A restoration project is how an agent describes a west Oxfordshire farmhouse with 17th-century origins.

Built on the remains of a manor house that burned down, Reynolds Farm is set in six acres of grounds and still has the remains of a moat around it.

The stone-built house in Cassington, which comes with a Grade II-listed dovecote and a barn, is owned by the widow of the late Sir Ronald Bell, former MP for Beaconsfield. A two-storey brick extension was added during the Victorian era. Features include exposed oak beams, an inglenook fireplace with a bread oven and original flagstone floors.

Two acres of the grounds are gardens with three sides surrounded by the remains of the moat, while the rest is a mixture of pasture and woodland.

Simon Merrifield, of agents Thomas Merrifield, said: “It has been let go a little bit and so requires updating. I would describe it as very much a project for restoration.

“But it would be incredibly rewarding as the main accommodation is full of character and has extra space in the loft that would lend itself well to conversion, subject to planning permission.

“There is also huge potential for converting the barn and restoring the grounds. The house itself is set at the end of a sweeping gravel drive and is next to the village church.

“Realistically, it probably needs a significant amount spending on it but with the investment and effort could be made into a really fantastic small manor house.”

Reynolds Farm is on the market for £975,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Thomas Merrifield on 01865 515000 or visit thomasmerrrifield.co.uk