Slideshow: Property of the Week

West Winds, Stainburn Lane, Leathley is a four-bedroom Georgian detached house standing in 3.5 acres of gardens and adjoining paddocks in an elevated position overlooking open countryside stretching towards Otley Chevin (£1,100,000, on sale with Myrings - 01423 566400).

42 Dragon Parade, Harrogate is a period town house which retains original features (£535,000, on sale with Feather Smailes Scales ​- 01423 534183).

The Old Orchard, Hopperton is a country residence situated in a landscaped site of about 2.5 acres, designed with the modern family in mind (£995,000, on sale with Hopkinsons - 01423 501201).

And in his weekly feature, property editor John Grainger looks at the appeal of light-flooded modern dining kitchens.

So if you’re looking for a new home, pick up a copy of the acclaimed Harrogate Advertiser series property guide, free inside this week’s edition. It’s the perfect place to start.