It’s amazing what you can do with a disused tractor shed! Nestling behind a beautiful farmhouse in Pocklington lies an old brick barn which was transformed into a fabulous rustic home some 20 years ago.

With some unique touches added over the years, The Coach House at Apperson Court is now one of the most interesting barn conversions in the area. And it’s within spitting distance of the town centre.

An upside-down development, the house has its living space on the first floor – an unusual arrangement, but it works well as you can look out of the two full length French windows across the East Yorkshire landscape.

It retains all the lovely features of an old barn, with the archway windows, interior brick and original beams – just the home for anyone looking for something a bit different.

Downstairs, the barn conversion has been extended at the back to include a tastefully built conservatory and a further bedroom or office which looks out onto the enclosed south-facing garden. Being tucked away on a quiet close, this three-bedroomed barn conversion is private and peaceful and a perfect place to work.

Owner Yvonne Reay says: “Ever since it was built, I’ve always loved this house as it’s so different from anything else in Pocklington. It feels like you are in the countryside, but you can just walk down the road for a pint of milk and a Sunday paper. It’s so tranquil, and yet it’s within easy reach of all the shops, restaurants and schools in the market town.”

The Coach House is marketed by Letters of Distinction at £675 pm.

And as we’ve started with a fine conversion property, we’ll follow up with a few more in similar vein. Starting with an apartment in Granary Court, off St Andrewgate, which, as the name implies, is a converted granary inside the city walls, offering a pleasant view of the Minster from the large lounge windows. The first-floor apartment offers two double bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC, large lounge and separate kitchen. The rental, set by Quantum, is £795pcm.

Linley and Simpson, meanwhile, can offer The Stables, at Water Fulford Hall in Fulford, part of a beautiful estate ideally located for the city centre. Sympathetically converted, its highlights include a solid oak kitchen with appliances open to a dining area, a family room with original Victorian range and a sitting room with stone fireplace and oranagery with glazed roof. To the first floor there is a master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room, guest room with en-suite, a further double bedroom, a single bedroom and family bathroom. On the top floor there are two further double bedrooms. A walled garden and enclosed courtyard, double and single garages sit outside – and the property has the use of a tennis court and stabling is available upon request. The rental is £2,995pcm.

Next we have a pair of offerings from Stephensons, starting with Waterside, at Boroughbridge, a unique conversion of a former laundry tower with views of the River Ure and marina. The spacious accommodation, spread over three floors, includes a sitting room, dining room, 17ft breakfast kitchen, four double bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms) and a family bathroom. A delightful individual property offered at £1,100 per calendar month.

The second Stephenson offering is at Bannister Court, Back Lane, Easingwold, a large, well-appointed character property close to the town centre. There is a large lounge, a 21ft fitted dining kitchen with a beamed ceiling. Its completed by two double bedrooms and a bathroom and WC. Rental here is £650 per calendar month.