A unique opportunity to purchase a Grade II listed former farmhouse that has been in the same family for generations, with a private rear garden and stone-built hay store, in a prominent position in the heart of the desirable village of Duns Tew.

The Malthouse is a traditional stone-built period home, in an enviable position within the village, with flexible accommodation arranged over three floors.

First listed as a building of architectural and historic interest in 1988, and sited in a conservation area, it boasts many original and character features.

Formerly part of Duns Tew Estate, owned by the Dashwood family, it was sold following his death in 1948 with a number of owners taking possession until the current family purchased it along with a number of outbuildings in 1964.

To the front of the property a pretty iron gate opens to the enclosed front garden and an attractive porch.

The entrance hallway provides access to the kitchen/breakfast room, and rear hallway leading to the reception rooms.

The kitchen/breakfast room has windows to the front, an oil fired AGA, and plenty of space for a dining table and chairs.

A back door off the kitchen leads to the rear courtyard and hay barn, offering the potential to join the two together to create a more contemporary kitchen/dining/family room, subject to planning conditions.

The ground floor also has two reception rooms, that make for an ideal family room and a traditional sitting room. In addition to the reception rooms on the ground floor there is a shower room.

The cellar can be accessed from stairs off the inner hallway.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Exposed beams and wooden floors provide characterful features on the landing and in the bedrooms alike.

The views are delightful from the bedroom windows, and extend beyond the neighbouring properties in the village.

A second staircase provides access to the top floor, which has two further double bedrooms and a spacious landing, ideal for a desk or small sofa.


Outside the property has a delightful rear garden, mainly laid to lawn it also has mature trees and shrubs, and plenty of space for al-fresco dining and BBQ's

To the right hand side of the property there is generous gated access, along with plenty of room for a vegetable garden or storage sheds.

A stone-built building is divided into three individual buildings and provide very useful storage.

Gated access from the road leads to an extensive parking area (formerly the farmyard ) serving the five properties, each property has designated parking.

The stone-built hay barn with original features offers a fantastic opportunity to be utilised for a number of purposes, subject to planning.


Duns Tew is an attractive village with a Parish Church and Village Hall along with the White Horse, a 17th Century Coaching Inn, now a local friendly country pub and restaurant.

The village is situated between Banbury and Oxford approx. 3 miles from the busy market village of Deddington which offers an excellent range of amenities. In addition to Deddington there are Primary Schools in Steeple Aston and Great Tew. Steeple Aston and Great Tew. Banbury and Woodstock provide more extensive shopping amenities with nearby Oxford providing further cultural and leisure facilities is approximately 16 miles away.

Bicester lies approximately 10 miles away and has two stations. Bicester North offers a great commuter service to London Marylebone in around 45 minutes and you can reach Birmingham in 1 hour. Bicester Village train station offers service to Oxford Parkway and to both London Marylebone. By road, the property is within easy reach of the M40, A41, A43 (leading to the M1) and A34