4 bed terraced house for sale

Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18

Georgian townhouse of delightful proportions.

Description
Situated in a conservation area in the heart of Bampton, and with origins dating to the 1830s, Rosemary House is of the late Georgian era. The property bears many classic hallmark architectural features including three and four pane sash windows, and a pretty six panelled front door with fan light window and stone hood. With delightful proportions, accommodation is arranged over three floors with the front hall opening to reception rooms either side. Currently used as a study and snug, they have high ceilings, built-in shelving and cupboards and feature fireplaces with wood burners. The inner hallway, with stairs rising to the first and second floors, is bright with a large half landing window. The drawing room, with open fireplace has feature alcove cabinetry and French doors opening to the garden. The bright, bespoke Neptune kitchen is open plan to a garden room style breakfast-dining area also with doors to the terrace. With underfloor heating, oak units and silestone work surfaces, appliances include gas Rangemaster, dishwasher, fridge freezer and butlers sink. Also on the ground floor, accessed by a couple of steps down, is a useful utility room.

On the first floor, the generous principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and ensuite shower room. There a two further double bedrooms, one with walk-in wardrobe, and a family bathroom. On the second floor is a good sized fourth bedroom with en suite bathroom.

Outside, the enclosed, rose clad, walled gardens are laid to lawn with a pretty patio, ideal for al fresco-dining. There is a pedestrian gate to the vehicular driveway with parking space for one car and a very useful timber garden shed.

Agents notes: - There is a right of access over the drive to the rear and shared contribution to its maintenance.

Location
Situated in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds between Oxford and Cirencester, Bampton is sometimes described as a town because it was an important market town until the 19th century. Today, it is designated a village which boasts an Italianate Victorian Town Hall with art gallery and a village hall.

With an active community hosting a wide range of clubs and events, amenities include a Co-op supermarket, butcher and deli, three pubs (including the newly opened Market Tavern), two coffee shops, a hair dresser and a Post Office. There is also a primary school, nursery, doctors surgery with pharmacy, a public library, beauty salon and garden centre with cafe. More extensive facilities are in Carterton (Aldi, petrol station) Witney (Sainsbury's, Lidl and Waitrose), Oxford and Faringdon (Waitrose). Nearby Clanfield has fantastic pubs such as the desirable Double Red Duke, the Mason's Arms, and Blake's coffee shop.

The area offers an excellent range of both state and private schools, including St. Hugh's school and Cokethorpe school.

Also, renowned as the historic home of Morris dancing, more recently it has featured as the fictional village of Downtown in the television series Downton Abbey.

Square Footage: 2,391 sq ft



Directions
From Oxford take the A40 towards Cheltenham, exiting to Witney and Abingdon and then follow the A415 towards Abingdon, by-passing Ducklington. After a short distance take the right turn to Aston. In Aston turn right on the A4449 to Bampton. On arriving in Bampton keep right onto the High Street and Lime Tree House is found on the right with a post office letter box in the wall. If you arrive in Market Square you have gone too far.

Additional Info
Services - Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected. Fibre broadband.

Brochure prepared and photographs taken May 2025.