Luxurious properties with the best of both worlds when to comes to countryside and coast

Great British Life: Brook CottagesBrook Cottages (Image: Archant)

Where: 3 Brook Cottages, Brook Park, Carr Hill Lane, Esk Valley

Wow factor: Sat in a peaceful elevated position overlooking Brook Park, with panoramic views across the Esk Valley, this York stone-built cottage has excellent kerb appeal and would make a beautiful home or rural escape

Extras: With higher ceilings than the typical cottage of this age and large windows there is a beautiful view of the North York Moors from every single room to enjoy day after day. The garden has been lovingly landscaped and is the perfect, private spot to enjoy the summer sunshine and uninterrupted views

Price: On application

Contact: Astins, 47 Flowergate, Whitby YO21 3BB Tel: 01947 821122

Great British Life: Holme FarmHolme Farm (Image: Archant)

Where: Holme Farm High Street, Hinderwell

Wow factor: Charming Grade II listed, stone built farmhouse in the coast-meets-country village of Hinderwell. With the added potential of converting a detached barn to create a wonderful holiday let

Extras: This characterful farmhouse boasts well-proportioned rooms and many traditional features such as a log burning stove, sash windows, a Rayburn cooker and wooden ceiling beams

Price: £320,000

Contact: Henderson's Property Services, 21 Flowergate, Whitby, YO21 3BA. Tel: 01947 602626

Where: Howard Heights Stone Haggs Rise Scarborough

Wow factor: Complete luxury and show-stopping design. The clever build creates the most luxurious of spaces with every aspect thoroughly considered to ensure the highest quality

Extras: Built as a modern day fantasy blend between a grand castle and a Bond villain's lair, Howard Heights manages to provide the feeling of an impressive countryside residence, whilst the high tech specification and integrated security systems mean you certainly feel like you have your very own fortress

Great British Life: Scalby propertyScalby property (Image: Archant)

Price: Offers over £2,500,000

Contact: Frances Bowling, Fine & Country York, 07896 988366 frances.bowling@fineandcountry.com

Where: Scalby, Near Scarborough

Wow factor: Exceptional five bedroom family home offering spacious accommodation of over 3,000sq ft with double garage, and large gardens in a sought-after village

Extras: Tucked away in the heart of the village in beautiful grounds, but with the coast just minutes away. Accommodation includes three reception rooms, bespoke kitchen, utility room, five bedrooms and four bathrooms

Guide Price £680,000

Contact: Cundalls, 40 Burgate, Pickering, YO18 7AU 01751 472766 pickering@cundalls.co.uk