With elegant archways, fine fireplaces and a barrel vaulted ceiling, this grand Palladian style mansion may tickle your fancy at £2.95 million.

Field Green House, Sandhurst, near Hawkhurst, dates from the middle of the 18th century and is in the European style inspired by Venetian stonemason turned architect, Andrea Palladio, who was born in 1508.

The property is on the market with Jackson-Stops & Staff and is set within park-like grounds.

It is Grade II* listed and has lofty ceiling heights, window shutters, impressive ornamental coving, oak panelling and cast iron radiators.

A leisure complex is accessed via a glazed walkway directly from the house. It has a heated swimming pool, sauna, vaulted gymnasium, changing and shower facilities. There is also a detached, single-storey, two-bedroom cottage in the grounds.

Set in 9.5 acres, the gardens and grounds include sweeping lawns punctuated by mature trees with established beds and borders.

Highlights of the grounds include a knot garden with clipped box hedging and stone paving with imposing stone fountain, a circular walled garden and orchards.

For details call the agent on 01580 720000.