A legal dispute has emerged between two millionaire half-sisters over ownership of a £2.7 million country house located in the New Forest, Hampshire. The dispute centers on Moonhills, a six-bedroom estate with stables and a tennis court near the village of Beaulieu, which was purchased 42 years ago by their father, Jim Bisiker, a former Royal Marine turned oil entrepreneur.

Lindsay Bisiker, 50, and Judith Bisiker, 63, are engaged in a High Court proceeding in London concerning the property's ownership and future. Lindsay alleges that their father placed the property in Judith’s name for tax purposes but always intended for it to remain a shared family asset. Lindsay characterizes the home as her “home base” while in the UK during schooling and holidays, despite now owning a £2.3 million farm in Devon. She asserts that Moonhills has been a significant “grounding force” in her life and that the estate has historically been maintained with financial support from their father, who is now 95.

Conversely, Judith, the registered legal owner, claims that she holds full and unencumbered title to Moonhills and intends to sell the property on the open market. The sisters’ conflict escalated in 2023 when Judith reportedly changed the locks on the house while Lindsay was staying there with her dogs, a move Judith says was necessary to prevent Lindsay from obstructing a sale.

Lindsay has requested the court to order the property’s sale to her at a discounted price to keep it within the family and to allow her continued occupation during the proceedings. She described the dispute emotionally in court, highlighting the closeness they once shared, with Judith acting as her “surrogate mum” during childhood and both sisters sharing a passion for horses and eventing.

Legal representatives have presented contrasting views on the estate’s status. Lindsay’s barrister, James Sandham, argued that Moonhills was acquired by their father with the clear intention that Judith hold the property “on trust” for the benefit of the family, including both sisters, their parents, and three other siblings. Sandham emphasized that the children have used the house freely without paying rent, with maintenance funded generally by their father.

Judith’s counsel, James Saunders, disputed this, asserting that his client holds both the legal and beneficial ownership without any trust obligations. The case, overseen by Judge Matthew Marsh, remains ongoing as the court continues to examine the circumstances and familial claims surrounding Moonhills and its future disposition.