# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (SO40 4WU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | OAKHURST, HYTHE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, MARCHWOOD, HAMPSHIRE SO40 4WU | | Price | £995,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 224 m² | | Last sold | £970,000 Jul 2025 | ## Description An impressive five bedroom detached family residence set in grounds in excess of one acre on the edge of the New Forest National Park. The property offers well appointed accommodation set across two floors and further benefits from an annexe, garage, tennis court and an additional area of woodland across the lane. THE PROPERTY This superb family home was originally built in the 1930s with subsequent sympathetic extensions in more recent times. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall linking to a double aspect living room to one side and a large, double aspect sitting room to the other. The sitting room sits open to a double aspect games room, with all three of these rooms featuring French doors opening out onto the side and rear aspects. The kitchen has been completely rebuilt and features a styling range of fitted units and appliances, including twin electric ovens, a gas hob, an American-style fridge/freezer and a drinks cooler. There is a breakfast bar and a separate area for a large dining table. Further rooms to this level include a conservatory/garden room and a cloakroom set off the hallway. To the first floor, a landing area provides access to the double aspect, principal bedroom with separate dressing area and en-suite shower room and a guest bedroom with an en-suite shower room. There are three other bedrooms to this level, which are served by a modern, family bathroom. The bathrooms have been re-tiled and fitted with new power showers. ANNEXE The annexe offers options for a variety of uses including guest accommodation or additional income (subject to the relevant consents being granted). OUTSIDE The property is approached via a tarmacadam driveway set between a brick pillared entrance leading down to a gravel parking area offering off road parking for numerous vehicles and access to a large outbuilding comprising an annexe and an integral garage. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn. A large terrace extends across the rear of the house with an attractive water feature and outdoor lighting. A large area to the side features a fully fenced tennis court and there are also numerous mature oaks and other trees at the front. Set across the lane from the property is an additional area of woodland, which is included in the title of the property. In total, the gardens and grounds attributed to the property extend to in excess of 1 acre. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 62 Potential: 77 Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains gas, electricity and water Drainage: Private Broadband: Superfast broadband with speeds off 39Mbps is available (Ofcom) Mobile Coverage: No known issues, please contact your provider for further clarity ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432662) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432663) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432665) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432666) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432667) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432668) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432669) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432671) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432673) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432675) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432676) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432677) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432678) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432679) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432680) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432682) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432683) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432684) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432685) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432686) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432687) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432688) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432689) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156666857/432690) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/156666857/432691) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/156666857/432692) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | OAKHURST HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 4WU | £970,000 | 03/07/2025 | Detached | | OAKHURST HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 4WU | £275,000 | 12/11/1997 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] NEW OAKS HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 4WU | £557,500 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] BARTON HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 4WU | £350,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] WOODFALLS HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 4WU | £640,000 | 29/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OLD FORGE MARCHWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 4WU | £350,000 | 30/11/2022 | Other | **Street average:** £474,375 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £530,787 (47 Detached, SO40, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +87.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (New Forest). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,113/mo - **Realistic:** £1,237/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,361/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.12% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £123,700 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,442/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 40.5% - **10y growth:** 53.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for New Forest; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 7% - **10y growth (index):** 22.9% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)