Clanfield Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18

A substantial 17th-century farmhouse with exceptional accommodation, gardens and versatility, where timeless character meets contemporary family living


Dating back to the 17th century, College Farmhouse is a Grade II listed residence rich in history and character, showcasing a wealth of original features including exposed beams, flagstone flooring and distinctive mullion windows. Privately positioned behind period stone walls, the property combines timeless charm with contemporary living.
The flexible accommodation is complemented by a striking modern wing, creating impressive height and open, light-filled spaces perfectly suited to modern family life and entertaining. The ground floor also offers the potential for a self-contained annexe, currently arranged as an impressive office and gym, providing flexibility for extended family, guests or alternative uses.
The first and second floors provide six generously proportioned bedrooms, together with a dressing room that could readily be reinstated as a seventh bedroom with en suite. Five well-appointed bathrooms provide excellent accommodation for a large family, while retaining the character and balance of this exceptional period home.
Approached via a private gravelled driveway, the property offers ample parking and a discreet sense of arrival. The gardens extend to just over half an acre and are predominantly laid to lawn, with the fully enclosed, south-facing rear garden creating a wonderfully private setting, embraced by the house and overlooking the kitchen, breakfast and dining room. Patio terraces provide ideal spaces for outdoor entertaining, complemented by a charming water feature and stone pathways that surround the property. The gardens offer a wonderful combination of privacy, space and versatility, creating an idyllic setting for family life, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors.

Bampton is an attractive and highly desirable village situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, ideally positioned between Oxford and Cirencester. Steeped in history and widely recognised as the filming location for the acclaimed television series Downton Abbey, the village combines period character with a welcoming and vibrant community spirit.
The village is well served by a range of everyday amenities, including a Co-op supermarket, butcher and delicatessen, cafés, traditional public houses, a primary school, doctor's surgery with pharmacy, library, Post Office and village hall. The recreation ground supports a thriving sporting community, with football and cricket clubs, as well as recently introduced tennis and padel courts.
A wider selection of shopping, leisure and educational facilities is available in the nearby market town of Witney, together with the larger centres of Oxford, Faringdon and Cheltenham.