THIS week we’ve come up with a trio of tremendous properties which are all very different in nature but have one thing in common – they are all beautifully presented with a great deal of taste and style.

We will begin with a real surprise package in Granville Terrace, a great spot close to the city centre.

That well known phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ could have been invented for this property.

While the outside view won’t scare children it could, in truth, not be described as being likely to win a beauty contest.

The interior, however, would definitely be in the running for a “beautifully improved award” as it has a wonderful, contemporary, light, bright and airy look with some really delightful touches.

We absolutely loved the run of the ground floor which takes you from front to back in a pleasing flow with lovely clean lines and decidedly Modern Millie appearance with wood effect laminate flooring throughout.

The kitchen is a fine blend of high white wall and base units with wood work surfaces and a wood-topped breakfast bar and with appliances including gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer and washing machine and dishwasher.

The lounge has a modern feature fireplace and modern style shelving and entertainment unit alcove and there is an open dining/study area. There is a ground floor family bathroom. The light bright atmosphere continues upstairs where There are two double bedrooms.

Outside, even the courtyard garden has been given a modern makeover, making for a very pleasant seating/entertaining area.

This is very much a come on in and enjoy home offered, part furnished, by Letters of Distinction at a rental of £795pcm.

Next we are off to another great location, in this case Park Street, just off the Mount, and superbly placed for the city centre and the railway station.

This is a pretty home both inside and out, with a handsome red brick exterior behind a hard-standing drive and framed by mature trees.

The highlight here, at least in our view, is the quite superb breakfast kitchen which is lit up by light streaming in from double doors to the garden and boasts a range of warm wood Shaker style base and wall units with contrasting granite effect laminate worksurfaces and a matching island unit. Appliances include a superb Rangemaster Toldeo dual fuel cooker, dishwasher and washing machine, fridge and freezer.

There is a separate bay-windowed lounge with a modern open fire stone mantle and surround and shelving to the alcoves and a ground floor cloakroom.

Upstairs you will find two double bedrooms and a single and a house bathroom.

Outside there are nice gardens including stone-flagged patio, lawn and garden shed.

This one is offered by Stephensons at a rental of £995pcm.

And to complete this thrilling threesome we are popping out of town, to pay a visit to South View in Newton-on-Ouse. This very pretty terraced cottage in a good village location which, while being 10 miles from York city centre. has a lot to offer in its own characterful right.

Character is a good word to address this home, which is offered to let furnished or unfurnished, depending on your requirements.

Here there is an entrance hall leading to a cottage style lounge with a feature fireplace surround at is centre and with a dining area off. The kitchen has a nice range of white fronted Shaker-style wall and base units. and will include an oven and hob, washing machine and fridge freezer. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a house bathroom.

A highlight here are the mature gardens to both front and back, a garage and off street parking.

Another very pleasant property, this one offered by Ashtons at a rental of £700pcm.