Property description

Enjoying an enviable elevated position, this substantial farmhouse is set within grounds approaching eight acres, having been resided in by the same family for almost 100 years.

Owners’ Comments
“Highfield Farm has belonged to our family for nearly 100 years, four generations have lived here and now the fifth come to visit. It is a beautiful place for children to live with lots of space and we will certainly miss many things about it.”

“My wife and I have owned the property for almost 30 years and since my retirement nearly 9 years ago, we no longer have the need for the land and outbuildings. We hope that whoever buys our property will love it as much as we have but will once again use all of it to its full potential.”

Introduction
Located in the highly regarded active village of Landford, well provided for in traditional amenities, Highfield Farm also comprises an excellent two bedroom annex and a host of outbuildings totalling more than 7200 square feet, including an alarmed high store workshop which originally was the central hub of a locally renowned, family market garden business with the annex previously used as the farm shop. Beyond the outbuildings is an unspoilt seven acre field that gently rolls down to the Blackwater River. Our clients rebuilt the original farm house in 1995 which was cleverly designed to retain the feel of a more period home, evident with the use of handmade Michelmersh bricks, Welsh slate roof and Georgian style windows, fused with contemporary styling, showcased by the superb sunroom and master bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the formal gardens and a stunning south west facing heated swimming pool, to the land beyond. Wonderfully light and airy throughout this residence offers substantial versatility in both its potential usage and living arrangements.

Description
The main entrance leads into a large porch and opens into a welcoming entrance hall from which the principal reception rooms radiate. The kitchen breakfast room is equipped with an extensive range of wooden cottage style eye and base level units with a range of high quality integrated appliances including a five ring burner Rangemaster oven, dishwasher and combination microwave and ample space for breakfast table and American style fridge freezer. The kitchen is supplemented by a useful Utility room with eye and base level units, courtesy lighting, space and plumbing for appliances and door to rear garden and garage. From the hallway double glazed panelled doors lead to the triple aspect sitting room with feature brick fire place and inset woodburner. A glazed door leads into the sun room which has ceramic tiled floor and double French doors to the rear gardens. The dual aspect formal dining room provides ample space for a large family sized table and chairs whilst the study provides useful space for home office. The staircase from the hallway provides access to the first floor landing hosting the loft hatch, airing cupboard and family bathroom, enjoying delightful views to the front aspect from the landing window. The Master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and is serviced by a superb contemporary modern ensuite shower room. A double glazed door leads out to the substantial balcony which provides an ideal venue for alfresco dining and stunning views over the plot.

Annex
The Annex is extremely comfortable, and could be an ideal space for a dependent relative or relatives. The UPVC door opens into a porch which in turn opens into an L-shaped sitting room with a door through to an inner hallway where two bedrooms are located. A further door leads through to a storage area comprising base level units with worktops over and views over the patio sun terrace and double glazed door to side aspect.

Outside
Highfield Farm sits proudly in an elevated position set well back from the throughfare, approached via double wrought iron gates with a long tarmacadam driveway sweeping up alongside the residence to a substantial parking area and double garage with electric up and over door, power and light. The extensive front garden is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed by post and rail fencing to the front boundary and panel fencing to the side. There is a substantial side garden which also is lawned and studded with established deciduous trees. The formal rear gardens comprise a raised patio terrace, summer house and secluded heated swimming pool terrace ideal for entertaining or alfresco dinning. There is a substantial, fully alarmed high store/workshop with electricity, and water, with a further host of outbuildings leading to the brow of the hill to the fields which slope down to the Blackwater river boundary.

Location
The village of Landford lies equi-distant from the Medieval city of Salisbury and the maritime city of Southampton. Landford is a sociable community with a range of local amenities including a post office, local convenience store, village hall, recreational park, public houses and New Forest Primary School with its outstanding Ofsted grade. Landford is situated within the New Forest National Park and is surrounded by over 200 square miles of historic unspoilt countryside that contains a richly diverse landscape. With its miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths, along with sailing on the Solent, there is something for everyone.

Agents Notes
The main house was constructed in 1995 by our clients and is heated via gas central heating with modern megaflow system and features Georgian style double glazing throughout. The Annex benefits from UPVC double glazing and oil fired central heating.

Property Features :

• Four bedroom and four reception room farmhouse, rebuilt in 1995 to a high specification
• Plot approaching 8 acres with an opportunity for equestrian or traditional farm use
• Private and secluded outdoor heated swimming pool
• Excellent 2 bedroom annex
• 0ver 7000 square feet of outbuildings including an alarmed high store workshop complete with chille