A Grade-II listed cottage that was part of an 18th-century coaching inn still has the original carriage step at the front.

Darville Cottage in Lower Heyford also includes feature fireplaces, a wood-burning stove, range cooker and Belfast sink.

Downstairs is a sitting room, dining/family room and kitchen/ breakfast room with double doors to the garden. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also has a garage, parking area and garden with a separate home office/studio.

Pleione Cottage, also in Lower Heyford, is a three-bedroom Victorian property which agents say has been renovated but has potential, including the possibility of adding an extension.

The detached house has views over playing fields at the back and a number of character features including stone fireplaces and exposed beams.

It includes a double-aspect dining room with window seat and fireplace, a sitting room with wood-burning stove and double doors to the garden plus a kitchen, garage, carport and shed. James Cridland, of agents Cridlands said: “The owners have spent the past few years upgrading and restoring the house but there is further potential.

“We think the utility and shed at the rear could be flattened and a larger kitchen with utility added on, or even a double-height extension, depending on planning.”

Darville Cottage is on the market for £399,950 and Pleione Cottage for £369,950.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing of either property, call agents Cridlands on 01869 343600 or visit cridlands.co.uk