LOCATION, location, location is the estate agent's maxim for the perfect home - and a classic Georgian house certainly ticks the box.

The Bury House is set in a walled garden overlooking the 13th century church in the heart of the historic country village of Odiham.

And it is one of the most expensive homes to come to the market in north Hampshire this year, with a price guide of £1.95million through Strutt & Parker.

A traditional regency veranda runs across the back of the listed house and leads to the conservatory overlooking a broad expanse of lawn.

The property stretches from large cellars to an attic, where there is potential to create three more bedrooms.

There are already five bedrooms, one with a dressing room and en suite bathroom, on the first floor. All the bedrooms retain their original fireplaces.

The Bury House dates back to the 18th century and its elegant accommodation features open fireplaces, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, some of which have working shutters.

Leading off the kitchen is a utility area and a door to a walk-in larder.

The reception rooms include a drawing room, sitting room, dining room and study.

The current owners have carried out a programme of modernisation to the period home, but there is still scope for more improvements, according to the selling agent.

A recently-refurbished two-bedroomed flat has been created from part of the original stables, and a coach house and stabling provides garaging, storage and a workshop.

The Bury House, which is described by the selling agent as an "outstanding" property, is set in just over half-an-acre of gardens.