This house is described by the seller as “unique”, but not for the reasons that make it this week's chosen property.

The Purton house is thought to date back to the 1600s but like many venerable old houses, it has been retrofitted with the latest modern appliances.

Among crooked timbers, huge hearths and stone walls familiar to Charles I are added solar panels and a battery storage facility.(Image: Alan Hawkins)

Agent, Alan Hawkins, writes: “Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history in the heart of Purton. 

“This charming home is a rare find, blending old-world charm with modern comforts seamlessly.”

But take a look at the pictures of the interior and you will find other features which would have been alien to the house’s first inhabitants, around the time of the English Civil War.(Image: Alan Hawkins)

Two of the three bedrooms are decorated with street art, colourful and jagged graffiti sprayed directly onto the painted walls.

One striking mural in yellow, blue and red wraps around a round section of wall, perhaps an ancient chimney flue.

Presumably a children’s bedroom, the bed clothes also have a graffiti design in the same colours.(Image: Alan Hawkins)

A second bedroom has “BILLY” sprayed on the walls in a comic book style in red and blue, ready to remind you of your name every morning - a room perfect for people called William.

The unexpected art provides validation for the seller’s description: “Nestled in the charming High Street of Purton, Swindon, this semi-detached stone fronted cottage is a true gem waiting to be discovered. (Image: Alan Hawkins)

“Believed to date back to the 1600's, this property exudes character and history, offering a unique living experience.”

The colour does not stop there. In a house that was built when tea first arrived in Britain (1652), the kitchen is a bright place to make a brew with blue walls and colourful tiles.(Image: Alan Hawkins)

The rest of the £410,000 house continues on a similar theme, with blue walls and bright features.

The agent writes: “As you step inside, you are greeted by not one, but three inviting reception rooms, two of which with large inglenook fireplaces and stone wall features with a log burner to the main sitting room, perfect for entertaining guests or simply unwinding after a long day. 

“The layout of this home provides ample space for both relaxation and social gatherings.”

The cottage is available on Purton’s High Street, on a freehold basis.