Weald Street, Weald, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18

Dating back to the 1750s, this charming cottage is located in the popular village of Bampton. It is just a short walk to the high street but set down a quiet road on the edge of the village. The cottage perfectly blends character and charm with modern living.

Stepping inside the porch, you will find ample room for coats and shoes. The living room is wonderfully light and has a large open space, divided into two areas: a cosy seating area around the log burner and a larger living area with patio doors leading out to the garden. The owners have also extended the property, adding a dining room off the living room, complete with bifold doors and Velux windows that fill the space with natural light, marrying the charm of the original house with an exposed stone wall. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, as well as space and plumbing for white goods, including a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, hobs, and extractor fan. There are also two storage cupboards, with the largest one neatly fitting a tumble dryer under the stairs.

On the first floor, you will find two incredible double bedrooms, both with built-in storage, and the largest bedroom is also dual aspect. The family bathroom is also located on this floor, featuring a modern white suite. The top floor houses a further double bedroom, currently used as an office with Velux windows. On the landing, you also have access to a large storage room, similar in size to the bedroom, which could potentially be converted into an additional room or an en-suite if needed.

Externally, the garden offers incredible privacy and is low maintenance, planted with beautiful shrubs and flowers, and is fully enclosed by an old stone wall and fence.

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.