Hillside, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29

An exceptional unlisted country house with annexe, equestrian facilities and leisure amenities, set in just under 6 acres of glorious Hampshire countryside.

Description

Believed to date from the late 15th century, Wheeler House is a rare and distinguished country house, occupying an idyllic and secluded position with uninterrupted views across rolling farmland and offering a superb balance of historic charm and generous accommodation, set within outstanding grounds. It comprises a substantial six bedroom principal residence, a detached two bedroom annexe, excellent equestrian facilities, a swimming pool, tennis court and a range of ancillary outbuildings, making it exceptionally well suited to both family life and entertaining on a grand scale.

The house is entered through a charming wisteria clad loggia, opening into a welcoming entrance hall rich with period features, including exposed original beams and a wide staircase with oak balustrades.

The drawing room is a particularly impressive, light filled room, enjoying a triple aspect outlook with generous proportions, a beamed ceiling, fireplace, and cast iron radiators, creating a warm yet elegant atmosphere.

The oak-panelled library provides a more intimate retreat, featuring beautifully crafted built in bookcases and a fireplace with leather fire fender. The double aspect dining room, with its original beams and fireplace, offers an ideal setting for formal entertaining, while a study provides a quiet and practical workspace.

At the heart of the home is the traditional yet stylish kitchen, well suited to modern family life and fitted with hand painted cabinetry, granite work surfaces, a butler sink, integrated dishwasher and a Rangemaster double oven with gas hob. A central island provides additional storage and a breakfast bar. The adjoining breakfast area opens directly into an oak framed garden room, added in 2017, which enjoys panoramic views over the rear garden and countryside beyond. Double doors from both the kitchen and garden room lead out onto the terrace, perfect for indoor outdoor living.

Further practical accommodation on the ground floor includes a pantry, a boot room with external access, a well-equipped utility room with sink and storage and an inner lobby with additional outside door, and a cloakroom with separate WC.

The first floor is reached via an oak staircase, opening onto a striking vaulted and beamed landing with views over the garden.

The principal bedroom suite is triple aspect and beautifully appointed, featuring a fireplace, fitted storage, dressing room and an en suite shower room. There are four further double bedrooms, all enjoying feature fireplaces and long reaching views across the surrounding countryside. These are served by two well proportioned family bathrooms, one incorporating a separate shower, along with a generous airing cupboard.

A secondary staircase leads to the second floor, where there is a sixth bedroom with built-in storage and hand basin, together with access to eaves and loft storage.

The detached, self contained two bedroom annexe offers excellent additional accommodation, ideal for guests, staff or multi generational living. It comprises a kitchen and sitting room and benefits from its own parking area and private garden, which includes a lawn, greenhouse and vegetable beds.

There is a detached garage incorporating a workshop and store, with stairs leading to useful eaves storage. Additional buildings include a separate store and wood store.

The grounds are a true highlight, with expansive lawns, meandering pathways, a picturesque pond, established trees and mature planting and extending to around 6 acres. The house is approached via a five bar gate, opening onto a drive with parking for a number of vehicles. The drive continues through the gardens to provide separate access to the annexe and onward to the equestrian facilities.

Wheeler House is particularly well suited to equestrian use, with a dedicated and discreetly positioned yard comprising three stables, a tack/store room, and ample turning space with parking for a horse box or lorry. The area is fully fenced and provides direct access through five bar gates to both the sand school and adjoining paddocks, all securely enclosed.

For leisure and recreation, the property boasts a tennis court, with an adjacent lawned seating area ideal for spectating, and a swimming pool set within a secluded terrace and with a pool house, both thoughtfully screened by mature hedging to ensure privacy.

Location

The Georgian village of Odiham provides a selection of shops and restaurants, doctors’ surgery, dentist, and opticians, hairdressers, 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 historic Georgian market town of Farnham offers an extensive range of branded and independent shops, cafés and restaurants and supermarkets. Cultural and leisure facilities include The Maltings, which hosts theatre, cinema and regular craft fairs, while Brightwells Yard provides a cinema, restaurants and attractively landscaped public gardens. Farnham also hosts a wide variety of seasonal events throughout the year. More extensive facilities can be found in Basingstoke (10.6 miles).

The property also benefits from excellent transport links, with the M3 motorway accessible at Junction 5 (4.2 miles), providing swift connections to the national motorway network, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Southampton airports. Mainline railway stations at Winchfield (4.9 miles) and Hook (5.1 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: 4,670 sq ft


Acreage: 5.75 Acres