Deptford Lane, Greywell, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1BS | Property for sale | Savills
3,723 sq ft(345.88 sq m)
Guide price £1,750,000

Deptford LaneGreywell, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1BS

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Key features

  • Historic former toll house and village post office, dating from 1810 and full of period charm
  • Over 3,000 sq ft of versatile family accommodation with five bedrooms and multiple reception rooms
  • Magnificent vaulted kitchen/breakfast room, ideal for modern family living and entertaining
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.72 acres, featuring an oak-framed garden room, workshop and machinery store
  • Private gated setting in the desirable Hampshire village of Greywell, blending heritage with contemporary comfort

A beautifully renovated period home dating from 1810, offering elegant accommodation, mature gardens and exceptional character in Greywell.

About this property

  • An exceptional detached period home of remarkable character, beautifully renovated and impeccably presented, set within delightful, mature gardens in the sought-after Hampshire village of Greywell.

    Dating from 1810, The Old Post Office has enjoyed a fascinating history, originally serving as a toll house for traffic crossing the River Whitewater before later becoming Greywell's village post office. Today, it offers over two centuries of heritage combined with the comforts and practicality of modern family living.

    The property retains a wealth of original features, including exposed oak beams, inglenook fireplaces and charming period detailing throughout, whilst benefitting from unusually generous ceiling heights for a home of its age. Unlisted yet recognised as a building of local interest, the house presents a rare opportunity to acquire a significant village home with both character and versatility.

    Approached via electric wooden gates, a herringbone brick driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and leads to an oak-framed entrance porch. The welcoming reception hall opens to a series of beautifully proportioned reception rooms, each rich in character. The dining room is centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace, whilst the snug offers a cosy retreat with exposed beams and an attractive fireplace. A well-appointed study, accessed via glazed double doors, provides an excellent space for home working and opens seamlessly into the principal sitting room. This elegant double-aspect reception room enjoys an abundance of natural light and features an attractive fireplace, with doors opening directly onto the terrace and gardens beyond.

    The heart of the home is undoubtedly the magnificent kitchen and breakfast room. The vaulted breakfast area, with its stone flooring, oak window seat and doors opening onto the terrace, creates a wonderful space for both everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with extensive cabinetry, a four-oven gas Aga, Belfast sink, integrated appliances and a substantial oak butcher's block island, together offering a perfect balance of style and functionality.

    Adjacent to the kitchen is a highly useful utility and boot room, accessed via a charming stable door. Providing excellent additional storage and laundry facilities, the space also offers internal access to the integral garage and a door opening directly to the garden.

    The first floor provides five individually characterful bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside and benefits from fitted oak wardrobes and a luxurious en suite shower room with twin basins and a generous walk-in shower. The guest suite enjoys its own dressing area, large walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room complete with separate sauna .Three further bedrooms feature exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, one benefiting from an en suite shower room, while the remaining two are served by the family bathroom, which features a freestanding claw-foot bath, a separate linen cupboard, and access to the loft for additional storage.

    The gardens are a particular highlight of the property, having been thoughtfully landscaped to create a series of attractive outdoor spaces. A generous brick terrace immediately adjoins the house and provides an excellent setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond, mature trees, well-stocked flower beds and established hedging create colour, texture and privacy throughout the seasons.

    Complementing the main house is a charming oak-framed garden room, designed to reflect the architecture of the original property. Featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, power and lighting, it offers exceptional flexibility as a home office, gym, studio or games room. Further along the garden, an oak pergola with integrated lighting and heating creates an inviting entertaining area with space for outdoor cooking and gatherings. Two additional outbuildings, comprising a workshop and garden machinery store, both benefit from power and lighting and provide excellent practical storage.

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I particularly love the balance this home offers; rich period charm, exceptional family accommodation and stunning gardens, all in the heart of one of Hampshire’s most desirable villages.

Helen PackProperty agent

Local information

  • Greywell is widely regarded as one of North Hampshire’s most sought-after and picturesque villages, set within a Conservation Area and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Renowned for its charming collection of period homes, the village enjoys a strong sense of community, centred around the historic Fox & Goose public house, the Village Hall and the 13th-century church of St Mary.
  • The village is particularly admired for its idyllic rural setting, with the River Whitewater and the nearby Greywell Tunnel Nature Reserve providing wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling and wildlife watching. A network of footpaths and bridleways connects the village to the surrounding countryside, making it an exceptional location for those seeking an active outdoor lifestyle.
  • Everyday amenities can be found in the nearby historic village of Odiham, whilst the larger centres of Hook (2.3 miles), Basingstoke (5.8 miles) and Farnham (10.6 miles) provide an extensive range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
  • The area is also well served by an excellent choice of both state and independent schools, further enhancing its appeal to families. Renowned independent schools in the area include Lord Wandsworth College, Wellesley Prep School, Wellington College Prep and St Nicholas' School, while well-regarded state schools include Robert May's School, Buryfields Infant School and Hook Junior School.
  • Communications are excellent, with the M3 and M4 motorways providing convenient access across the South East, while rail services from Hook (2.3 miles) and Basingstoke (5.7 miles) offer fast and regular connections to London Waterloo. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports are also readily accessible.
  • Please note, all distances and journey times are approximate.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: C
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G