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Mayfield Cottage, Terrington, York, North Yorkshire

Yorkshire

£135,000Guide Price

Listed on 03/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Cottage

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Mayfield Cottage is a two-bedroom village property in Terrington, offered at auction by the Modern Method of Auction. The ground floor has a lounge, a separate dining room, a kitchen with an adjoining pantry or utility area, and a bathroom. There are two double bedrooms upstairs. The listing describes the property as requiring full renovation and modernisation, and notes that it has no central heating. Outside, the front garden is lawned and there is a multi-car driveway. The rear garden is arranged in two lawned sections divided by hedging, with views towards surrounding fields. A lean-to provides storage, and a stone outbuilding is also present; the listing notes that it needs renovation and may have an asbestos roof. The property is believed to be within Terrington Conservation Area, so buyers should check relevant requirements before considering changes. The sale uses a 56-day reservation period and includes a non-refundable reservation fee, with a buyer information pack fee also payable.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £135,000, Mayfield Cottage is a substantial renovation project with a clear point of difference: two generous lawned garden areas, mature planting and views towards the surrounding hills and farmland. The lounge and dining spaces, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms all offer scope for a full interior rethink, while the stone outbuilding adds potential for useful garden storage or workspace, subject to its condition and any necessary consents.

The grade E reflects a limited overall opportunity score, but the price story is not yet clear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot be judged. The photographed interiors show worn finishes and wall staining or discolouration in several rooms; there is no central heating, and the outbuilding may have an asbestos roof, so these points need careful investigation. No obvious major roof failure or structural movement is visible in the supplied exterior views.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the lounge and dining spaces and update the existing kitchen and bathroom to create a cohesive, modern interior.
  • Make the most of the two substantial garden areas, established hedging and hill-and-farmland outlook.
  • Explore the stone outbuilding’s potential for garden storage or workspace, subject to condition and any required consents.

Key risks

  • Worn finishes and staining or discolouration across several rooms, together with no central heating, make this a full interior rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh; plan for a substantial programme and inspect the heating requirements.
  • The stone outbuilding may have an asbestos roof, which needs confirmation and appropriate assessment.

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Location

Mayfield Cottage, Terrington, York, North Yorkshire
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Malton Rail Station

    7.0 miles

    Train · Malton

  • Poppleton Rail Station

    12.8 miles

    Train · Poppleton

  • York Rail Station

    12.8 miles

    Train · York

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£552
Based on a loan of £101,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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