A three bedroom thatched home built in 1286 during King Edward II reign is on sale for £700,000, offering buyers a rare chance to own medieval history. A three bedroom thatched home built in 1286 during King Edward II reign is on sale for £700,000, offering buyers a rare chance to own medieval history.

One of oldest homes in Britain dating back to reign of King Edward II for sale

A three bedroom thatched home built in 1286 during King Edward II reign is on sale for £700,000, offering buyers a rare chance to own medieval history.

One of the oldest homes in Britain dating back to the reign of King Edward II is for sale at £700,000.

The three-bedroom thatched home was built in 1286 and is described as rich in history.

It features a wing believed to be one of the oldest two-storied chamber blocks in the country – and possibly Europe.

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The “truly remarkable” home in Aston Tirrold, near Didcot, Oxfordshire has no onward chain, as reported by Luxury Property News.

A three bedroom thatched home built in 1286 during King Edward II reign is on sale for £700,000, offering buyers a rare chance to own medieval history.
The very old property for sale in Aston Tirrolt, Oxfordshire. (Jam Press/In House)

The property also includes two summer houses and a timber shed for additional space, as well as a garage with a gravelled driveway and off-street parking for two cars.

This offers a “rare” opportunity to purchase a medieval property of this kind.

“Aside from St Michael’s Church, Tirrold House is the only surviving medieval property in the village, making it a rare opportunity to own an important piece of local heritage,” the listing reads.

A three bedroom thatched home built in 1286 during King Edward II reign is on sale for £700,000, offering buyers a rare chance to own medieval history.
The very old property for sale in Aston Tirrolt, Oxfordshire. (Jam Press/In House)

“The accommodation blends period character with practical modern touches.

“The lounge is particularly striking, showcasing vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams that highlight the building’s historic origins.

“The kitchen has been modernised to suit contemporary living, while the separate dining room centres around an impressive inglenook fireplace.

A three bedroom thatched home built in 1286 during King Edward II reign is on sale for £700,000, offering buyers a rare chance to own medieval history.
The very old property for sale in Aston Tirrolt, Oxfordshire. (Jam Press/In House)

“On the ground floor there is also a bedroom with a built-in sliding wardrobe and additional storage cupboard, along with a shower room that includes space and plumbing for a washing machine.

“Upstairs, two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

A three bedroom thatched home built in 1286 during King Edward II reign is on sale for £700,000, offering buyers a rare chance to own medieval history.
The very old property for sale in Aston Tirrolt, Oxfordshire. (Jam Press/In House)

“The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and planted with mature fir trees, bushes and shrubs, offering a charming outdoor setting.”

It is being marketed by agents In House.

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