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£695,000

Terrington, York, North Yorkshire, YO60

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Description

Nestled atop Terrington Bank, Flatt Top Cottage offers idyllic country living with stunning views of the Howardian Hills (AONB). This stone cottage, with its thoughtful extensions, combines traditional charm and modern comfort. Panoramic vistas stretch from Wiganthorpe parkland to Castle Howard woodland, with glimpses of the Vale of York from select vantage points.

At the heart of this home is the spacious dining kitchen featuring an Aga cooker and pantry. The ground floor boasts three reception rooms, a sunroom, and a utility area. Upstairs, four bedrooms and a house bathroom provide ample space for family or guests. Oil-fired central heating ensures year-round comfort throughout.

Set within approximately one acre of land, the property offers a generous gravel driveway and parking area. The garden, primarily laid to lawn, is dotted with mature trees and shrubs, all enclosed by fenced boundaries.

Located just a mile from Terrington Village and 14 miles from York, Flatt Top Cottage enjoys proximity to local amenities including schools, healthcare, and shops. The surrounding countryside offers numerous recreational opportunities, from scenic walks to bridleways, making it an ideal home for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil yet connected lifestyle.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 672 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£695,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £160,436 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
45 E
89 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating, Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

950 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 9% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Terrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    28
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sheriff Hutton Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    89
    Type
    Community school
  • Slingsby Community Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Community school
  • Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Welburn Community Primary School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    47
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Malton School7.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    999
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Outwood Academy Easingwold7.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    823
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ryedale School8.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    698
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Norton School8.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    651
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Joseph Rowntree School9.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,248
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Strensall Express, Strensall6.5 miles
Morrisons Daily Strensall, Strensall7.1 miles
Co-op Long Street, Easingwold7.9 miles

GP surgery

Terrington Surgery1 mile

Pharmacy

Boots6.5 miles

Hospital

Malton Community Hospital7.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Malton Rail Station8.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Lavender Farm0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Haxby19 min · 9.9 miles
Malton17 min · 11 miles
Helmsley16 min · 11 miles
York (city)26 min · 14 miles
Kirkbymoorside17 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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