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9 GOLDEN ACRES

NORTHALLERTON, EAST COWTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL7 0BD

3 beds 2 baths Listed 25 Oct 2020 (-2070d)

£320,000

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (DL7 0BD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 GOLDEN ACRES, NORTHALLERTON, EAST COWTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL7 0BD |
| Price | £320,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £298,000 Mar 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 04/02/2028
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

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## Description

**** **** A Detached Bungalow enjoying a cul de sac location close to open countryside on the edge of the popular and conveniently located village of East Cowton which lies approximately 8 miles north of Northallerton off the A167 within easy reach of both Darlington and Northallerton and with local facilities including a primary school, community run shop and village inn.

The bungalow has well proportioned accommodation which has been extended to provide Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room, Rear Porch, Three double Bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and house bathroom with both bath and separate shower. LPG heating is installed & double glazing has recently been refitted throughout . Outside there are gardens to three sides and a large Detached Double Garage which incorporates a versatile  integral Office / Workshop with double glazed window, power & light.

**ACCOMMODATION** ****

**SPACIOUS** **L** **SHAPED** **ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** With partly glazed front door, corniced ceiling, radiator and two deep built in store cupboards. Access via foldaway ladder to the large partially boarded loft area affording extensive storage with lighting.

**LIVING** **ROOM** **20' 2" x 13' 10" (6.17m x 4.24m)** With bow window to front, fireplace with electric fire. Note: an inset wall mounted glass fronted log burning fire is installed in the chimney recess behind the electric fire & could be used if preferred. Corniced ceiling,  two radiators, open archway to:

**DINING** **ROOM** **11' 8" x 8' 0" (3.58m x 2.44m)** With upvc double glazed window to front and upvc double glazed French doors opening onto rear garden and patio, three Velux rooflights, radiator.

**BREAKFAST** **KITCHEN** **14' 0" x 8' 11" (4.27m x 2.74m)** With windows to side and rear, range of beech Shaker style wall and floor units including peninsular unit with roll edge worktops and inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit, tiled surrounds, halogen hob with cooker hood over and built under oven, integrated fridge, ceramic tiled floor, radiator.

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **8' 11" x 6' 0" (2.74m x 1.83m)** With matching beech Shaker style wall and floor units with roll edge worktops and inset stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for automatic washer and space for dryer, wall mounted Worcester condensing boiler, partly glazed door to Porch.

**ENCLOSED** **REAR** **PORCH** **** A brick built rear porch with windows on two sides and partly glazed exit door to rear garden, ceramic tiled floor.

**BEDROOM** **1** **13' 5" x 10' 4" (4.09m x 3.15m)** With window to front, corniced ceiling, radiator.

**ENSUITE** **SHOWER** **ROOM** **** With white suite comprising large tiled shower enclosure with sliding doors and mains thermostatic shower, vanity unit with cupboard and basin, WC with concealed cistern, tile effect laminate floor and towel radiator.

**BEDROOM** **2** **12' 5" x 12' 0" (3.81m x 3.66m)** With window to rear, corniced ceiling, radiator, built in double wardrobe.

**BEDROOM** **3** **13' 5" x 8' 9" (4.09m x 2.67m)** With window to front, built in double wardrobe, radiator.

**BATHROOM** **8' 11" x 8' 5" (2.74m x 2.59m)** With window to rear, white suite comprising large tiled shower enclosure with sliding doors and Mira electric shower, panelled bath, pedestal basin, low flush WC, built in shelved linen cupboard, towel radiator, half tiled walls, tile effect laminate floor.

**OUTSIDE** **** The bungalow occupies a prominent corner plot with lawned gardens on three sides. To the side is a block paved driveway affording parking for several vehicles and access to:

**LARGE** **DETACHED** **DOUBLE** **GARAGE** **24' 11" x 22' 0" (7.62m x 6.71m)** Of brick and tile construction with twin up and over doors to front, recently fitted double glazed windows to side and rear and personal door to side. The building has recently been rewire and incorporates a versatile room which could be used as a home office, workshop, or studio.

**GARDENS** **** The front garden is lawned interspersed with established shrubs and a silver birch tree. There is an enclosed rear garden which is laid to lawn with flagged patio and adjoins a small grassed garth. The garden extends beyond the garage to an additional grassed garden area which is screened by established conifer hedge and features deep beds and an aluminium framed Greenhouse.

**SERVICES** **** Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. LPG central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water.

**VIEWINGS** **** Viewings are strictly by appointment. Please contact the agent on  .

**CHARGES** **** Hambleton District Council tax band F.

**AGENT'S** **NOTES** **** Free Market Appraisal - We will be pleased to provide unbiased and professional advice, without obligation, on the marketing and current value of your present home.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/86098573/744592) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/86098573/744595) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13699060
- **Address:** 9 Golden Acres, East Cowton, DL7 0BD
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/08/2019
- **Work Completed:** 07/08/2019
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £298,000 | 12/03/2021 | Detached |
| 9 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £283,000 | 01/08/2019 | Detached |
| 9 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £220,000 | 26/08/2004 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA | £387,500 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| ROOK HOUSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £250,000 | 05/12/2023 | Detached |
| 3 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ | £350,000 | 28/03/2023 | Detached |
| 7 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ | £250,000 | 18/10/2022 | Detached |
| 22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £555,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH | £350,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA | £335,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |
| 10 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH | £295,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| 22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £440,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH | £308,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| WHITE COTTAGE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD | £290,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £346,409 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £303,229 (12 Detached, DL7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Yorkshire and The Humber). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £770/mo
- **Realistic:** £856/mo
- **Optimistic:** £942/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:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £107,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,600

*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:** £2,712/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -3%
- **10y growth:** -1.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

EPC rating

Last sold

£298,000 Mar 2021

Price per m²

£2,712/m²

Local average

£303,229 (+5.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,347 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A larger than average extended bungalow
Recently installed uPVC double glazing throughout
Three excellent Double Bedrooms, Ensuite Shower Room and large Bathroom with bath and shower
Gardens on three sides and a large Detached Double Garage which incorporates an integral office/work

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

** A Detached Bungalow enjoying a cul de sac location close to open countryside on the edge of the popular and conveniently located village of East Cowton which lies approximately 8 miles north of Northallerton off the A167 within easy reach of both Darlington and Northallerton and with local facilities including a primary school, community run shop and village inn.
The bungalow has well proportioned accommodation which has been extended to provide Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room, Rear Porch, Three double Bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and house bathroom with both bath and separate shower. LPG heating is installed & double glazing has recently been refitted throughout . Outside there are gardens to three sides and a large Detached Double Garage which incorporates a versatile integral Office / Workshop with double glazed window, power & light.

ACCOMMODATION

SPACIOUS L SHAPED ENTRANCE HALL With partly glazed front door, corniced ceiling, radiator and two deep built in store cupboards. Access via foldaway ladder to the large partially boarded loft area affording extensive storage with lighting.

LIVING ROOM 20' 2" x 13' 10" (6.17m x 4.24m) With bow window to front, fireplace with electric fire. Note: an inset wall mounted glass fronted log burning fire is installed in the chimney recess behind the electric fire & could be used if preferred. Corniced ceiling, two radiators, open archway to:

DINING ROOM 11' 8" x 8' 0" (3.58m x 2.44m) With upvc double glazed window to front and upvc double glazed French doors opening onto rear garden and patio, three Velux rooflights, radiator.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 14' 0" x 8' 11" (4.27m x 2.74m) With windows to side and rear, range of beech Shaker style wall and floor units including peninsular unit with roll edge worktops and inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit, tiled surrounds, halogen hob with cooker hood over and built under oven, integrated fridge, ceramic tiled floor, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM 8' 11" x 6' 0" (2.74m x 1.83m) With matching beech Shaker style wall and floor units with roll edge worktops and inset stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for automatic washer and space for dryer, wall mounted Worcester condensing boiler, partly glazed door to Porch.

ENCLOSED REAR PORCH A brick built rear porch with windows on two sides and partly glazed exit door to rear garden, ceramic tiled floor.

BEDROOM 1 13' 5" x 10' 4" (4.09m x 3.15m) With window to front, corniced ceiling, radiator.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM With white suite comprising large tiled shower enclosure with sliding doors and mains thermostatic shower, vanity unit with cupboard and basin, WC with concealed cistern, tile effect laminate floor and towel radiator.

BEDROOM 2 12' 5" x 12' 0" (3.81m x 3.66m) With window to rear, corniced ceiling, radiator, built in double wardrobe.

BEDROOM 3 13' 5" x 8' 9" (4.09m x 2.67m) With window to front, built in double wardrobe, radiator.

BATHROOM 8' 11" x 8' 5" (2.74m x 2.59m) With window to rear, white suite comprising large tiled shower enclosure with sliding doors and Mira electric shower, panelled bath, pedestal basin, low flush WC, built in shelved linen cupboard, towel radiator, half tiled walls, tile effect laminate floor.

OUTSIDE The bungalow occupies a prominent corner plot with lawned gardens on three sides. To the side is a block paved driveway affording parking for several vehicles and access to:

LARGE DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 24' 11" x 22' 0" (7.62m x 6.71m) Of brick and tile construction with twin up and over doors to front, recently fitted double glazed windows to side and rear and personal door to side. The building has recently been rewire and incorporates a versatile room which could be used as a home office, workshop, or studio.

GARDENS The front garden is lawned interspersed with established shrubs and a silver birch tree. There is an enclosed rear garden which is laid to lawn with flagged patio and adjoins a small grassed garth. The garden extends beyond the garage to an additional grassed garden area which is screened by established conifer hedge and features deep beds and an aluminium framed Greenhouse.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. LPG central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water.

VIEWINGS Viewings are strictly by appointment. Please contact the agent on .

CHARGES Hambleton District Council tax band F.

AGENT'S NOTES ** Free Market Appraisal - We will be pleased to provide unbiased and professional advice, without obligation, on the marketing and current value of your present home.

Listed by

Northallerton

Youngs RPS Limited

Reference: 86098573

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 05/02/2018

Expiry date: 04/02/2028

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,725

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13699060

Property Details

Street: 9 Golden Acres

Town: East Cowton

Postcode: DL7 0BD

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/08/2019

Work Completed: 07/08/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

35% since 2004

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/03/2021 (5 years ago)	£298,000	+5.3%
Sold	01/08/2019 (6 years ago)	£283,000	+28.6%
Sold	26/08/2004 (21 years ago)	£220,000	—

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
14 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA	£387,500	12/12/2025	Detached
ROOK HOUSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£250,000	05/12/2023	Detached
3 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ	£350,000	28/03/2023	Detached
7 WYCLIFFE ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0DZ	£250,000	18/10/2022	Detached
22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£555,000	14/09/2022	Detached
6 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH	£350,000	31/08/2022	Detached
7 BOYNTON ROAD, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EA	£335,000	22/10/2021	Detached
10 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH	£295,000	15/09/2021	Detached
22 GOLDEN ACRES, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£440,000	03/09/2021	Detached
2 DAKYN CLOSE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0EH	£308,000	30/07/2021	Detached
WHITE COTTAGE, EAST COWTON, NORTHALLERTON, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL7 0BD	£290,000	28/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £346,409 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -3%

10y growth -1.9%

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 £856/mo

Optimistic £942/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	1.3 miles
Shop	Cowton Garage	1.5 miles
Bus stop	St Eloys Church	2.6 miles
Bus stop	St Eloy's Church	2.6 miles
Train station	Northallerton West	6.6 miles
Hospital	Friarage Hospital	6.8 miles
Train station	Darlington	6.8 miles
Hospital	Middleton St.George Hospital	7.5 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
East Cowton Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2011
North and South Cowton Community Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2012
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School	Primary	2.6 miles	Good — 17 Dec 2015
Hurworth School	Secondary	4.3 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2022
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services	Other	4.4 miles	Good — 30 Nov 2021

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £107,000

Target investor price (1%) £85,600

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).