A 17th-century farmhouse with almost 200 acres of land could be a dream property for anyone who has always wanted their own smallholding.

Stonehouse Farmhouse in Bletchingdon comes with 187 acres and is being sold either separately, or as part of Stonehouse Farm estate which amounts to almost 600 acres.

Chris Boreham, of agents Carter Jonas, said: “Stonehouse Farmhouse is a rarity. Properties such as this don’t come on to the market very often, especially in desirable counties like Oxfordshire.

“The farm has been let for generations and is being sold because the farming tenants are retiring, generating a fabulous opportunity to create a stunning property in an extremely sought-after area.”

Stonehouse Farmhouse is nestled at the end of a no-through road. Set behind a stone wall, the L-shaped house is stone-built under a tile roof.

The property requires modernisation, but offers more than 5,000 sq ft of accommodation over three floors and has three reception rooms, six bedrooms plus four rooms on the second floor. A particular feature is the original stone staircase.

The walled garden is laid to lawn and the house stands near other farm buildings, many of them traditionally stone-built, including barns, a cowshed and a former stables.

Mr Boreham added: “This collection of buildings can easily be considered for conversion to provide additional accommodation, studios or offices. Most are lovely old stone structures and would transform beautifully.”

A farm track from the house leads past two paddocks, one of which includes a well that provides the house with water and on to Weston Fen, part of four acres of woodland. The remaining 152 acres of land is used for arable farming.

Stonehouse Farmhouse is on the market for £2.3m. The remaining seven land parcels range from 15 to 231 acres and the whole farm is priced at £4.59m.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Chris Boreham at Carter Jonas,