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Some people call New York City their favorite place in the world. They\u2019re addicted to Manhattan\u2019s restless energy and ruthless work culture, to how quickly things move and the chaos of it all. But for Amanda Brooks, the city and her high-ranking city job, was eating her up alive. Since relocating to her husband\u2019s native Oxfordshire in 2012, Brooks\u2019s personal brand has changed. Long gone are the back-to-back front row fashion shows and 3 a.m. shoots. A quick scroll through Brooks\u2019s Instagram shows the mom-of-two has fully embraced her new chapter on the farm, flooding her gallery with photos of hills, creeks, fresh produce, climbing roses, sunrise horseback rides, baby goats and jam-making afternoons. And now, she\u2019s opened her doors and welcomed guests to the family\u2019s Fairgreen Farm for a glimpse of her new life.<\/p>\n

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Idyllic and secluded, Fairgreen Farm\u2019s guesthouse is made up of old sheds, joined together to create a spacious two-bedroom cottage with a large kitchen and living area. The project was designed by Brooks\u2019s husband Christopher with the help of two Polish builders. The renovation process took them more than four years, most of which were spent making all the upgrades and adjustments to the cottage, including an outdoor terrace with a dining area facing the field; and a full kitchen for guests to bake Brooks\u2019s famous Rhubarb Pie in. While still decidedly rustic and countrylike, the revamped cottage features a slant roof and \u201950s finishes; the couple had outfitted the space with their midcentury-style sectional sofa and other vintage decor from their former Long Island beach house, leaving their mark on Christopher\u2019s family\u2019s 17th century estate.<\/p>\n

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The allure of Fairgreen Farm also comes from the fact that it is a bit of a hidden gem. Located miles off the main road, and accessible only on a narrow, meandering dirt track, the estate offers privacy you won\u2019t find anywhere else. You will fall in love with the expansive views of the farmland, made only more special by the fact that you won\u2019t have to share it with anyone else.<\/p>\n

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The guesthouse also lacks a website. Those who know about the accommodation are most likely followers of Brooks\u2019s Instagram account. The past two summers, the mom-of-two has promoted Fairgreen Farm exclusively through her social media platform, adding the housekeeper\u2019s email address as the only means of contact for those interested in making a booking.<\/p>\n

So what can you expect if you do make it out to Fairgreen Farm one day? For starters, quiet morning walks with Juice, Brooks\u2019s pet lamb; stunning views of the property\u2019s rose garden; quiet afternoons to finally attack your reading list; a soothing cup of tea on the porch; and sunset horseback rides. All in all, Brooks guarantees you\u2019ll find some much-needed peace and serenity at the farm.<\/p>\n

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