Sold STC Detached

Myresfield

LANCASTER, COLD COTES, NORTH YORKSHIRE LA2 8HZ

2 beds 1 baths 1,109 sq ft Listed 13 Oct 2022 (-1341d)

£315,000

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Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Hall Kitchen/Diner Photo 7 Photo 8 Hallway Living Room Photo 11 Photo 12 Reception/Bedroom Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Myresfield Photo 18 Outside Garage and Parking Gardens Photo 22 Location Paddock

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

103 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£315,000 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£3,058/m²

Local average

£418,332 (-24.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,041 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 2/3 Bed Detached Bungalow
  • Renovation Project
  • Agricultural Tie
  • Gardens
  • Paddock
  • Garage and Parking
  • No Chain
  • Views
  • Freehold
  • Council Tax Band E

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

2/3 bedroom detached bungalow in generous garden plot with adjacent paddock, situated in the delightful hamlet of Cold Cotes, on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Views are far-reaching, with spectacular sunsets. The property requires full renovation and is subject to an agricultural tie. Available with no chain, there is great potential here to create a superb home in a lovely location.

Whilst enjoying a pleasant rural setting, a good range of amenities are easily reached via the nearby A65. Local market towns include Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale and Bentham, with primary schools in Austwick and Ingleton. Excellent secondary options are available at both Settle College and QES, Kirkby Lonsdale.

Myresfield - In brief, the accommodation comprises: rear entrance hall; large kitchen/diner; pantry; central hallway; generous living room with far-reaching views; 2 bedrooms; bathroom and a large second reception room/additional bedroom with views.

Outside, the bungalow is situated in a generous garden plot with detached garage and driveway parking for 3-4 cars. To the front aspect, Myresfield enjoys views across to the Forest of Bowland. An adjacent paddock can be accessed via a gate to the rear of the property.

Location - Cold Cotes is a small hamlet, close to the village of Clapham, on the western side of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are great walks to be enjoyed from the property, including ascents of Ingleborough - one of the Yorkshire Dales 3 Peaks. Nearby, Clapham has a village store and pub, with further amenities available in Ingleton. The market towns of Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale can be easily reached in around 10/15 minutes by car: both have a Booths supermarket. The A65 provides links to Skipton, Kendal and the M6. Primary schools are close by including, Austwick and Ingleton, with excellent secondary education at both Settle College and QES, Kirkby Lonsdale.

Agricultural Tie - The property is subject to an agricultural tie:
The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agricultural as defined in Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, or in forestry (including any dependents of such a person residing with him) or a widow or widower of such a person.

Property Information - Freehold property. Council Tax Band E. Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating.

Hall - 2.26m x 1.97m (7'5" x 6'6") - Timber framed single glazed external door to the side aspect and driveway. Timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect. Plumbing for washing machine. Vinyl flooring. Access to:

Kitchen/Diner - 3.65m x 5.04m (12'0" x 16'6") - Generous kitchen/diner with UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Range of wall and base mounted units. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Oil-fired range. Space for cooker. Vinyl flooring. Access to hallway and:

Pantry - 2.26m x 1.67m (7'5" x 5'6") - Large pantry with timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect. Fitted shelving. Fuse board. Vinyl flooring.

Living Room - 3.94m x 5.19m (12'11" x 17'0") - Generous living room with UPVC double glazed windows to the side and front aspects, with extensive views. Fireplace with open fire. Carpet. Radiator.

Hallway - Central hallway with timber framed single glazed external door and window to the front aspect. Timber framed single glazed window to the side aspect. Carpet. Radiator. Access to all accommodation.

Bedroom 1 - 3.65m x 3.01m (12'0" x 9'11") - Good-sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Carpet. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 3.65m x 2.42m (12'0" x 7'11") - Generous single bedroom with timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect. Carpet.

Reception/Bedroom - 3.93m x 3.62m (12'11" x 11'11") - Large additional reception or double bedroom with timber framed single glazed window to the front aspect and views. Part-carpeted.

Bathroom - 2.03m x 3.37m (6'8" x 11'1") - Bathroom with timber framed single glazed window to the side aspect. Bath, wash hand basin and WC. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Carpet. Radiator.

Outside - Generous garden plot with garage and parking. Small paddock to rear.

Garage And Parking - Driveway parking for 3 to 4 cars. Detached garage.

Gardens - Established gardens comprising lawns, beds, mature shrubs, trees, vegetable patches and greenhouse. Far-reaching views from front garden.

Paddock - Small fenced paddock to rear. Gated access from the garden. Public footpath.

Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.
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FISHER HOPPER
Fisher Hopper is a trading name for Fisher Hopper Limited, which is registered in England No 08514050. The registered office for the company is: 5 Battalion Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, England, DL9 4QN. Company Directors: D. Spratt, M. Alexander
The office address for Fisher Hopper is: 43 Main Street, Bentham, Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 7HJ.
FLOOR PLANS
Please note, floor plans are not to scale and are for illustration purposes only. Plans are produced using PlanUp.

Listed by

Bentham

Fisher Hopper

Reference: 128000402

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 17/10/2022

Expiry date: 16/10/2032

Current heating cost: £1,307/year

Potential heating cost: £573/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £40,060

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Install condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
  • Wind turbine (£15,000 - £25,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/03/2023 (3 years ago) £315,000

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
APPLETREE COTTAGE CLAPHAM ROAD, AUSTWICK, LANCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8BQ £600,000 08/01/2026 Detached
SCAR CLOSE STABLES FEIZOR, AUSTWICK, LANCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8DF £402,500 12/12/2025 Detached
APPLE TREE COTTAGE HOME FARM CLOSE, WRAY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8RG £635,000 28/11/2025 Detached
CROFT HOUSE CROSS HAW LANE, CLAPHAM, LANCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8DZ £730,000 26/11/2025 Detached
CORNFIELD HOUSE ELDROTH, AUSTWICK, LANCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8AG £678,000 11/12/2023 Detached
THE PENS THE GREEN, CLAPHAM, LANCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8EH £457,500 23/11/2023 Detached
ADMIRAL HOUSE LANCASTER ROAD, HORNBY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8JS £350,000 30/10/2023 Detached
NORTH BANK HOUSE MAIN STREET, HORNBY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8JT £510,000 29/09/2023 Detached
WESTAVON CROSS HAW LANE, CLAPHAM, LANCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8DZ £410,000 30/06/2023 Detached
46 HORNBY BANK, HORNBY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8LQ £460,000 19/06/2023 Detached
11 STANLEY DRIVE, HORNBY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8NA £360,000 25/05/2023 Detached
MARETHDALE OLD MOOR ROAD, WENNINGTON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8PD £335,000 16/02/2023 Detached
2 HALL CLOSE, AUSTWICK, LANCASTER, CRAVEN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8BX £317,500 14/12/2022 Detached
ELDROTH HOUSE ELDROTH, AUSTWICK, LANCASTER, CRAVEN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8AQ £920,000 14/12/2022 Detached
10 HORNBY BANK, HORNBY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8LQ £375,000 09/12/2022 Detached
13 HORNBY HALL CLOSE, HORNBY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8LB £400,000 07/12/2022 Detached
LANE HEAD FARMHOUSE HORNBY ROAD, WRAY, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 8QN £608,000 06/12/2022 Detached
SCAR CLOSE FARM FEIZOR, AUSTWICK, LANCASTER, CRAVEN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8DF £660,000 18/11/2022 Detached
BROCK A BANK KEASDEN, CLAPHAM, LANCASTER, CRAVEN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8EY £470,000 15/11/2022 Detached
WOOD VIEW LAWKLAND, AUSTWICK, LANCASTER, CRAVEN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8AT £541,000 04/11/2022 Detached

Area average: £510,975 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.4%
10y growth 32.4%

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 £855/mo
Optimistic £941/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Lowkber Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Newby Lane End 1.0 miles
Shop Crina Kiosk 1.4 miles
Shop Asda Express 1.6 miles
Train station Clapham 2.4 miles
Train station Bentham 3.5 miles
Hospital Castleberg Hospital 7.4 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
Ingleton Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 12 Jan 2011

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,875
Target investor price (1%) £85,500
  • 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).

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