A luxury apartment in a former coaching inn that dates from the 16th century is on the market for £285,000.

The ground-floor property in White Hart Mews is part of the Grade-II listed former White Hart Hotel in the centre of Chipping Norton.

It includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting/dining room and kitchen.

At the entrance to the mews are metal security gates and the grounds include a parking area and terraced garden.

Max Douglas, of agents Maxwell Douglas, said: “It’s a really interesting property and beautifully presented.

“It would ideally suit someone looking for a comfortable ground floor home whilst being close to the local amenities.”

For more information about Number 5, White Hart Mews or to arrange a viewing, contact Maxwell Douglas on 01608 644000 or visit maxwelldouglasproperty.co.uk Another property with a sense of history is a refurbished two-bedroom Victorian house in the Old Headington conservation area The semi-detached cottage, which is on the market for £580,000, has an open-plan sitting/dining room with solid oak flooring and an open fireplace.

There is a vaulted ceiling and folding doors to the garden from the kitchen/breakfast room and other features include flagstone flooring, stripped floorboards, exposed brickwork, sash windows and a roll-top tub and shower cubicle in the bathroom.

At the front of the house is a gravel area with room for parking while the back garden is landscaped and includes a sun terrace and paved area.

Agents say there is potential to extend the house and convert the attic space, subject to planning permission.

For more information, contact Scottfraser on 01865 759500 or visit scottfraser.co.uk