High Street, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29

Marycourt is an important Queen Anne house, situated on Odiham High Street. Built in 1698 and named in the renowned Pevsner ‘Buildings of England’ book as ‘a splendid house at Odiham.’ The house underwent a thorough renovation in 2012/13, which included a new roof and insulation, full re-plumbing, re-wiring, reinstatement of original window layout in the rear and extensive restorations internally. The house has a prominent entrance on the High Street, both the brickwork pointing, the porch and the main staircase have been given a Grade II* listing for their historical prominence. There is a grand entrance hall with formal reception rooms at the front of the house comprising a drawing room with an open fire and a dining room, currently used as a study. The kitchen has been extended to create a wonderful, large open plan space with floor to ceiling windows and doors opening onto the terrace. There is a lovely sitting room towards the rear of the house with a wood-burning stove and sash windows overlooking the garden.

The first floor has four fabulous bedrooms with high ceilings, the principal bedroom has stunning views over the gardens and fields beyond and an adjoining bathroom. There is a family bathroom on this floor and another adjoining bathroom for the guest bedroom. There is a useful laundry room on this floor with stairs leading directly to the utility/pantry room. The second floor has two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom.

Totalling approximately 1.3 acres this is one of the largest plots in central Odiham, offering peace and tranquillity away from the bustling High Street. Facing due south the formal gardens have been beautifully designed with mature beds, a rose archway, an orchard and fabulous topiary. There is also a swimming pool and a paddock beyond the formal gardens.

There is a gravel driveway to the side of Marycourt offering ample parking and an open bay garage. The Coach House offers excellent secondary accommodation which is currently rented out. There is a study on the ground floor and above a double bedroom, separate sitting room, kitchen and a bathroom.

Odiham is a historic market town with a wide selection of shops, a Post
Office, doctor’s surgery, opticians and dentists, restaurants and every day
amenities set along the High Street that hosts a weekly Friday market.
Close by Hook offers further local convenience. Nearby Farnham has a good
range of High Street and independent shops, cafes and restaurants. More
extensive facilities can be found in Guildford and Basingstoke. The property
is ideally placed for commuting with easy access to the M3 and mainline
stations at Hook and Winchfield. Educational needs are well served, with
infant, junior and Robert Mays secondary school in the village. Independent
schools include Lord Wandsworth College, Frensham Heights, St Nicholas
School, and Edgeborough in Frensham, Wellesley Prep, St Neots Prep,
Winchester College, Marlborough, Bradfield and Eton. Recreational needs
are met by the Barnsgrove Members Club and the Four Seasons Hotel. The
surrounding area is very well known for its fine Hampshire countryside and
provides outstanding opportunities for walking, riding and cycling.