Not to be missed! An immaculate modern built dwelling in a striking location with exceptional 360° Panoramic Views of Ingleborough and the Lake District fells.
A rural smallholding of the very highest quality in every respect, Highfield Farm offers an unparalleled combination of architect-designed accommodation, exceptional views, productive land and useful range of separate buildings which must be seen to be fully appreciated.
Approached by a private, tree-lined drive, Highfield Farm is a perfect rural retreat offering a modern tribute to a Lakeland farmhouse in a beautifully finished four-bedroomed stone and slate home, set in nearly 37 acres of meadowland, and is brought to the market for sale through our Staveley Office. True to its name, Highfield Farm stands in an elevated position with spectacular 360º views across both the Lake District fells and the Yorkshire Dales.
Located in the peace and tranquility of the South Lakes countryside, the property is less than eight miles south of Kendal and within easy reach of national transport links such as the M6 which is only five minutes’ drive and the West Coast Main Line. The sale includes a wide range of modern agricultural buildings with separate access, and with the potential for continued agricultural use or for development for equestrian or other business purposes with the necessary consents.
Highfield Farm is for sale by Private Treaty through our Staveley office in 2 Lots or as a Whole at a Guide Price of £1,950,000.
It is huge pleasure to be able to bring this wonderful and unparalleled property to the market. The setting is perfect and in the farmhouse the owners have combined the best of new build quality encapsulating the breathtaking views the elevated position provides.
The land surrounding the house is in excellent heart, the buildings are discreetly separated from the farmhouse and offer huge potential, and Highfield Farm also manages to combine rural seclusion and privacy, with the convenience of local and national accessibility. Without exception, this property meets all the criteria required for a very wide range of potential buyers.
Lot 1: The farmhouse, agricultural buildings and 21.91 acres of land: Guide Price: £1,750,000
A turnkey construction completed in 2008, Highfield Farm farmhouse is sympathetically clad in natural local stone and finished to an exceptionally high standard with handmade solid oak windows and doors throughout. The house provides accommodation over two wings with a central spine of entertaining space offering breathtaking views of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales fells.
The ground floor of the farmhouse has a welcoming porch and hallway leading into a spacious kitchen fully fitted. The living rooms include a generous dining room with woodburning stove, a study with vaulted ceiling, and large lounge and sitting rooms, both with floor to ceiling windows capitalising on the extraordinary views.
On the first floor is the double-aspect Master bedroom with ensuite bath and shower room, three further double bedrooms, a second bath and shower room and a separate shower room. One of the two spacious landings gives access to a fully boarded, full-length loft. The house is connected to a double garage, with extensive hardstanding to the front providing ample parking, and with lawned gardens and a patio to the side and rear of the house, including a traditional ha-ha allowing unbroken views towards the Yorkshire Dales and the dominant landmark of Ingleborough Fell.
The agricultural buildings are positioned around a hardcore yard on a sheltered site, a convenient distance from the house, and can be accessed by a separate drive from the road. They include two 4-bay steel portal buildings, both clad in Yorkshire boarding, one under a double pitched roof and the other under a single pitched roof, both currently used principally for lambing. A 3-bay steel portal framed building with single pitch lean-to occupies the north side of the yard, and a 3-bay block-built shed partially clad with stone under a slate roof includes one bay laid out as a workshop with an in-built vehicle inspection pit.
The land offered in Lot 1 comprises seven parcels of good quality meadow surrounding the house and extending to a total of 21.03 acres in an attractive ring-fenced block. All parcels are served by mains water connections, with stock-proof boundaries primarily consisting of well-maintained hedgerows.
Lot 2: Three parcels of productive meadow land totalling 14.06 acres: Guide Price: £200,000
All three parcels benefit from mains water supplies, with stock-proof boundaries primarily consisting of well-maintained hedgerows.
Highfield Farm is located a mile from the hamlet of Ackenthwaite and 1.5 miles north east of the village of Milnthorpe. The historic Lake District town of Kendal lies just 7.5 miles to the north; Junction 36 on the M6 motorway is 3 miles from Highfield Farm, and Oxenholme station nearby offers easy access to the main line services to London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
For full particulars of Highfield Farm or to arrange a viewing strictly by appointment, please contact our Staveley office on 01539 721375.
