Where does Mrs Hinch live? Sophie Hinchliffe, aka Mrs Hinch, recently announced she is swapping her pristine family home for a sprawling five-bedroom farmhouse in the Essex countryside. But what do we know about her new abode so far?
The cleaning guru revealed on Instagram that she had just purchased her dream home, Hinch Farm, with husband Jamie after reports revealed she had been forced to move due to 'privacy issues'. While the couple haven't yet sold the property (Mrs Hinch said she hopes to 'keep it in the family'), they purchased the farm as their forever home.
Set in 1.7 acres, Hinch Farm boasts a gated driveway, grand wooden staircase, stables, five bedrooms, a gorgeous kitchen, and plenty of outdoor space to host the menagerie of animals Mrs Hinch wants: chickens, pigs and alpacas.
Posting on Instagram, Mrs Hinch wrote: "It's time to write a new chapter in our story. We will never be able to thank you all enough because without our crazy little Insta world this wouldn't be happening. I can't wait to take you all along with us!! Welcome to our new home everyone...Hinch Farm."
Where is Hinch Farm?
While Mrs Hinch hasn't revealed much of her new home yet, we do know that Hinch Farm is situated in the Essex countryside. The sprawling abode overlooks grazing cows and rolling hills, so we imagine it is situated in a secluded spot.
Take a peek around...
Hallway
What a scene-stealing entrance! From the traditional windows to the oak door, it's an incredibly beautiful space. Writing on her stories, Mrs Hinch says: "Standing here just gives me butterflies! I just want to do the whole house justice. So I welcome all the help and advice in the world guys!"
The bedrooms
Mrs Hinch has revealed a few snippets of the sprawling five bedrooms, explaining that one will even be used as Henry's personal space (the family dog). With cream-coloured carpets and neutral walls, we can't wait to see how each room is transformed.
The children's playroom and dog wet room
Other rooms in the house include the children's spacious playroom and the dog wet room, both of which Mrs Hinch has big plans for. "I'm really excited about this mini room because it's going to be Henry's dog wash station! I thought I could even wash our muddy wellies here too!"
The garden
The garden at Hinch Farm looks incredible, with swathes of green grass, mature trees, a wooden playhouse, and plenty of room for Henry to run around. As well as the sprawling lawn space, Instagram stories reveal there is also a barn for animals, and an outdoor workshop for Sophie's dad.
"The workshop is by far the emotional part of the house," Mrs Hinch says. "Me and my dad would watch New Yankees Workshop together every weekend and literally dream of having the same. So handing my dad the keys to his own workshop was the most incredible feeling. We ordered all of his dream tools and we have even put a project board up on the wall."
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Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism.
