Suddenly life is all about big fires, cosy nights, red wine and a good book. A cosy cottage is the perfect place for all of that – here’s our pick of some picture-perfect cottages in Yorkshire
Where: Durville Cottage, West View, Hipperholme
WOW factor: This characterful Grade II listed cottage dates back to around 1771 and is packed with period features. The property is in the centre of Hipperholme within walking distance to local amenities and with M62 access.
Extras: The lounge has stone mullion windows with deep stone sills, an exposed brick fireplace with stone mantle and gas stove, exposed beams and a solid wood floor. A staircase leads to a vaulted cellar.
Price: Offers over £165,000
Contact: Charnock Bates, 01422 380 100
Where: Braeside, Lee Lane, Halifax
WOW factor: Packed with character, Braeside is a sweet double fronted cottage dating back to around 1785 with period features throughout. The property is nestled within the picturesque Shibden Valley.
Extras: Four bedrooms makes it an ideal family home in a safe rural area, perfect for growing families. There’s a paved driveway for two to three cars and an additional low maintenance stone flagged area perfect for enjoying views across the valley.
Price: Offers in the region of £325,000
Contact: Charnock Bates, 01422 380 100
Where: Huthwaite Snug, Huthwaite Lane, Thurgoland
WOW factor: A really impressive and special home which is a cottage of dreams. It looks perfect and sits in lovely grounds with a paddock and expansive countryside views.
Extras: Two driveways and a double garage outside and a fabulous reception hallway, impressive sitting room, delightful snug, spectacular living/dining kitchen. Outdoor-friendly with a boot/utility room, as well as a home office/den and cellar.
Price: Offers around £825,000
Contact: Maria Diaz, Simon Blyth, Penistone 01226 762400
Where: Tithe Barn Street, Horbury
WOW factor: An historic landmark building set in the centre of this sought-after village with the former Horbury ‘lock-up’ on site!
Extras: A four-bedroom period family home with substantial two storey annex divided into a two bedroom and one bedroom apartment
Price: £595,000
Contact Richard Kendall Ossett office: 01924 266555
Where: St Mary’s Cottage, Marygate, York
WOW factor: A luxurious 18th century cottage with a walled garden located in York’s historic Marygate.
Extras: Marygate is possibly the most desirable street in York being next to the Museum Gardens and 5 minutes’ stroll from the city centre and railway station.
Price: Freehold £975,000
Contact: Blenkin & Co 01904 671672 sales@blenkinandco.com www.blenkinandco.com