Wattle and daub panels inside The Lombards are evidence of its great age, dating back as far as the 16th century. The house, on Dodderhill Common, Hanbury, backs onto Hanbury Woods, and has changed significantly since then thanks to sympathetically added extensions.

Large windows in the sitting room look over the gardens. There’s also a study while the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room includes cream coloured units with wooden work surfaces and integrated appliances.

The family room has a brick fireplace fitted with a wood burner. There is also a utility and second cloakroom. On the first floor the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and there are three further double bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, and a refitted family bathroom.

Outside the property has landscaped gardens and ground include a pool.

Guide price: £985,000. Agent: Fisher German John Sanders on 01527 575525 or click www.fishergerman.co.uk.