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Watson’s Farm, Risplith, Ripon This impressive, five-bedroom farmhouse is full of character and boasts a beautifully presented kitchen with limestone flooring and that all-important Aga. Watson’s Farm also has two further attractive reception rooms and a range of excellent equestrian facilities including stables, menage and paddocks. Price: £895,000 Contact: James Wort at Strutt & Parker; 01423 594803; james.wort@struttandparker.com

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Springwell Grange, Aberford Road, Oulton Springwell Grange is an imposing grade two listed Georgian detached family home which has recently undergone a complete programme of restoration. It now offers a luxurious blend of contemporary facilities and original period features. The property features three reception rooms, a comprehensively fitted family dining kitchen and four double bedroom suites. Price: £975,000 Contact: Carter Jonas, Leeds; 0113 203 1090; leeds@carterjonas.co.uk

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Stamford Bridge, near York This immaculately presented Georgian family home provides generous accommodation with large gardens in the centre of this popular village to the east of York. It has two reception rooms, a superb 33ft living kitchen, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, large south-facing gardens, a double garage and a workshop. Price: £625,000 Contact: Jackson-Stops & Staff, 23 High Petergate, York, YO1 7HS; 01904 625033

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Brandsby Hall, Brandsby, York Brandsby Hall is a recently refurbished grade two (star) listed Georgian house on the edge of the Howardian Hills with far reaching views. It has no less than six reception rooms, eight bathrooms, ten bedrooms, its own leisure complex, stabling and a four-bedroom cottage, all in about 43 acres. Price: £4.25m Contact: Tim Waring at Knight Frank, Harrogate; 01423 530088

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Harecroft House, Ripponden A luxury five-bedroom detached property located within an exclusive development, Harecroft House benefits from flexible living over four floors with planning permission to extend. Briefly, there are three reception rooms, an open plan kitchen, living, dining area, five double bedrooms, a double garage and lawned, decked and paved gardens. Price: £830,000 Contact: Charnock Bates, 70 Commercial Street, Halifax; 01422 380100; info@charnockbates.com; www.charnockbates.co.uk

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Market Flat Lane, Lingerfield, near Knaresborough This is a fabulous period family home revealing beautifully presented and stylish accommodation set in grounds of around 2.5 acres in a picturesque and convenient semi-rural setting. It boasts a stunning bespoke breakfast kitchen, four bedrooms (two en-suite), a luxurious house bathroom, three reception rooms and numerous eye-catching additional features. Price: £850,000 Contact: Beadnall Copley, 8 Albert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1JG; 01423 503500; www.beadnallcopley.co.uk

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Scar Top Croft, Scar Top, Oldfield, Keighley Set in a stunning rural location overlooking Ponden Reservoir, this is a magnificent period residence dating back to 1715. The spacious living accommodation briefly comprises a large open plan dining, kitchen and family room plus formal sitting room, snug and dining room, and five bedrooms. Outside, you’ll find a detached triple garage, an outbuilding, gardens, an orchard and a duck pond. Price: £575,000 Contact: Yorkshire’s Finest; 01422 824729; halifax@yorkshiresfinest.org