A Victorian house near Faringdon was built for the headmaster of the village school and its garden was originally the children’s playground.

The land for the Old School House and school next door was gifted by the Earl of Radnor in 1864 but the school closed in 1966, when it was converted into a house.

The Old School House in Great Coxwell includes a drawing room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room with Aga, five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Other features include open fireplaces, exposed beams, a garage, shed, greenhouse and workshop.

The Old School House is on the market for £675,000. For more information, contact agents Savills on 01865 339700 or visit savills.com Another village property near Faringdon has been extended and refurbished, including installing a solar roof panel.

Laburnum Cottage, in Hatford, includes a kitchen/dining room with range cooker, living room and dining room.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, one ensuite plus a family bathroom and the house has period features such as exposed beams and working fireplaces.

It also has a double car port and views towards Folly Hill.

Laburnum Cottage is on the market for £499,000. For more information, contact agents Marriotts on 01367 242422 or visit marriotts.co.uk