Bridge Street, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18

Situated close to the heart of this thriving village, this charming Grade II listed home, is full of character, charm and historic features dating back to c.1600s. Benefits of this period home include four double bedrooms, a south facing garden and off road parking.

Over time, the house has been sympathetically renovated, yet retains all of its period features, with an abundance of exposed beams throughout the house. The entrance hallway, with adjacent cloakroom, provides access to the main dual aspect living room. Featuring window seats to both aspects and an impressive, stone, inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner, this room is ideal for a cosy winter night in or a cool summer evening. The inner hall has stairs to the first floor, and access to both the garden and kitchen. The kitchen/dining room is fitted with a good range of modern base and wall units, with inbuilt oven and electric hob, dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. There is ample space for a dining table and an island unit that can be moved to make the most out of the room.

The winding staircase leads to a bright landing area, with windows to the rear aspect. On this floor there are two lovely double bedrooms, both of which feature inbuilt cupboards. The master bedroom has a Jack and Jill door to the bathroom which is fitted with a modern white suite. There is a concealed staircase which leads to the second floor landing. On this floor are two further quirky double bedrooms, one of which has an adjacent bathroom.

Externally, there are enclosed gardens to both the front and rear of the house. The rear garden is south facing and offers a good degree of privacy: it is mainly laid to lawn with both decked and patio seating area. A rear gate leads to the parking area, which can easily house two vehicles.

Bampton sits close to the edge of the Cotswolds and is one of the oldest and prettiest villages in the area. While it retains much of the character of the traditional Cotswold village, it is also a hive of activity with a multitude of events taking place throughout the year - with something for everyone.

Bampton is also the envy of many of the neighbouring villages in that it boasts an excellent array of amenities for a village of its size. It has a post office, library, a sports ground and pavilion, an art gallery, two churches, a primary school, a medical centre and of course a market square.

The village is well known as one of the film sets for Downton Abbey and as the background to the popular crime novels by Melvin Starr featuring the mediaeval surgeon, Hugh de Singleton.