Considering the quieter pace of country life but with all the comforts of a modern home?
If you have a generous budget to play with, your interest will undoubtedly be piqued by the listing of Oakwood House in Wylam , Northumberland .
Set in 12 acres in one of the "prime" areas of the Tyne Valley, the former coach house dates back to the 1860s.
Estate agents Strutt & Parker claim the four-bedroom property is "equally suited" for entertaining guests or raising a family.
The house benefits from good natural lighting, and comes with two en-suites, an "elegant" drawing room and an impressive stone fireplace.
Stepping outside the main property, the new owners will also enjoy the use of stables and a tack room, workshop outbuildings, and an outdoor swimming pool complete with a sauna.
Strutt & Parker said: "Set within about 12 acres of gardens and mature woodland, Oakwood House is a substantial stone-built property that started life as a coach house for Oakwood Hall in the 1860's and has been in the same family for thirty years.
"It is supremely located to take advantage of the superb views over surrounding countryside to the Tyne Valley, and is within easy reach of Newcastle and neighbouring towns."
Oakwood House is currently on the market for £850,000.
