High Street, Odiham, Hampshire, RG29

An exceptional Grade II* listed home set within 1.29 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, complete with a detached cottage and a swimming pool.

Description

Marycourt is a distinguished Queen Anne residence positioned in a prime setting on Odiham High Street. Dating from 1698, it is recognised in the Pevsner Buildings of England series as “a splendid house at Odiham.” A comprehensive programme of works in 2012 saw the property sensitively restored, including a new roof with modern insulation, complete re-wiring and re-plumbing, the reinstatement of the original rear window arrangement, and extensive internal refurbishment.

The property presents an impressive façade to the High Street. The brickwork pointing, entrance porch and the elegant main staircase are all Grade II* listed, reflecting their architectural significance. Inside, a generous reception hall leads to two formal rooms at the front of the house: a drawing room with an open fireplace and a dining room, currently arranged as a study.

To the rear, the kitchen has been extended to create a striking open-plan living and dining space, with floor-to-ceiling glazing opening directly onto the terrace. Adjacent is also a charming sitting room with a wood-burning stove and sash windows overlooking the gardens.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms with notably high ceilings. The principal bedroom enjoys far-reaching views across the gardens and countryside, together with an en suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves this floor, along with an additional en suite bathroom to the guest bedroom. There is also a practical laundry room with a spiral staircase connecting directly to the utility/pantry area below. The second floor provides two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

Extending to approximately 1.29 acres, the grounds form one of the largest private plots in central Odiham. Facing due south, the formal gardens are thoughtfully landscaped with mature borders, topiary, a rose archway and an orchard, creating a peaceful retreat away from the High Street. A swimming pool sits beyond the formal gardens, with a paddock stretching out behind.

To the side of the house, a gravel driveway provides ample parking and leads to an open-bay garage. The Coach House offers excellent secondary accommodation, currently let, comprising a study on the ground floor with a separate sitting room, bedroom and bathroom above.

Location

The Georgian village of Odiham provides a selection of shops, a doctors’ surgery, dentist, and opticians, a Post Office, and a variety of public houses and restaurants. Every Friday morning there is a local market on the High Street with stalls selling fruit and vegetables, cheese and bread.

The Georgian market town of Farnham (10.2 miles) offers an extensive range of branded and independent shops. Coffee shops and restaurants include a number on the picturesque Castle Street and Lion and Lamb Yard; and there is a choice of supermarkets including a Waitrose. The Maltings arts centre offers theatre, film and crafts, and the new Brightwells Yard complex, now has a six screen cinema, and will bring a new town square with shops, restaurants and public gardens. Farnham town hosts an array of seasonal events throughout the year. More extensive facilities can be found in Guildford (17.4 miles) and Basingstoke (8.2 miles).

The property also benefits from excellent transport links, with the M3 motorway accessible at Junction 5 (4.5 miles), providing swift connections to the national motorway network, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Southampton airports. Mainline railway stations at Winchfield (3.2 miles) and Hook (3.3 miles) offer regular services to London Waterloo from around 52 and 58 minutes respectively, making the location ideal for commuters.

There is a selection of state schools from infant to secondary level including Buryfields Infant School, Mayhill Junior School and Robert May’s in Odiham, and Long Sutton C of E Primary in Long Sutton. Private schools in the vicinity include Lord Wandsworth College in Long Sutton, Wellesley Prep in Stratfield Turgis and Edgeborough School in Frensham.

For outdoor enthusiasts, this part of Hampshire offers excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities across glorious countryside, with the Basingstoke Canal towpath leading to Odiham Castle and Greywell.

Please note, all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 7,399 sq ft