KEY FEATURES

The five-bedroomed main house has recently been extended and renovated, providing approximately 3,900 sq ft of high quality, contemporary accommodation, and other buildings included within the sale provide approximately 2,200 sq ft of additional gross internal space. The property has remote viewing security system and is also highly energy efficient with renewable energy means and off-grid capability. If you’re looking for your very own private and luxurious countryside retreat, this might just be the one for you!

Private & Peaceful

The amount of privacy and peacefulness found at Higher Aushaw Farm is exceptional. There aren’t many properties of this impressive stature that benefit from such an outstanding setting. If you weren’t told about the property, you would never know it exists! Access to the property is via a private country lane winding up through the countryside where your only neighbours are open fields and families of sheep.

First Impressions

At the end of the country lane, there is a mix of secure fencing and dry stone walling that form a secure perimeter around the property. This clear border also gives a pleasant contrast between the more rugged countryside surrounds and the pristine homestead-style setting and manicured gardens. An electric gate adds security and opens onto a sweeping tree-lined driveway past the gardens to the left and up to a huge courtyard area with central water fountain and turning circle in front of the main house and outbuildings. Despite the main house boasting fresh and modern interiors, the stone elevation of the house and its outbuildings give that quintessential country style, perfectly complementing its rural setting.

The Main House – Living Space

Having been recently extended and renovated, the main house is found in excellent condition throughout, where interiors provide a calming ambience owing to their soft, neutral tones, and the use of exposed natural materials adds a subtle rustic touch to the otherwise homely and opulent feel.

A quick overview of the living space includes a central entrance hallway, two sitting rooms, a large open plan kitchen-diner, dining room, utility, boot room, cloak/WC, and a versatile room currently used as a home office.

The choice of two large sitting rooms is particularly practical for family life, providing plenty of space for the largest of families…

The biggest of the two sitting rooms is currently used as a cinema and TV room by the current owners, with a pull-down projector screen where you can sink into the sofa with loved ones and immerse yourself in your own home cinema. This spacious lounge also benefits from bifold doors opening onto a large garden terrace, a beautifully imposing exposed stone fireplace with log burner, and a hidden underground wine cellar! The wine cellar is accessed by opening a glass panel within the floor and strolling down the stone steps underground. The choice of two sitting rooms also means the kids can have a room to chill out in with their friends, while the other sitting room can provide a quiet place for the adults to relax without being disturbed.

The second of the two sitting rooms also benefits from French doors onto the same garden terrace, in addition to floor to ceiling windows which frame the tranquil surroundings like a picture on the wall. A beautiful exposed stone chimney breast continues that rustic country vibe, and the log burner is sure to be delightful in creating a super cosy atmosphere on colder wintery days where surrounding hilltops are sprinkled with snow.

Another attractive and equally practical aspect of this family home is the fabulous kitchen-diner, which offers itself as the heart of the home and a social hub for both everyday life and social occasions alike. It is no surprise the top-quality finish continues here as well – it is a bespoke Tom Howley kitchen with an elegant and refined country-chic design, featuring cottage-grey, in-frame shaker style units complemented by brushed steel fittings, and a white granite-effect Dekton worktop making it as practical as it is beautiful. A Kohler sink sits beneath the worktop, with traditional style taps and an inset worktop drainer boasting a seamless design. And from a practical perspective, the abundance of cupboard space and large pantry cupboards will make it easy to keep this kitchen tidy too! Integrated appliances include a Quooker tap, Rangemaster cooker with several ovens, induction plates and hidden extractor with charcoal filter, and dishwasher.

With the island taking centre stage and its generous footprint offering heaps of floorspace, this kitchen-diner is the perfect place for socialising – whether its enjoying your favourite bottle with friends on Friday night or cooking up a hearty breakfast with the kids on Sunday morning. And on warmer summer days the bifold doors will swing open onto yet another garden sitting area with a garden kitchen including a pizza oven and BBQ area, allowing that sought after Mediterranean style lifestyle where indoor and outdoor living come together just perfectly.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility, boot room, and WC/cloak room, offering a great amount of space that’s again ideal for busy family life. The utility keeps the washer and dryer tidy and tucked out the way and also offers a spot to keep muddy boots and wet paws after scenic strolls in the surrounding countryside.

On the opposite side of the hallway a formal dining room includes character features such as exposed beam work and a traditional chimney breast, and provides another spacious reception area for hosting family and friends over dinner parties and classic Christmas entertaining.

The last of the rooms to explore downstairs in the main house is a versatile room situated between the dining room and one of the sitting rooms. It is currently used as a home office though offers flexibility in usage, also being suitable as a playroom or toy room for the kids.