AN imposing country residence in the heart of the Hampshire countryside is currently up for sale.

Offering an extensive arrangement of accommodation and outbuildings approaching 10,000 sq ft, the house, Furze Cottage, is set within mature and private grounds extending to 5.26 acres.

Upgraded by the current owners the main house boasts five double bedrooms with three luxury en-suites which include the principal bedroom with a private balcony and bespoke fitted dressing room.

Hampshire Chronicle: The kitchen at Furze CottageThe kitchen at Furze Cottage (Image: Henshaw Fox)The ground floor features a 57ft conservatory overlooking the grounds with five further reception rooms served by the stylish kitchen breakfast room with a range of integrated appliances and supplemented by a utility and boot room.

A large parking area fronts the detached triple garage and store with accommodation over, comprising an open plan living area and kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.

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'The Cottage', a small detached building would be ideal as a home office or guest suite with a reception area, shower room and kitchenette.

Meanwhile, other outbuildings include a large warehouse/barn and attached stores with dual loft spaces, workshop, bomb shelter/wine store and general garden store.

Hampshire Chronicle: The groundsThe grounds (Image: Henshaw Fox)The private landscaped grounds are well tended and predominantly laid to lawn with a woodland area to the rear, with ponds, a vegetable/fruit garden, tennis court and sun terrace to relax and enjoy the stunning views.

Furze Cottage is located on Ryedown Lane, East Wellow. The property costs £2,275,000 and is available to purchase from Hanshaw Fox.

Click the gallery at the top of the article to have a look inside the property.