A former rectory set in nearly six acres in a charming Test Valley village is up for sale for £3.45 million. 

Northwood House is a stunning Grade II-listed Queen Anne house built in around 1700 and located on the very edge of Chilbolton, directly opposite the village Church.

The long cherished family home is in need of extensive refurbishment and also boasts a detached coach house with developmental potential.

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The exceptional dado panelled reception hall provides the perfect introduction to the property and the generous drawing room has beautiful views over the front gardens from the Georgian bay extension. The dining room and library, each with original panelling, both have views over the paddocks. The part panelled main staircase winds its way up to the first floor with a cloakroom below. Both kitchens are a good size. 

Upstairs, the principal bedroom has an adjoining bathroom and there are four further bedrooms one with a bath and a separate family bathroom.

The second floor boasts good ceiling heights and has the potential to create three/four further bedrooms a sitting room and bathroom, which can be accessed independently from the rear staircase.

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The cellars are extensive, a further improvement opportunity to possibly create accommodation for storage, entertainment, exercise and domestic offices.

To the rear of the house are a range of outbuildings, some in significant disrepair.

The gardens and grounds, which extend to approximately 1.8 acres, are well established, with the formal gardens boasting a wealth of specimen trees and shrubs, areas of lawn and vegetable gardens, and orchard, with part of the gardens being walled.

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There are two paddocks to the north and east of the house, which, combined with a small amount of woodland, extend to approximately 4.0 acres.

There is a large detached coach house with a footprint of 865 sq. ft.

Steven Moore, of agent Savills Winchester, said: "Northwood House is a landmark home of great provenance, presenting a unique opportunity to buy and refurbish an unspoilt, architecturally important and delightful village property. Set in about 5.8 acres, the house is in a stunning position on the edge of of Chilbolton, to the north west of Winchester."

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