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ROOK HOUSE

NORTHALLERTON, EAST COWTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL7 0BD

3 beds 1,507 sq ft Listed 10 Feb 2023 (-1232d)

£260,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DL7 0BD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | ROOK HOUSE, NORTHALLERTON, EAST COWTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL7 0BD |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 140 m² |
| Last sold | £250,000 Dec 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 31/01/2033
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,000

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- L2 (£2,000 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0393-0012-7202-8767-8204)

## Description

**** **** The property is accessed via a part glazed timber front door into the entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. There is a Reception Room/Study with window to the front and a ground floor Bathroom with suite comprising inset bath, low flush WC and vanity basin with shelved cupboard below. A Kitchenette also leads from the entrance hall and offers a range of wall and floor units, stainless steel sink and drainer as well as space for appliances. Through the Kitchenette is a Utility Room with exit door to the integral garage. The ground floor lends itself well for those needing single storey living.

To the first floor, there is a Kitchen with a range of wall and floor units, a free standing AEG electric oven with extractor over, two stainless steel sinks with drainers, window to the rear and open aperture to the Dining Room with rear patio doors to the rear garden. A door leads to the Living Room with windows to three sides, a brick built fireplace with open fire, quarry tiled hearth and oak mantel over.

To the second floor there is a landing with window to the side and Velux above. There is a Bathroom to the rear with a white sunken bath and tiled surround, a vanity basin with range of cupboards below, WC, wall lights and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. There are two Double Bedrooms, one with windows to two sides and a range of built in wardrobes.

Externally the property boasts a south facing rear garden, enclosed by brick wall with a lawned area, flower borders, paved terrace, pond and timber shed. Steps lead down to a wrought iron gate onto a concrete driveway affording off street parking. To the front of the property there are mature flower borders and an integral single garage with up and over door.

**LOCATION** **** East Cowton is a popular village located approximately 9 miles from both the market town of Northallerton to the South & Darlington to the North, both of which have mainline train stations & are within easy access of the A1 & A19 trunk roads & plenty of shops & amenities. The village itself has a village inn, shop, primary school, church & regular bus service.

**SERVICES** **** Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric Storage Heating.

**CHARGES** **** Hambleton District Council Tax Band D.

**VIEWINGS** **** Strictly by appointment with the Agents. Please call on  .

**AGENT'S** **NOTES** **** Free Market Appraisal - We will be pleased to provide unbiased and professional advice, without obligation, on the marketing and current value of your present home.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/131584538/744545) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/131584538/744546) - EPC Front Page
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/131584538/744547) - EPC 2

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ROOK HOUSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £250,000 | 05/12/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 ST MARYS CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EQ | £208,123 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| HOLMELANDS HOUSE RABY LANE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BW | £265,000 | 08/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 CONYERS ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DY | £210,000 | 16/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 CONYERS ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DY | £205,000 | 16/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 CONYERS ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DY | £240,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £225,625 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £266,250 (22 Semi-detached, DL7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -2.3%

## 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):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (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:** £1,857/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.3%
- **10y growth:** 35.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.3%

## 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

140 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£250,000 Dec 2023

Price per m²

£1,857/m²

Local average

£266,250 (-2.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,347 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 Bedroom Family Home
Potential for Annexe
2 Bathrooms
South Facing Rear Garden
Garage and Off Street Parking

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

** The property is accessed via a part glazed timber front door into the entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. There is a Reception Room/Study with window to the front and a ground floor Bathroom with suite comprising inset bath, low flush WC and vanity basin with shelved cupboard below. A Kitchenette also leads from the entrance hall and offers a range of wall and floor units, stainless steel sink and drainer as well as space for appliances. Through the Kitchenette is a Utility Room with exit door to the integral garage. The ground floor lends itself well for those needing single storey living.
To the first floor, there is a Kitchen with a range of wall and floor units, a free standing AEG electric oven with extractor over, two stainless steel sinks with drainers, window to the rear and open aperture to the Dining Room with rear patio doors to the rear garden. A door leads to the Living Room with windows to three sides, a brick built fireplace with open fire, quarry tiled hearth and oak mantel over.
To the second floor there is a landing with window to the side and Velux above. There is a Bathroom to the rear with a white sunken bath and tiled surround, a vanity basin with range of cupboards below, WC, wall lights and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. There are two Double Bedrooms, one with windows to two sides and a range of built in wardrobes.
Externally the property boasts a south facing rear garden, enclosed by brick wall with a lawned area, flower borders, paved terrace, pond and timber shed. Steps lead down to a wrought iron gate onto a concrete driveway affording off street parking. To the front of the property there are mature flower borders and an integral single garage with up and over door.

LOCATION East Cowton is a popular village located approximately 9 miles from both the market town of Northallerton to the South & Darlington to the North, both of which have mainline train stations & are within easy access of the A1 & A19 trunk roads & plenty of shops & amenities. The village itself has a village inn, shop, primary school, church & regular bus service.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric Storage Heating.

CHARGES Hambleton District Council Tax Band D.

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the Agents. Please call on .

AGENT'S NOTES ** Free Market Appraisal - We will be pleased to provide unbiased and professional advice, without obligation, on the marketing and current value of your present home.

Listed by

Northallerton

Youngs RPS Limited

Reference: 131584538

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/02/2023

Expiry date: 31/01/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,000

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£2,000 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

EPC 2

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/12/2023 (2 years ago)	£250,000	—

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
5 ST MARYS CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EQ	£208,123	01/09/2023	Semi-detached
HOLMELANDS HOUSE RABY LANE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BW	£265,000	08/03/2023	Semi-detached
2 CONYERS ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DY	£210,000	16/09/2021	Semi-detached
8 CONYERS ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DY	£205,000	16/07/2021	Semi-detached
5 CONYERS ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DY	£240,000	29/06/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £225,625 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.3%

10y growth 35.5%

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

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 23%

10y (index) 58.3%

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: £648/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 0.33%

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).