A beautiful 17th century stone cottage in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales is up for sale for £775,000 — and it's very pretty indeed.
Hilltop Farm House is as charming as it sounds, with heaps of period character throughout. Recently renovated, on the ground floor you'll find a drawing room with an open fireplace, a sun-soaked conservatory, cosy snug area, and a fully-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with a range cooker and butler sink.
It feels private, secluded and peaceful here. Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private paved terrace off the master suite. Each room feels bright and airy, thanks to white-washed walls and well-positioned windows.
While it's especially quaint and lovely inside, it's the garden we love the most. At the front of the property, there is a dry stone wall, paved terracing and pretty plants all around. To the side of the home, new owners will fall in love with the paved terrace, lawn area, perfectly pruned flowerbeds and wraparound views of the spectacular Yorkshire Dales. We can only imagine how idyllic it must look on a balmy summer's day.
This property also benefits from two paddocks, an orchard, greenhouse, summer house and vegetable garden. If you're looking to swap city life for country living, this cottage gem ticks all the right boxes...
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this property is part of a small collection of houses and buildings surrounded by rolling countryside. The small village of Bainbridge — just three miles away – has a local shop, a pub and a primary school.
Hilltop Farm House is currently on the market for £775,000 via Strutt & Parker.
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16 beautiful Christmas ornaments to buy for the festive season
Bring the outdoors in with this charming felt deer tree decoration. Sporting a blue scarf, he has a smart jacket and hangs from jute string.
Hung from velvet ribbon, this beautiful glass bell bauble crafted from swirled glass will add an elegant feel to any branch.
This sweet hanging decoration from the Country Living Marketplace is something a little different for your tree.
Every tree needs a personalised touch. This beautiful decoration from Fortnum and Mason is finished with a decorative gold trim and logo hanging ribbon.
Santa Robin Personalised Ceramic Christmas Ornament
A hallmark of winter is the traditional robin redbreast. This ceramic ornament features the bird in a little Santa hat and has space on the back for it to be personalised to commemorate the special occasion.
Place this charming ceramic house on your windowsill for a decorative glow. With space for one tealight, it casts a warm light through its lovely cut-outs.
Bows continue to be one of the biggest interior trends this year, and this one combines the colours that we always associate with Christmas to make it the perfect adornment for a door or mantle.
Nothing says Merry Christmas quite like a string of twinkling lights. Looking for something more unique? Oliver Bonas is here to make your days merry and bright with this unique bell garland, featuring delicate gold-toned bells and 80 warm LED lights.
No Christmas is complete without a nutcracker decoration. Crafted from pinewood, he is a traditional wearing and red and white outfit.
Spruce up your front door with this red berry Christmas wreath. Measuring 50cm and crafted from realistic faux foliage, it is perfect for the festive season.
Pop presents in this gorgeous velvet sack from Nkuku. Available in a rich forest green, a simple light grey and warm mocha brown velvet, it also has a handy drawstring to keep prying little fingers out.
Create a cosy winter feel with this wooden winter scene. Featuring 12 white LED lights, it emits a soft glow that evokes the warmth of a snug holiday home.
As the dark nights and mornings draw in, this enchanting lantern features a wintery rooftop design and is suitable for a traditional tealight, an LED one, or even a string of fairy lights. Place it on a windowsill, mantle or even as part of a festive tablescape to get the most out of it.
After adding one to our own living room last Christmas, this wonderful metal tealight spinner casts a lovely design as it twirls and adds a soft glow of light. It also makes for a great stocking filler or Secret Santa gift.
Shake this snow globe to see the Christmas scene covered in white dusting. It features a village with houses and Christmas trees.
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.
