Six bedrooms, secluded gardens, a swimming pool and plenty of history.

That's what this 16th Century property has to offer and it could be yours for £1,750,000.

This impressive Grade II Listed house was built in the 16th Century on the site of the farmhouse which once served Netley Abbey, using materials from the 13th Century Abbey following its dissolution by Henry VIII.

It is believed that the front door, which bears religious inscriptions, much of the stonework and the mullion window in the drawing room (an early 19th Century addition) all originate from the Abbey.

Netley Lodge, following extensive refurbishment and redecoration, is a stunning family home, full of character and retaining many original features. This flexible, light and airy accommodation is arranged over two floors with an attic and cellar, making this an ideal family home of just under 5,500 sq ft.

The generous and well-presented ground floor accommodation flows from the welcoming reception hall, comprising a spacious double aspect drawing room with wooden parquet flooring, stone fireplace and a bay window, flowing into a stunning glazed conservatory with wooden floor and French doors to the gardens. The ground floor also boasts a large dining room with feature brick fireplace, quarry tiled floor and original beams, overlooking the front, an adjoining good-sized den/study and a library with a useful cloakroom and French doors to the gardens.

The well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room lies at the heart of the home and incorporates a range of fitted units and modern appliances together with an Aga, and a lovely stone fireplace in the breakfast area together with a separate pantry with adjoining laundry room.

On the first floor the large double aspect master bedroom, with lovely views of the woodland towards the sea, has a fireplace and an en suite shower room. There are a further five well-proportioned bedrooms, including the spacious guest bedroom with en suite shower room and one other with an en suite and all with views over the garden and woodland. There is also a family bathroom on this level as well as a staircase up to the attic room.

Netley Lodge is hidden away within a secluded and private position in grounds of about 6.48 acres of parkland and woodland backing onto The Royal Victoria Country Park. The house is approached down a private lane leading to a sweeping gravelled driveway bordered by lawn and running up to an extensive parking area immediately in front of the house. A further driveway, accessed via large wooden gates, gives access to the detached garage block.

The peaceful and secluded gardens, a particular feature of this property, surround the house and are laid mainly to level lawn with a border of mature shrubs and trees. A large paved terrace is immediately outside the conservatory with an enclosed lawn and adjoining this is the outdoor swimming pool with pool house and areas of woodland with ponds and the ruins of a former game larder or folly. Just outside the kitchen is an enclosed courtyard garden with boiler room and three outhouses, one with a shower room and which have the potential for conversion into further accommodation or offices, subject to the necessary planning permission.

The property is being marketed by Strutt & Parker.