A fabulous Grade II Listed conversion of the original Coach House to Hook House built in 1790

Golf House is situated on an exclusive private estate comprising 7 unique homes covering an area of approximately 5 acres of which just under 3 acres are for communal use by the residents and includes the original walled garden to Hook House part of which is now an orchard and another part which is a more formal garden with a long herbaceous border and central area with a dinning table and chairs and other secluded seating areas for the sole use of the residents. On leaving Newtown Road in Warsash you will drive over a bridge into Hook Park which is worlds away from the mainstream and an oasis of calm. The house is approached from the route of the original carriage drive along a part gravelled private driveway.

The original mansion, Hook House, built by William Hornby in 1790 was modelled on Government House in Bombay, where he was the Governor, on land given to him on his retirement by the British Government. Over the ensuing years the house was neglected by his descendants but early in the 20th century a new owner started a renovation project but it is likely that a fire was accidentally started by contractors working on the house and it was totally destroyed and never rebuilt. However, the Coach House, Orangery, and other staff cottages were untouched by the fire and have all been sympathetically converted to create 7 very unique homes in a quintessential, country house setting.

Hook Park Estate is a very prestigious location close to Warsash with access to the Hook with Warsash Nature Reserve which combines, woodland, pasture and wetlands to provide a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife and includes the shoreline of Southampton Water up to the mouth of the River Hamble well known as a yachting Mecca for yachtsmen with several marinas within a few minutes drive. Warsash has a wide range of local amenities including several pubs, shops, a cafe, an active Tennis Club within walking distance and several golf clubs a short drive away. There are numerous footpaths and one that leads to the village of Warsash along the fore shore where the iconic "Pink Ferry" will take you across the river to Hamble village. Solent Way, a well known walking route, is within a few minutes walk and is very popular for dog walking. Access to the M27 at J9, airports in Southampton and Bournemouth and mainline trains from Fareham and Southampton Airport Parkway give easy access to to all parts of the UK and areas of Europe.

The house has been very well maintained and decorated by the present owners to highlight many of the original features. The very large arched windows to the front of the property were the original entrance and exit for the coaches serving Hook House and now allow natural light to bathe the living area. The kitchen, snug and study have all been created from the former stables with beautiful double arched doors to each room.

The Entrance Hall sets the tone for the rest of this fabulous home with a high ceiling and a wide, shallow tread staircase to the first floor, an intricately patterned floor that gives access to a ground floor bathroom with underfloor heating, a sumptuous double ended bath tub and separate shower. The large living room which also features a high ceiling, half panelled walls, a wood burner, wide oak strip flooring, 2 magnificent Murano glass chandeliers and matching wall lights all controlled by dimmer switches that create a wonderful warm and cosy environment at night. Access to the study with a bespoke fitted double desk and shelving complete with a "Library" style ladder, the snug and fitted kitchen are all from the living area. The kitchen, with underfloor heating, is very well fitted in high gloss units and includes a Caple cooker with a 5 ring gas hob and 2 ovens and a Miele dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a Utility room. There is access to the rear garden via a Stable Door from the kitchen.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, two of which are doubles and have views of the Isle of Wight, The Solent, Calshot Spit and Southampton Water including regular arrivals and departures of all cruise ships passing by on their way to and from Southampton including the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne. There is also a recently refitted shower room that has a walk in double shower with rain shower head and mosaic tiled wall, vanity unit and backlit mirror.

Outside the private gardens are a feature of this home and have been professionally landscaped to include some attractive paved and decked areas with separate seating areas, raised flower borders, soft landscaping in the form of natural wood features and a small area of lawn. A centre piece is an archway covered in a vine and rambling rose that gives access to the main part of the garden. There is a Summer House, perfect for sundowners in the setting sun and access to the walled garden, another unique feature of this wonderful home.

There is a Management Company, solely run by the residents that requires unanimity on all decisions, for the maintenance of the communal grounds in which each residence is granted a share and is responsible for the payment of an annual maintenance charge which is currently £475.00 per quarter (£1900.00 pa)

Southampton City Centre: 8.8 miles

Portsmouth City Centre: 15 miles

Marinas on the east bank of the River Hamble - 3.5 miles

Southampton Airport Parkway - 13.5 miles

Southampton Airport - 13.1 miles

Solent Airport (Private Aircraft) - 7.5 miles

M27 J9 - 4.1miles

For more information and an appointment to view please contact:

📞 David Brierley: 07464 679875 or

📧 david.brierley@bydesignhomes.com