Cottingham Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14

History
Bridge Farmhouse in Goole is a Grade II listed property dating from the late eighteenth century (listed in 1987).
The building, together with its associated farm structures, forms part of an unusually complete and wellpreserved
agricultural complex that illustrates the area's pre-industrial character and its subsequent
transition into an industrial port settlement.
Goole originated as a small, sparsely populated rural settlement centred on the junction of the Dutch River
and the River Ouse. Prior to the nineteenth century, the surrounding landscape consisted primarily of
farmland interspersed with isolated dwellings. Bridge Farm formed part of this early agricultural setting,
located close to a crossing of the Dutch River, a feature that influenced the development of what became
known as “Old Goole.” The transformation of Goole in the nineteenth century was driven by the development
of the Aire and Calder Navigation docks, which established the town as a significant inland port. As industrial
and urban development expanded, former agricultural land around Old Goole—including Bridge Farm—was
progressively enclosed by housing, industry, and transport infrastructure. The survival of Bridge Farm within
this altered context illustrates the encroachment of urbanisation onto an earlier rural landscape.
The farmhouse is constructed of brick laid in Flemish bond and displays characteristics of Georgian
architecture, reflecting the modest prosperity of late eighteenth-century farming in the region. Internally, the
building retains notable historic features and these elements contribute to the building's special architectural
interest
The farmhouse is complemented by a range of late eighteenth-century agricultural buildings, largely
constructed in brick laid in English garden wall bond. Together they form a coherent and largely intact
farmstead group of considerable historic interest:
Bridge Farmhouse and its associated buildings are significant as a rare survival of an integrated late
eighteenth-century farmstead within an urban-industrial context. The group retains strong architectural
coherence and evidences traditional construction techniques, including varied brick bonding patterns and
functional agricultural forms.
Historically, the site provides valuable insight into the agricultural origins of Goole and its’ rapid transformation during the nineteenth century into a major inland port. The
juxtaposition of the farm complex with later industrial and residential development highlights the broader pattern of landscape change and urban expansion. As such, Bridge Farm
represents an important tangible link to the early development of Goole, preserving both its rural heritage and its role within the town's evolving historical narrative.

Introduction
Dating from the late 18th Century Bridge Farm, Goole, offers a rare opportunity to purchase a
Grade II Listed 4 bedroom detached farmhouse with many period features in all extending to
4.50 acres, or thereabouts. The property boast a range of Grade II Listed Buildings together
with orchard and gardens.
Requiring complete refurbishment, this characterful farmhouse presents an outstanding
opportunity to create a beautiful and highly personalised residence. The Farmhouse
principally comprises 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dairy, dining room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, 3
attic rooms and cellars.
Location
From Goole Town centre take A161 Bridge Street towards Swinefleet. After passing the third
bridge turn right into Cottingham Street where the driveway to Bridge Farm will be found on
the right hand side.
Goole has a good selection of amenities and is ideally placed for the Cities of Hull, York and
Leeds with Junction 36 of the M62 motorway being within 3 miles and allows easy access to the
major Yorkshire Business Centres.
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Oustside
The sweeping drive off Cottingham Street leads to gardens laid to lawn and access to the house
and farm buildings. There is a semi-walled garden to the side of the house, a small rectangular
formal garden to the front and Orchard to the rear.
Energy Performance Certificate
The EPC rating is “G“.
Services
Mains services of water, gas, drainage and electricity are installed. The house benefits from a
gas boiler for hot water, but there is no central heating. None of the services or associated
appliances have been checked or tested.
Council Tax
We have been advised the property is Council Tax Band E, payable to the East Riding of
Yorkshire Council.
RED BRICK BUILDINGS (All with electric lights and sockets and 3 phase supply)
to Buildings 7 & 8)
Building 1
A) 22'6" x 15'5" (6.86m x 4.7m) with toilet and washing facilities.
B) 15'2" x 10’1" (4.62m x 3.07m).
Building 2
A) 15'2" x 12'9" (4.62m x 3.89m) with ground level feeding trough.
B) 15'2 x 6' (4.62m x 1.83m).
C) 15'2" x 12'4" (4.62m x 3.76m) with feeding trough.
Stairs between Buildings 2 and 3 leading to second floor of Building 2.
Building 3
With passage leading to under stairs storage behind 24'2" x 4'9 (7.37m x 1.45m).
A) Ground Floor 24'2" x 14'4" (7.37m x 4.37m).
B) 24'2" x 20' ( 7.37m x 6.1m) with loft hatch to:
C) Pigeon Loft 24'2" x 20" ( 7.37m x 6.1m) with pigeon houses.
Building 4 - 51'4" x 13'2" (16.48m x 4.01m) - open fronted cart shed with round
brick pillars.
Building 5 -10'3" x 13'2"(3.12m x 4.01m) - one bay Garage.
Building 6 - 13'2" x 41'2" (4.01m x 12.55m) - open fronted cart shed with round
brick pillars and wooden lean-to.
Building 7
A) 45'7" x 21' ( 13.89m x 6.4m) 2 storey with double barn doors to
frontage.
B) 2 storey with double barn doors to yard.
Building 8 - 24'3" x 62' (7.39m x 18.9m) 2 storey with double barn doors to
frontage and yard with pedestrian door to yard.
Building 9 - one storey with pedestrian doors to yard and frontage.
(A) 19' x 21'9" (5.79m x 6.63m)
(B) 39'1 x 21'9" (11.91m x 6.63m)
(C) 9'8" x 21'9" (2.95 x 6.63m)
Building 10
Two bay open fronted General Purpose Building - 22' x 32' (6.71m x 9.75m)
having steel stanchions to front, timber frame and block walls.
Building 11
Brick Built Workshop - 10'4" x 14'6" (3.15m x 4.42m) accessed from the yard.
Building 12
Brick Built Garden Outbuilding - 10'9" x 13'5" (3.28m x 4.09m) accessed from
the house and lawn.
Fixtures & Fittings
Those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.
Planning Potential
A pre-application was submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council in late 2025 in respect of the farm buildings. We have been informally advised by EYRC that: a)due to the
property being in flood zone 3, any application for residential development will be refused, b) they are very keen to see the site preserved and would look sympathatically at other
uses in classes B2, B8 and E (subject to planning).
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The Property is sold subject to all rights of way, reservation of minerals, water, drainage, sporting rights, other easements and wayleaves and all rights of access, whether mentioned
in these particulars or not.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
The sale price is agreed on a VAT exclusive basis and the Purchaser(s) shall indemnify the Vendor for any VAT which may be subsequently payable.
Tenure & Possession
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession.
Plan
The property is shown on the attached plan edged red for identification purposes only.
Offer Procedure
If you are interested in this Property and wish to make an Offer then this should be made to DDM Agriculture. I would point out that under the Estate Agency Act 1991, you will be
required to provide us with the relevant Financial Information for us to verify your ability to proceed with the purchase, before we can recommend your Offer to the Vendor. It will
also be necessary for you to provide Proof of Identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations.
Viewings
If you require any further information or wish to view this property please contact the Selling Agents, DDM Agriculture