COWGILL, in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, is the enviable setting of Hobsons Farm, a traditional smallholding on the market with Davis & Bowring for £795,000.

This elevated, hillside farmstead features a stone-built five-bedroom farmhouse of great charm, with sought-after original features and panoramic views; a detached two-bedroom cottage; a stone-built hay barn and a double garage, all set within around 21.62 acres (8.75 hectares) of meadow, pasture and woodland.

The original farmhouse at Hobsons Farm dates back to the 17th century, when it would have been a working farm. Since 1972 the current owners have meticulously updated the property, taking great care to preserve its original heritage, such as exposed beams, stone-flagged floors and a cast-iron range, which create the essence of a quintessential Yorkshire Dales farmhouse.

Twenty years ago an extension was added to give the owners a home office, and the accommodation throughout the house has a spacious feel. There are two large reception rooms perfect for entertaining, a welcoming farmhouse kitchen with electric Aga, separate pantry, south-facing conservatory looking onto the garden, and library. To the first floor are five spacious double bedrooms with two family bath/shower rooms.

Hobsons Farm’s owners have taken a keen interest in its history and a locally crafted slate plaque sits proudly outside the house noting all of the owners since 1602. The landscaped and lawned garden has a flagged terrace that is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the view. Solar photovoltaic panels generate heat, hot water and electricity, and there is a private water supply from a tarn, with a UV filtration system.

Opposite the farmhouse is a traditional stone-under-slate-built hay barn, which comprises former byres and hay loft space and may be suitable for conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Beside the farmhouse is a picturesque, traditional stone-built country cottage that has great potential for holiday lets or long-term letting as a source of income. Boasting lovely original features, this double-fronted property offers two main reception rooms, a cosy kitchen, two double bedrooms and large bathroom. The property is let on an agreement which ends in October 2017, and the tenants have expressed an interest in extending the term.

Both the farmhouse and cottage are connected to BT Broadband, and B4RN superfast broadband is to be available soon.

Hobsons Farm is within walking distance of England’s highest mainline railway station, Dent, and is encompassed by more than 21 acres of scenic meadow, pasture and woodland. Dent village is almost four miles away, while Sedbergh is just under 10 miles.

Also on the market is Lot 2 - 51.42 acres (20.81 hectares) of formerly commercial softwood plantation, directly south of the main farmstead, for offers in the region of £50,000.

For full details contact the agent, Davis & Bowring, tel 015242-74445, www.davis-bowring.co.uk