Low Sober Farm

When looking at the property online, Google Earth is significantly out of date and shows farm buildings adjacent to Low Sober Farm that are either no longer there, or have been converted to two exclusive private homes (Cedar Barn and Larch Barn).

This stunning property has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished and updated by the current owners, with zoned underfloor heating throughout. The spacious and versatile accommodation, which has a wealth of period features including solid English oak flooring extends to over 4,700 square feet arranged over two floors and briefly comprises an inviting reception hall with guest w/c, flanked by a generous formal dining room with feature open fireplace, and a kitchen with bespoke solid wood cabinetry, central island unit with seating, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. The open plan kitchen extends into an impressively large and versatile family space, which is ideal for family dining and snug TV room with large windows to three sides, a wood burning stove and giving access to an outside sitting and dining area. Also off the kitchen is a boot room with a door to outside and a spacious separate utility room. There is a large walk-in pantry and wine store leading to the rear staircase. There is also access from the rear of the kitchen to an outdoor barbeque and dining area.  Completing the ground floor is a fantastic drawing room with triple aspect views, a central open fire with ornate surround and two sets of French doors out to the manicured gardens and grounds beyond.  

To the first floor a superb principal bedroom suite occupies one end of the house, with far reaching views, fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en suite bathroom with fully tiled marble walls, walk in shower and roll top free-standing bath. In addition, there are four further double bedrooms, all with their own en suite facilities.

The approach to Low Sober Farm is a particularly impressive one with a lengthy tarmacadam driveway gently winding through open fields on either side, eventually revealing the property and creating a real sense of arrival as you approach the turning circle to the front of the house. Before reaching Low Sober Farm the driveway splits off and leads to just two award winning, beautifully timber clad homes (Cedar Barn and Larch Barn) which have been recently created by replacing some former farm buildings. These two neighbouring properties help to create the feeling of being part of an intimate and exclusive development, with Low Sober Farm sitting at the head of it whilst still retaining full privacy. The area is now as developed as it can be which removes any future uncertainty for an incoming purchaser.

There is ample parking to the side of the house close to the boot room entrance, where there is also an external store/dog kennel and separate gardener’s w/c. A more formal parking area with turning circle, lies to the front of the property. This delightful space is bordered by established hedging and well stocked planted flower beds. A particular feature is the generous gardens that surround the house, mainly laid to lawn with mature specimen trees providing interest and shade. Beyond the formal gardens lie the paddock/grazing land, creating a total package of 16.67 acres.

A range of traditional outbuildings have been converted to create ample garaging, heated gym, large workshop and two useful stores. There is also a separate detached home office with underflooring heating, w/c and kitchenette. This benefits from unspoilt views over open countryside – an ideal place from which to work.

Low Sober Farm occupies a stunning rural position just a short distance from the delightful market town of Northallerton, the county town of North Yorkshire, which offers a busy high street with many independent shops, cafes and pubs including Bettys Tea Rooms and Lewis & Cooper gourmet food store, in addition to a Tesco Superstore and an M&S Foodhall. The property is within easy access of the A1(M) and commutable to the main cities of North Yorkshire. The railway station at Northallerton offers regular direct and fast services to both London (2hr 20mins) and Edinburgh. There is a good choice of both day and boarding schools within easy reach.