The College, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester, Oxfordshire

This 200-year-old charming red brick cottage affords a wealth of original features, such as exposed beams, exposed brick and stone detailing, and wood floors.

The attractively presented property is decorated in a complementary style to suit the character features. Of particular note is the open plan kitchen and dining room, which is fitted with solid wood units, terracotta tiled floors and a traditional Belfast sink. There is further fitted storage within a number of cupboards and ample space for a dining table. Separate to the kitchen is the cosy sitting room, which is warmed by a wood-burning stove. A utility room has space for laundry machines and there is a ground floor bathroom with P-shaped bath. Upstairs there are three good-size bedrooms, all with wood floors and doors and charming character features.

The cottage is tucked away on a private road close to the centre of the village and is accessed via a pair of gates which open to a private parking area. The picturesque garden is situated to the front of the house and is laid to lawn, with thoughtfully planted flowerbeds around the borders that come to life in the spring/summer, and mature trees along the boundary. A paved terrace which runs along the front of the house is accessible from the front door and the utility room and provides a lovely place eat, entertain or simply sit and soak up the sun.

There are ample fields within a stone’s throw of the house, ideal for those with dogs or avid walkers.

Marsh Gibbon is a thriving village on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire border, approximately five miles east of Bicester. The village has a number of amenities including an Ofsted Outstanding rated preschool and Church of England Primary School, Post Office/Shop, pub, churches and a range of community clubs and activities all within walking distance. Bicester provides superstore shopping as well as the world-famous Bicester Village Designer Outlet. Aylesbury and Oxford also provide an extensive array of amenities.

Access to the M40 motorway is via junction 9 and there are good local road links via the A41 and A34. Bicester Village and Bicester North train stations provide an excellent service to London Marylebone. The area is renowned for its excellent schooling with grammar schools, academies, well-respected primary schools and independent schools to choose from in both Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.