Properties of the week: splendid farmhouses
Featuring equestrian facilities, acres of mature grounds and substantial barns
- 1. Elms Hall, Colne Engaine
- 2. Scragged Oak Farmhouse, Detling
- 3. Balance Farm, Titley, Kington
- 4. Minty’s Farmhouse, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge
- 5. Hollytree Farmhouse, North Cadbury, Yeovil
- 6. Low Greendale, Wasdale Head, Seascale
- 7. Stallbrook Hall, Derrington
- 8. Claybottom Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton
- 9. Evelix Farmhouse, Dornoch
1. Elms Hall, Colne Engaine
Essex: OIEO £1.5m
An impressive Grade II country farmhouse, situated in a slightly elevated position overlooking the Colne Valley, and surrounded by farmland. The house dates back to 1607, has a pleasing Georgian facade and three gabled Victorian extensions, and comes with approximately 1.82 acres of mature grounds and a substantial “Essex Barn”. Main suite, 6 further beds, kitchen, dining room, 3 receps, laundry room, cellar, brick-built cart lodge, stables, barn, car port/parking.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
2. Scragged Oak Farmhouse, Detling
Kent: £1m
A charming 17th century property with period details that include exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), 2 showers, kitchen, dining room, 3 receps, games room.
3. Balance Farm, Titley, Kington
Herefordshire: OIEO £745,000
A handsome Grade II stone-built farmhouse. Main suite, 5 further beds (2 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, coach house, parking.
OIEO £745,000; Strutt & Parker
4. Minty’s Farmhouse, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge
Hampshire: IEO £925,000
This delightful 18th century Grade II farmhouse is situated in the Rockbourne Conservation Area, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 5 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 2 receps, utility, westerly garden, greenhouse, shed, double parking. O
5. Hollytree Farmhouse, North Cadbury, Yeovil
Somerset: £1.575m
A former cider farm dating back to the 1700s, this is a pretty hamstone farmhouse, full of period charm and set in an acre of mature gardens including an orchard. Master suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), kitchen, dining room, 3 receps.
6. Low Greendale, Wasdale Head, Seascale
Cumbria: £725,000
Nestled in the Lake District’s spectacular Wasdale Valley with the screes behind and the Wainwright fells of Buckbarrow and Middle Fell on the doorstep. Surrounded by 3 acres of grazing land, which are included in the sale. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, dinning room, 4 receps.
7. Stallbrook Hall, Derrington
Staffordshire: £1.2m
With a rich history dating back to the 14th century, this enchanting rural property is surrounded by mature gardens and a spring-fed lake. Main suite, 5 further beds (2 en suite), family bath, library, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 2 receps, kitchen, garden, two paddocks; approx. 4 acres.
8. Claybottom Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton
Cumbria: OIEO £1.1m
A beautiful 17th century longhouse in an idyllic fellside setting and full of period features. The property comes with equestrian facilities, 12 acres of land and boasts spectacular views of Caldbeck fell. Master suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 3 receps, loft, garden room, four paddocks, two timber stables, garden, pond.
9. Evelix Farmhouse, Dornoch
Sutherland: OIEO £1.1m
A stylish and beautifully appointed house set in 11 tranquil acres. The property is located on the banks of the River Evelix and includes salmon and trout fishing. Main suite, 4 further beds (2 en suite), family shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, study, double garage.
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
Viktor Orban: is time up for Europe's longest-serving premier?
Today's Big Question Hungarian PM's power is under threat 'but not in the way – or from the people – one might expect'
-
Operation Rubific: the government's secret Afghan relocation scheme
The Explainer Massive data leak a 'national embarrassment' that has ended up costing taxpayer billions
-
Melania Trump's intervention on Ukraine
In The Spotlight The first lady has been linked to the president's U-turn on sending arms to Kyiv
-
Laura Lippman's 6 favorite books for those who crave a high-stakes adventure
Feature The Grand Master recommends works by E.L. Konigsburg, Charles Portis, and more
-
Book reviews: 'Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream' and 'Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television'
Feature Private equity and the man who created 'I Love Lucy' get their close-ups
-
Lemon and courgette carbonara recipe
The Week Recommends Zingy and fresh, this pasta is a summer treat
-
Oasis reunited: definitely maybe a triumph
Talking Point The reunion of a band with 'the power of Led Zeppelin' and 'the swagger of the Rolling Stones'
-
Properties of the week: grand rural residences
The Week Recommends Featuring homes in Wiltshire, Devon, and East Sussex
-
Kiefer / Van Gogh: a 'remarkable double act'
The Week Recommends Visit this 'heroic' and 'absurd' exhibition at the Royal Academy until 26 October
-
Mark Billingham shares his favourite books
The Week Recommends The novelist and actor shares works by Mark Lewisohn, John Connolly and Gillian Flynn
-
Heads of State: 'a perfect summer movie'
The Week Recommends John Cena and Idris Elba have odd-couple chemistry as the US president and British prime minister