Darwen, Lancashire

HIGHER AUSHAW FARM

Higher Aushaw Farm is an impressive, energy efficient country estate perched in a perfectly private position amidst the scenic rolling hills of the West Pennine Moors. A brief summary of this spectacular property includes a large stone house surrounded by generous manicured gardens, several acres of land, an annex cottage, stables, a portal/agricultural building, solar panels, and a detached garage. And despite its rural location this property has quick access to the national motorway network via the M65.

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.

KEY FEATURES

The Main House - Bedrooms & Bathrooms

From the bright and airy hallway, the parquet LVT underfoot complements the bespoke solid oak staircase which invites you upstairs to the sleeping and bathing spaces. The recent extension has given this home a truly impressive size upstairs as well as downstairs, with five well proportioned bedrooms and three bathrooms, all of generous proportions providing more than enough space for the whole family.

The master suite is absolutely superb, with an amazing apex window affording breath taking views over miles and miles of uninterrupted countryside – what a refreshing sight to wake up to every morning! And the vaulted ceilings with solar powered Velux windows create a contemporary yet characterful space. The spacious dressing room/walk-in wardrobe gives loads of space for the keenest of fashion enthusiasts, and the en-suite of a boutique design features Porcelanosa sanitaryware, including a vanity basin with minimalism rose gold tap and integral storage, a wet room style walk-in rainfall shower with glass façade and marbled dark brown tiled surrounds which continues to the floor, and ultra-modern matteffect tiles add a light contrast on the opposing walls.

There are two family bathrooms on the first floor which are both finished to exacting modern standards too, with high quality sanitaryware and trendy tiling. Within the main bathroom a contemporary freestanding tub holds the centre of the space, and also presents a walk-in rainfall shower, vanity basin and WC. On the other side of the large central landing, a smaller wet room is perfect for the kids with stylish white metro tiles and matt black fittings highlighted by LED strip lighting.

The second bedroom of the five is a generous double like the master, and benefits from a range of fitted furniture, countryside views, and vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. The three other bedrooms within the main house make it appealing for those with a large immediate family, or perhaps could provide extra accommodation for when hosting extended family and friends.

Other suitable options for the many bedrooms upstairs could be a home office if the office downstairs becomes a playroom, or perhaps a hobby room or games/ media room – there’s plenty of potential whatever your preference!

KEY FEATURES

Gorgeous Gardens

A gorgeous house wouldn’t be complete without gorgeous gardens to match, and Higher Aushaw Farm does not disappoint in that regard. In addition to the outside sitting areas which are calling out for garden parties and relaxing summer days in the sun, a large lawn sweeps from the main house out to the long driveway and down to the pocket of private woodland on west perimeter of the garden. And in the middle of the garden is a feature rockery with shrubs and a decorative trickling stream encircled by a garden path – every little detail has been cared for at this home, both inside and out.

KEY FEATURES

Outbuildings & Further Potential

If the above is not enough to settle your appetite, don’t worry, we’re not finished yet! In addition to the fantastic family home is a selection of outbuildings that can add to your lifestyle and provide even more accommodation…

The first outbuilding has two functions – an annex cottage and stables. The annex cottage comprises a lounge complete with log burner, shower room, kitchen, and a mezzanine bedroom, hence is suitable for guests, relatives, or perhaps even renting on Airbnb! The stables aspect of this building includes three stables and an area similar to that of a tack room, giving this already comprehensive property even more functionality from an equestrian angle.

The second is a portal building which is the largest of the outbuildings. Owing to its great size it has excellent potential for a whole variety of uses. A building of this nature would typically be used for agricultural purposes and has a tall steel and stone structure with the ability to build multiple storeys into the internal space if desired. A building like this could be converted to create a state of the art leisure suite with all the bells and whistles… A full stack gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room – it would be quite something! The most obvious alternative use is simply storage, though you could let your imagination run wild with all the possibilities this outbuilding has. And the third outbuilding is a more traditional detached garage.

Quiet & Undisturbed

If you’re looking for an ultra-luxurious residence with ultimate privacy to match, you won’t find much better than Higher Aushaw Farm! Positioned at the end of its own country lane high up in the West Pennine Moors, this property is perfect for those looking for a quiet and undisturbed lifestyle in the middle of the countryside.

The rural residential areas of Edgworth and Hoddlesden provide lovely village communities and traditional village amenities within a short drive, and a touch further afield the surrounding towns of Bolton, Bury, Darwen and Blackburn offer a large selection of all the amenities you’d ever need. And for commuting purposes the national motorway network is easily accessible via junction 4 or 5 of the M65.

Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 12764098.

Registered office address: Claves Estates Limited, Claves House, 295D Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9BT

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INFORMATION

Services & Specifics

The property is freehold.

The tax band is F.

The heating for the property is a hybrid system powered by an air source heat pump and an oil tank with a combination of underfloor heating and traditional radiators. The electricity is also a hybrid system powered by solar panels and a 10kwh battery system. If required the battery is charged from the main grid between 10:00 pm and 4:30 am to take advantage of the lower cost of energy.

The water supply is via a private well which is located on the property, and the water is filtered and cleaned.

There is a solar film on all windows which provides an extra level of energy efficiency and insulation, similar to that of triple glazing.

There are two CCTV channels with remote viewing capability, and there is also a backup power system for each CCTV channel.

The property has superfast Wave broadband that is suitable for working/running a business from home.

Guide price £1,800,000

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 30.06.2023

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