For sale: chance to enjoy village life in rural hotspots

This chocolate box cottage offers plenty of charm and character and is in the sought-after village of Rainton, close to Ripon, Thirsk and the A1.

The house has a sitting room with feature fireplace, dining kitchen and larger than average, contemporary shower room.

On the first floor, there is a large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a second double bedroom. To the rear of the property is a well-maintained courtyard and storage. A path leads to a beautiful, private garden with a summerhouse and countryside views.

This village, which has a green, has two freehold pubs - The Lamb and The Bay Horse, and a park with children’s play area. It also has a cricket club and a chapel.

There are more extensive facilities available in nearby Thirsk, Boroughbridge and Ripon. One of the biggest attractions for buyers is the nearby A1 with its links to the national motorway network. There are railway stations at Thirsk and Northallerton giving fast and regular services to Edinburgh and London.

High Row, Summerbridge, near Harrogate

Price: offers over £179,950

Contact: Beadnall Copley, tel: 01423 503500, www.beadnallcopley.co.uk

This stone-built period terraced home is set over four floors and has beautiful far-reaching views over the Nidderdale valley.

A spokesman for Beadnall Copley says; “This property offers plenty of charm and character and would be ideal for someone looking to enjoy the open countryside whilst still being in easy travelling distance of major towns.”

The house has a dining kitchen, sitting room and newly-fitted house bathroom. On the first floor, there is a large double bedroom and a single bedroom. On the second floor is a light -filled master bedroom. Outside to the rear is a small seating area and shared parking.

*Summerbridge is a sought-after village with a good range of amenities, including a primary school, village shop, butcher shop, tea room, post office, garage and petrol station. The neighbouring village of Dacre Banks offers further facilities and there is a bus to Harrogate.