Location

The small village of Aubourn is in an accessible rural position, set almost equidistant between Lincoln, approximately 8.3miles and Newark, approximately 11.7 miles. Harmston is approximately 3.3 miles, Bassingham approximately 2.6 miles, Hykeham approximately 3.9 miles and Waddington is approximately 4.8 miles away. There is a country pub and many walks and cycle routes. Bassingham provides the nearest shop. Hykeham, Lincoln and Newark provide extensive facilities, access to primary and secondary schooling, college and university, cultural experiences and extensive historic character.

Transport links include the A46 within 3 miles, the A15 and A17 within 7 miles and the A1 within 10 miles. Convenient access to both Newark and Lincoln’s mainline stations - direct routes to London Kings Cross taking approximately 90 minutes from Newark. A regular bus route and cycle paths to Lincoln, Hykeham and Newark.

Disclaimer: All journey times and distances are approximate.

Description

Hop Hill Farm is a handsome red brick period farmhouse with outbuildings and extensive grounds. The house offers highly attractive living accommodation with exposed timber beams, original features and characterful fixtures. Outbuildings include versatile living in the one bedroom annexe plus a stables complex, barns, garages and outdoor living space.

The welcoming double height reception hall has flagstone flooring, exposed brickwork, a double height ceiling and a galleried landing above. Heading through, past the cloakroom, you are greeted by an open-plan kitchen and dining area with terracotta tiled flooring, shaker style kitchen units, a range cooker, integrated appliances and ample space for a family dining table. With the original barn door opening on to the front garden, there are views across the grounds.

The adjoining utility room functions as a washroom and boot room. The spacious lounge has wooden parquet flooring, a wood burner set within a generous hearth and french doors opening on to the main courtyard. A private, triple aspect, study/playroom sits off the lounge.

Upstairs there are four well presented, large, elegant bedrooms, three of which open to the timber eaves, with the principal bedroom featuring an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower serves all further bedrooms.

The farmhouse sits in a generous plot with surrounding grounds, extensive rural views, a covered space for outdoor living and a private enclosed terrace. Beyond lie the extensive outbuildings, stores and stabling facilities.

The brick built annexe, originally the stable block, provides an open-plan sitting room and kitchen dining space, one bedroom with en suite. It is a flexibly designed space, ideal for living or working. There are two timber framed outbuildings. One with stabling, storage and garaging. The other comprising a further stable block, tack room and hay barn. The equine facilities include, a paddock, horse walker (available by separate negotiation) and an arena measuring 21 x 49m. There is ample enclosed parking.

In addition, the collective property is set within a splendid garden with well kept lawns, wooded fields, a natural pond, all bordered by established hedgerows and mature trees. Sun filled spaces with privacy and nature each and every day.