THIS huge Twyford home with historical significance could be yours for just under £3million.

The Old Rectory is a six-bedroom detached house just off Coxs Hill.

It is a Grade Two listed building and has recently hit the market through estate agents Savills, with an asking price of £2.9million.

A spokesperson for Savills said: "The Old Rectory is a good looking Grade II Listed period family home of exceptional character set next to the church in Twyford. This handsome family home is located in a fine position with views over the river Itchen to water meadows beyond. The origins of the property date back to 16th century with Georgian and Edwardian additions providing many interesting features reflecting its path through history. It is believed that the house was never the Rectory for the village of Twyford but was attached to St Cross Abbey and was used when collecting tithes from the village.

"The property boasts some excellent living spaces including a fine drawing room with its large open fireplace and good proportions, the broad bay with its sash windows affords a fabulous view over the gardens to the rear. The dining room is also a real feature with its great dimensions and attractive panelling, a great room for formal occasions, the morning room is ideal for everyday living. The Kitchen/Breakfast room makes for a practical set up, there is also an excellent office and a cellar which doubles as a utility room with a separate wine cellar.

"At first floor level there are five good bedrooms including a principal bedroom with adjoining bathroom and walk in wardrobe, a guest bedroom with bathroom, and three further bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom and separate cloakroom, a good arrangement for most families. The top floor has two rooms which could be games rooms or overflow bedroom accommodation, again good flexible space. There is a generous double garage with studio apartment above, providing good secondary accommodation and a further single garage. There is also an excellent potting shed.

"The gardens lie predominantly to the rear and provide a fabulous backdrop from the rear terrace with the Church alongside. Large lawned terraces provide ample space for outdoor entertaining and the lawns extend from here down past the tennis court and down to the River Itchen. Fishing rights on the river are a real bonus on this attractive stretch of water. The property also benefits from a neighbouring paddock with access from the lane through a five bar gate the paddock extends to 3.27 acres and is home to an excellent timber stable block."