Yorkshire farmhouse next to the site of a Roman fort has potential and is for sale for the first time in 80 years

With 2.67 acres of land, and an attached mistal and barn, Heath House is in need of updating and comes with plenty of potential for further development.

Mr Shaw, 88, says: “I’ve lived in this house for most of my life. I first moved here as a young boy with my parents who rented the house and I later bought it in 1971.

"My family has had so many happy memories here, from farming the land to creating colourful garden displays.”

Mr Shaw had plans drawn up in 2005 to develop the adjoining mistal into a single storey dwelling and believes his vision for the home could be brought to life by the next owners.

He adds: “I’m confident that the plans would have been approved but they were withdrawn due to change of personal circumstances at the time.

“Over the years there have been several changes to the house. There was a stone meat cellar at the back which was entered via the kitchen. This is now a small, enclosed bar.

“At the top of the stairs there was a door leading into an evaves space. To the left of it was a space which had never been opened. In the late 1980’s the room was opened, and raised to create the master bedroom. A conservatory was added in 2002.”

The spacious three-bedroom home provides a quirky layout over two floors and is full of period features, including exposed stone walls, and mullion windows with deep sills.

It has anentrance hall, lounge, sitting room, kitchen, utility, store room with occasional room and barn with adjacent Mistal. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, one with mezzanine and en suite, together with house bathroom. Outside, there are two large, hard-standing parking areas formal gardens and grazing land.

Located off the beaten track in a quiet hamlet, the farmhouse is close to Outlane golf course and the M62 motorway.

Selling agent Gemma Caulfield of Bramleys, says: “This property provides the buyer with an opportunity to purchase a property which has flexible accommodation, outbuildings and barns. It is offered for sale with immediate vacant possession and no upper vendor chain, making it a great project for someone.”