Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton, SO31

OPEN DAY SUNDAY THE 27TH OF JULY(STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT)
In the Country–By the Water–Village-City
You CAN have it all!
This Hidden Gem offers Lifestyle, Location, Comfort & Convenience
Within a Country Park.

In the Country – By the Water – Village – City
You CAN have it all!
This unique Hidden Gem offers Lifestyle, Location, Comfort and Convenience
Within a Country Park bordering Southampton Water, close to the village and with excellent travel connections

For those who crave charm and tranquillity without compromising on practical considerations this is a truly special – and very rare! – opportunity
Tucked away within its own serene clearing in the beautiful Royal Victoria Country Park and a stroll from the waterside and the village this ‘cottage in a mansion’ is surrounded by peaceful and private, gated, landscaped gardens framed by mature woodlands, offering a rare sense of seclusion and relaxation. A retreat that feels like a holiday, every day.
A beautiful and tranquil lifestyle home – but with Southampton, main line stations, an international airport and continental ferries all less than 30 minutes away – plus easy access to the M3 and M27.

THE PROPERTY:
A Beautifully Positioned Home with Private Garden, Garage & Access to Extensive Grounds

Internally, this charming home offers a welcoming entrance hall, leading to a downstairs W/C and cloakroom, a dual-aspect lounge/diner, and a kitchen/breakfast room. From the lounge and dining area, the space flows into a superb sunroom/conservatory that overlooks the beautifully maintained gardens and a section of the extensive communal grounds. This bright space also provides access to a private terrace and garden—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Upstairs, the first floor features three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and picturesque views across the rear gardens. A modern family bathroom completes the upstairs layout.

Externally, the home sits within an exclusive mews development, entered via private electric gates. It benefits from its own garage (with power and water supply), allocated parking, and additional guest parking.

To the rear, you’ll find a private garden and patio terrace, which leads into the expansive communal gardens and grounds that stretch extensively to the rear and side—offering a wonderful sense of space and countryside living in a secure and peaceful setting.

FACTS:
One of five individually designed properties in a 2001 conversion of an historic Victorian mansion. (No listing restrictions) The former residence of the Chief Medical Officer of the famous Netley Military Hospital, founded by Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale – built in the 1860s and demolished in the 1960s. The Chapel, the former Officers Mess and this house were preserved.
The approximately 200 acre Park offers woodland and open spaces with walking and cycling trails leading on to further Hampshire countryside routes, sports, sailing, cafes, play areas plus…
Village amenities include Pub, Restaurant, Café, Supermarket, Pharmacy, PO, Barbers, Dry Cleaners, Garage, Take Aways etc. The charming riverside village of Hamble, with its many marinas, pubs and restaurants, is also nearby.
Shared services and maintenance are jointly decided on and equally funded by the five properties, whose owners form the Management Committee. These include Buildings Insurance, grounds maintenance contracts, window and gutter cleaning, tree surgery, security gates, all external repairs, regular external painting, gravel driveway, etc. This minimises the burden of house maintenance on individual owners.
The gated compound, contracted services and presence of neighbours render it reassuringly secure to ‘lock and leave.’
New UPVC double glazing was installed throughout the whole building in 2024