PART of this impressive historic Grade II listed country house with stunning South Downs views has gone up for sale, priced £1.65 million. 

Five bedroom Middlemarch makes up the central portion of this exceptional estate, built by Sir Roger Langrish in 1611 and used by the Navy and Civil Defence during World War II.

The 6,555 sq ft property, in the small village of Langrish near Petersfield, is set within grounds of 4.72 acres and boasts period features. 

Daily Echo: Middlemarch

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Living areas include a superb drawing room with marble fireplace. A large kitchen/breakfast room comes with a walk-in pantry. 

The principal bedroom enjoys an en suite and dressing room.

Middlemarch has a home office, plus cellars with numerous rooms including a gym and a cinema/games room.

Daily Echo: Middlemarch

Giles Muddle, of agent Savills, said: "Middlemarch is an elegant family home with a wealth of character and historic provenance. Beautifully presented and with great features, the house is in an idyllic setting which affords far reaching views over the South Downs National Park."