A historic early 12th century home with living space which was once part of the city's historic wine vaults is now available in a rare sale. 

The 900-year-old three bedroom apartment, in Bugle Street, is next door to a traditional pub and close to the city's waterfront. 

With more than 1,500 sq ft of accommodation, the stunning split-level property includes an amazing stone vaulted living room, a rarely seen feature with a unique ambience. 

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Entering the property, 1 Royal Court, a generous hallway leads you to all the upstairs accommodation with elevated ceilings. All three bedrooms are doubles with a family bathroom and shower room. 

A turn staircase leads to the lower ground floor, the main hub of the home with the stunning living room and an impressive kitchen and dining room. 

The property also boasts a residential parking space and 105 years on the lease. 

(Image: Charters) Oliver Collins, from estate agents Charters, said: "Positioned in the picturesque Bugle Street lies this stunning Grade II listed split level apartment which is truly one of a kind.

"Situated in the old town surrounded by historic buildings and architecture dating back to the early 12th century this exclusive home offers a rare, life changing opportunity."

Southampton has many medieval wine cellars hidden under the old town area, a historic district south of the Bargate enclosed by the remnants of the city walls.(Image: Charters)

The principal activity of the medieval town was trade through the port and the Southampton’s stone vaults lay underneath the timber-framed houses of local merchants. These were used for storage, usually for wine which was imported from Bordeaux.

The buyer will be next door to The Titanic, the traditional pub with a history closely tied to the city's maritime heritage, which pays homage to the most famous ship in history. 

Just yards away is Southampton's most important historic building Tudor House, which reveals 800 years of history in one fascinating location. The timber-framed building facing St Michael’s Square was built in the late 15th Century, with King John’s Palace, an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years.

(Image: Charters)