5 bed house for sale Sandy Down, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8PN
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
An exceptional Arts & Crafts country house steeped in history, offering over 4,800 sq ft of elegant accommodation, a refurbished cottage and stunning grounds approaching two acres. Regularly enjoyed as a summer retreat for by former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and later home to the Shackleton family of Antactic explorer fame, Hurstly is an exceptional Arts & Crafts 1880s residence set within the prestigious Sandy Down area of Boldre. Extending to over 4,800 sq ft, the main property combines period charm with elegant modern family living.
- Property type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Floor area
- 4,183 sq ft
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax
- Band G (Approx £4,033/year)New Forest's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band G. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
- Postcode
- SO41 8PN
Key features
- Historic Arts & Crafts residence
- Over 4,800 sq ft of elegant accommodation
- Stunning grounds approaching two acres
- Refurbished detached two-bedroom cottage offering ancillary accommodation, guest space or income-generating potential
- Set within the prestigious Sandy Down on the edge of the New Forest
Floorplan
Price guide
£453 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in SO41 (£326–£633, 10th–90th percentile, 861 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 861 homes sold in SO41 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in SO41 →
Location
Sandy Down, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8PN
Sold prices in SO41 8PN
HM Land Registry sales in SO41 8PN. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinheiros, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Mar 2024 | — | — | — | £2,180,000 |
| Aegir, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Nov 2020 | — | — | — | £1,875,000 |
| Golden Bush, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Apr 2019 | — | — | — | £900,000 |
| Pinheiros, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Jun 2015 | — | — | — | £1,445,000 |
| Michaelmas Lodge, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Jul 2014 | — | — | — | £935,000 |
| Aegir, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Oct 2012 | — | — | — | £680,000 |
| Pinheiros, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Mar 2012 | — | — | — | £1,065,000 |
| Hillcrest, Sandy Down Detached | Detached | Jan 2010 | — | — | — | £1,075,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.



