8 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive house and grassland farm with areas of woodland and measuring approximately 124 acres. The farm is situated in a tranquil peaceful and secluded rural location with its own lake set down a private drive at the end of which is a farmhouse and detached annexe. Outbuildings include a fishing lodge and an extensive range of farm buildings.

Description
Clayhill Farm is situated in an attractive rural location with the majority of the land made up of grassland and woodland, in all adding up to approximately 124 acres The main house with a wealth of exposed oak timbers and floors, alongside the annexe, provide excellent accommodation situated in gardens and grounds with views over the lake. The main farm buildings are made up of a machinery and hay store, a feed store and main barn.

• FARMHOUSE.
Offers a flexible layout with the potential to further develop the house with the main accommodation consisting of an impressive vaulted sitting room and dining room with exposed oak beams and exceptional views over the garden to the lake beyond. There is also a mezzanine study level. Off the dining area are two rooms, the first a fully equipped dual aspect kitchen breakfast room with Electric 4 oven AGA, granite work surfaces and under floor heating and the second is a triple aspect garden room with access to the paved terrace again with views over the lake. The sleeping arrangements consist of the master bedroom suite bathroom and fitted cupboards and a further two double en suite bedrooms and a further en suite loft double bedroom accessed via a staircase from the sitting room. All bedrooms benefit from storage cupboards and under floor heating.

• ANNEXE/COTTAGE
The garage block was converted into residential usage over ten years ago and boasts an open plan kitchen/dining and sitting room with a wood burning stove. There is a useful utility room a separate boot room and a family shower room. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms.

• FISHING LODGE
Situated on the west side of the lake with woodland behind and away from the house with its own separate access from the main driveway culminating in a parking area. The Lodge comprises an open plan room with a kitchenette and a shower room and separate WC. Outside The Lodge has a partially covered decked terrace directly onto and overlooking the lake.

• GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Outside the house is approached over its private driveway running between the side of the lake and woodland opposite with delightful views towards the house on the approach. To the rear of the house is a paved parking area for several cars. The house and annexe are situated in their own gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by hedgerows and wooden post and rail fencing. To the rear and sides of the house is a large paved terrace enclosed by raised brick beds and fabulous views over the lake, woodland and countryside beyond. There is an oak framed gazebo with tiled roof again with views over the lake.

LAND AND FARM BUILDINGS
• LAND
The land is made up of a mix of grassland pasture and woodland with an array of wildlife including deer. The majority of the land set to grassland is made up of five blocks of pasture measuring approximately 74.7 acres. There are two main areas of ancient and semi-natural woodland totalling approximately 18 acres and 17 acres with smaller areas of woodland interspersed throughout the farm. A large lake to the front of the house with its resident Kingfishers is fully stocked and spring fed.
Extra land available by seperate negotiation.

• FARM BUILDINGS
The modern farm buildings comprise the main barn measuring approximately 240’ in length with large vehicle access at each end and separate access to the side. Within the main barn is a workshop and mezzanine level divided into 3 rooms. Recently installed on the roof is a 8KW solar system with battery storage. The machinery and hay barn which is open sided with an attached log store and a grain and feed store with farm vehicle access at one end and to the side.

Agents Notes:
For further information regarding Entry and Higher level Stewardship and Basic Payment Scheme as well as timings of the sale please contact the office.
A footpath starts from Clayhill Road and splits into two and runs through the farm.
Mixed use stamp duty.