We love these homes with gorgeous fireplaces and sociable spaces just made for big gatherings – plenty of room to settle down with a mince pie.

Great British Life: Killup Farm, TodmordenKillup Farm, Todmorden (Image: Simon Blyth)

Killup Farm, Butts Lane, Todmorden
WOW Factor: A grand stone fireplace takes centre stage in this listed Grade II stone-built home packed full of character and original features.
Extras: Spectacular views across the Calder Valley, the property stands in around
3.6 acres of land.
Price: Offers over £850,000
Contact: Simon Blyth Estate Agents Huddersfield office, Lidget Street, Lindley.
01484 651878

Great British Life: Oxford Villa, Boston SpaOxford Villa, Boston Spa (Image: Beadnalls)

Oxford Villa, Clifford Road, Boston Spa
WOW factor: Beautiful period property with feature marble fireplace as well as original doors, sash windows, deep skirting boards, ornate plaster work and high ceilings.
Extras: Spacious family accommodation over four floors, comprising a fabulous and recently fitted living/dining kitchen, three reception rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Price: £799,000
Contact: Beadnall Copley, 3 Market Place, Wetherby. 01937 580850;
beadnallcopley.co.uk

Great British Life: Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard CastleMiddleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle (Image: www.richphoto.co.uk)

Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
WOW factor: Time for a new life in the country? Formerly Café 1618, this unique property now has change of use planning permission as a five- or six- bedroom home.
Extras: Lashings of space and the potential to be a home or business in an area that used to mark the border of the historical North Riding, described as being the most northern of the historic Yorkshire Dales area.
Guide price: £525,000
Contact: 01434 622234
Corbridge@finestgroup.co.uk

Great British Life: Oak Barn, Starbotton, SkiptonOak Barn, Starbotton, Skipton (Image: Dacres)

Oak Barn, Starbotton, Skipton
WOW factor: A staircase to the first floor opens into stunning open living area with vaulted ceilings, striking fireplace exposed beams and stunning views over the neighbouring hillside.
Extras: The barn conversion is in the centre of the sought-after dales village of Starbotton with four bedrooms as well as plenty of parking.
Price: £575,000
Contact: Dacres, Skipton. Dacres.co.uk