Brook Lane, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18
Yorkshire
£300,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1152 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom sandstone cottage is set in Thornton-le-Dale and has two reception rooms, a kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a first-floor bathroom. The sitting room includes a wood-burning stove and opens onto the garden. The accommodation is described as offering scope for alteration or extension, subject to the required consents.
Outside, the property has front and rear gardens, a side driveway, a garage and an adjoining store. The rear garden includes lawn and paved seating areas, with mature trees and stone boundary walls. Village facilities are nearby, with Pickering and Dalby Forest also within a short drive. The house is stated to date from the 1800s and measures approximately 1,152 sq ft.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £300,000, this three-bedroom sandstone cottage is priced below the local average at £260/sq ft versus £293, making the asking price a genuine acquisition opportunity. The visible work is mainly cosmetic: refresh dated finishes and used carpets, while investigating the localised staining at a lower-level wall. The kitchen and bathroom appear usable, so the renovation range of £4,750–£14,250 supports a relatively light project rather than a full overhaul.
The character fireplaces, generous established gardens, parking and garage give the property plenty of appeal, with scope to consider reconfiguring or extending subject to consents. The score of 67/100 reflects that combination of value and project potential, alongside an average location score.
Key opportunities
- Acquire below the local average £/sq ft and update the dated decoration and used carpets with a light cosmetic refresh.
- Make the most of the mature, spacious gardens, paved seating areas and ample parking.
- Retain and complement the sandstone character and fireplaces; explore reconfiguration or extension potential subject to necessary consents.
Key risks
- Investigate the localised staining and deterioration at the base of a lower-level wall.
- Inspect the weathered garage roof tiles more closely.
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