No sirens, no fires- just one of the most unusual staycation accomodation around.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a firefighter, but didn't fancy risking your life or battling a blaze, now is your chance to live like a firefighter without any of those risks.
Fun for all the family, this fire truck staycation comes equipped with everything you need to live out those firefighter dreams. The holiday cottages come so readily equipped with children's firefighter costumes and hosepipe, fire engine beds, a sauna and even a firefighter's pole?
Inside, guests will find all those character details in addition to practical furnishings like a comfortable sofa that converts into a double bed, huge bean bags next to the SMART TV, as well as a dining area with views over the satio and ample seating for the whole family.
Guests will pass the sauna room before leading themselves downstairs to the children's bedroom, complete with creative fire engine bedsteads and sleeping bags suitable for those aged 12 and under.
Head up the ladder and you'll find the master bedroom with a king-size bed, TV, dressing table and a lockable fireman's pole.
The quirky former fire truck is clearly uniquely equipped for a truly memorable family escape but you'll find plenty to do in the surrounding areas too.
Located on a working beef and sheep farm, the staycation is based deep in the Lake District National Park. More specifically, it's positioned directly at the southern foot fells of the magnificent Blencathra, one of the most impressive fells in the Northern Lakes.
Those staying in the big red truck won't have to travel far for creature comforts either as the staycation is close to the pretty village of Threlkeld, home to two popular pubs, serving local dishes and ales., as well as being just five miles from the market town of Keswick.
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 -
27th December 2021 
