Like booking yourself a staycation in the Wizarding World of 'The Enchantment Chamber'.
This Harry-Potter-inspired Airbnb is the staycation you need for the new year- and it's available to book from Monday 3 January 2022.
This means that although you won't get to watch the Return to Hogwarts special on the screens, you can snuggle up and watch the movies back-to-back in your very own version of Hogwarts without disturbance.
The owner describes the staycation rental as a 'chance to immerse themselves into the wizarding world without compromising the everyday luxuries of a modern kitchen and bathroom'.
"Myself and my wife have worked tirelessly to create The Enchantment Chamber. As fans of the Wizarding World ourselves, we feel we have covered everything that visitors need and expect from us. It will make you feel like a child and take you to a place where you believe you on a set of your favourite Wizarding film or story.
"All of the attention to detail and artifacts are one offs; they have been chosen specifically for The Enchantment Chamber. Sourced from every corner of the country to give the apartment its magical feel."
The one-bed, one-bath property is located in the heart of York and surrounded by Prisoner-of-Azkaban-esque waters.
The glowing reviews of the property make this one of the most anticipated staycations in the area, and we expect it will book up quickly.
Previous staycationers have stated:
"Don’t miss out this place is amazing the vibes the looks the attention to detail plus all the Harry Potter movies already sitting there the kitchen and toilet are very modern a great experience overall."
"Absolutely wonderful Airbnb. The space has been designed to perfection; it truly transports you into the wonderful world of Harry Potter, albeit with a really modern bathroom and kitchen. Provides guests with the best of both the magical and muggle worlds."
Go behind the doors of this truly beautiful house on the market in the leafy suburb of Horsforth.
Now this one really is a thing of beauty.
Located on Scotland Lane in Horsforth, The Rookery is an absolutely stunning former Georgian farmhouse dating all the way back to the 19th century.
It occupies a whopping 5,000 sq ft as well as its very own cottage amongst 5.5 acres of land, as well as five double bedrooms and three bathrooms.
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And guess what? It's only on the market for a mere guide price of £1.75 million. Pocket change.
In the main house you're welcomed with a grand entrance hall and staircase leading through to a series of reception rooms on the ground floor, how posh. Here you'll also find a wet room and an orangery which attaches to the kitchen, even more posh.
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Upstairs there's five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a study - that should be plenty room for us we think.
But the exterior is where it gets really interesting as here you'll find five acres of beautifully maintained gardens featuring an orchard, kitchen garden and a tennis court.
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There's also 'stabling suited to equine use, adding further appeal for those with equestrian interests'... we couldn't have put it better ourselves.
Beyond that The Rookery features it's very own detached two-bedroom cottage as well as a garage with mezzanine accommodation.
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The entire property looks like something out of a fairytale, so if you're looking to live your best 19th century Bridgerton-esque life, then dig deep and get hold of that £1.75 million.
But if you do buy it, can we please live in the cottage?
Leeds city centre set for hundreds of new flats after council agrees sale of ‘prime’ development site
Clementine Hall
It looks like even more new flats could be popping up in Leeds city centre.
The land in question is located near Leeds' Aire Park development, next to The Adelphi Pub in a prime location smack bang in the city centre.
It's looking like over 240 flats could be built on the site after the council has agreed to sell the coveted plot of land to a housing developer.
The current land that is surrounded by heritage assets has been sold by Leeds City Council to property developer Glenbrook.
A planning application from Glenbrook proposed mostly 246 one and two bedroom apartments in a whopping 24 storey development.
Around 20% of the homes would be classified as affordable housing, being rented out at 80% of the current private market rate.
The application will be discussed when the council's City Plans Panel meets next Thursday 14 May.
A council planning officer’s report said: “The emerging proposals present a significant opportunity to regenerate a prominent vacant brownfield site within the city centre.
“The development would deliver a substantial number of new homes, alongside the provision of some employment opportunities.”
A council decision report when selling the plot back in 2022 said: “It is surrounded by heritage assets in an area undergoing rapid regeneration and is widely considered to be a prime plot capable of supporting a high quality residential development.”
Well then Leeds, what do you make of these plans then?
Sophie Smith -
24th November 2021 
