IMAGINE living a tranquil life in a rambling country home with plenty of grounds and fabulous views.

Sounds good?

Well the dream can become a reality for prospective buyers of Manor Cottage in Keldholme, marketed by Peter Illingworth for £300,000- £360,000.

This stone-built, detached, Grade II-listed family house offers spacious and light and airy accommodation and is tastefully decorated throughout with many period features, including stripped wooden floors, beamed ceilings, unusual period cast iron fireplaces with attractive tiling and stripped wooden skirting boards.

The front door opens into the breakfast area/front entrance hall, which contains a lovely bow window.

An archway leads through to a delightful country-style kitchen with a feature Rayburn in a decorative fireplace surround, plus a range of cupboards, some wall-mounted, appliances, beamed ceiling and tiled floor. Doors lead through to the enormous open plan sitting room/dining area with a staircase to the first floor.

This area is a real delight, with a beamed ceiling, part exposed timber flooring, window seating and a stove set in a fireplace with beamed mantel and hearth.

Climb the stairs to the first-floor landing where there are three double bedrooms, two of which offer fabulous views over the front garden, and the house bathroom, which contains a white suite with feature roll top bath. A staircase leads from the first-floor landing to the second floor loft bedroom with feature stripped wooden floor.

The property is approached via a driveway at the front running alongside the generously proportioned lawned and well-stocked gardens, complete with rockeries, borders, mature trees and wonderful views.

There’s also garaging, an outbuilding/ utility and a substantial gravelled car-standing area.

“As soon as we saw this unique stone cottage with its tranquil, picturesque garden we fell in love with its charm and character, dating back over many centuries,” said the current vendors.

“Surrounded by beautiful views and intriguing history, we have found it to be an ideal place for enjoying the countryside, coast and nearby towns – but it can be quite a wrench to leave the garden.

“We hope the new owners will love the place as much as we do.”

For further details or to book a viewing, phone Peter Illingworth’s Kirkbymoorside office on 01751 431107, email kirkbymoorside@peterillingworth.co.uk or visit www.peterillingworth.co.uk