A historic barn dating back to the 16th century has come on the market.

The Tithe Barn in Thame was built alongside St Mary’s Church, and the wealth of the church at that time is reflected in the size of the building, which had to be large enough to store the tithes due from the local landowners.

It features a brick base which supports a timber frame with herringbone brick filling, under a traditional tiled roof.

For the last 30 years, after being sympathetically restored, it has been a landmark office building split over two levels.

And while the building is 500 years old, it has a range of modern amenities, including air-conditioning and IT cabling.

The previous occupier, Spirit, has now moved, and new occupiers are being sought to fill the 3,800 sq ft.

It offers an opportunity for a range of users with open-plan areas on the first floor, and a variety of meeting rooms and storage facilities on the ground floor.

The property is being marketed at a rent of £45,000 a year.

o Contact agents Fields on 01844 261121, or see the website www.fieldscommercial.com