If you've ever dreamed about owning your own piece of paradise, growing your own produce or raising an array of livestock, then these rural ranches are sure to inspire. From a classic American homestead in Pennsylvania to a livestock estate in Texas, this selection of farmyard properties look like they're straight out of Little House on the Prairie. Currently for sale, they have surprisingly low price tags and plenty of room for restoration – let's take a closer look...

Located on the picturesque outskirts of the city of Lafayette, Indiana, this attractive ranch has much to offer! Listed with Coldwell Banker for a mere  $239,000 (£182k), the rural retreat is also an absolute steal. Drive to the city centre in just 15 minutes or venture to the beautiful Prophetstown State Park in 20, spending the rest of your time relaxing on your very own slice of paradise.

Covering 3.3 acres of land, the estate comes complete with a 2,200-square-foot home and a livestock barn, as well as several garages and workshops, all free for you to alter and utilise as you wish. Despite being built in 1990, the main house looks surprisingly modern from the outside.

The land has undergone numerous changes over the decades. Well maintained and without structural issues, the family abode could do with some modernisation. The house includes three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large eat-in kitchen with handmade cabinets and a walk-in pantry, a sun porch. There are also two separate attached garages for you to store your cars or tractors.

The estate's amazing livestock barn could be its best feature. Covering 1,200 square feet, the substantial timber building overlooks a scenic pasture. Ripe for restoration, this space could be used for cattle or converted into a spectacular holiday rental. There's also a 600-square-foot workshop kitted out with electrics, five-inch reinforced concrete floors and heating and cooling systems, so you can turn your hand to a new craft or set up a workshop.

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Positioned on a rolling plot in Cincinnati, Ohio, this working family farm is just waiting to be snapped up. Spanning 60 acres of land, the estate offers seemingly endless views and would be perfect for anyone seeking a beautiful property in a truly peaceful setting. Let's get a little bit closer...

For sale with RE/MAX Real Estate for $375,000 (£285k), this property is both aspirational and well within reach for many people’s budgets. There's a large cattle barn and a separate workshop and garage, so you can rear livestock or start an agricultural business on the estate's endless grounds. As well as several outbuildings that could be utilised for various opportunities, the farm also comes with an attractive Cape Cod-style residence. 

The main family home offers over 2,000 square feet of inside space and features four bedrooms and one bathroom. The house may look compact, but it comes with plenty of room for improvement. It has eight rooms and a recently updated kitchen, as well as lots of windows that allow for picture-perfect views. Once the old wooden panelling and dated ceiling tiles have been removed, this timber-framed home could be extremely inviting.

The quaint home also offers an attractive covered front porch, where you can enjoy lazy afternoons and romantic evenings. A true blank canvas just waiting for you to put your stamp on, this idyllic rural farm also benefits from a fantastic location. Positioned minutes from the nearest town, it's also surrounded by endless countryside. 

This gated recreational ranch lies in Foothills County, Calgary, and is surrounded by 460 stunning acres of land. The rural estate comes with an unusual 1,527-square-foot main house, several horse pastures, an arena, a barn, and a gym. There's also a two-and-a half-acre pond that's full of fish, so you could set up a fishery business for the summer months and offer ice skating to locals during winter!

Known as the Ranch Saloon, the property comes with a spacious home that was constructed in 2000. Boasting an impressive main living room, the home makes the most of the views thanks to its extensive glazing and direct access to the Kananaskis park system, where hiking, horseback riding and cycling can be enjoyed. The log-accented, open-plan house also faces south and benefits from plenty of natural sunlight. 

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Despite needing a fresh lick of paint throughout, the home is in great condition. Two-storey ceilings, cozy fireplaces and walls of glass are just some of the property's plus points. A windowed loft would make the perfect office, while the master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. Covering three floors, there are two additional bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a recreation room.

Most of the home's windows look over the rolling pastures beyond, while some benefit from spectacular vistas of Mesa Butte. There are also three covered decks, which each make the most of the surrounding scenery – one even comes complete with a hot tub, so you can enjoy evenings of stargazing while you soak. As well as priceless views, the pad comes with a small price tag and is currently for sale with RE/MAX Real Estate for US $382,000 (£289k).

Listed for sale with Keller Williams for just $399,000 (£306k), this modern ranch is an absolute steal. If you're seeking land and opportunity in Texas, USA, then this property might well be for you. Located in the city of Joshua, the estate covers an extensive 10 acres and come with numerous outbuildings and fields that are primed and ready for various agricultural ventures.

The main house might not look like much, but given some TLC and it could be a cosy little family abode. With eight rooms in total, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The dwelling spans 1,244 square feet and covers a single storey. Laid out in an L-shape, the pad would be perfect for a multi-generational family and offers lots of potential for restoration.

The interior is surprisingly bright and spacious, with high ceilings, an open-plan layout, and ample windows. A neutral colour palette and ceramic tiles throughout enhance the lightness of every space and will provide the lucky new owner with a blank canvas for their chosen makeover. There's a compact but practical eat-in kitchen, a large living room and generously sized bedrooms. 

Constructed in 1996, the estate is just begging to be rescued. There's also a huge workshop with full electrics, a pole barn, a separate one-bed guest house and a shed. With fields and farm buildings galore, you could raise cattle, breed horses or grow your own produce for resale. Plus, with a private gated entrance and ample parking, there's plenty of room for visitors should you decide to set up a petting zoo!

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If you'd rather be Down Under, then perhaps this boutique country retreat in New South Wales is more to your liking? Located in Booral, the large rural offering is currently for sale with Australian Rural Real Estate for $412,5800 (£314.5k) and comes complete with 14 acres of land, so you could turn your hands to anything you like.

The estate comes with a main ranch-style home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. The house has a covered front veranda and a spacious and well-maintained interior that's in need of only minor updates. Basically move-in ready, the timber building covers a single floor so would make an ideal forever home.

Inside the property is light and bright, with a crisp white colour scheme throughout. The heart of the home is the open, free-flowing living, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen is of a nice size but could do with some modernisation, with ample worktop and storage space, as well as a breakfast bar. The dining space opens up onto the front veranda, while the living room leads to the rear outdoor entertainment area – the perfect spot for morning coffees and evening meals.

Outside, there are two stock paddocks, one with a dam and the other with a stable. Ideal for horse or alpaca enthusiasts, the grounds also provide abundant room for vegetable gardens and farmyard animals. As well as being secluded and spacious, this boutique estate is also close to the shops and schools of the Booral township, as well as the Karuah River and the region’s beautiful beaches.

If you're seeking something more dreamy, then pay attention to this listing. Located in the stunning rolling hillside of Petritoli, Italy, this dual farmhouse is every country lover's fantasy. The vast estate comes complete with almost 50 acres of land, while the home's hill-top position allows for spectacular views across the surrounding landscape of Le Marche.

The estate has belonged to the same family of farmers for decades and the land has been used for various agricultural activities during this time. The main farmhouse was constructed in the 1980s and offers over 4,000 square feet of inside space. The building is in relatively good condition but it could do with an interior design revamp. It features 20 rooms, five of which are bedrooms and two are bathrooms. 

Outside, the estate covers 32 acres of farming land and a four-acre vineyard that's eight years old. There are also plenty of natural areas with apricots trees and olive groves, which produce an average of 650 litres of extra virgin olive oil a year. For sale with Moulin for $438,000 (£335k), this listing offers plenty of bang for your buck and seemingly endless business possibilities.

Over in Pennsylvania, USA, you can buy yourself a sizable equestrian estate for only £383,248 ($450k). For sale through Century 21, the American ranch is 50 years old and comes with almost 14 acres of land that's just waiting to be utilised to its full potential!

The ranch offers one main family property, a 4,514-square-foot redwood home, which comes with its own outdoor swimming pool. The traditional two-storey building offers bags of space, including five bedrooms and three bathrooms. 

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The inside of the house could do with a face-lift and many of the rooms are outdated. Yet despite some old-fashioned wallpaper, the property is in good condition and benefits from attractive period touches, including timber-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and carved door surrounds with pretty stained glass detailing. The extensive open-plan kitchen and family room is waiting to be rescued and offers so many possibilities.

The estate features a huge barn with four stalls and various multi-purpose rooms. There are also sweeping lawns and fenced pastures, so your lucky animals can enjoy plenty of outdoor space. Located in the heart of beautiful Mountain Top, this equestrian paradise is both secluded and within easy reach of town and the area's numerous state parks – what could be better?

If you'd rather be in the state of New York, then this property could well be for you. Located in the quiet town of Canandaigua, this rural horse ranch is also less than a two-hour drive from Niagra Falls. (We know what we'd be doing on our days off.)

Listed with HUNT Real Estate, the substantial ranch comes with a 15-stall stable, a large heated office, and a therapy centre, so horse fans can set up their own business, as well as enjoying riding throughout the property's spectacular 22 acres of land.

Outside, you'll also find a new $50,000 treated post and rail fencing system, seven gated paddocks that lead to four large pastures, three barns, a grass arena, a sand round pen and a 10-acre jump field, as well as numerous sheds and drive-in storage units. There's also a stand-alone three-bedroom home with a partial wraparound deck overlooking the landscape. 

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The interior of the Cape Cod-style property offers 1,584 square feet of space and is in need of some TLC. Built in 1991, the building stands at three storeys and has a cosy open-plan living-dining room with a compact kitchen at one end. The pad comes with two full bathrooms, as well as a basement den that could be turned into a home cinema, a games rooms or even a separate self-contained apartment.

If you're looking to settle down in Maryland, USA, then Holland-Claggett Farm will be a dream come true. Positioned in Brookeville, the property is on the higher end of the scale at $749,000 (£570.8k), but offers so much space to make it your own! For sale with Long & Foster Real Estate, the farm occupies almost 12 acres of land.

Dating back to the 1830s, Holland-Claggett Farm is one of Montgomery County's most significant historic farms. As well as seemingly endless private grounds, the property comes with a main family house, a tenant house and a caretaker's house, so you could create holiday accommodation with ease. Each property benefits from pastoral views and the estate even adjoins a park, meaning there are no nearby neighbours.

The inside of the main farmhouse really needs some time and attention in order to bring it back to its former glory. Spacious and bright, the house spans 3,420 square feet and features three bedrooms and a single bathroom. There's a lovely external veranda and a balcony on the first floor, allowing for sweeping landscape views. 

There are heaps of period features throughout, including original timber floors, full-length stone fireplaces, and log burning fireplaces with attractive tile surrounds. With a fresh coat of plaster and paint, this historic family home could be much-improved Plus, with so much exterior space and numerous barns, there are so many possibilities when it comes to utilising every inch of land.

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This idyllic English farmhouse lies in the village of Brafferton, North Yorkshire, and is currently for sale through youngsRPS for $656,000 (£500k). While more expensive than some of the other ranch properties currently on the market, this dreamy cottage offers the potential to create a truly enviable family home.

With almost seven acres of grassland, Swinton House Farm also comes with a range of useful outbuildings and a large walled garden. The historic three-bedroom farmhouse is calling out to be rescued! The exterior of the stone building is chocolate box sweet, while the interior is bright and spacious but in need of a full overhaul. Strip out the old fashioned kitchen and imagine how beautiful this large room could be!