N OT too long ago we'd all get excited about a home in Nottinghamshire being over the £1 million mark. Today, you can scroll through dozens of £1m houses on zoopla.co.uk and there are at least four for sale at double that, including Marsett House, which has been valued at £2.8 million.
So, what do you get for your money?
Tom De Ville, of Savills, said: "Marsett House is a classic English country house, which perfectly blends refinement with state-of-the-art home technology, which modern-day buyers demand from 'best of breed' houses.
"The interior finish and decor offers maximum elements of style, with just an adequate hint of bling! And for those looking for a property with extreme leisure facilities, you'll find it hard to beat Marsett House."
This beautiful English country home provides the ultimate in luxury and refinement.
There are four acres of formal grounds, which wrap around the whole house. There is a leisure suite, including an indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, with independent changing facilities. Then it's on to the entertainment area, with games room, bar and home cinema.
All accommodation is immaculately maintained and presented, from the reception hallway to the formal reception rooms – the sitting room, dining room, drawing room and sun room/orangery.
A high-quality Clive Christianson kitchen is fitted and there is a study, a utility room, a laundry room and two cloakrooms.
On the first floor is a generous master bedroom suite with dressing area and en suite bathroom, a guest bedroom with en suite, two further bedrooms and a luxurious Clive Christianson bathroom. Second-floor accommodation provides two further bedroom suites, both with personal bathrooms.
The house also comes with is a very well designed and fitted self-contained apartment, which Tom says would be ideal for teenagers, staff or guests. It includes a bedroom, a bathroom, a living room and an independent kitchen.
The "entertainment zone" has been cleverly designed on the lower ground floor. It features a games room with bar and intelligent lighting, a home cinema and further cloakrooms.
Tom said: "The ambience and atmosphere of this exceptional Nottinghamshire home ooze quality throughout.
"When viewing the property, it is instantly noticeable that the highest attention has been given to every detail to create a first-class country home with luxurious fixtures and fittings and a flair for design and decor."
The setting and location of Marsett House add to its appeal. The four acres of mature and private gardens are divided into formal and less formal areas. There is a water feature, terracing, an impressive cedar-clad tree house, a detached stable block providing practical storage and garaging for three cars.
Tom adds: "All this and without doubt some of the most superb open views across Nottinghamshire."
Standing between Oxton village and Southwell, in an attractive open landscape, Marsett House is about 11 miles from Nottingham and 12 from Newark. There are excellent road connections to surrounding areas as well as access to beautiful countryside, picturesque villages and local facilities.
Tom says: "Marsett House is without doubt one of the county's most premium properties of outstanding quality."
