Fancy living the farmhouse dream like Mrs Hinch?

Can you imagine waking up to sprawling grounds and fresh country air in your very own farmhouse retreat? Influencer Mrs Hinch has turned that dream into a reality by moving to a rambling home in the countryside that she has proudly called Hinch Farm.

The home cleaning phenomenon, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, has been sharing glimpses of her new five-bedroom retreat with her 4.5 million Instagram followers. Her grand renovation plans include a balcony extension, couples’ dressing rooms for her and husband Jamie, and a playroom for sons Ronnie and Lennie. Not forgetting a bedroom for the family’s beloved dog Henry.

Mrs Hinch isn’t the first famous face to have recently fallen for the charms of a countryside retreat. Her close friend and regular Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon, who was one of the first housewarming guests, purchased a countryside cottage last year, which sits on 2.5 acres of land with a pool and hot tub in the grounds.

The Beckhams have long been advocates of the country lifestyle with their barn conversion in the Cotswolds, setting the standard for glamorous farmhouse makeovers. The Beckhams’ property has a wine cellar, football court, swimming pool, four-foot deep lake and sauna.

If you’re yearning for life in the countryside, take a look at these farmhouse properties currently on the market, offering acres of land to call your own and incredible views. Which one is your favourite?

The historic haven

Braintree, Essex

This four-bedroom, Grade II-listed farmhouse is set in more than two acres. Original beams make the perfect backdrop for the cosy drawing room with an inglenook fireplace. There’s a single-storey annexe, too.

The work from home escape

Flitton, Bedfordshire

‘Horsekeeper’s Cottage’ is set on 1.3 acres and has lovely countryside views. The original building is believed to date back more than 400 years. French doors lead to the garden and a separate study, which is ideal for working from home.

The coastal country blend

Whitstable, Kent

Can’t make up your mind between the coast and the country? You don’t need to with this four-bedroom house that has an outdoor swimming pool, a ranch-style balcony and a landscaped front garden in a dreamy setting, with panoramic views out to sea.

The stable choice

Risbury, Herefordshire

Equestrian fans will fall for this modernised five-bedroom home, which comes with stables and paddocks, and is set on the fringe of a pretty village with stunning countryside views.

The rustic off-grid retreat

Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

This three-bedroom barn has been restored to merge original features with contemporary design and robust eco-credentials. Sitting on two acres, it’s in an idyllic, off-grid spot against the backdrop of Colden Valley and has incredible countryside views.

Paddocks with potential

Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire

This barn-conversion with three bedrooms is set on more than five acres, and has a manege (riding school) and paddocks. It’s on the outskirts of the village of Great Horwood and in short hacking distance of bridleways. It’s for sale as one property or available to buy in two lots.

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