Welcome Home to Lower House Farm...

A Rare Freedom to Dream in the Heart of the Forest of Bowland AONB

Tucked quietly along a private farm track, surrounded by rolling countryside and open skies, Lower House Farm is a deeply characterful semi-detached farmhouse dating back to 1630, set within approximately 6 acres of gardens, pasture and productive land. With panoramic views towards Ingleborough, remarkable self-sufficiency credentials and a proven history of community, business and family life, this is a home that offers not just space, but possibility.

From the moment you arrive, a sense of calm and detachment from the outside world is immediate. Wrought-iron gates open to a gravel path lined with mature planting that provides colour, texture and seasonal interest throughout the year. At the heart of the façade sits a charming sunflower-yellow timber front door, perfectly symmetrical and unmistakably “chocolate-box” in appearance.

Gardens, Grounds & Lifestyle

The gardens are nothing short of exceptional, thoughtfully designed and evolved over nearly two decades to support both beauty and productivity.

A gently winding decked path leads through the first garden area, where gravel walkways, layered planting and intimate seating spaces create a tranquil, almost Japanese-inspired atmosphere. Beyond this lies a substantial stone barn, complete with attractive arched brick soldier detailing. With current planning permission, this barn offers outstanding potential for conversion to multigenerational living, guest accommodation or a creative studio, with the possibility of linking to the main house via a walkway.

Adjacent is a superb covered outdoor entertaining area, set on a sandstone terrace beneath exposed beams. This space incorporates an outdoor kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven, range cooker and built-in barbecue, fully serviced with electrics and lighting—an area enjoyed year-round and even used for festive celebrations.

The barn itself has already benefitted from significant investment, with internal rooms created, first-fix electrics, plumbing, a log-burning stove, shower room and WC, making it ideal for further conversion (subject to permissions), a teenage retreat, workshop or independent workspace.

To the side of the property, lawns stretch out to frame uninterrupted views across the valley to Ingleborough, an extraordinary backdrop that changes with the light and seasons.

Further highlights of the grounds reveal just how thoughtfully this land has been shaped for both enjoyment and productivity. A purpose built bar, beautifully clad in larch, sits within the gardens and has become a natural hub for social gatherings, complete with optics, a traditional beer pump and wide windows that frame the surrounding landscape.

Nearby, a hot tub has been carefully positioned to enjoy early morning light, offering a peaceful spot to take in sunrise views across the valley.

Throughout the gardens, a series of seating areas, fire pit spaces and informal gathering points encourage time spent outdoors, whether entertaining friends or simply pausing to enjoy the tranquillity of the setting.

The productive heart of the land is supported by two polytunnels, measuring approximately ten by twenty feet and ten by thirty feet, enabling year round growing. These sit alongside extensive raised vegetable beds, herb gardens and salad plots that have been cultivated to provide a wide variety of seasonal produce.

Beyond this, an established orchard of apple, pear and plum trees supplies fruit throughout the year, while a dedicated fruit garden produces blackcurrants, red and white currants, gooseberries, rhubarb and blackberries. A wildlife pond and composting areas further enhance the sense of sustainability and connection to the land. The newly installed garden office works well for those who need to work from home, but also those who wish to be connected to nature. Imagine your commute to work is a journey from your kitchen, through a scented garden and into your very own private work space...Bliss!

For those seeking a more practical or equestrian use, the property includes six stables with a tack room, all served by water and electricity, along with an electric vehicle charging point discreetly positioned within the grounds.

Hedgerows planted with indigenous species provide valuable habitat and winter food for birds, while areas of willow have been introduced to offer shade, act as a natural windbreak and provide fodder for livestock. Over the years, the land has supported pigs, goats, poultry and waterfowl, underlining its versatility and making it exceptionally well suited to smallholding, equestrian or lifestyle use.

A Home of History & Heart

Stepping inside, the house immediately feels safe, grounded and full of personality. A modern tiled entrance hall leads through a glazed inner door into a generous reception hallway where original oak beams, Georgian detailing and a striking antique Victorian radiator set the tone.

The principal reception rooms are warm, atmospheric and rich in period detail. The sitting room features deep window seats with shutters, exposed beams, deep skirting boards and a log-burning stove set within a sandstone surround. The adjoining snug is a particularly special space, its walls adorned with a unique OS map wallpaper depicting the surrounding region, an affectionate nod to place and history.

The main lounge is beautifully proportioned, with original recessed shelving, exposed beams and another multi-fuel stove set against sandstone. Throughout the house, original features such as horsehair plaster, hand-made joinery and mullioned windows have been carefully preserved.

The kitchen is both characterful and functional, with painted cabinetry in a deep Farrow & Ball tones, original plank worktops finished with Osmo oil, open shelving, Belfast sink and exposed beams. A glazed door, which above on the stone lintel still bearing the 1630 date stamp, opens directly onto the east-facing terrace, where morning light floods in and views stretch across the land.

A stone-flagged utility room offers excellent storage and practicality, while a two-level cellar provides superb cold storage, ideal for produce, preserves or wine.

Accommodation

The house offers six bedrooms arranged across two upper floors, with generous circulation space and flexible landings that lend themselves naturally to home working, reading areas or creative use.

The layout flows beautifully and retains a strong sense of the house’s historic proportions, while remaining highly practical for modern family life. The first floor provides two, well balanced bedrooms, each enjoying generous proportions, original window shutters and stripped floorboards that reinforce the character of the house.  A third bedroom is being utilised as a laundry room.

These rooms feel calm and comfortable, with deep window reveals and views across the surrounding land adding to the sense of privacy and retreat.

This level is served by a stylish shower room and a striking black and white family bathroom, both finished with exposed beams and period appropriate detailing that sit comfortably within the age of the property.

Rising to the second floor, the accommodation becomes more intimate and atmospheric. Three further bedrooms are set beneath the roofline, each rich in exposed A frame beams, vaulted ceilings and excellent under eaves storage. These rooms are full of charm and individuality, offering a variety of uses as bedrooms, studios or quiet retreats, and completing a layout that is both flexible and deeply characterful.

Infrastructure & Practicalities

The property extends to approximately six acres, offering a rare combination of generous land, privacy and open outlooks.

Water is supplied via a private borehole, providing fresh, natural water that is tested monthly by United Utilities, offering both peace of mind and independence.

Heating is provided by an oil fired central heating system, well suited to the scale and character of the farmhouse.

Drainage is via a septic tank installed approximately seven years ago and designed to comfortably accommodate a household of ten to twelve people.

High speed broadband is available via B4RN, delivering gigabit speeds and making the property exceptionally well equipped for modern working, streaming and connectivity needs despite its rural setting.

 An electric vehicle charging point has been installed to support sustainable living and modern transport requirements

Lower house Farm is Situated in the beautiful Forest of Bowland which is classed as An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Community, Connection and Wellbeing

Lower House Farm has been home to multiple successful enterprises, including a registered Boer goat herd, a horticultural business supplying regional retailers, and Lower House Sensory Farm CIC, which welcomed people of all ages and abilities into nature-based learning and wellbeing experiences.

It has also been a place of celebration, hosting yoga gatherings, fundraisers, parties, retreats and community events, earning a reputation for the way it makes people feel: peaceful, protected, grounded and inspired.

Lower House Farm is not simply a house, it is a way of life. A place where self-sufficiency, creativity, community and family have flourished. A home that feels timeless, nurturing and quietly extraordinary.

Quite simply, it has been a Freedom to Dream...

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