Ovington House Explained

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

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 (1768–1838).[1] When he died, she remarried in 1839, to Baron Friedrich 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.

Legacy

London's Ovington Square is named after the estate.

References

51.0798°N -1.2016°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ovington House - Hampshire Garden Trust Research. research.hgt.org.uk. 21 September 2018.