# 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.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744522) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744523) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744524) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744526) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744527) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744529) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744530) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744532) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744533) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744535) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744537) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744538) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744540) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744541) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744542) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744543) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131584538/744544) ## 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)