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PRESTON COTTAGE

NORTHALLERTON, EAST COWTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL7 0BD

4 beds 2 baths 1,518 sq ft Listed 15 Aug 2025 (-315d)

£285,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DL7 0BD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | PRESTON COTTAGE, NORTHALLERTON, EAST COWTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL7 0BD |
| Price | £285,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 141 m² |
| Last sold | £110,000 Feb 1997 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 13/01/2036
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,095

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- E (£240 - £280)
- G (£220 - £250)
- I (£2,200 - £3,500)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2434-8590-2096-1811)

## Description

Four-Bedroom Detached Home with Renovation Potential in East Cowton, Northallerton

Located in the highly sought-after village of East Cowton, this spacious four-bedroom detached house presents an exciting renovation opportunity for those looking to create their ideal family home.

The property offers generous living space, with three reception rooms on the ground floor, providing plenty of flexibility for a variety of uses. The kitchen is well-proportioned, and a ground-floor shower room adds convenience. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, as well as a separate family bathroom.

Externally, the home benefits from a rear garden, a garage, and an outbuilding that offers excellent potential for conversion, whether as additional accommodation, a home office, or a workshop.

With ample scope to modernise and personalise, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a home in a desirable village location, just a short drive from Northallerton and excellent transport links. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential this property has to offer.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/165784694/744748) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| PRESTON COTTAGE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £110,000 | 13/02/1997 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA | £387,500 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| ROOK HOUSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £250,000 | 05/12/2023 | Detached |
| 3 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ | £350,000 | 28/03/2023 | Detached |
| 7 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ | £250,000 | 18/10/2022 | Detached |
| 22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £555,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH | £350,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA | £335,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |
| 10 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH | £295,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| 22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £440,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH | £308,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| WHITE COTTAGE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £290,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £346,409 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £303,229 (12 Detached, DL7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Yorkshire and The Humber). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £770/mo
- **Realistic:** £856/mo
- **Optimistic:** £942/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £828/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £107,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,600

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,021/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -3%
- **10y growth:** -1.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

141 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£110,000 Feb 1997

Price per m²

£2,021/m²

Local average

£303,229 (-6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,347 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

4 Bedrooms
Outbuilding
Village Location
Chain Free
Awaiting EPC

Additional details

Parking: Garage, On street, Driveway, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

Four-Bedroom Detached Home with Renovation Potential in East Cowton, Northallerton
Located in the highly sought-after village of East Cowton, this spacious four-bedroom detached house presents an exciting renovation opportunity for those looking to create their ideal family home.
The property offers generous living space, with three reception rooms on the ground floor, providing plenty of flexibility for a variety of uses. The kitchen is well-proportioned, and a ground-floor shower room adds convenience. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, as well as a separate family bathroom.
Externally, the home benefits from a rear garden, a garage, and an outbuilding that offers excellent potential for conversion, whether as additional accommodation, a home office, or a workshop.
With ample scope to modernise and personalise, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a home in a desirable village location, just a short drive from Northallerton and excellent transport links. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential this property has to offer.

Listed by

Northallerton

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 165784694

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 14/01/2026

Expiry date: 13/01/2036

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,095

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£240 - £280)
Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

FLOOR-PLAN

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/02/1997 (29 years ago)	£110,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
14 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA	£387,500	12/12/2025	Detached
ROOK HOUSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£250,000	05/12/2023	Detached
3 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ	£350,000	28/03/2023	Detached
7 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ	£250,000	18/10/2022	Detached
22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£555,000	14/09/2022	Detached
6 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH	£350,000	31/08/2022	Detached
7 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA	£335,000	22/10/2021	Detached
10 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH	£295,000	15/09/2021	Detached
22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£440,000	03/09/2021	Detached
2 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH	£308,000	30/07/2021	Detached
WHITE COTTAGE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£290,000	28/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £346,409 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -3%

10y growth -1.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.2%

5y (index) 19.6%

10y (index) 49.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £770/mo

Realistic £856/mo

Optimistic £942/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £828/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Golden Acres

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	1.3 miles
Shop	Cowton Garage	1.5 miles
Bus stop	St Eloys Church	2.6 miles
Bus stop	St Eloy's Church	2.6 miles
Train station	Northallerton West	6.6 miles
Hospital	Friarage Hospital	6.8 miles
Train station	Darlington	6.8 miles
Hospital	Middleton St.George Hospital	7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
East Cowton Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2011
North and South Cowton Community Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2012
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School	Primary	2.6 miles	Good — 17 Dec 2015
Hurworth School	Secondary	4.3 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2022
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services	Other	4.4 miles	Good — 30 Nov 2021

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £107,000

Target investor price (1%) £85,600

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).