Two splendid properties set in magnificent gardens; first-prize holders in the Daily Mail 1995 National Gardens Competition, and featured in several publications including Homes and Gardens, The Sunday Times, The English Garden and Homes & Antiques as well as television's Out and About series. Situated just off the cobbled square in Richmond and with countryside views, they possess tremendous character, style and space. Part of Millgate House (the owner's home) has been converted to form the Garden Apartment, and the restored Coach House is separately set within the shared gardens. The ancient town of Richmond, at the gateway to Swaledale, has an unfinished 11th-century castle and an excellent market place. The town is a hive of activity, offering a theatre, shops, inns, restaurants and a host of other town amenities. A riverside footpath leads gently to Easby Abbey, with some parts still remaining. Other historic and religious sites in the area include Bolton Castle, Jervaulx Abbey and Coverham Abbey. Within driving distance are Scotch Corner and Catterick (once the home to a Roman camp), and Kiplin Hall is well worth a visit. Ripon is home to Fountains Abbey, Britain's largest and most beautiful monastic ruin which has the added bonus of being the focal point of Studley Royal, an 18th-century landscaped garden complete with lake, temples, water garden and deer park. The scenic splendour of the Dales is easily accessible, providing good walking, cycling and riding terrain. A little further afield are the bustling Tyne towns of Newcastle and Durham, both excellent for their great shops, markets, restaurants and bars. Durham is also famous for its majestic 12th-century cathedral, medieval castle and university - the third oldest in England. Below the castle and cathedral are the wooded banks of the River Wear, where riverside walks can be enjoyed, passing a succession of elegant bridges with fine vantage points over the town.

Set separately within the grounds, this charming property has five en-suite bedrooms and a spacious first floor sitting-room to take advantage of lovely views. Ground floor: Dining hall. Country kitchen. Cloakroom/W.C. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room/W.C. Two twin-bedded rooms, each with en-suite bathroom/W.C. Second floor: Beamed sitting-room with open fire and views to the castle and the river. French doors to upper level garden. Twin-bedded room with en-suite bathroom/W.C.

*Gas (hot water and cooking) and full gas CH by meter reading *Open fire-logs incl *Courtyard/private parking *Payphone *Auto wm *Freezer *D/washer *Cot *Walled garden with furniture

*Elec incl *Shops 200 yds *TV *Video *Cassette/CD *M/wave *Unsuitable for the infirm *Duvets with linen and towels