Set within approximately 13 acres of land near the village of Winston, amidst the beautiful countryside of Teesdale, Highcliffe Farm is an exceptional country home that has been beautifully modernised and extended by the current owners to create a property that offers a lifestyle defined by privacy, space, and a genuine connection to the landscape.
Surrounded by open views and abundant wildlife, yet never feeling remote, Highcliffe Farm’s light-filled and versatile accommodation is perfectly suited to contemporary family life, while the surrounding gardens, paddocks, stables, and outbuildings create endless opportunities for those who would like to indulge in equestrian pursuits, have smallholding interests, or simply want to enjoy the freedom of the countryside.
Beautifully appointed Highcliffe Farm is perfectly suited to contemporary family life
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At the heart of the property lies a beautifully appointed kitchen and breakfast room designed to cater equally well to everyday life and entertaining.
It encompasses generous workspace, a range of modern fitted units with wooden countertops, integrated appliances, a generous central island with breakfast bar seating, and a useful walk-in pantry.
Accessed from the kitchen is a porch with two sets of double doors opening into the gardens.
Beautifully appointed Highcliffe Farm is perfectly suited to contemporary family life
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Also on the ground floor are a snug with a feature fireplace housing a stove; a spacious dining room which flows, via double doors, into the spacious sitting room next door that’s centred around a wood-burning stove set in a fireplace and has double French doors into the gardens; a large entrance hall; a lounge with an almost full wall of sliding doors into the gardens; a utility room; cloakroom and a garden room with two large roof lights and large sliding doors that open onto a paved patio.
Upstairs are a stylish family bathroom and six generous bedrooms, including two with en suite shower rooms and the principal bedroom which benefits from a generously proportioned en suite bathroom.
Beautifully appointed Highcliffe Farm is perfectly suited to contemporary family life
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The property’s recent extension has enhanced its versatility by offering the potential to create a self-contained annexe comprising the entrance hall, lounge, utility room, and cloakroom downstairs and the two en suite bedrooms upstairs, which are accessed via their own staircase.
This could be used for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or as a dedicated work-from-home space, allowing future owners to tailor Highcliffe Farm to their own lifestyle.
Throughout the home, large windows frame ever-changing views of the countryside, drawing natural light into every room and creating a constant connection with the landscape beyond.
Beautifully appointed Highcliffe Farm is perfectly suited to contemporary family life
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Outside, Highcliffe Farm is equally impressive, with its grounds of around 13 acres being home to beautifully maintained gardens and paddocks surrounded by open rural views and abundant wildlife.
The gardens surrounding the farmhouse have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a series of sheltered outdoor spaces for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the changing seasons.
Lawns, mature planting, and colourful borders provide year-round interest, while paved terraces offer the perfect setting for alfresco dining or simply taking in the tranquillity of the surroundings.
Beautifully appointed Highcliffe Farm is perfectly suited to contemporary family life
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The property is also exceptionally well equipped for equestrian enthusiasts and those seeking a smallholding lifestyle, with well-fenced paddocks, quality grazing, and extensive stable facilities.
A collection of outbuildings – including a home gym, barns, and ancillary accommodation – further enhances the property’s versatility, supporting a wide variety of rural, recreational, or business pursuits.
A productive kitchen garden and greenhouse add another dimension to life at Highcliffe Farm, creating opportunities for a more self-sufficient way of living and encouraging a close connection with the land.
Beautifully appointed Highcliffe Farm is perfectly suited to contemporary family life
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As its current owners say: "What we have treasured most is the sense of tranquillity.
"Watching the seasons change across the surrounding countryside, enjoying the abundance of wildlife, and simply appreciating the uninterrupted views have all become part of everyday life."
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PROPERTY FACTS
Highcliffe Farm, Winston
Price: £1.5m
Fine & Country 0330 1664646
www.fineandcountry.co.uk
Beautifully appointed Highcliffe Farm is perfectly suited to contemporary family life
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