Avon Tyrrell, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23

Hillside Farm is a truly unique New Forest retreat, inspired by Japanese haiku principles and featured on Grand Designs. The property blends striking architecture with the nature of The New Forest, set in over 50 acres to include a vineyard, orchard, and accompanying fields.

Internally
The design concept embraces the idea of a small cluster of buildings huddled on a hillside, creating a composition that harmonises with the surrounding New Forest landscape. The final design comprises three connected structures: a spacious ‘barn’ living area, a smaller ‘stable’ bedroom wing, and a 3-storey ‘silo’ housing support spaces. These are linked seamlessly with fully enclosed glass bridges, providing transparency, connectivity, and dramatic views of the landscape.

Featured on Grand Designs, Hillside Farm exemplifies an approach to modern, site-responsive homes in the New Forest. It demonstrates how contemporary architecture can respect the natural environment while providing innovative, light-filled, and functional spaces for modern living.

The open plan kitchen/living area offers far reaching views across the estate and is flooded with natural light. There is a range of base level units, electric aga, and a central island with breakfast bar. The principal suite is situated to the rear, with a well-proportioned bedroom and fully appointed bathroom. On the other side of the property is a three-storey tower, comprises basement shower/utility room, ground level bedroom/office and first floor study – with views across the surrounding grounds.

Externally
Hillside Farm is set in ground spanning over 50 acres, offering complete privacy and tranquillity. It was imperative for the vendors during the inception of Hillside Farm to have organic land throughout, never touched with a chemical. Architecturally striking, Hillside Farm was built in 2004 and inspired by the Japanese ‘haiku’ style, ensuring simplicity to connect you with nature. It reached National publicity when featured on an episode of ‘Grand Designs’.

A long sweeping driveway leads to the front gate, entrancing the estate. There are two fully equipped large garages at the end of the drive, both of good size. One has an electric vehicle charging point, a range of base level units with worktop and sink, and both have electric doors. The wine store is situated on the rear, ideal for storing the wine produced at the property’s very own vineyard. The fully equipped garages could be utilised for entertaining or additional accommodation, subject to appropriate permissions. A cabin sits not far from the main house, which could offer further accommodation for a family if required. It features two bedrooms, a family bathroom, kitchen/living room and accompanying decked terrace. A further garage is situated on the grounds, offering plenty of storage throughout.

Multiple alfresco dining spaces are positioned throughout the grounds, from areas of patio to an impressive wooden covered seating area, access via a decked walkway, with panoramic 360-degree views of the estate and further beyond tree line. The Japanese inspiration for the house, filters into the landscaped gardens surrounding the home, with tranquil water elements and winding walkways. The 50+ acres are broken down into three expansive fields and the main gardens, including the properties very own vineyard and orchard. The vineyard, seamlessly woven into the estate, presents an opportunity for a boutique winemaking venture, or simply to entertain guests, elevating the lifestyle offering of this exceptional New Forest Retreat.

Location
Hillside Farm is set in a private but accessible location, surrounded by woodland on the Western periphery of the New Forest National Park.

Situated on the outskirts of the village of Bransgore, with its local amenities, array of New Forest Pubs and Primary School. The location provides a brilliant balance between coastal and country living, with Avon beach just over 7 miles away. On the doorstep is open forest which is ideal for walks and cycling. Both Christchurch and Ringwood town centre are approximately seven miles distant, both market towns are enriched with local history and offer an array of amenities. Hinton Admiral train station provides a mainline commute to London and Bournemouth Airport offers a range of international options.

Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: G

Services: Mains water and electricity
Drainage: Septic Tank to the cabin and sewerage treatment plant for the main house
Solar array supplying electric and hot water.
Bottled gas for the hob