THIS exceptional country house on an exclusive private estate close to the River Hamble could be yours for £2.65 million.

Built in the Lutyens style, Byeways in Sarisbury Green has been completely renovated to exacting standards, using quality fittings throughout and 21st century technology.

The nearly 6,000ft property boasts an entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, study, playroom, kitchen / family / dining room, cloakroom, utility room / boot room.

The principal suite is made up of the bedroom, a balcony, a dressing room and bathroom.

Two further suites each have dressing rooms and adjoining shower rooms.

Two more bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

The property sits within a three quarters of an acre professionally landscaped garden with several private entertaining areas.

There is garaging for at least two cars and an access pit.

Sarisbury Green lies on the eastern side of the River Hamble on the immediate south side of the M27 between Junctions 8 and 9.

Ideally placed for Fareham, Southampton and Portsmouth, there is a local station at Swanwick and at Junction 5, Parkway Station is served by regular fast trains to London Waterloo and is next door to Southampton International Airport with its host of domestic and European destinations.

Byeways is being marketed by Jackson-Stops. Call 01962 844 299.