor life during our spare moments that London never could.

To conclude, Monkswell House has everything we could have wished for, the highly regarded school of Walhampton has offered our daughters a wonderful education. Alternatively there are several excellent primary and secondary schools within easy reach along with the popular Beaulieu Village Primary school a short walk away.''

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.*