If you've ever wanted your own private village for you and your loved ones, this staycation above the trees will make your dreams a reality.
When we picture a treehouse, it's a beginner's back garden attempt of logs with haphazard nails in every corner. Never, did we think treehouses could get such a luxurious injection of elegance and grandeur.
At Studford Luxury Lodges, treehouses comes with steamy hot tubs, private in-lodge saunas, not to mention the luxe decor and views across the Yorkshire Moors.
Set out as a cluster of lodges, up to 36 guests can stay across six treehouses, each with its own secluded country pocket and is elevated off the forest floor for a stunning, woodland outlook.
Their interiors are a fusion of classic designs and modern styles, and include open-plan living areas and three double, en-suite bedrooms- perfect for family get togethers or a weekend away with friends.
Little ones that couldn't care less about the woodland surroundings won't even have to moan about the absence of modern comforts, each of the six lodges is packed with the latest tech gadgets, including PS4’s, Smart TV’s and Sonos Sound Systems.
However, for those wanting to explore further than the lodges themselves, there are plenty of picturesque landscapes to choose from. While away your days roaming the magnificent York Moors National Park, horse riding, mountain biking or visiting the local landmarks.
There's no reason to miss out on dinners out, despite the remote location either- the lodges all have a dedicated chauffeur service ready to drive you to the village pub, where a meal of delicious home-cooked specials are waiting.
The treehouses are located in Ampleforth in North Yorkshire, just over an hour from Leeds.
For more information, including how to book the Studford Luxury Lodges for 2022, visit the CoolStays website.
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 -
3rd January 2022 
