Ovington House

Ovington House is a late 18th century house in Ovington, Hampshire.

Ovington House, Hampshire, in 2011

History

The house was built for James Standerwick.[1] It was inherited by his daughter Elizabeth Standerwick, who married, Sir Thomas Richard Swinnerton Dyer, 7th Baronet (c. 1770 – 1838).[1] When he died, she remarried, to Frederick, Baron von Zandt of Würzburg.[1] There were no heirs.[1]

In 1910, the property was acquired by Harvey Hoare of Hoare's Bank.[1]

In 1975, the estate was broken up and sold at auction.[1]

The North Lodge is listed Grade II.[2]

Legacy

London's Ovington Square is named after the estate.

References
  1. "Ovington House - Hampshire Garden Trust Research". research.hgt.org.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  2. Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1095294)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2018.

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