A house fit for a king has gone up for sale near Swindon for £2.5 million and is described as “stunning” with “superb views”.

The pictures alone convey the space around this house - nearly four acres which is room enough for its own tennis court and paddock.

It can be found in Denchworth, described as “an attractive village” near Wantage, an area famous as the birthplace of Alfred the Great.(Image: Carter Jonas)

Like many of these top-notch houses, this one comes with a spare. That is a detached two-bedroom bungalow that estate agent Carter Jonas suggests could be for extra family or a nanny.

The agent says: “Extended and improved in recent years, this stunning property has been sympathetically remodelled to a high standard with much attention to detail to provide a wonderful family home. 

“The house also has the benefit of a spacious detached two-bedroom bungalow - ideal for additional family members, an au-pair or for an additional source of income. (Image: Carter Jonas)

“In addition, there is an oak framed garage, tennis court, and a garden store amongst the most attractive setting of the landscaped gardens and paddock, extending to approximately 3.83 acres.”

Inside is just what you might expect with old-looking rugs, paintings and a grandfather clock standing in the corner.

A woodburning stove is positioned between two rooms so that it can keep you cosy both while you eat and when you move next door to digest your meal.(Image: Carter Jonas)

The agent adds: “This stunning family home provides well-proportioned and particularly light accommodation with many rooms designed to take utmost advantage of the views and the gardens. 

“The ground floor provides a large entrance hall with stairs to the first floor. There is a superb kitchen/breakfast/snug with a central island unit and ample space for sofas and a large table."

It continues that a utility room leads from the kitchen with a second staircase to the first floor and a sitting room with “superb” views over the gardens and countryside towards the Folly at Faringdon.(Image: Carter Jonas)

Denchworth is just 30 minutes east of Swindon beyond Faringdon, and though not home to any kings today, it does have a popular pub - the Fox Inn.

It has six beds, four baths, four reception rooms and nearly 6,000 square feet of space.

The gardens “have been beautifully landscaped and provide a most attractive setting”, apparently, with an orchard, a croquet lawn and a “recreation pitch”.