Fans of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings can now buy their dream property site by buying a holiday accommodation and wedding business on the edge of the North York Moors.

Since 2010, North Shire at Liverton, near Saltburn, has helped thousands of people indulge their love of both fictional series by staying in one of the themed holiday homes – the Shire House which mimics a subterranean hobbit abode; the Dorm inspired by the Hogwarts’ Gryffindor dormitory; and the Groundkeeper’s Cottage based on Hagrid’s Hut.

North Shire Carol Cavendish The Groundkeeper's CottageNorth Shire Carol Cavendish The Groundkeeper's Cottage (Image: Charlotte Graham)

But, now, owner Carol Cavendish is looking for a new challenge and has put the whole 4.72-acre site, including the three themed cottages, up for sale for £1.25 million.

Also included in the sale price are seven shepherd’s huts, one more self-catering cottage styled like a French chateau, five static caravan pitches, a fairytale-themed wedding barn which can host up to 450 guests and is fully licensed for ceremonies to be held, and the owner’s three-bedroom cottage.

The Dorm, North ShireThe Dorm, North Shire (Image: NORTH SHIRE)

On sale with Middlesbrough commercial property agent Parker Barras, North Shire also has planning permission for a further six hobbit-themed huts for those wanting to expand the Lord of the Rings connection.

Owner Carol said: “I’ve put everything into North Shire over the years and I’ve enjoyed indulging my love of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings by styling the accommodation as close as I could to the book descriptions, even down to sourcing stained glass windows and Hagrid-style paraphernalia.

“The cottages have continued to be popular with people keen to step into their dream fiction.

"Together with the success of the wedding barn it has been very satisfying but now I’m ready to hand over the keys to new hands and move on to new plans to create more magic ahead.”