From a £2.2million farmhouse in Northumberland to a Georgian townhouse in Yarm and a one-bedroom cottage in Lythe, you don't need a budget of millions to own a Grade-II Listed property.
Our region boasts some gorgeous Listed properties to suit most budgets and we've taken a look at some of the historic gems currently on the market.
Here's five Listed properties currently up for sale in our region for those wanting to own a building rich in history.
The Crescent, Ripon - Guide price £950,000
The Crescent is an impressive Grade II listed Victorian double fronted villa which has been sympathetically restored throughout by the current owners.
Situated in the heart of the cathedral city of Ripon it is just a few minutes' walk to the market square and other amenities.
The house has retained a wealth of original period features such as fireplaces, shutters, ornate plasterwork and original joinery.
This substantial house offers flexible living space that is perfect for both family living and entertaining, extending to over 4,600 sq ft.
There are five bedrooms, four reception rooms, three bathrooms along with a cellar and outbuildings.
In addition, there is also the original coach house offering further scope for development, subject to planning, which extends to 1,600 sq ft.
High Street, Lythe, Whitby - Guide price £195,000
Lythe Cottage is a 17th Century sandstone cottage located in the coast-meets-country village of Lythe.
Full of old English charm, the one bed cottage is offered to the market as a well-established holiday let that sleeps two and is a perfect opportunity for those looking for a starter property to invest in or to add to their property portfolio.
Although there is no allocated parking with the property, the current vendors lease a parking space from Mulgrave Estate in the car park directly opposite the cottage.
You enter the property from the rear into the galley kitchen which includes a range of integral appliances and skylight windows.
The lounge/diner has features such as wooden ceiling beams, stone mullion windows, original stone flagged floors and multi fuel stove.
The stairway from the lounge takes you to the first floor to the double bedroom which enjoys an outlook down Lythe Bank towards the sea and the shower room comprising corner shower, w.c and hand basin.
The cottage is Grade II Listed and warmed via electric heaters.
Stocksfield, Northumberland - Guide price £2,200,000
Apperley Farm is an imposing, Grade II listed country house with more than 5,000 square feet of beautifully appointed accommodation set in a peaceful, rural northumberland location.
It dates back to the early 17th Century with major extensions and remodelling carried out in the 1930s by Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Lord Gort who, according to Historic England, '... Re-used old material and architectural features from Newcastle and elsewhere'.
The property has handsome stone-built elevations whilst inside there are six bedrooms and spacious, flexible reception rooms, which provide a wealth of living space for relaxing or entertaining.
Outside it boasts outbuildings, stables and an equestrian arena.
Castle Hill House, Castle Hill, Middleham - Guide price £750,000
This is an impressive, period 18th century Grade II listed property, comprising six bedrooms over three floors, located in the historic town of Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
The property is entered via the original stone Distyle Portico entrance, with half fluted stone columns.
The house retains original features throughout, including stone flagged floors and a cellar.
The property also benefits from a sizeable garden including a woodland area to the rear.
The pillars and gateway at the entrance to the property are Grade II listed and date back to the early 19th century.
Castle Hill House requires some modernisation throughout, but has the potential to become a very special family home.
High Street, Yarm - Offers over £240,000
This elegant Georgian Grade II listed townhouse has been lovingly updated by the current owners, yet retains many of its original charms.
Spreading over three floors, the flexible and surprisingly spacious accommodation is presented to good standard throughout.
The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, ground floor bedroom, contemporary bathroom and kitchen/breakfast room.
To the first floor is an impressive-sized living room with dual aspect windows.
The second floor provides a further two double bedrooms. Externally is a private courtyard garden to the rear aspect.
It has three double bedrooms, a contemporary four-piece bathroom suite and a modern kitchen/breakfast room.
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