The Close, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29

An elegant five bedroom family home in the sought-after village of Odiham.

Description

Built in 2008, this elegant Georgian-style home is positioned within a gated development in a tucked away location in the sought-after village of Odiham. Spanning over 3,800 sq ft and arranged over three floors, this exceptional five bedroom home offers a perfect blend of contemporary elegance and practical family living.

The entrance hall leads to all the main receptions rooms and has a luxurious feel to it with deep cornicing, a feature throughout the property, porcelain tiled floor and an elegant staircase.

The kitchen is well equipped with integrated Bosch appliances, a Siemens wine fridge, quartz worktops, an extensive range of cabinetry and a central island with breakfast bar. It is open plan to the light-filled orangery, currently used for informal dining, and has double doors that open onto the terrace.
The dual aspect drawing room has a stone fireplace and a pair of double doors opening onto the garden. There is also a dining room overlooking the front garden, plus a study fitted with bespoke oak cabinetry and a desk.

Adjoining the kitchen is the family room, with a pair of double doors filling the room with natural light. A useful laundry room with an external door and access to the integral double garage, and a downstairs cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Hidden stairs from the kitchen lead to the lower ground floor, currently used as a gym and media room, and benefitting from built-in custom storage.

The oak staircase leads to a lovely and bright galleried landing with a feature window. The principal bedroom with en suite bathroom benefits from built-in wardrobes. There are four further bedrooms (one en suite), all with fitted wardrobes. A family bathroom with a separate shower serves the remaining three bedrooms. Bedroom five is currently being used as a dressing room.

The private walled garden wraps around three sides of the house and has been beautifully landscaped with the terraced borders having been planted for maximum seasonal colour. There are steps leading to an elevated seating area perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or sundowner. Two terraces provide space for entertaining and relaxing during the warmer months. There is a side garden accessed through an arch leading to a storage shed and clothes drying area.

At the front of the property, a garden is accessed through decorative wrought-iron gates, with a pathway leading to the main entrance. A brick-paved driveway extends to the garages, offering ample parking.

Please note, a selection of external photographs used are over six months old.

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 (6 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 and Basingstoke, both within 15 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 (3.4 miles) and Hook (2.6 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: 3,829 sq ft