Limetree Cottage
THE GREEN, YORK, GREEN HAMMERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO26 8BQ
Property details
Last sold
£235,000 Nov 2016
Local average
£281,725 (-16.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,931 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Characterful cottage
- Popular village
- Views over the village green
- Superb accommodation
- Two double bedrooms
- Lounge with multi fuel stove
- Modern dining kitchen
- Enclosed rear courtyard
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This wonderful property dates back to the 18th century and is part of an attractive street scene positioned on a no through road with unrestricted on street parking and fronting onto the village green. The property is nicely positioned just along from the plentiful village amenities.
The house itself is an attractive end cottage served by an electric heating system and replacement double glazed windows including some Yorkshire sliding sash windows and the property has been extended and upgraded by the current owners in 2008. On entering the property the cosy lounge has a multi fuel burning stove and exposed wood beam and stairs leading to the first floor. There is also a contemporary dining kitchen with integrated appliances including an electric oven and hob, fridge with a freezer compartment and a dishwasher. The French doors in the dining kitchen lead out onto a sun trap rear yard which provides a quiet space for entertaining or relaxing. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a modern house bathroom. There has also been clever use of space with built in storage throughout the property including an airing cupboard and built in cupboards in the dining kitchen and both bedrooms.
Green Hammerton is easily accessible to the A1(M) which is an excellent commuting link to the business centres of North and West Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, York and beyond. The property is also well located for local train connections at Cattal and Kirk Hammerton providing a daily service to York, Knaresborough, Harrogate and Leeds. Just a short distance away to the east is the vibrant city of York which offers a wide choice of shops and leisure attractions. York train station offers a service via the East Coast mainline to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London Kings Cross. The village of Green Hammerton itself has a variety of amenities including a primary school, public house, doctor's surgery, parish church, village hall and playing fields.
Agent Note: Interested parties are informed that under the provisions of the Estate Agents Act the vendor is employed by an estate agent.
Proceed out of Knaresborough on the A59 towards York and across the A1 at Allerton Park. Continue long York Road turning left on to the B6265 and first right on to Harrogate Road. At the T junction turn left onto York Road and then first right into The Green where the property can be found on the right hand side clearly marked by our For Sale board.
Listed by
Knaresborough
Dacre Son & Hartley
Reference: 43442223
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annexe, Plum Cottage, The Green, GREEN HAMMERTON | 71 | 74 | 111 m² | England and Wales: 2012 onwards | Detached |
| Barn Cottage, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 10 | 44 | 65 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Cherry Tree Cottage, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 45 | 77 | 105 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Cobwebs, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 56 | 69 | 229 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Cydonia Cottage, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 54 | 86 | 106 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Dove Cottage, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 48 | 77 | 153 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Elm House Farm, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 60 | 71 | 234 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Gains House, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 17 | 67 | 333 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Ivy Dene, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 65 | 78 | 196 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Laburnum Cottage, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 63 | 77 | 384 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Limetree House, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 59 | 77 | 119 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| Low Royd, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 61 | 66 | 375 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Detached |
| North End, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 36 | 70 | 190 m² | — | Detached |
| North End, The Green, Green Hammerton, YORK | 39 | 71 | 126 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Oak House Barn, Water Slack Lane, Green Hammerton, York | 80 | 87 | 194 m² | — | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 02/11/2016 (9 years ago) | £235,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 MEADOW VALE, GREEN HAMMERTON, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 8BJ | £295,000 | 15/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 COWLEY MEWS, GREEN HAMMERTON, YORK, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 8HF | £196,000 | 26/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 MEADOW VALE, GREEN HAMMERTON, YORK, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 8BJ | £220,000 | 11/01/2022 | Terraced |
Area average: £237,000 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for York: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Back Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Bernard Lane | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | The Bay Horse Inn | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Whixley Village Shop | 0.9 miles |
| Shop | Geoffrey Benson and Son | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Hammerton | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Cattal | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 7.8 miles |
| Hospital | Clifton Park Treatment Centre | 7.9 miles |
| University | University of York Kings Manor | 9.2 miles |
| University | Fountains Learning Centre | 9.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 13 Jun 2019 |
| Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 22 May 2018 |
| Queen Ethelburga's College | Other | 1.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's | Other | 1.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School | Primary | 2.9 miles | Good — 15 Jul 2016 |
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