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£1,150,000

Thicket Grove, Thorganby

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Large Six Bedroom Versatile Detached House
  • 4 Acre Grounds with Equestrian Facilities and 12 Berth Campsite
  • 3 Paddocks, 2 Stables, Hay Barn, Tack Room and Arena
  • Attached Annex Ideal for Multi-Generational Living or Holiday Let
  • Sought After Village
  • Council Tax Band F
  • EPC D56

Description

Swallow Lodge is a substantial family home offering a wealth of versatile accommodation, positioned in a conservation village close to York.
The grounds enable the country lifestyle with the benefit of easy access to city life and travel links. It’s setting boasts superb views over open fields, woodland and nature reserve offering a picturesque backdrop that evolves with the seasons. The conservation area and nature reserve give protection against wind turbines, solar farms, quarries and pylons. In addition, although within easy reach of major road networks, no road roar can be heard. The 4 acre grounds offer lawned area with summer house, sheltered patio area, equestrian facilities and 12 berth campsite. The campsite is discreetly positioned with its own entrance and used throughout the year. Its unique selling points being amazing sunsets, open dark sky, wildlife and tranquillity. It attracts those seeking peace and quiet.
The equestrian facilities include 3 paddocks, 2 stables, hay barn, tack room and arena. Easy access down a country lane to Escrick Park Estate for off road riding and cross country course is a massive asset for those with horses.
The property provides extremely spacious living accommodation comprising; entrance hall, large living room, formal dining room, snug, study, dining kitchen, pantry, butlers pantry, large games room, 4 bedrooms with one ensuite and dressing room. The annex can be configured to provide 2 bedrooms with ensuite or1 bedroom with living space.
To the outside is a large driveway providing ample off street car parking leading to an integral double garage and formal lawned gardens. Additional rear access to the property from Westfield Lane.

Property Details: -

Entrance Hallway -

Cloaks/Wc -

Sitting Room - 5.46m x 4.45m (17'11 x 14'7) -

Dining/Garden Room - 4.29m x 2.92m (14'1 x 9'7) -

Study - 3.91m x 2.87m (12'10 x 9'5) -

Snug - 4.09m x 3.35m (13'5 x 11'0) -

Kitchen/Diner - 4.90m x 4.39m (16'1 x 14'5) -

Inner Hallway -

Utility Room -

Games Room - 5.36m x 5.05m (17'7 x 16'7) -

Cloaks/Wc -

Bedroom With Dressing Room & En-Suite - 4.45m x 3.38m (14'7 x 11'1) -

Bathroom -

Bedroom - 2.87m x 2.79m (9'5 x 9'2) -

Bedroom - 2.82m x 2.49m (9'3 x 8'2) -

Bedroom - 3.78m x 3.30m (12'5 x 10'10) -

Bedroom With Dressing Room & En-Suite - 4.32m x 3.23m (14'2 x 10'7) -

Annex/Bedroom 6 - 5.16m x 5.05m (16'11 x 16'7) -

Shower Room -

Formal Gardens -

Integral Double Garage - 6.81m x 4.14m (22'4 x 13'7) -

Note - The owners have advised the agents on the size of the plot and purchasers should seek verification on this.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-03

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 646 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£287,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £156,520 / 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
56 D
69 C

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

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & 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
Parking Available
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

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

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

  • Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    161
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • North Duffield Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    129
    Type
    Community school
  • Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Escrick Church of England Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bubwith Community Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    112
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Barlby High School5.8 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    482
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Fulford School6.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,853
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy6.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,803
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Millthorpe School7.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,022
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,176
    Type
    Community school

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

Morrisons Daily Selby North Duffield, North Duffield3.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Selby Bubwith Main Street, Bubwith3.8 miles
Spar - Escrick, Escrick4 miles

GP surgery

Elvington Medical Practice3.9 miles

Pharmacy

Barlby Central Pharmacy6 miles

Hospital

Selby War Memorial Hospital8.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field310 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Wressle Rail Station6.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Jefferson Arms56 metres

Typical drive times

Haxby22 min · 14 miles
Selby19 min · 9.9 miles
Tadcaster24 min · 17 miles
York (city)21 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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