PHOTOS: Inside the £5million home which sits on the banks of the River Beaulieu

The multi-million pound property offers views over the Beaulieu River and Solent and is immaculately presented, set within manicured gardens and has its own tennis court, swimming pool and annexe.

Little Salterns sits in a wonderful, secluded location at the end of a gated, private lane shared by just a handful of other properties. It is accessed from the lane via a gated gravel driveway with a turning circle and framed by beautifully clipped hedges. A spur driveway leads to the garage complex which is east of the principal house and annexe.

The five-bedroom house is built as an open crescent, making the most of the exceptional setting and views. It has recently been the subject of an exemplary scheme of renovation and improvement making use of the finest material and fittings.

As soon as you enter the reception hall you are drawn to the incredible view, via south-facing French windows which open out from the adjacent dining room. The drawing room is found to the right, also with outstanding views, an open fireplace with stove and an adjoining bar, ideal for entertaining. To the left of the front door is a comfortable sitting room, again with an open fireplace and south-facing views over the gardens to the water.

The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully designed and includes a central island with a pearlised marble worktop. There is a Larcornue range cooker and further built in high-quality appliances. French doors open onto the terrace and there is a large walk-in pantry, larder and a utility room. Beyond the kitchen, an incredible glazed walkway links the principal house to the annexe and entertaining wing.

A choice of two staircases lead to the first floor, which is cleverly designed to provide flexible accommodation which once again makes the best of the incredible setting and views. The master bedroom suite occupies the prime position and has a large en suite shower room and dressing room. There are four further bedrooms, one of which is currently laid out as a study and two further bath/shower rooms (one en suite).

The annexe is linked to the principal house via the glazed walkway and provides the most wonderful area for entertaining as well as superb guest accommodation. On the ground floor there is a media room with an adjoining pantry and wine store and a fantastic 34'6'' billiard/games room. Both the media and billiard room have multiple French windows opening onto the south-facing terrace and the latter has an amazing stone fireplace. Behind the billiard room is a pantry and cloakroom and a staircase leads to the first floor.

The first floor provides an entirely self-contained annexe with a spacious sitting room, kitchen, three double bedrooms, two shower rooms and a gym/bedroom four.

To the east of the main house is a substantial four-bay garage block with an adjoining workshop, garden store and water store. In addition and adjoining the annexe is a gated courtyard giving access to the estate office, boiler room and oil store.

Little Salterns sits in the most exceptional gardens and grounds which are beautifully maintained and offer tremendous privacy. The gardens are principally laid to lawn with terraces adjacent to the house and a range of mature specimen trees to the perimeter with oak woodland beyond. Throughout the gardens there are numerous areas of interest including a kitchen garden with a greenhouse, striking clipped box hedges, various mature herbaceous borders and a woodland walk with a charming summer house.

The swimming pool is perfectly located to the south west of the house and there is a poolhouse with a kitchenette and shower room. The tennis court has been recently laid and is discreetly set to the far west of the property.

Little Salterns sits in a highly sought-after and exclusive position on the banks of the Beaulieu River and is accessed via a private, gated lane. It is in the heart of one of England's most favoured yachting locations and a short sail across the Solent to the Isle Wight. Moorings are available close to the property and berths can be obtained at Bucklers Hard marina. The Royal Southampton Yacht Club also has a restaurant and jetty at nearby Gin's Farm and members can keep a dinghy there or use a taxi service to go out to their boats.

The Beaulieu River is one of the world's few privately owned rivers, being owned the Montagu family. Custodianship of the river by one family, over four centuries has resulted in it being largely unspoilt in terms of landscape and wildlife. The nearby village of Beaulieu, also principally owned by the Montagues has a range of specialist shops, a garden centre, Michelin starred restaurant and a good public house.

Savills, Winchester are marketing this home.