Royal graffiti scratched across a window is one of the character features of a six-bedroom house in Combe.

The Duke of Edinburgh etched the name ‘Philip’ on a pane of glass while on a visit to open a cricket pavilion in the village in 1949.

The six-bedroom house, pictured above and right, was once three medieval cottages before a previous owner, sculptor Sir William ‘Hamo’ Thornycroft had them converted into a single house in 1924. Sir William, who carved the statue of Oliver Cromwell outside the Houses of Parliament, used the garden to exhibit his art.

The Grade-II listed house was also once owned by Professor Charles Pasternak, nephew of author Boris.

Set in landscaped gardens, it includes a drawing room, sitting room, study, family room, dining room, three bathrooms and attic rooms. Owners also have shared use of a tennis court, indoor swimming pool and sauna.

Old Farm House is on the market for £1.65m. Contact agents Knight Frank on 01865 790077 or visit knightfrank.com A five-bedroom property in Boars Hill, with a cottage and stables, is set in two acres of land. Parts of Wootton House, top right, were built in the 17th century but the front was added during the Victorian era. More recently, the current owners extended the property to enlarge the kitchen/breakfast room and create an extra bedroom.

A 21-foot drawing room includes floor-to-ceiling sash windows, built-in bookcases and a feature fireplace.

The sitting room, which is in the oldest part of the house, has exposed beams, an open fireplace and doors to the terrace. The study also has exposed beams and the dining room includes an inglenook fireplace.

Upstairs are five double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. The cottage has two bedrooms both en suite, an open-plan sitting room and conservatory Outside is an office, store room, double garage, timber-framed barn, stables and a paddock.

Wootton House is on the market for £1.75m. Contact agents Carter Jonas on 01865 511444 or visit carterjonas.co.uk