luxury farmhouses for sale Aylesbury, United Kingdom

This exceptional and rare offering centres around a charming Grade II listed farmhouse, exuding historic character and timeless appeal. The main residence features four bedrooms and retains a wealth of period features throughout – including original beams, beautiful inglenook fireplaces, and exposed brickwork, all adding to the undeniable charm of this quintessential country home. Set within approximately 30 acres of land, with two private gated entrances, the property offers peace, privacy, and the lifestyle so many aspire to – whether for equestrian pursuits, smallholding potential, or simply countryside living to the greatest extent. Located near the village of Alfold, this home enjoys a rural setting while remaining within easy reach of both Cranleigh and the vibrant market town of Guildford, offering the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. In addition to the main house, the estate includes a self-contained annexe, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or holiday letting. The annexe comprises a double bedroom, living area, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom. Further enhancing the versatility of the estate is a separate two-bedroom workers’ cottage, perfect for staff accommodation or further rental income. A collection of numerous outbuildings accompanies the property, including a substantial 90ft long period barn, ripe with potential. Subject to the necessary planning consents, this space offer endless opportunities for conversion such as additional accommodation or event space. Altogether, this is a unique and captivating countryside estate that blends history, space, and potential – a truly special opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle in one of England’s most scenic settings. Property Information Utilities – The property has mains electricity and water. There is a septic tank for drainage which is shared with another property, and gas tanks on the property. Mobile Phone Coverage – 4G Mobile phone signal is available in the area. We advise you to check with your current provider. Broadband Availability – FTTP Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area. We advise you to check with your current provider. Local Authority – Waverley Property Notes – The property is split over multiple deeds which is currently being finalised. Please contact us for more information. Tenure: Freehold | Tax Band: H | EPC: F For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Mark McVeigh at Fine & Country South and West Surrey.

The property welcomes you into a characterful entrance hall, where original flooring and a picture rail set the tone for the home’s period charm. Stairs rise to the first floor, while doors lead through to the principal ground floor accommodation, including a useful pantry. To the front, the elegant dining room enjoys a dual aspect with an attractive bay window, complemented by coving, a picture rail and an art deco feature fireplace. The adjoining sitting room mirrors this sense of light and symmetry, also benefitting from dual aspect windows and a bay to the front elevation, with a Victorian-style fireplace creating a striking focal point. To the rear, a spacious boot room offers versatility as a study or everyday family space, fitted with wooden base units and providing direct access to the garden. The extended kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, flooded with natural light through numerous windows and thoughtfully appointed with a range of wooden wall and base units, complemented by work surfaces and quarry tiled flooring. An exposed brick feature wall with recessed storage and shelving adds warmth and character. A separate utility room leads through to a WC and out to the rear garden. Upstairs, a generous galleried landing provides access to four well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal and guest bedrooms enjoy views over the front aspect and retain period detailing, with the principal bedroom further enhanced by fitted cupboards. Bedrooms three and four overlook open fields to the rear, offering a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity, with bedroom three also benefitting from a built-in cupboard. The family bathroom is currently fitted with a bath, wall-mounted basin and WC, presenting an opportunity for modernisation. Approached via brick pillars, a track leads to the garage, while a wrought iron pedestrian gate provides an attractive entrance to the enclosed front and side gardens, predominantly laid to lawn. Gated side access opens through double iron gates to the extensive equestrian facilities and outbuildings. The rear garden is also mainly laid to lawn, complemented by a generous patio terrace ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, an impressive range of outbuildings includes tack rooms, barns, a workshop, office, hay storage and twenty stables, alongside a floodlit manège. Extending further still, just over 17 acres of post and rail paddocks complete this exceptional offering, perfectly suited to equestrian or lifestyle use. Tenure: Freehold | EPC: F | Council Tax Band: E Services, Utilities & Property Information Tenure – Freehold EPC Rating – F Council Tax Band – E Local Authority – Harborough District Council Property Construction – Standard – brick and tile Electricity Supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Drainage & Sewerage – Septic tank Heating – Oil fired central heating Broadband – FTTC Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage – 4G and some 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking – Driveway parking for 4+ cars Special Notes – The property is served by a private drainage system, with an associated cost for the emptying and maintenance of the septic tank. The property is currently unregistered, and ownership has been confirmed by the seller’s solicitor. The title will be registered with HM Land Registry upon completion. Please contact the agent for more information. Total Internal Floor Area – 1897 sq ft Please click on the property brochure and the video for full details of this property, or for more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Graham Lee.

SITUATION & LOCATION Rood Hall is a captivating period residence occupying an idyllic rural setting amidst approximately four acres of beautifully established gardens and grounds, surrounded by far-reaching views across unspoilt countryside. Nestled within the peaceful South Cambridgeshire hamlet of Carlton Green, the property enjoys a remarkable sense of privacy and seclusion, set well back from a quiet country lane and approached via a long tree-lined driveway. Believed to date from the early 18th century, or possibly earlier, Rood Hall is thought to have originated as a pair of timber-framed cottages and today retains an abundance of period character and charm. The house offers a wonderfully authentic country lifestyle, with exposed timbers, original fireplaces and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects its rich heritage. Having been cherished by the current owner for almost four decades, the property has benefited from an exceptional level of care and stewardship. Particular attention has been devoted to the gardens, which have evolved into a magnificent and diverse landscape of mature trees, flowering shrubs, ornamental planting and expansive lawns. The grounds provide year-round colour, texture and interest, whilst creating a haven for wildlife and an environment of remarkable tranquillity. Among the many highlights is a delightful natural clay-lined wildlife pond, alive with water lilies and aquatic planting, together with a substantial paddock of approximately two acres enjoying its own independent vehicular access. Such versatility will undoubtedly appeal to those with equestrian interests, hobby farming aspirations or simply a desire for additional outdoor space. Rood Hall represents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful country home in an exceptional setting, where privacy, natural beauty and period charm combine to create a truly special place to live. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the unique qualities of this outstanding property.  CARLTON GREEN Carlton Green is a charming rural hamlet situated amidst the gently rolling countryside of South Cambridgeshire, offering an enviable balance between peaceful village living and accessibility. Surrounded by open farmland and scenic countryside walks, the hamlet provides an idyllic setting for those seeking a quieter pace of life whilst remaining within convenient reach of Cambridge and surrounding market towns. The nearby villages offer a range of everyday amenities, whilst the wider area is renowned for its attractive landscapes, historic architecture and excellent transport links. The city of Cambridge, with its world-renowned university, extensive shopping, cultural attractions and mainline rail services to London, lies within comfortable driving distance, making Carlton Green an appealing location for both commuters and those seeking a rural retreat.  ENTRANCE LOBBY With hardwood entrance door; leaded light window; leading to:  LIVING ROOM 19' 9 x 13' 6 (6.03m x 4.14m) Brick inglenook fireplace with Bressemer beam and brick hearth incorporating fire canopy; triple aspect windows; two radiators; exposed beam and joists; fitted carpet.  DINING ROOM 14' 3 x 13' 10 (4.35m x 4.24m) Brick inglenook fireplace with Bressemer beam and brick hearth incorporating woodburning stove with canopy over; window to front aspect; radiator; fitted carpet.  REAR HALLWAY Window to rear aspect; radiator; exposed stud work; under stairs storage cupboard; door leading to outside; quarry tiled floor; staircase leading to first floor.  CLOAKROOM With WC and vanity wash basin; leaded light stained glass window to rear aspect; part wood panelling to walls; fitted carpet; cupboard housing Navien Oil fired boiler (serving central heating).  SNUG/STUDY 11' 9 x 10' 0 (3.60m x 3.06m) Window to rear aspect; radiator; fitted range of handmade cabinets with bookshelves above incorporating cornice with lighting and integrated speakers; engineered oak flooring.  KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 3 x 14' 0 (4.35m x 4.29m) With Double aspect windows; bespoke handmade pine fronted cabinets with work surfaces over incorporating 2 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap; concealed plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer; Rayburn Royal oil fired cooker/boiler (serving domestic water); integrated electric oven and ceramic hob; quarry tiled floor. Exposed beams.   STAIRCASE LEADING FROM REAR HALLWAY TO FIRST FLOOR:   LANDING Split level; Some sloping ceilings; radiator; fitted carpet.  BEDROOM 17' 8 x 14' 1 (5.39m x 4.30m) Windows to front and rear aspect; two radiators; exposed stud work; sloping ceilings; fitted carpet.  ENSUITE BATHROOM With panelled bath and pedestal wash basin; radiator; exposed stud Work and joists; sloping ceiling; fitted carpet.  BEDROOM 13' 9 x 10' 5 (4.20m x 3.19m) Window to front aspect; radiator; sloping ceiling; fitted carpet.  BEDROOM 14' 1 x 12' 0 (4.31m x 3.66m) Sloping ceilings; windows to front and rear aspect; two radiators; fitted storage cupboards; wall lights; fitted carpet.  BATHROOM Bath, wash basin and WC; tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled plumbed-in shower (both rain shower and handheld), sliding glass screen; mainly tiled walls with ceramic tiled floor; chrome ladder style heated towel rail; airing cupboard with insulated copper cylinder and immersion heater. Underfloor electric heating. Access to Love space.  OUTSIDE The approach to Rood Hall immediately sets the tone for what lies beyond. Accessed from a quiet country lane through a traditional five-bar gate, a long tree-lined driveway winds through the grounds, bordered by mature conifer hedging and an attractive collection of fruit trees including apple, pear and cherry. Arriving at the property, the driveway expands to provide extensive parking and access to a detached double garage, constructed of blockwork beneath a traditional pantiled roof with rendered elevations. The garage is fitted with twin up-and-over doors, a side personnel door and benefits from both power and lighting. The gardens are undoubtedly one of Rood Hall's defining features. To the front of the house lies a charming cottage garden, sheltered and enclosed by mature hedging, with deep herbaceous borders filled with an abundance of shrubs, perennials and climbing plants. A central water feature creates an attractive focal point; while rambling roses and established planting lend colour and character throughout the seasons. Beyond, the grounds unfold into a series of beautifully landscaped spaces. A magnificent weeping willow overlooks an expansive lawn and the enchanting clay-lined wildlife pond, where water lilies and oxygenating plants create a thriving habitat for birds, insects and other wildlife. To the rear, further lawns are interspersed with a rich variety of mature shrubs, ornamental trees and flowering borders. A winding woodland path leads to an additional area of garden, opening onto a substantial expanse of lawn enclosed by mature hedgerows and specimen trees. Here, a magnificent oak stands as a centrepiece within the landscape, accompanied by numerous fruit trees and established ornamental planting. The productive areas of the garden include a well-maintained vegetable garden and additional cultivated beds, providing opportunities for those wishing to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle. To the southern boundary lies a fenced paddock extending to approximately two acres, complete with separate roadside access via a field gate. This valuable addition offers excellent versatility for equestrian use, livestock, recreation or conservation purposes. In all, the grounds extend to just over three acres (subject to survey), enveloped by open farmland and countryside, affording an exceptional degree of privacy, seclusion and uninterrupted rural views in every direction. The result is a setting of remarkable beauty and serenity, rarely found and seldom available.

Shell Mill Farm is an exquisite Grade II Listed equestrian estate, with parts believed to date back to the 16th century, nestled in the heart of Worcestershire’s serene countryside. This magnificent 4-bedroom farmhouse, extending to approximately 3,500 sq ft, combines historic charm with contemporary sophistication, offering a luxurious family home without compromise. Set within 7 acres of well-maintained gardens and pastureland, the property boasts exceptional equestrian facilities, including a 20m x 60m arena, 18.5m x 7.7m agricultural barn, and four stables. Surrounded by unspoilt farmland, Shell Mill Farm offers an idyllic rural lifestyle with excellent connectivity to Droitwich, Worcester, Birmingham, and beyond. There is an additional 14 acres available by separate negotiation. Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band - H Local Authority - Wychavon EPC - Grade II Listed Property Construction - Standard (brick and tile) Electricity Supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains Drainage and Sewerage - Private drainage via a septic tank Heating - Oil Broadband - FTTP / Ultrafast fibre broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage - 4G/5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking - Triple garage and driveway parking Additional Information - CCTV or similar security system in operation