A Georgian Grade II-listed home dating back to the 1740s next to a historic church is up for sale for £2.5 million.
Hope House is a beautiful seven bedroom property adjoining the Church of St Peter in Bishop's Waltham.
It boasts 4,300 sq ft of accommodation over three floors and is set in a third of an acre of walled wraparound gardens. 
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On the ground floor is an elegant entrance hall leading to a stylish drawing room with large Georgian sash windows, exposed oak wooden floors and an impressive open fireplace.
The music room is equally as striking, again with large sash windows and French doors which open to the rear garden and a wonderful working fireplace with beautiful arched alcoves either side.
The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with electric aga is a fabulous living space and is a real hub of the home. There is also a log burner and from here there is access to a study. The kitchen opens into a superb garden room. A cloakroom and access to the original cellars complete the accommodation at this level. There are front doors both to St Peter's Street and the garden.
On the first floor are four spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom extends to approximately 19ft, with gorgeous views over the gardens and church grounds, and an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating. There is a further single bedroom with a separate laundry room.
On the second floor are two further sizeable bedrooms and a large bathroom, plus a single room.
Outside, the property is approached through electric double gates, opening to a large driveway and double car port, with a garage/workshop.
The gardens feature well-stocked shrub and rose beds and a row of cherry trees and apple trees, plus a beautiful central pond and fountain feature within a gravelled circle.
Haley Prescott, of agents Savills Winchester, said: “Hope House is a classically beautiful Georgian home in a picturesque setting adjoining the Church of St Peter and its grounds. This landmark property has a wealth of charm and character. While peaceful in its setting, the house is just a two minute walk from the centre of the thriving town of Bishop’s Waltham.”
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