THIS spectacular five-bed home which was featured in the Domesday Book is on the market for just under £3 million – complete with wine cellar, bar, cinema room, heated swimming pool and tennis court.

For sale through Savills’ Knutsford office, this country house is located on the edge of Great Budworth in Budworth Lane, nestled in three acres.

On the ground floor, there is a marble-floored reception hall with an oak staircase, a drawing room which leads to the side gardens and pool area, and concertina doors opening to the library.

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The sitting room has views of open fields and links to a formal dining room.

The dining kitchen – with a central island and Aga range cooker - is to the rear of the property, along with an orangery/family room.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a shower room, fully fitted utility room, and pantry.

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A spiral staircase leads down to a wine cellar, where you can also find an entertainment and leisure suite.

There is a bespoke bar, lounge area, cinema room, gymnasium and shower room.

The first-floor accommodation includes a principal bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom, including free-standing bath, double shower and twin sinks.

There are four further bedrooms - all en-suite.

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Externally, the property has two secure gated entrances and a large sweeping driveway offering off-road parking and garaging for numerous vehicles.

The grounds are extremely private and have a range of mature plants, shrubs, trees and hedgerows.

The grounds extend to around three acres, and there is a paddock area, asphalt tennis court, heated outdoor swimming pool and entertainment area.

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Outside there is also a thatched summer house with bar, kitchen, log burner, changing rooms, shower and sauna.

Jamie Carter, property agent, said: “This property is a true slice of classics history, featured in the Domesday book, and has been upgraded to create a spectacular family home.”

The property is listed at £2,950,000.

For more, visit search.savills.com/property-detail/gbkgrsknu200249

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