For those who dream of escaping to the country, Pottery Lane Farm offers just about everything and more. The smallholding in the village of Littlethorpe, near Ripon, includes a fabulous detached farmhouse in formal gardens, two holiday lets, 15 acres of land, courtyard offices and stores, a green oak framed garage, carport and stables. The owners also have two donkeys, which buyers may wish to adopt.
On the market with Myrings estate agents at £1.75m, the property, which is in a private spot, would suit those looking for a lifestyle change, those lookng for a stylish, income-generating home in the country, those who work from home and those with equestrian interests. The main house has a two sitting rooms,a dining rom, large breakfast kitchen, a sun room, utility/bootroom, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The holiday lets include a one-bedroom property and a three bedroom barn conversion. Outside are gardens, a walled courtyard, a pond with decked jetty and seating area, offices and stores, greenhouses, a vegetable garden, a chicken hut and 15 acres. For details visit www.myringsestateagents.com


14. And so to bed
One of the bedrooms with a Victorian style bedframe Photo: Myrings estate agents

15. Warm welcome
The kitchen in one of the holiday lets, which has all mod cons Photo: Myrings estate agents

