Flaxby, Knaresborough
- Bedrooms
- 27
Description
An outstanding redevelopment opportunity comprising a traditional farmstead complex with planning consents to create 10 no. residential units.
The farm is situated in a delightful setting, enjoying a prominent position which allows for stunning panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
A sensitive development scheme that enhances the existing character of the setting, External wall features have been complimented by vertical cedar cladding to echo the agricultural heritage, as well as vertical brick lintels, red brick quoins and horizontal lacing course with pebble infill.
The latest planning consents allow for the complete redevelopment of the farmstead and allows for the following:
1. Substantial redevelopment of the existing farmhouse. (Decision No. ZC24/00227/FUL).
2. Proposed barn conversions of the traditional range to form 5 no. residential dwellings, ranging from 2 bedroom to 4 bedroom units. (Decision No. ZC24/00013/FUL).
3. Conversion of former agricultural building to create 4 no. dwellings. (Decision No. 25/03557/PBR).
Spring Bank Farm is situated between the popular villages of Coneythorpe and Flaxby, 2 miles from Knaresborough, 8 miles east of Harrogate and 15 miles west of the city of York.
General Information -
Location - From Junction 47 of the A1M, take the A59 westbound towards Knaresborough. After approximately ½ mile turn right on to York Road towards Flaxby and Coneythorpe and bear left as the road forks, on to Shortsill Lane. Spring Bank Farm can be found on your right hand side. A Stephensons Rural For Sale board will identify the main farm access.
Additional Land - Additional land is available to purchase by separate negotiation.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council. Tel .
Planning Details - A full set of the planning documentation is available from the selling agents, upon request. The extant planning consent reference numbers are as follows.
(a) Decision No. ZC24/00227/FUL
(b) Decision No. ZC24/00013/FUL
(c) Decision No. 25/03557/PBR
Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment with the Agents only. Open viewing days to be arranged.
Health & Safety - Interested parties are reminded that the property is a working farm, and some buildings are in poor repair. We therefore ask that you are as vigilant as possible when viewing the property. Be aware of moving vehicles, keep away from machinery and do not climb on any structural buildings.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-30
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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
- Goldsborough Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Meadowside Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 206
- Type
- Academy converter
- Aspin Park Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 416
- Type
- Academy converter
- Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 289
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 193
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- King James's School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,554
- Type
- Community school
- Boroughbridge High School4.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 388
- Type
- Community school
- Harrogate High School5.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 579
- Type
- Academy converter
- St John Fisher Catholic Academy5.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,250
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Aidan's Church of England High School5.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,966
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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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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