The Property

Situated within the sought after village of Odiham this rare opportunity to purchase this Grade II listed former public house, The Bell Inn which was originally licensed in 1509 and is one of the oldest pubs in Hampshire. The property requires modernisation but benefits from spacious living accommodation, exposed beams, a wonderful location, and a fantastic opportunity to return it to its formal glory of a local public house or STPP it could be changed into a resident home.

Ground Floor

Accommodation comprises of a wonderful entrance lobby giving access to the rear of the property and main building. Upon entering the main building, you are greeted by the formal bar area with a beautiful brick fireplace and exposed beams. From the first reception room you gain access into the second half of the former bar which again has a wonderful brick fireplace and access to the first floor and garden. At the rear of the property, you will find the dining room with a second set of stairs to the first floor and access down into the cellar which offers two rooms and access to the garden. The last room you will find is the kitchen/breakfast room which also offers access to the rear garden.

First Floor

On the first floor you will find four good sized bedrooms with space for two bathrooms. Bedroom one and four offer built in wardrobe space and the accommodation is finished with the living room at the front with wonderful views of All Saints Church.

Outside

To the front you have a set of French doors from The Bury opening into a small courtyard setting with access to the former toilet facilities for the pub. At the rear you will find two small outbuildings and a wonderful former granary which measures over 31ft. With scope on the ground floor and first floor this bonus opportunity could be used as a workshop, garage, community building and STPP a one- or two-bedroom cottage.

Location

The historic village of Odiham was the first Hampshire entry in the Domesday Book and today, offers a good range of day-to-day facilities including a health centre, dentists, Post Office, together with independent shopping, a small Co-op supermarket, coffee shops, public houses and restaurants.

Nearby Farnham and Basingstoke offer more comprehensive mainstream facilities including major supermarkets and restaurants.

There are good transport links including the M3, J5 a short drive away, along with Hook and Winchfield stations providing direct lines to Waterloo.

The state schooling in the area is well regarded, including Buryfields Infant School, Mayhill Junior School and Robert May’s School. Noted independent schools include Lord Wandsworth College, St. Nicholas’, St Neots and Daneshill.

Council is Hart.

EPC D 77