1 READING ROOM YARD
NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE HU14 3DE
£229,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
74 m²
Council tax band
B
Last sold
£223,500 Apr 2024
Local average
£518,045 (-55.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,969 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Delightful Cottage
- 2 Bedrooms
- Tucked Away, Central Location
- Superb Orangery
- Great Charm & Character
- Courtyard & Cottage Garden
- Council Tax Band = B
- Freehold/EPC = D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Introduction - A delightful cottage tucked away in a quiet location within the centre of this much sought after village. Holly Bush Cottage, build in 1882, is full of charm and character and has great appeal. Set behind its own gated entrance covered in wisteria, there is an attractive courtyard plus cottage gardens extend to the side and rear which itself enjoys a south facing aspect. Features also include a brick outbuilding with power and water currently used as a utility/workshop but could readily become an office or your own bar!. There is parking space just outside the gates with further parking provided within the courtyard. Upon entering the house, you step into an open plan layout including the lounge with log burner and a kitchen. There is also a lovely orangery to the rear opening out to the garden, all rooms having contemporary shutters. Upon the first floor are two bedrooms, the main of which provides a far reaching view across the roof tops, towards the church spire and beyond to the Lincolnshire Wolds. The large bathroom features a claw footed bath. A drop down ladder provides access to the boarded loft space with window to the gable end. The accommodation has the benefit of gas fired central heating to radiators and uPVC framed double glazing. There is also satellite TV, 200mb broadband and Nest for remote heating plus CCTV. Viewing is most definitely recommended of this most desirable cottage which has attractive cottage gardens, courtyard and outbuilding, situated in a quiet yet extremely convenient village location.
Location - The property is located along Reading Room yard, a narrow private lane which runs off Low Street in the centre of this fabulous village. North Ferriby lies approximately 9 miles to the west of Hull and offers a good range of local shops including a doctor's surgery and convenience store. There are a number of amenities and recreational facilities plus a well reputed primary school with secondary schooling at nearby South Hunsley School. The village also boasts a railway station which can be found a short walk away and convenient access is available to the A63 leading into Hull city centre to the east, the Humber Bridge or the national motorway network to the west.
Accommodation - Residential entrance door to:
Entrance Lobby - With window having shutters, staircase to first floor off, door into living room.
Open Plan Living Space - 6.48m x 4.09m approx (21'3" x 13'5" approx) - Plus Kitchen. This lovely open plan space has a window to the courtyard with shutters and double doors opening through to the orangery. The chimney breast houses a log burner. There is ample area for settee's and dining suite etc.
Living Area -
Dining Area -
Kitchen - The kitchen has a selection of fitted units with worksurfaces, sink and drainer, cooker slot with extractor hood above, window to side with shutters.
Orangery - 3.18m x 2.87m approx (10'5" x 9'5" approx) - With lantern light to ceiling and perimeter downlights. This lovely room has shutters to the windows and double doors opening out to the garden.
First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom 1 - 4.09m x 3.48m approx (13'5" x 11'5" approx) - A spacious room with cast fireplace to the chimney breast and a window looking to south providing views across the roof tops towards the church spire and Lincolnshire Wolds beyond. There is a large overstairs storage cupboard. There is ample area for fitted wardrobes (we are informed the seller has a good quote in this regard).
View -
Bedroom 2 - 2.13m x 1.85m approx (7'0" x 6'1" approx) - Window to front elevation.
Bathroom - 2.87m x 2.84m approx (9'5" x 9'4" approx) - A particularly spacious room with suite comprising low level W.C., wash hand basin and claw footed bath with mixer tap/shower attachment. A pull down loft ladder provides access to the boarded loft (restricted height) which has a window to the gable.
Loft Area -
Outside - The property is discreetly located along Reading Room Yard, a private lane tucked away in the middle pf the village, accessed off Low Street. There is parking space outside the property and a gated entrance opens to a courtyard which would also provide parking. The wisteria covered gates open to the private courtyard which is block set and an ideal place to relax or entertain. There is a brick and pitched tiled roof outbuilding currently being used as a utility/workshop area measuring approximately 11'0" x 5'8". It has further potential and could readily become an office or your own bar!. Cottage gardens wrap around the east and south side of the house and are set out for ease of maintenance featuring a number of shrubs and an established apple tree. There is a covered decked area which is ideal to sit and relax in complete with external electric heater. A bike shed is located to the far side of the house.
Outbuilding -
Side Garden -
Covered Decked Area -
Rear View -
Gable - (Note: 1882 plaque under loft window)
Outbuilding -
Gates -
Street View -
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - From a verbal enquiry we are led to believe that the Council Tax band for this property is Band B. We would recommend a purchaser make their own enquiries to verify this.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings other than those specified in this brochure, such as carpets, curtains and light fittings, may be available subject to separate negotiation. If there are any points of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the agent. Brough Office .
Agents Note - For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings for this property. All measurements provided are approximate and for guidance purposes only. Floor plans are included as a service to our customers and are intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. NOT TO SCALE. Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct and any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them (iii) no person in the employment of Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information, particularly if you contemplate travelling some distance to view the property.
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Listed by
Brough
Limb Estate Agents Ltd
Reference: 138976769
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
12% since 2021
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 12/04/2024 (2 years ago) | £223,500 | +11.8% |
| Sold | 28/05/2021 (5 years ago) | £200,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 NUNBURNHOLME AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3AW | £320,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 3 HOLLY GARTH, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3FE | £841,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| 41 NUNBURNHOLME AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3AW | £350,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| 6 TURNERS LANE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3DF | £385,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street TUFFET COTTAGE READING ROOM YARD, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3DE | £170,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 CHURCH AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BY | £275,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached |
| 16 NUNBURNHOLME AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3AN | £350,000 | 29/08/2023 | Detached |
| 30 CHURCH AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BY | £272,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 1 BAKERS YARD, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3FD | £260,000 | 12/04/2023 | Detached |
| 6 WILSON CLOSE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BW | £317,750 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 30 NUNBURNHOLME AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3AN | £330,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 28 HIGH STREET, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3ER | £585,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 READING ROOM YARD, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3DE | £285,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 NUNBURNHOLME AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3AN | £357,500 | 22/09/2022 | Detached |
| 27 NUNBURNHOLME AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3AW | £374,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 41 HIGHFIELD WAY, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BG | £285,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached |
| 21 HIGHFIELD WAY, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BG | £302,500 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 17 CHURCH ROAD, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3DA | £599,150 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WHITE HOUSE GARTH, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3FB | £660,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HIGHFIELD WAY, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BG | £290,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 26 CHURCH AVENUE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BY | £260,500 | 21/02/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 READING ROOM YARD, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3DE | £130,000 | 14/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 34 WILSON CLOSE, NORTH FERRIBY, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, HU14 3BW | £377,500 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £195,000 (3 sales)
Area average: £389,595 (20 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): East Riding of Yorkshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Riding of Yorkshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Riding of Yorkshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Hull & East Riding: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | 1-2-1 Hair Acadamy | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | North Ferriby Library | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Clock Face Pantry | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | North Ferriby High Street | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Ferriby | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Hessle | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital | 3.1 miles |
| Hospital | Humber Centre | 4.3 miles |
| University | University of Hull | 6.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 26 Sep 2023 |
| Swanland Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Good — 13 May 2024 |
| Welton Primary School | Primary | 2.1 miles | Good — 18 May 2023 |
| Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School | Other | 2.2 miles | Good — 9 Oct 2018 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Church Road, HU14 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, West View, HU14 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Brickyard Cottages, HU14 | £625/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Brickyard Cottages, HU14 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £775/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).