Sharon Dale
The Yorkshire Post
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The farmers who own these luxury holiday lets in North Yorkshire reveal the secret of their success
When Tim Westgarth and his brother heard of a neighbouring farm for sale, they jumped at the chance to buy the property so they could expand and add more acreage to their own arable and potato farming operation. The farmhouse and two barns that were part of the deal were a secondary consideration. The land was what really mattered most to them. However, the buildings, now known as Greenbank… → Read More
Sensational extensions by Doma Architects for the founders of Godfrey and Watt have transformed this 1920s semi in Harrogate
The 1920s were an exciting and vibrant period for fashion, art, architecture and interiors. Hemlines and hair styles became shorter and sassier, buildings were designed with bold geometry or voluptuous curves and there was an explosion of creativity and original thinking when it came to furniture, textiles and ceramics.It seems apt then that Mary Godfrey and Alex Malcolmson chose to buy a 1920s… → Read More
Clifftop property between Runswick and Staithes for sale with exceptional seaviews
The Viewpoint, a clifftop property, certainly lives up to its name. It comes with a sensational outlook along the cliffs and over the sea and the surrounding countryside. The large, three-bedroom, ground floor apartment sits in tucked away village between the sought-after villages of Runswick Bay and Staithes. → Read More
The cat who trashes Christmas trees and how to stop your feline friend from wrecking yours
Putting up the tree is one of the highlights of the festive season, unless you own a cat, according to Harriet from Yorkshire. Her feline friend has persistently ruined her Christmas tree. → Read More
Thatched cottage for sale in an idyllic Howardian Hills village with easy access to York and Malton
There’s a school of thought that says you can tell a lot about a person from their home and it certainly seems to be the case with Gillian Quinn. A nurse in the NHS for 50 years, she is upbeat and sunny and a dab hand at interior design, which is all reflected in her beautiful thatched cottage. → Read More
Equestrian property in idyllic hamlet for sale with manege and a gorgeous cottage
This equestrian property is in an idyllic spot in the pretty hamlet of Willerby, which has a no through road and is tucked away in the foothills of the Wolds. → Read More
The latest areas brought into the Yorkshire Dales National Park offer value for buyers
It is just over six years since the Yorkshire Dales National Park grew by almost a quarter by extending its boundaries to cover new areas of Cumbria and a smidgen of Lancashire. That extra 161 square miles of glorious upland landscape now has the added protection that a national park designation brings. → Read More
This house in central Harrogate has had a gorgeous makeover
A village with countryside on the doorstep is the perfect place to raise young children but when the little ones reach their teenage years and crave independence, it can be restrictive. The parent taxi service also feels the strain and arguments inevitably ensue. Claire Coxon and her husband recognised this potential problem, which is why they swapped their village home for a house in Harrogate. → Read More
Malton has been voted the most desirable location in England and here's why
Malton is the most desirable location in England, according to new research. Colby Short, co-founder and CEO of GetAgent, which conducted the survey, says: “It’s interesting that traditionally popular cities are not the most lusted after, with the top destinations in our study consisting of towns that offer people a slower, more relaxed pace of life. Over the last couple of years, more and more… → Read More
Cottage for sale in Yorkshire coast village between Whitby and Saltburn with a sensational secret beach
There is no doubt that Whitby attracts the most attention from those hunting for a home on the East Coast but for those who spread their net a little further, there is treasure to be found. This two-bedroom cottage in the fishing village of Skinningrove, which lies between Whitby and Saltburn, is a prime example. For sale for £150,000, it has been beautifully renovated and sits above Cattersty… → Read More
Why more of us are contemplating downsizing our home and tips on how to do it successfully
Fears over rising energy bills and the prospect of little help towards the cost of them next year has led more homeowners to think about downsizing. A new YouGov poll reveals that people are either "very worried" or “fairly worried” about fuel costs following the Chancellor's decision to end the current Energy Price Guarantee in April 2023. Average household energy bills are estimated to rise… → Read More
This lovely house for sale in Leeds stars in a famous painting
This period house, which is now for sale, is at the centre of a famous Yorkshire painting that is held in the Tate collection. “Kirkstall Lock, on the River Aire” was painted by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1824-5 as part of his “Rivers of England” series of watercolour. The house is prominent in the foreground and Kirkstall abbey can be seen in the distance to the right, over the river. → Read More
Home for sale in Huddersfield inspired by the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright
When architect John Black designed his own home at Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, in 1965, he took his inspiration from his hero Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1949) whose work was considered remarkable and avant garde at the time of inception and remains so even now. Lloyd Wright designed buildings, which include the magnificent Fallingwater in Pennsylvania and many one-off homes, are worshipped as… → Read More
This country house wedding venue in Yorkshire is Instagram perfect
The first recorded marriage ceremonies are said to have been in Mesopotamia, what is now known as the Middle East, around 4,355 years ago in 2350 BC. They were clearly onto something as weddings have been embraced the world over, though the survival of marriage within modern day western civilisations is remarkable given that the average wedding costs over £17,000 and the likelihood of divorce is… → Read More
This remarkable Victorian home for sale has been treated to a hands-on restoration by historic house enthusiasts
Mick Burton’s love of old houses runs deep and true and his exceptional DIY skills are legendary, so when he and his wife Rachel spotted a semi-derelict Victorian town house for sale in Tadcaster with a host of period features, it was love at first sight. They bought the four-storey property on Station Road seven years ago and embarked on a mammoth renovation coupled with a sensitive… → Read More
This quintessential thatched cottage with annexe is for sale in one of Yorkshire's most sought after villages
This chocolate box cottage, now for sale, is a rarity in Yorkshire. → Read More
Printmaker Nikki aka The Print Lass has transformed her terraced house near Howarth into a stunning live work home
When Nikki Williams and her husband Nick first viewed their towering Victorian terraced house near Haworth, it appeared to tick very few of the boxes on their “must-have” list. They wanted a separate space where printmaker Nikki could base her studio and a capacious kitchen as the couple love cooking together. → Read More
What will happen to the property market in York and where is the best area for value
Yorkshire is truly blessed with great major cities. Vibrant Leeds is the biggest financial centre outside London with fantastic shops and restaurants to boot. Sheffield is one of the UK’s greenest cities with numerous parks and gardens and the Peak District on the doorstep. It is often described as having a village vibe thanks to its innate friendliness. → Read More
Beautiful barn conversion for sale has a castle and spa as a neighbour
This barn conversion on Paradise Lane, Hazlewood, near Tadcaster, certainly lives up to its street name. → Read More
House prices in Yorkshire forecast to fall by 8.5 per cent next year but a remarkable bounce back is predicted
Analysts at Savills predict that average house prices in Yorkshire will fall by 8.5 per cent next year but between 2024 and 2027, there will be a remarkable bounce back as values climb by 22.1 per cent. This means the overall five-year growth in values from 2023 to 2027 will be 11.7 per cent, if the forecast proves correct. → Read More