# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (LA2 8HZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | MYRESFIELD, LANCASTER, COLD COTES, NORTH YORKSHIRE LA2 8HZ | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £315,000 Mar 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 16/10/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £1,307/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £40,060 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - D (£80 - £120) - E (£35) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3632-3220-9209-0543-1292) ## 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. OFFER PROCEDURE Fisher Hopper, as Agents in the sale of the property, will formally check the identification of prospective purchasers. In addition the purchaser will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of our offer handling procedure FINANCIAL ADVICE Free and no obligation mortgage advice is available on our website. Alternatively, please contact us to arrange a call from our mortgage broker. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up the repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. Written details available upon request MARKET APPRAISALS If you have a property or business which needs a market appraisal or valuation, our local knowledge, experience and coverage will ensure you get the best advice. Our Guild Referral Network of over 800 specially selected offices can provide this no obligation service anywhere in the country. Call or email now to let us get you moving. 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285151) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285152) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285153) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285154) - ![Hall](/listings/photos/128000402/285155) - Hall - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/128000402/285156) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285157) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285158) - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/128000402/285159) - Hallway - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/128000402/285160) - Living Room - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285161) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285162) - ![Reception/Bedroom](/listings/photos/128000402/285163) - Reception/Bedroom - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/128000402/285164) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/128000402/285165) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/128000402/285166) - Bathroom - ![Myresfield](/listings/photos/128000402/285167) - Myresfield - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285168) - ![Outside](/listings/photos/128000402/285169) - Outside - ![Garage and Parking](/listings/photos/128000402/285170) - Garage and Parking - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/128000402/285171) - Gardens - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128000402/285172) - ![Location](/listings/photos/128000402/285173) - Location - ![Paddock](/listings/photos/128000402/285174) - Paddock ## Floorplans - ![Property Floorplan](/listings/photos/128000402/285175) - Property Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/128000402/285176) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MYRESFIELD, COLD COTES, LANCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LA2 8HZ | £315,000 | 31/03/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £418,332 (30 Detached, LA2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -24.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Yorkshire and The Humber). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £770/mo - **Realistic:** £855/mo - **Optimistic:** £941/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lancaster (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,500 *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:** £3,058/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.4% - **10y growth:** 29.9% ## 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)