Two into one does go in the case of South View, Upper Heyford.

The house is made up of two cottages, dating back to the 1800s, that were knocked together in 1951.

Owners Neil and Eileen Protheroe took on the property 14 years ago and spent years refurbishing and extending it.

Mr Protheroe said: “When we bought the house it needed re-wiring, re-plumbing and renovation.”

The couple created a large kitchen/family room and extended the property, adding a conservatory and utility room with an extra bedroom above.

They later built an annexe/master suite which includes a seating area, bedroom and ensuite bathroom.

The house, which is in Upper Heyford, includes a kitchen/family room, conservatory, sitting room with open fireplace and stove plus three other bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Other features include a detached single-storey office building and a double garage with an office above.

South View has views over fields and woodland and the garden includes a natural spring and pond.

Now the Protheroes are selling the house, as they are planning to live in New Zealand. South View is on the market for £599,950. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact agents Kemp & Kemp on 01865 510000 or visit kempandkemp.co.uk