Stunning countryside property featured on the BBC could be yours

St Margaret’s Priory, St Margaret’s Lane, Titchfield

‘The BBC featured the property in its House Detectives series’

Price upon application

St Margaret’s Priory is one of Titchfield’s finest houses, steeped in history and of great historical and architectural interest.Listed Grade II, this fine period residence is built on the site of amuch earlier building, reputedly of Tudor or medieval origin and used as the Dower House for the Earls of Southampton.The old name of ‘St. Margaret’s’ and the word ‘priory’ have suggested an ecclesiastical origin. Its land was certainly attached to the ancient Abbey of Titchfield that was granted by Henry VIII to the 1st Earl of Southampton after the monasteries were dissolved.The BBC featured the property in its House Detectives series in 2001 and, following meticulous research by one of the country’s leading dendrochronologists, confirmed that the timber was felled in the winter of 1621/22 through to spring of 1623, suggesting the house was built between 1623 and 1624. The accommodation extends to approximately 4442 sq ft, is arranged over five floors and includes an impressive tower, Tudor-style arched entrance porch, reception hall, cloakroom with separate WC, 27’ sitting room, 27’ dining room and kitchen. 30’ first floor solar drawing room, six bedrooms including a stunning principal bedroom, with en-suite bathroom and two additional bathrooms.The present owners have occupied St Margaret’s Priory for almost 50 years since their purchase in 1969.Following detailed research, they have collected significant historical information which is available on request. The gardens and grounds to the house provide a beautiful setting and include formal lawns, walled garden/orchard and extensive woodland.The sweeping driveway extends to provide ample parking in front of the house as well as access to a detached garage.There are also further useful outbuildings.Location: Titchfield is a highly sought-after village with a rich history dating back to the sixth century.There are local shops and services within the village while more comprehensive facilities are available in Fareham.The cities of Southampton and Portsmouth are easily accessible together, as is the nearby Solent coastline which is the perfect destination for sailing enthusiasts.

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