A Grade II listed townhouse, recorded as dating back to the eighteenth century, with accommodation arranged over three floors. The property presents a unique opportunity to purchase a commercial shop with A1 consent, fronting onto Odiham’s Georgian High Street. There is a separate side access to the house and overall the accommodation offers flexibility, enjoying a prime situation on the High Street. The spacious shop has a mid nineteenth century frontage with two bay windows and internal door leading to the residential section of the property. The residential accommodation is behind and above the shop, with an independent entrance. There are many features throughout the property, providing unique character throughout. The ground floor consists of entrance hall, WC, an internal door provides access to the shop. Another internal door leads to the kitchen, which has electric underfloor heating, fitted with light units with granite worktops and a central island with wood worktop and space for a range cooker. The dining area is off the kitchen with plenty of space for a large table, at the other end of the room are bifold doors leading to the attractive southerly facing garden. The family room is a pleasant room, with window looking out to the garden and a fireplace, fitted with a gas wood burner. On the first floor a principal bedroom with ensuite shower room enjoys views over the garden. Bedroom two has a balcony overlooking the garden. To the front of the building is the sitting room with a gas fire and an office, which could also be used as a fourth bedroom. Stairs lead to the second floor, attic space, where there is a bedroom, shower room and a dressing room.

Outside

The front of the property enjoys a central position in the village. To the rear of the property there is a pleasant, southerly facing walled garden, mostly laid to lawn, one side has a row of pleached trees, and there are a number of shrubs and an attractive Yew tree. A terrace provides a place to sit and enjoy the garden and a paved path leads to a covered dining area and a garden store. There is a gate to the side, for separate access to the garden.

Situation

Odiham is an active community with a comprehensive selection of retail shops, including a gift shop, deli, florist and clothes shop. Local services include doctor’s surgery, opticians, dentist and a good range of public houses and restaurants. More comprehensive shopping and recreation facilities can be found in Farnham and Basingstoke. There is a series of footpaths that radiate from the village which provide excellent walks into the adjoining countryside and along the Basingstoke Canal which flows by the northern edge of the village.

Directions

No 81 is situated on Odiham’s High Street opposite The Bel and Dragon.