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Cross Hills Lane, Selby

Land size: 1.6 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1

Key Features

A Rare Opportunity
Three Bedroomed Detached Farmhouse
Situated Within a 1.6 Acre Plot
Appealing Investment Opportunity - Subject To Planning Permission
Two Separate Detached Garages
Conservatory
Private Driveway For Multiple Cars
Peaceful Semi Rural Location
Vacant Possession
Own Orchard

Description

** BEST AND FINAL OFFERS MUST BE IN BY FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST BY 12PM **

Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Cross Hills Lane this charming 3 bedroomed farmhouse offers a delightful blend of character, history and immense potential.

Built in 1926, this property spans an impressive 1,697 square feet and is set within a substantial plot of 1.6 acres, providing ample space for outdoor activities and gardening enthusiasts alike.

The kitchen forms the heart of this charming farmhouse, complemented by a versatile range of living spaces on the ground floor, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. A centrally positioned staircase provides a natural focal point and leads to the first floor, where three well-proportioned bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

One of the standout features of this home is its private location, surrounded by established trees, shrubs, and a wide variety of plants, creating a serene and picturesque environment. The expansive grounds offer the potential for further development, subject to planning permission, allowing you to tailor the property to your specific needs.

Within its grounds the property has two garages and also offers ample driveway parking.

Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a family home with room to grow, this farmhouse on Cross Hills Lane presents a unique opportunity to embrace country living while remaining close to local amenities.

ENVIRONS
A number of supermarkets are available locally, including Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco Superstore. Selby railway station is approximately 1.6 km away, providing an important rail connection for commuters and residents.
Local bus services are available, with stops on Flaxley Road and Charles Street within roughly 400–500 metres of the postcode.
Selby Community Primary School is located nearby on Flaxley Road. Selby Abbey Church of England Primary School is another local primary option.
Selby High School is situated on Leeds Road and serves secondary-age pupils. Selby High School Brayton Academy is also accessible within the wider Selby area and is noted as an established secondary school. For recreation and green space, Selby Park provides open space and leisure opportunities within the town. Selby Park

REASONS TO BUY
-A Rare Opportunity
-Three Bedroomed Detached Farmhouse
-Situated Within a 1.6 Acre Plot
-Appealing Investment Opportunity Subject To Planning Permission
-Two Separate Detached Garages
-Conservatory
-Private Driveway for Multiple Cars
-Peaceful semi rural location
-Vacant Possession

SERVICES
We are advised that the property has oil heating, mains water and a septic tank.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Selby

TENURE
We are advised that the property is freehold, and that vacant possession will be granted upon legal completion.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly through the selling agent Monroe Estate Agents
Viewings by appointments only.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£250,000 / 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

44 E

95 A

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
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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

Selby Community Primary School907 metresNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
303
Type
Academy converter
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
303
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Faith
Church of England
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
188
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Roman Catholic
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School1 mileOfsted report card · Jan 2026
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
200
Type
Community school
Brayton Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
381
Type
Academy sponsor led
Faith
Church of England

Secondary

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science940 metresNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,176
Type
Community school
Brayton Academy0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
988
Type
Academy sponsor led
Barlby High School2.5 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
482
Type
Academy converter
Sherburn High School6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
951
Type
Academy converter
The Snaith School6.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
837
Type
Academy converter

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

Co-op Selby, Selby925 metres

Sainsburys Selby, Selby0.9 miles

Tesco Selby Superstore, Selby0.9 miles

GP surgery

Scott Road Medical Centre0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Scott Road Pharmacy0.7 miles

Hospital

Selby War Memorial Hospital0.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field426 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

Selby Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

West Park488 metres

Typical drive times

Goole23 min · 13 miles

Selby3 min · 1.1 miles

Howden19 min · 11 miles

Knottingley20 min · 12 miles

York (city)29 min · 16 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 2Medium 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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