Okay, confession — I don’t actually own this one. The Highfields Farmhouse has been sat right at the top of my wishlist for years… and if you’ve seen what it goes for now, you’ll know exactly why it’s still just a wishlist! But I fell down a total rabbit hole reading about this retired little thatched farm from 2011, and I couldn’t not share it. So grab a cup of tea. 🌾
So what’s the story?
The Highfields Farmhouse came out in 2011, released here in the UK by Flair as the star of their brand-new “Down at the Farm” range. (Little heads-up — you’ll sometimes see it filed under “Village Homes,” but that’s not right; it was the farm line through and through.) And it didn’t turn up on its own, either — it came with a whole little world around it: a barn, a farm shop, a horse and cart, a new family, the lot. If you were collecting back then, you’ll remember how exciting that drop was.
Here’s a lovely bit of trivia to tuck away, too: it was only the second thatched house Sylvanian ever made, after Meadowcroft Cottage all the way back in the ’90s. So it’s got a bit of a legacy behind it.
The details everyone raves about
It’s a big old house — five whole rooms — with that gorgeous thatched roof and cosy exposed beams running all the way through. The bit everyone seems to rave about is the stable door that swings open straight into the living room. And it lights up — there’s a little glowing fireplace and wall lights (it takes a couple of AA batteries), which I imagine looks completely magic on a grey afternoon. Up in the attic there’s a sweet dormer window looking out over the “hills.” Honestly, even just from photos I can see why people fuss over decorating it.
So who lives there?
In the official Sylvanian storyline, it’s home to the Hunter-Smyth family — the Chocolate Labradors. If it ever does make it off my wishlist and onto my shelf, the very first thing I’ll do is decide who actually gets to move in. Come on — that’s the best part.
What does the Highfields Farmhouse cost now — and why so much?
Here’s the part that keeps it firmly on my wishlist. Because it’s retired and there’s a real nostalgia pull, prices have crept right up on the second-hand market. As a rough guide (as of mid-2026 — and honestly it swings all the time):
- A loose, played-with one — some flocking loss, a few marks, no box — tends to go for around £40–60.
- A clean, complete set with its accessories usually lands nearer £70–100+.
- A boxed or still-sealed one? Those can sail well past £100 to collectors who want it just so.
Why the jump? Simple supply and demand — they stopped making it, that lights-and-thatch charm hasn’t faded one bit, and the tiny original accessories go missing so easily that genuinely complete sets are rare. If you’re hunting one down, the box and all the little bits are what you’re really paying for.
Did you know?
- 🌾 That thatched roof was a rare thing — only the second one Sylvanian ever made.
- 🏡 It landed during the Flair years, a golden era loads of us remember for these beautifully detailed buildings.
- ❤️ Plenty of collectors still call it one of the prettiest farms Sylvanian ever did. And honestly? Hard to argue.
Collector’s notes
- Released: 2011 (UK, by Flair)
- Status: Retired
- Range: Down at the Farm
- Original RRP: around £69.99
- Typical resale (mid-2026): ~£40–100+ depending on condition, completeness and box
- Best paired with: farm families, animals, the Highfields Barn, gardens and all the little country bits.
Over to you
Right — your turn. Do you actually own the Highfields Farmhouse? Because I’m a little jealous already, and I’d love to hear about it.
- Did you have it as a kid, or hunt it down later?
- Still searching for one (join the club)?
- And go on — what’s your all-time favourite retired Sylvanian building?
Drop it in the comments below — I read every single one. And if you’re into these throwbacks, come say hi on Instagram @thedollywooddreams. 💛
