ITS a country house built at the start of the last century that would set you back almost £2.8m.

Knowle House, in the heart of the Hampshire countryside has just come on the market.

The current owners of the Edwardian house bought the property 19 years ago.

They plan to sell the home and move to Europe to spend more time travelling the world.

The house is set in 8.8 acres which includes orchards, stabling, tack room, a large multi-purpose barn and various outbuildings suitable for a number of purposes.

On the edge of the village of Durley near Bishops Waltham, the house was built in 1905 and with its elevated position has far reaching countryside views.

It also has a large roof terrace and a wrap round veranda.

On the market with Savills estate agents in Winchester the home also includes seven bedrooms, a drawing room, reception hall, split level kitchen / breakfast room and a family room.

Giles Muddle, senior negotiator at Savills Winchester, “The current owners have carried out a meticulous restoration of Knowle House to bring it up to the outstanding standard you see today.

"They have taken particular care to create a truly high specification home, which is still sympathetic to the Edwardian heritage of the building.

"Due to the level of finish, the excellent location and the outstanding views which the property affords, we are expecting a high level of interest in the property from potential buyers.”

Knowle House in Durley is a rare and special find. It has period elegance and charm, yet is immaculately refurbished to exacting standards. It is situated in the heart of the country with but is also within easy reach of not one, but two cities – and is also just a few minutes’ drive from train links to London., Knowle House is situated in a secluded position on the edge of the village of Durley, only 2.5 miles from Bishops Waltham, nine miles from Southampton and 10.5 miles from Winchester. The substantial seven bedroom property is for sale through Savills Winchester.

Estate agent Giles Muddle said: “The interiors have been updated to the highest of standards, including many bespoke fittings which sympathetically reflect the property’s Edwardian heritage.”