A beautifully situated and historically rich Welsh longhouse with extensive ancillary accommodation, all set within captivating gardens and grounds extending to about 25 acres.
Upper Harthall Farm is a wonderful property and a great credit to the current owners who fully renovated the house as it stands today, which demonstrates a great deal of pride and passion. The house offers a beautiful family home with a lovely flow of accommodation, with the kitchen at the heart of the house. It is a house that while large, is homely and holds a great deal of character and charm. The house is complimented by the two secondary properties, The Annexe and The Cottage. These are perfectly suited to letting out to generate an income, or for ancillary use for family to include multi-generational or friends' accommodation.
The house is situated in a private location with breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside and at the heart of a superb parcel of land extending to approximately 25 acres, of which there is productive grassland, woodland, pools and a lake. Alongside the house is the swimming pool, a gym and a useful range of outbuildings. It is a fantastic lifestyle led property.
Upper Harthall Farm offers the rare combination of architectural integrity, flexibility of use, and lifestyle-rich amenities in a remarkably peaceful rural settingmaking it an exceptional proposition for those seeking a forever home with space for extended family, guests, or income-generating potential.
Approached via a gently winding tree lined driveway, Upper Harthall Farm is revealed beyond a generous parking area, its handsome façade hinting at the architectural provenance and rich heritage within. Dating originally from the 17th century, this traditional three-bay, three-storey Welsh longhouse has evolved over time, including the addition of a Victorian wing, yet retains an extraordinary depth of character.
Internally, character features such as exposed timbers, beams within walls and ceilings, and oak joinery offer a deep sense of authenticity and age.
The accommodation is both generous and beautifully configured for modern living. The reception rooms flow seamlessly, balancing grand entertaining spaces with more intimate, family-friendly areas, and many benefit from direct access to the parterre, with views of the lake.
The front door opens into a welcoming entrance lobby with cloak cupboards and guest WC. To the left, steps lead down into the library/music room with built-in bookshelves and garden access. Central to the house is a magnificent drawing roompart of the modern renovationfeaturing redwood flooring, a substantial brick inglenook fireplace housing a Dovre multi-fuel stove, and dual French doors opening to the parterre and lake.
Adjacent is a versatile garden room and a well-appointed summer kitchen, creating a superb open-plan entertaining space. Further reception rooms include the Blue Room sitting room with wood-burning stove and French doors to a patio, and the Red Rooma cosy snug with Belgian stove brick hearth and a ground floor study.
At the heart of the home lies the kitchen: a warm, practical space featuring a Rayburn, Bosch oven with gas hob, granite worktops, tiled flooring, and a charming window seat. A walk-in pantry provides additional storage and houses a discreet Stiltz vertical lift to the office above. Completing the ground floor is a charming dining hall with oak staircase, a bright study overlooking the swimming pool, and access to utility room, wine storage, and a secondary boiler room.
Two staircases lead to the first floor, where the principal suite offers a sanctuary of calm. With vaulted ceilings, lovely views and generous proportions, it includes a dressing room/store, a separate sitting/bedroom with extensive balcony, and a luxurious en suite bathroom with two separate vanities, sunken Jacuzzi bath, rain shower, bidet, and WC. This principal suite also enjoys access to a walk-in shower room with sauna. Five further bedrooms offer flexibility and comfort, including a triple-aspect guest suite with a concealed en suite behind mirrored wardrobes, and a second en suite bedroom. A well-fitted second office connects with the lift, while a second-floor reading room enjoys elevated views via three velux windows, providing a tranquil retreat.
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The Cottage
A beautifully presented four-bedroom detached cottage offers approximately 2,300 sq ft of further accommodation. Designed for either extended family, guest use, or holiday letting, it comprises a sitting room, generous open-plan kitchen/family room, four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a shower room.
The Annexe
Positioned to enjoy far-reaching views across the gardens and countryside, the annexe provides further flexible accommodation offering a double bedroom and adjacent bathroom, on both ground and first floors. With its own kitchen/dining room, sitting room. It is ideally suited for multi-generational living, staff, or additional guest accommodation.
Gardens & Grounds
The setting of Upper Harthall Farm is nothing short of idyllic. The formal gardens are primarily laid to lawn, interspersed with ornamental planting, established trees, and seating terraces. Several ponds and a beautiful wildlife lake offer both visual delight and ecological value, while a heated outdoor swimming pool provides further lifestyle appeal.
The orchard and grounds have apples, damsons and perry pear varieties, which add a productive dimension. A summerhousecurrently used as a gymenhances the leisure offering.
There is a separate gated entrance leading to a courtyard providing access to the cottage, annexe, and main house. Ample parking is available for all residences, and the layout ensures both privacy and functionality for multiple households or uses.
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For me this is nothing short of the perfect idyll. The location and setting of Upper Harthall Farm offers the most wonderful lifestyle
Beccy Theodore-JonesProperty agent