Summary - THE OLD BARN, COKER CLOSE OX26 6DR
5 double bedrooms, nearly 3,000 sq ft of flexible period living
Built c.1708 with original flagstone floors and exposed beams
South-facing secluded courtyard plus mature lawned garden
Double garage and driveway parking for several vehicles
Plot is compact for a detached town-centre property
Council tax stated as quite expensive
Local crime level reported as high
Services, fixtures and fittings untested — buyer to verify condition
Home Farm is a rare, character-rich detached home dating to 1708, offered to the market for the first time in over 50 years. The house retains original features throughout — flagstone floors, exposed beams, large stone inglenook fireplaces and a 17th-century panelled porch — giving spacious reception rooms a strong historic character. At nearly 3,000 sq ft the interior provides flexible living over multiple floors with five bedrooms and generous communal rooms ideal for family life or multi-purpose use.
The property sits discreetly in the town centre with a secluded south-facing courtyard and a larger lawned garden containing mature trees, fruit bushes and space for a vegetable patch. Practical benefits include a double garage and driveway parking for several cars, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, and no flooding risk. Transport links are good: two nearby stations with fast services to London and easy access to the M40.
Buyers should note material drawbacks plainly: the plot is relatively compact for a detached historic property in town, council tax is described as quite expensive, and local crime levels are reported as high. The listing also notes that fixtures, fittings and services have not been tested — buyers must verify mechanical, electrical and structural condition. There is scope for sensitive refurbishment to update utilities and kitchens/bathrooms while retaining period charm.
In short, Home Farm will suit buyers looking for a substantial, character property with scope for updating in a convenient market-town location. It is particularly well suited to households wanting generous interior space, private outside areas and strong commuter links, while prepared to address maintenance and modernisation where required.
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