Suffield Cottage in Pages Lane, East Boldre, was next door to a First World War airfield that trained pilots destined for the Western Front.
It was damaged when an Avro 504 aircraft made a dramatic emergency landing that left it balanced on top of the property.
Since then, images of the plane perched precariously on the roof have appeared in countless books and articles about the history of aviation.
Suffield Cottage at East Boldre is up for sale with a guide price of £250,000 (Image: Spencers Lymington)
Now Suffield Cottage is being sold by informal tender by Spencers Lymington, which is quoting a guide price of £250,000.
The estate agency says it is expecting “strong interest” in the three-bedroom property, thanks to its claim to fame and “tremendous potential”.
A Spencers spokesperson said: “With its mix of New Forest history and redevelopment opportunity, Suffield Cottage could soon be entering a new chapter – more than a century after is most dramatic moment.”
A brochure describing the former post office says building is in need of complete modernisation.
But it adds: “The cottage occupies a glorious position in a quiet cul-de-sac directly across the road from the expansive open areas of the New Forest.
“The house is perfectly situated to enjoy open walks and cycle rides across the Forest while also being only four miles from the market town of Lymington. There is a well-regarded pub approximately 500 yards away.”
Suffield Cottage at East Boldre is up for sale with a guide price of £250,000 (Image: Spencers Lymington)
Thought to have been built around 1880, the cottage was hit by the Avro on August 1 1915.
Nearby Bagshot Moor was once home to the New Forest Aviation School, which opened in 1910. During the First World War the site was taken over by the Royal Flying Corps, forerunner of the RAF. Known as RFC Beaulieu, it helped supply the airmen who took part in dramatic dogfights over France.
Accidents at East Boldre were common, with aircraft often coming to grief as a result of engine failure or inexperienced pilots stalling their plane.
The airfield saw several crashes a week, some of which proved fatal. Almost 20 young pilots are buried at nearby St Paul’s Church.
The facility closed in 1919 and almost all the buildings were demolished. The sole survivor is now the village hall.