To the manor born: Hampshire house has a master bedroom that covers the entire west wing, plus a 30ft drawing room and panelled library

Martyr Worthy Manor, the best Queen Anne house in Martyr Worthy, one of England’s loveliest villages, boasts views of the church and across Hampshire’s Itchen Valley.

Enjoy beautiful gardens, formal lawns, a tennis court, pool and pool house, while a collection of cottages and outbuildings, including a brick barn, centres on an attractive courtyard.

The manor has a panelled library, a 30ft drawing room, a bespoke kitchen/dining/family room, sun room, gym, games room and an extensive cellar for the wine collection.

Eight bedrooms include a master suite that covers the entire west wing, complete with plush sitting and dressing areas overlooking the gardens. Winchester’s historic cultural hub is close by.

It's for sale for £5.5 million. Through Savills (01962 460041).