Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, you can live like Bilbo Baggins in this one-of-a-kind staycation that's shaped like a traditional Hobbit House.
Located in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, just over an hour from Leeds, the North Shire staycations have all the circular doors and tiny homes to make all your Hobbit a reality- all without a dragon in sight.
The road goes ever on and on until you find your private oasis, but once nestled into the cosy quarters of the North Shire staycation, you can live like a Hobbit for as long as you please.
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The website states that the two bedroom staycation is "surrounded by natural beauty and stunning views over long grassy cow fields out to sea"- what could be a more peaceful way to start the summer?
As the owner's very first shire house, they regard it as a magical place in beautiful countryside and perfect for family holidays that brings the imagination of children and grown ups alike to life.
Once through the circular green door, the property itself briefly comprises of two bedrooms, bathroom and living quarters with a fully fitted kitchen and seating area around a large dining table next to a cosy electric fire.
Overall the property can sleep up to six people, either as a combination of four adults and two children or two adults and four children as across the two bedrooms there are two double beds and two singles.
The Hobbit house is just one of the unique staycations offered by the North Shire in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The company also own a Harry Potter Groundskeeper cottage inspired by Hagrid's home in the bestselling movies.
Inside, wizarding wannabes and muggles will find an overwhelming gothic demeanor that nods to favorite wizarding tales, not just through the furnishings but the fields that lead to views of the Yorkshire coast too.
For more information, including how to book your visit to North Shire, visit their website.
Have alookat this stunning, futuristic family home that's currently on the market.
If you've ever wanted to live in a home that resembles a spaceship, then boy oh boy have we got the home for you.
This is Bennetthorpe House over in Doncaster, a truly impressive architect designed family residence that's so swish it even featured on one of the very first episodes of Grand Designs.
Now that's an accolade.
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Set across three floors, the home has a whopping five bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as a gorgeous light-filled reception room. In fact, the whole home is flooded with light due to the sheer abundance of windows.
Designed to impress, the entrance hall doubles as a dining area and showcases some of the property's most eye-catching architectural features, including a striking glass staircase and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass block wall.
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Upstairs, the lavish bedroom suite comes complete with a walk-in dressing area and a sleek en-suite shower room.
The lower ground floor features a large bedroom, dedicated sitting area, en-suite bathroom and provides direct access to the property's double garage.
Certainly, it's not the sort of home to snuggle in front of the fire with a good book and get all cosy - but if you're a fan of all things modern and contemporary then it doesn't get much better than this.
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The best part? It can be yours for just £850,000...how can one resist? It's a small price to pay to feel like you're the star of Grand Designs every single day of your life.
To have a proper nosey at this one-of-a-kind property then take a look at the listing on Rightmove here.
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Inside the £1.75m Horsforth farmhouse complete with its very own cottage and five acres of land
Clementine Hall
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?
Sophie Smith -
3rd May 2023 
