Tenants may have grave reservations about a former Baptist chapel in Headington because it still has several tombstones in the garden.

Croft Hall, which was built in 1836, includes a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.

The Gothic house was used for worship until 1902 when a new chapel opened in nearby Old High Street.

Towards the end of the 19th century, when it was run by New Road Baptist Church, extra land was acquired so that more graves could be added.

Croft Hall was used as a Sunday school for a number of years but closed in the 1920s after falling into disrepair.

It was later refurbished and used as a meeting place for the Freemasons, a carpenter’s workshop and a carpet shop before being sold for £4,900 in 1976 when it was converted into a private house.

Owner Sally Earl is an artist and sculptor whose work is currently on exhibition at The Jam Factory in Park End Street, Oxford.

Suzanne Webb, of agents Breckon & Breckon, said: “This is a fabulous property that will suit anyone who wants something a bit quirky. If you like tombstones, this is great.

“Joking apart, the big selling point is the fantastic architecture with those high ceilings, exposed stone work and unusual shaped windows.

“Although it is very central, it is tucked away in The Croft which is a quiet little lane.”

Croft Hall is available to rent, unfurnished, for £925 pcm. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Breckon & Breckon on 01865 201111 or visit breckon.co.uk