# 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. ## Property Photos - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744725) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744726) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744727) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744729) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744731) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744733) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744734) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744736) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744738) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744740) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744741) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744742) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744744) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744745) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/165784694/744746) - PHOTOGRAPHY ## Floorplans - ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/165784694/744747) - FLOOR-PLAN ## 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)