Grand entrances, huge hallways and fireplaces made for a festive gathering. Meet our homes with a sociable side
Where: Swan House, Harrogate
Wow factor: A welcoming, handsome Grade II Georgian property with an imposing entrance in fashionable Low Harrogate
Extras: Be warmed in a convivial drawing room with a grand fireplace and plenty of space for a mighty Christmas tree.
Price: £2.5m
Contact: Carter Jonas, Harrogate & Leeds 01423 523423 tony.wright@carterjonas.co.uk carterjonas.co.uk
Where: Springwood, Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton
Wow factor: Built in 1726, this home is packed with character, with an impressive Father-Christmas-friendly fireplace.
Extras: A leisure suite perfectly placed for that post-Christmas exercise and wellness campaign.
Price: £1,595,000
Contact: Fine & Country, Leeds, 0113 203 4939 2 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 6DR leeds@fineandcountry.com fineandcountry.com/uk/leeds
Where: Thornton Hall, Thornton, West Yorkshire
Wow factor: Connections with the Bronte sisters; a literary talking point if ever you needed one in this historic Grade II listed manor house.
Extras: A fireplace worthy of warming gatherings. It might be the perfect spot to sip a sherry with Christmas guests.
Price £800,000
Contact: Charnock Bates Estate Agents, 01422 380100. homes@charnockbates.co.uk charnockbates.co.uk
Where: St Leonards Place, York
Wow factor: A property worthy of Mary Poppins. Stunning apartment in one of the city's most iconic buildings.
Extras: It's all about sociable space and an impressive welcome. A bespoke designed lightwell staircase with glazed ceiling leads to three double bedrooms for your festive guests.
Price: £890,000
Contact: Tanya Coffey, Savills York, 01904 617820 tcoffey@savills.com, savills.co.uk
