12 acres with tennis courts, holiday cottages and more [Video]

Strap in, folks – we’ve managed to find a property that offers the lucky owner a gorgeous setting, a business opportunity and an enviable horsey set-up all in one place.

Forest Lodge near Knitsley, County Durham, is a four-bed house with a clutch of three holiday cottages. They’re called The Old Stables and present a super livelihood option that means you’ll be free to work from home. Plus, the equine theme continues with 12 acres, six stables and an outdoor school on site. With manicured gardens and even tennis courts, it’s a proper country estate!

Knitsley is on the doorstep of the North Pennines AONB, 11 miles from Durham and 20 miles from Newcastle airport. Newcastle is 15 miles away, with all the wealth of eateries, entertainment and nightlife you can expect from a major city. From its mainline station, pick up a direct service to Edinburgh in 90 minutes, …