# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (YO7 1NE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 ORCHARD LANE, THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NE | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 81 m² | | Last sold | £325,000 Sep 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 20/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,656/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,400 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0130-2069-1065-2727-5395) ## Description A rare opportunity to purchase & improve this large, detached bungalow situated in a very quiet cul de sac location in the sought after Sowerby part of Thirsk within easy walking distance of Thirsk Market Place. The property is situated on a good size south facing plot and is in need of some modernisation. With just under 1000 sq ft of internal accommodation the property comprises of an entrance porch, a spacious entrance hall with storage cupboards, a large lounge, a dining kitchen, a conservatory, three bedrooms and a house bathroom/w.c. To the exterior of the property there is a gravelled front garden with walled frontage, a good sized enclosed south facing rear garden and a lengthy driveway leading to the oversized garage. With the added benefits of double glazing, solar panels, gas central heating and no onward chain, viewing is highly advised to appreciate the size, location, plot & potential of the accommodation on offer. EPC B, Hambleton Council - Tax Band D. **Location** - Situated within the sought after Sowerby part of Thirsk within easy walking distance of the town centre in a non-estate position on a cul de sac. Shops and leisure facilities are all available within the surrounding area. For the commuter there is access to the A19, A1M and arterial roads leading to the larger urbanisations of Leeds, Teesside, York and Harrogate. **Directions** - Leaving Thirsk Market Place via Westgate proceed to the mini roundabout and take the first turning onto Sowerby Road. Follow the road into Front Street and take the right hand turn onto Green Lane. Take the left hand turn onto Croft Heads before the school and then take the first left onto Orchard Lane. Continue to where the property is located on the right. **The Accommodation Comprises** - **Entrance Porch** - With double glazed sliding door to the front and double glazed windows to the front & side elevations. **Entrance Hall** - With double glazed entrance door & adjacent windows to the porch, storage cupboard, cupboard housing the boiler, coving to the ceiling and radiator. **Lounge** - 4.67m x 3.63m (15'4 x 11'11) - With double glazed windows to the front & side elevations, feature fireplace, television & telephone points, coving to the ceiling, ceiling rose and radiator. **Dining Kitchen** - 4.37m x 3.30m (14'4 x 10'10) - Including a fitted range of wall and base units incorporating rolled edge work surfaces, double bowl sink unit with mixer taps over, electric cooker point, extractor hood & light, tiled splashbacks, serving hatch to the lounge, radiator, double glazed windows to the rear & side elevations and double glazed door to the conservatory. **Conservatory** - 4.70m x 2.44m (15'5 x 8) - With double glazed windows to the side & rear elevations, double glazed doors to the front & side elevations and space & plumbing for a washing machine. **Master Bedroom** - 3.94m x 2.97m (12'11 x 9'9) - With double glazed window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes, coving to the ceiling, television point and radiator. **Bedroom Two** - 3.78m x 3.00m (12'5 x 9'10) - With double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobes, coving to the ceiling and radiator. **Bedroom Three** - 2.82m x 2.69m (9'3 x 8'10) - With double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator and access to the part boarded loft via a pull down ladder. **House Bathroom/W.C** - Including a three piece suite comprising of a tiled bath with shower over, hand basin set in vanity unit, hidden cistern w.c., part tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan and double glazed window to the rear elevation. **Exterior** - **Front Garden** - To the front of the property is a good sized gravelled garden with walled frontage and flower, tree & shrub borders and paths to both sides of the house. **Rear Garden** - To the rear is a south facing enclosed garden with lawned area, patio area, green house, mature flower, tree & shrub borders, gate to the side, walled & fenced boundaries. **Driveway & Garage** - Accessed via wrought iron gates is a lengthy driveway leading to the over sized garage with timber doors, personal door to the rear and windows to the rear & side elevation. **Viewing** - Viewing is Strictly By Appointment Only. **Mortgage Advice** - James Winn Estate Agents are keen to stress the importance of seeking independent mortgage advice. If you are in need of mortgage advice our team will be pleased to make you an appointment with an independent mortgage advisor based. Call or . (Remember your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it ).Minimum age 18. **Free Valuation** - If you are looking to sell a property James Winn Estate Agents offers a FREE NO OBLIGATION market appraisal service designed to give you the best advice on marketing your property. Contact our sales team in Thirsk to book an appointment. **Freehold** - 1/ James Winn Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or heating and no warranty is given or implied as to their condition. 2/ All measurements are approximate and intended as a guide only. 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Unauthorised use By accessing our site, you agree not to attempt to gain any unauthorised access or to do anything which may interfere with the functionality or security of our site. ## Property Photos - ![18.jpg](/listings/photos/86179881/179519) - 18.jpg - ![IMG_0144.JPG](/listings/photos/86179881/179520) - IMG_0144.JPG - ![15.jpg](/listings/photos/86179881/179521) - 15.jpg - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/86179881/179522) - LOUNGE - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/86179881/179523) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/86179881/179524) - LOUNGE - ![DINING KITCHEN](/listings/photos/86179881/179525) - DINING KITCHEN - ![DINING KITCHEN](/listings/photos/86179881/179526) - DINING KITCHEN - ![DINING KITCHEN](/listings/photos/86179881/179527) - DINING KITCHEN - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/86179881/179528) - CONSERVATORY - ![MASTER BEDROOM](/listings/photos/86179881/179529) - MASTER BEDROOM - ![MASTER BEDROOM](/listings/photos/86179881/179530) - MASTER BEDROOM - ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/86179881/179531) - BEDROOM TWO - ![BEDROOM THREE](/listings/photos/86179881/179532) - BEDROOM THREE - ![HOUSE BATHROOM/W.C](/listings/photos/86179881/179533) - HOUSE BATHROOM/W.C - ![DRIVEWAY & GARAGE](/listings/photos/86179881/179534) - DRIVEWAY & GARAGE - ![FRONT GARDEN](/listings/photos/86179881/179535) - FRONT GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/86179881/179536) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/86179881/179537) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/86179881/179538) - REAR GARDEN ## Floorplans - ![7OrchardLaneYO71NE-High.jpg](/listings/photos/86179881/179539) - 7OrchardLaneYO71NE-High.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/86179881/179540) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8272782 - **Address:** 7 Orchard Lane, Sowerby, YO7 1NE - **Certificate Issued:** 11/07/2011 - **Work Completed:** 24/01/2011 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 ORCHARD LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NE | £325,000 | 08/09/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1A CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND | £365,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached | | 64A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £470,000 | 26/08/2025 | Detached | | 62 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £387,500 | 06/09/2024 | Detached | | 8 MAC ARTHUR CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1SQ | £295,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached | | 4 CROFT GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NF | £432,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached | | 7 CROFT GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NF | £400,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached | | 8 SOWERBY ROAD, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1HX | £950,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached | | 52A TOPCLIFFE ROAD, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1RL | £300,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached | | 23 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £400,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached | | OLD OXMOOR BARN BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NJ | £460,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | 2 THE CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JA | £230,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached | | GRANGE HOUSE, 57 FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ | £495,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 7A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £206,000 | 22/03/2022 | Detached | | 5 CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND | £731,650 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 53B FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ | £347,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 1 MEADOW GARTH, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1HY | £215,000 | 16/07/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £417,759 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £452,701 (28 Detached, YO7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -28.2% ## 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 Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (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:** £4,012/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.8% - **10y growth:** 49.7% ## 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)