Properties of the week: fine homes in the north of England
Featuring a beautifully converted Methodist church and a cottage overlooking the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
1. Moreby Hall, Escrick, York
North Yorkshire: £395,000
A ground-floor apartment in this Grade II property set in ten acres. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep.
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2. Centre of Britain Hotel, Haltwhistle
Northumberland: £595,000
This boutique hotel is close to Hadrian’s Wall and is ideally situated to explore Northumberland and the Lake District. The property includes the Grade II Old Dairy and a medieval Bastle house, and parts of the building date back to 1417. 12 suites, kitchen, 2 dining rooms, 5 receps.
3. Bath House, Spurstow
Cheshire: £1.5m
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This Grade II* property dates back to the 16th century. Main suite, guest suite, 2 further beds, family bath, study, kitchen, 3 receps, 1-bed annexe; in all, 9 acres.
4. Healds Green, Chadderton
Lancashire: £1.2m
A beautifully converted Methodist church. Main suite, 6 further beds (3 en suite), open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, gym, sauna.
5. St Leonard’s Place, York
North Yorkshire: £785,000
An elegant first-floor apartment at the end of a Victorian crescent. The property enjoys views over the King’s Manor, York Art Gallery and the City Walls. Main suite, guest suite, open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, lift.
6. Main Street, Thorner, Leeds
West Yorkshire: £900,000
This charming Grade II property has retained plenty of period features, including vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Main suite, 2 further suites, kitchen/breakfast room, double-aspect recep, family room, WC, study, garden.
7. Rose Cottage, Rievaulx
North Yorkshire: £600,000
A detached cottage overlooking the dramatic and impressive ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, near the chocolate-box town of Helmsley. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, utility, gardens with store.
8. Fountain House, Dunroyal, Helperby
North Yorkshire: £795,000
A picturesque village house with oak timber frames, dating back to 1607. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, office, utility, snug, walled garden, orchard, garage.
9. The Old Rectory, Kirkhaugh
Cumbria: £725,000
This former rectory is nestled in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 5 receps, gardens.
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