The Birches, Cantsfield, LA6 2QT

Here's our Top Ten reasons to love The Birches:

1. Deceptively spacious - this detached stone and slate property has a gross internal measurement of c. 1901 sq ft (176.6 sq m) set over three floors. The accommodation is immensely stylish and tastefully presented with the perfect mix of old and new.

2. Character abounds - dating back to 1623 and Grade II Listed, the property is bursting with original features. The Historic England entry has the comprehensive list but of particular note are the stone lintel above the sitting room fireplace, carved with the arms of the 'Cansfield family, Isabel Cansfield DNI 1623' and the first floor timber-framed partitions with depressed ogee doorheads and studded doors.

3. Come on in to the welcoming entrance hall with fitted cloaks cupboard and a two piece cloakroom.

4. Attractively fitted kitchen with a tall window, a range of base and wall units and integral appliances comprising induction hob, oven and grill, space for an American style fridge/freezer and undercounter washing machine. Off the kitchen is a store/plant room with hot water cylinder.

5. Wonderful sitting room open to a contemporary garden room - the generous sitting room has a woodburning stove set on a flagged hearth with two alcoves either side, one being shelved and a large window with oak window seat and shutters. The contemporary garden room with glazing to three sides (blinds to two sides) was added in 2016 - an excellent enhancement providing access to the garden, splendid views, seating and space for a dining table - the ideal spot to sit, relax and watch the birds!

6. ...and so to bed - from the entrance hall, stairs lead to the first floor landing. Here you can see the part of the original staircase leading to the second floor. Off the main landing are double bedroom 2, with westerly aspect and walk-in wardrobe, and single bedroom 3. An inner landing leads to dual aspect double bedroom 1; being open to the apex, it's lovely and light with two conservation skylight windows, a picture window with working shutters and a westerly outlook and fitted wardrobes. There is also a modern three piece shower room with large walk-in shower.

7. Second floor attic room - a fabulous space currently used as an artist's studio with cruck beams, exposed stone walls, stone fireplace with wood burning stove, three conservation skylight windows and lovely open views. This could also be used as the principal bedroom as there is an en suite four piece bathroom and a storage area which could be a dressing area.

8. Private parking with gated access to a good-sized gravel parking area.

9. Delightful garden bordering open countryside to the south and lovely far reaching views to the north with level lawns, seating areas, planted beds and silver birch trees. There is a useful stone and slate outbuilding, ideal for storing logs and a timber garden shed, as well as a works area with oil tank and bin storage.

10. In a hamlet setting, off the beaten track, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland and surrounded by magnificent countryside please turn to page 5 for more information on the area.