Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1
Yorkshire
£400,000
Listed on 31/10/2026
Listed on 31/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
DetachedArea
2248 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached five-bedroom house in Harrogate offers around 2,248 sq ft of accommodation on a mature plot. The ground floor is arranged around an entrance hall with a galleried landing and original staircase, with four reception rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and separate WC. One reception room could also serve as an additional bedroom. There are four bedrooms on the first floor.
The property requires comprehensive modernisation, with scope to update and reconfigure the existing accommodation. The front and rear gardens include established hedging and trees, and the rear garden is mainly lawn. A driveway provides off-street parking and leads to a detached garage. Extension or other changes would be subject to the necessary consents. Local amenities, schools and transport links are nearby, with Harrogate town centre within easy reach. The EPC rating is E.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £400,000, this substantial detached Harrogate home is priced at £178/sq ft, 43.2% below the local average—a strong opportunity to acquire 2,248 sq ft on a mature plot. The galleried hall and original staircase give the house character, while the established gardens, driveway and detached garage add to its appeal.
This is a heavy, whole-house project: photographed rooms show worn finishes and deterioration, and the kitchen needs a significant update. That gives a buyer scope to rework the accommodation and create a bespoke family home, with any extension subject to consents. No obvious major roof failure or structural defect is apparent in the exterior photographs, though the visible interior damage needs investigation.
Key opportunities
- Acquire 2,248 sq ft at a marked discount to the local £/sq ft average, with a generous plot, driveway and detached garage.
- The galleried hall and original staircase provide character to retain or restore as part of a whole-house transformation.
- The stated versatile layout and mature gardens offer scope to rethink family living and landscaping; extension potential is subject to consents and feasibility.
Key risks
- Worn finishes and visible wall, ceiling and floor-covering deterioration across several photographed rooms, together with a heavily dated kitchen, point to a full interior rebuild; plan for a substantial programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- Visible ceiling and wall-covering damage needs investigation and making-good; exterior photographs cannot confirm concealed condition.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Harrogate Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Harrogate
Starbeck Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Starbeck
Hornbeam Park Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Oatlands
Knaresborough Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Knaresborough
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Price history
-20.0% since listed
£400,000£100,000(-20.0%)
26/07/2026£500,000Initial listing
20/06/2026Services
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