Many people dream of owning their own pub, so buying one that has been converted into a house offers an attractive alternative.

Former public houses tend to offer more living space, a larger garden, character features and a dash of local history.

The Three Horseshoes in Upper Heyford was converted into two semi-detached houses 12 years ago and now one is on the market for £425,000.

Owners Paul Williamson and Helen Beare have kept the original pipes in the cellar that fed the beer taps.

The main reception room, which used to be the saloon bar, includes an open fireplace and doors to the garden plus there is a kitchen/diner, second reception, utility room, four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Chancellors on 01993 811990 or visit chancellors.co.uk The Poachers Rest in Bampton was a restaurant/pub serving traditional British food until recently when the Grade-II-listed terraced building was converted into a cottage with three reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The sitting room includes exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace, while the dining room has a stone fireplace and window seat. The study features an open fireplace and doors to the garden and other living space includes a kitchen and utility room.

Upstairs are two doubles and a single bedroom, two with ensuite shower rooms and there is also a family bathroom. A fifth bedroom on the top floor has a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams.

The Poachers Rest is on the market for £400,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Abbey Properties on 01993 851881 or visit abbeyproperties.tv Finally, the former Carpenters Arms in Jericho has a long history and was once known as The Lord Nelson.

Owners Emily and Ben Cocking have renovated the three-bedroom house in Nelson Street but are moving to Kent to be nearer their families.

Lizanne Simmonds, of Penny Sinclair, said: “This is a beautiful property wtih all the character and history you would expect.”

It is on the market for £560,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Penny Sinclair on 01865 318013 or visit pennyandsinclair.co.uk