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Stairs and hallway.

A 300-year-old house is on the market for £4.5m for the first time since it was restored from a dilapidated state to its former glory.

Grade I listed Stedcombe House, which sits on the Dorset/Devon border, is said to be one of the finest examples of a William and Mary house in the south west.

The stunning home has been meticulously restored by its current owner after falling into disrepair when it was abandoned in the 1960s.

The 'perfect square' nine-bedroom property has spectacular views over the surrounding rolling countryside.