Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5
Yorkshire
£220,000Guide Price
Listed on 25/08/2026
Listed on 25/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
TerracedArea
1335 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom cottage is set in a small, tucked-away group of homes close to Bebra Gardens in central Knaresborough. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and includes two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, two bathrooms and a separate WC. A workshop and gardens are also included.
The property is described as having considerable character and is understood to have originally formed two separate dwellings. Its central position provides access to local shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and the railway station, with road links to the A1(M) also noted. The particulars identify a flying freehold, which buyers should investigate as part of their legal due diligence. The property is presented as a potential home, investment or renovation project.
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 £220,000, this is a strikingly low asking price for the space: about £165 per sq ft versus a local average of £330. That gives the project a strong value starting point, while the tucked-away central Knaresborough setting, double-fronted character and three floors make it a distinctive proposition. The sale is by auction, so bidding can take the hammer above the guide and the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
The interiors are usable but dated, with exposed beams and fireplaces providing character to build on. A medium-scale update could modernise the pictured kitchen and bathrooms, refresh finishes and flooring, and reclaim the overgrown garden. The workshop adds useful flexibility, though its worn surfaces and visible cabling merit attention. The flying freehold is a specific point for buyers to investigate.
Key opportunities
- Acquire substantial space at an asking price well below the local average per square foot.
- Refresh the dated interiors while retaining and highlighting the exposed beams and fireplaces.
- Clear and improve the overgrown garden, and make use of the separate workshop.
Key risks
- The flying freehold needs careful review with the conveyancer.
- The workshop is visibly worn and has exposed electrical cabling, which should be assessed.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Knaresborough Rail Station
0.2 miles
Train · Knaresborough
Starbeck Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Starbeck
Harrogate Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Harrogate
Hornbeam Park Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Oatlands
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