Newgrounds, Godshill, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

A picturesque family home with beautifully landscaped gardens, set within the heart of the New Forest National Park.

Description

Harthill House dates back to the late 18th century, with further extensions added over time, the most recent of which was completed by the current owners around 25 years ago.

The main entrance opens via a porch into a welcoming hallway, featuring a working Victorian fireplace. A staircase rises to the first floor, with doors leading off to the principal reception rooms.

The spacious kitchen has wood flooring and a bay window overlooking the garden, with French doors opening onto the terrace. It features an array of floor and wall-mounted cupboards with quartz worktops, a butler’s sink, and an oil-fired AGA. The central island cleverly houses a hidden induction hob and has further storage.

A pocket door leads to the prep kitchen, which includes another butler’s sink, fitted cabinetry with an oven for the summer months and space for two dishwashers. A walk-in pantry offers excellent storage with extensive shelving and a traditional mesh window.

The utility room is well appointed with a sink, fitted cupboards, and ample space for laundry appliances. Adjacent is the boot room, which has a stable door to the terrace, a butler’s sink, cabinetry, and the oil-fired boiler.

The snug, accessed from the hallway, features a wood-burning stove and an internal window that adds character by offering a view back into the hall. A door opens directly onto the rear garden. The room also connects to a ‘Jack and Jill’ guest shower room, making it ideal for use as a ground floor bedroom with ensuite facilities if desired. The room is also linked to the guest WC includes a heated towel rail, a shower, and a washbasin.

The large sitting room has wood flooring and a beautiful bay window overlooking the garden. An open fireplace with a wooden mantelpiece adds warmth, while large bi-fold doors open into the study, allowing the two rooms to be combined for entertaining. The generously sized study enjoys views over the garden and makes a superb home office or reading room.

From the generous landing, French doors open onto a wonderful terrace with a wooden balustrade, offering elevated views over the garden. The terrace also provides direct access to the principal bedroom. The principal bedroom is spacious and enjoys a triple aspect with views over the garden. A walk-in dressing room, accessible from both ends, includes built-in wardrobes, shelving, and ample storage. A linen cupboard is located next to the dressing room. The ensuite bathroom shares the lovely garden outlook and features a bath, a separate enclosed shower, WC, wash basin, and a bidet.

Bedroom two is a bright room with dual-aspect windows overlooking the garden, vaulted ceilings and an ensuite shower room with a wash basin and WC. Bedroom three also enjoys dual-aspect views over the garden and has a vanity sink. Bedroom four is a double room with views across the New Forest and vaulted ceilings with a Velux window. Bedroom five is a double room featuring access via a loft ladder to a large loft space offering excellent storage. A pocket door leads to an adjacent shower room with a WC and wash basin.

The family bathroom is well appointed with a bath and overhead shower, WC, and wash basin. A second linen cupboard is also located here.

Annexe

The annexe is of oak frame construction, with double glazing and wood flooring throughout. The open-plan kitchen/sitting room includes wooden work surfaces, a sink, two-ring gas hob (powered by gas cylinders), electric oven, and a slimline dishwasher. A wood-burning stove adds warmth and character to the space. The ground floor shower room is tiled and comprises an enclosed shower, WC, sink, and a heated towel rail.

Upstairs is a spacious eaves room with windows at each gable end and a Velux for natural light. A separate bathing area includes a roll-top bath, WC, and sink.
There are delightful terraces at both ends of the annexe, each overlooking the charming garden and woodland beyond.

Outside

The house is approached via a quiet no-through lane, leading to a gated gravel driveway with ample parking. The exquisite, mature garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with meandering pathways, ornamental ponds and raised beds filled with a wide variety of shrubs and plants, including Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and Camellias, as well as more native species such as Wild garlic and Bluebells. The garden also boasts a rich diversity of trees, including several impressive English oaks, a Magnolia Stellata, Tree Ferns, Trachycarpus, and multiple species of Acers. The garden has several gates leading into the New Forest with uninterrupted walks to Hampton Ridge and beyond.

There are several sheds on the property, two of which have electricity, and one is well insulated for winter storage. The charming shepherd’s hut features timber interior cladding, a built-in bed, and a delightful French wood-burning stove. This is available by separate negotiation. Also available by separate negotiation is a yurt tent, set on a purpose-built platform with a weatherproof membrane, allowing for year-round use.

Lot 2

By separate negotiation, a paddock is available for sale at the north-east corner at the end of the track. It extends to approximately 0.77 acres of pasture with a field shelter, enclosed by a mixture of fencing and native hedgerow.

Location

HartHill House is beautifully positioned within the New Forest National Park, surrounded by the quiet and peaceful landscape that the Forest has to offer.

With land directly abutting the Forest, the property offers immediate access to an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways for which the area is renowned. It is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, ideal for walking, riding, cycling, and birdwatching — a true paradise for nature lovers.

The nearby village of Godshill, just under half a mile away, has a vibrant community with an active village hall, a local shop at Sandy Balls, and a community shop in neighbouring Woodgreen. Godshill also retains strong ties with the ancient traditions of New Forest commoning.

The town of Fordingbridge (2.7 miles) provides a broader range of shopping, leisure, and healthcare facilities, while the larger market town of Ringwood is only 8 miles away.

Additional recreational opportunities include golf at Bramshaw Golf Club and sailing or boating in the Solent. Despite its peaceful and rural setting, Harthill House benefits from excellent connectivity. The M27 is less than 10 miles away, providing access to the south coast and the M3 towards London.

For travel further afield, Bournemouth and Southampton airports offer a growing range of national and international flights. The Cathedral City of Salisbury is approximately 11 miles away and offers a mainline rail service to London Waterloo, as does Southampton Airport Parkway.

There is an excellent selection of both state and independent schools nearby, including Breamore Primary and The Burgate School in Fordingbridge. The area is also served by the highly regarded grammar schools, Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts Grammar. Independent options include Forres Sandle Manor, Clayesmore, Bryanston, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, and Godolphin.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,208 sq ft


Acreage: 1.28 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Local Authority : New Forest District Council –

Outgoings : The property is subject to council tax band G

Tenure : Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains electricity and water. Private drainage waste treatment plant. Oil-fired central heating and AGA.

Viewing : Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Savills.