A Turret, well and secret garden are some of the unusual features found in a Grade II-listed character cottage built of local ironstone and with a thatched roof.

Turret End Cottage, in Hempton, also has exposed beams, flagstone floors and open fireplaces.

The well is located in the utility room and fitted with safety glass and a light to create an attractive feature.

Although it has its own private garden with a terrace, lawn, shrubs and flower borders, the cottage also has shared ownership of a communal garden nearby.

The turret, an original feature of the property, adds another point of interest.

The sitting room has windows on three sides, an open fireplace and French windows to the terrace and garden.

There is also an L-shaped hall and kitchen/breakfast room with flagstone floor, exposed beams and a range of fitted units. It has two ovens, including a reconditioned Rayburn that supplies the house with heating and hot water.

There are two double bedrooms upstairs, including the master which has windows on two sides and built-in cupboards.

The second bedroom is L-shaped with wood-panelling and there is also a family bathroom.

The grounds of the cottage include a gravel driveway with access to an open-sided car barn big enough to house two vehicles and with a storage area above. Nicky Quentel, of agents Savills, said: “This cottage has tremendous charm and although it has been fully updated it has lost none of its unique character. Inside and out, it is presented in good order and one of the most interesting aspects is the secret garden which is jointly owned with three other surrounding properties.

“Thanks to the fact that the property is located on the edge of the village in an elevated position, the secret garden has panoramic views over surrounding countryside.

“The village of Hempton is within easy reach of Banbury, Chipping Norton, Bicester and Oxford and so is excellent for transport links.”

Turret End Cottage is on for a guide price of £325,000. For more information contact Savills in Banbury on 01295 228010, or visit savills.com