The family home of one of Britain's greatest war heroes just hit the market for £12 million - here's what it's like inside

A Grade I-listed mansion that was gifted to Admiral Lord Nelson's family in 1814 has hit the market for £12 million ($17 million).

The historic home, built in 1733 and originally known as Standlynch Park, was acquired by Act of Parliament and given to Nelson's family to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar victory of 1805.

The Wiltshire property is one of the country's most impressive privately owned homes and thanks to extensive restoration, many of its original features remain intact - including the music room which is hand-painted by 18th century Italian painter, Giovanni Battista Cipriani.

Lord Nelson is one of the biggest names in British history - so much so that he was once named the greatest British military hero by readers of The Telegraph - so any history buff would be lucky to call this place home.