Liphook House with Large Garden and Scope to Become a Five Bedroom Family Home

Family home 5*, potential for investment 4*, depending on expectations of returns.

A liveable three-bedroom home with a large garden is already useful. Add the realistic possibility of extending it into a five-bedroom family house, and the whole proposition becomes far more interesting.

In Liphook, where space, commuter train and road link (it sits comfortably close to A3 and walking distance from train station to London and the coast) , countryside access and village life all carry real appeal, a property like this sits in a sweet spot.

A three-bedroom home that already works

The strongest extension opportunities often begin with a house that can be lived in from the off. The current owner has plans to improve it before putting it on the market. For immediate occupancy the house doesn't need more than a lick of paint.

Medium term, the new occupants may want to extend the kitchen, redesign the downstairs configuration and brighten it up a bit. The extra bedrooms can be phase 2 of the project.

The garden is the real opportunity

A large garden does give the occupants options, like having a summer kitchen and play equipment.

The path from three bedrooms to five needs careful thought. It can also work in stages.

Because the current owner had plans to extend, I assume the planning permissions are in place but it needs checking. The good news is that the extension will fall either under permitted development or it will be quite straightforward. In terms of how much, I estimate the most expensive scenario is around £2k. To note, as of November 2026, the statutory householder planning application fee in England is £548 for enlargement, improvement or alteration of a single dwelling house.

Key checks for extension to consider:

• Whether the property has been extended before

• The position of boundaries and any easements

• Drainage runs and inspection chambers

• Tree protection, especially mature trees

• Overlooking and privacy for neighbours

• Access for construction vehicles and materials

• The likely impact on parking

• Local planning policies and design guidance

• The condition of the roof, walls, floors and services

  
  

None of these checks should dampen enthusiasm. They simply bring clarity. A well-informed buyer can make better decisions, budget more sensibly and avoid designing a scheme that struggles later.

The entrance offers potential

The entrance offers great room for improvement. Crossing a little bridge, it may well become the defining feature of the house. I can picture this, raising the brick walls for privacy and that feel of coziness.

Liphook adds practical appeal

Liphook has the kind of setting that makes a family home with space feel especially compelling. The village sits in Hampshire, close to countryside and well placed for routes through the South East. It has a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo and Portsmouth, access to the A3, local shops and everyday services.

In terms of schools, Liphook is home to elite state schools and a wide variety of private schools.

Location wise, it is close to A3 and walking distance to town centre. The street itself is made up of generous detached houses with curb appeal and plenty of green space in between. Feels airy and green.

So, the main question now. How much it is on the market for, and what could be it's potential.

The property is not yet on the market as the current owner wants to bring a few improvements before, but it go live for about £750k. To expend it to full potential, I estimate about £200k, depending on the level of fixtures.

It offers great potential for a family home, and even for investment. If done to high spec, a 5-bedroom house in the area will go for about £1.1m to £1.2m. A three bedroom bungalow on Woodland View, just behind Longmoor Road, sold for £1.175m in 2025.