Holly Tree Cottage, Cawood YO8
- Land size
- 6.6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- RENOVATION PROJECT
- COMPLETE MODERNISING
- CURRENTLY UNINHABITALE
- DETACHED HOUSE
- RURAL
- PADDOCK & LARGE GARDENS
Description
SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION The property lies on the edge of the village of Cawood, which is situated aproximately 6 miles South East of Tadcaster, and 5 miles North East of Selby.
The property comprises a detached house which previously underwent an extension programme circa 1971, that was never completed. The property which has gardens of approximately 1 acre, now requires a full build programme thereby offering the purchaser to create a substantial family home in a lovely peaceful rural setting. In addition there is an adjacent paddock, extending to 5.60 acres, making it ideal for those with equestrian or livestock interests.
Selby and Tadcaster have plentiful amenities with good schooling, shopping and recreational facilities, with more extensive facilities available in the historic City of York. For tavel further afield, there are local railway services, and Yorks mainline railway station and the A1(M) are within 9 miles.
ACCOMODATION The property comprises a two storey detached property of part brick and part breeze block construction under a red pantile roof with accommodation as follows:
GROUND FLOOR
Side door to
KITCHEN 13' 9" x 7' 8" (4.19m x 2.34m)
Inner Hall with stairwell
RECEPTION ROOM ONE 28' 1" x 12' 7" (8.56m x 3.84m) with fireplace housing wood burner
RECEPTION ROOM TWO 24' 1" x 20' 8" (7.34m x 6.3m) with provision for an open fireplace
RECEPTION ROOM THREE 18' 9" x 14' 5" (5.72m x 4.39m)
FIRST FLOOR
Stairway from inner hall
Landing
BEDROOM ONE 14' 6" x 12' 1" (4.42m x 3.68m)
BEDROOM TWO 14' 11" x 11' 9" (4.55m x 3.58m)
BEDROOM THREE/OFFICE above Garage
BATHROOM
INTEGRAL GARAGE
OUTSIDE The property is approached by a shared track that runs from the Ryther to Cawood Road. There is parking to the side of the property, with larged lawned gardens to the front and a ponded area. In addition there is an adjacent grass paddock that extends to 5.60 acres (est).
The whole is shown edged red on the plan in the particulars.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity are attached. Septic tank sewage.
PLANNING AND PLANS The original planning permission and plans, dated 14th September are available from the Selling Agents.
TENURE The property is Freehold and Vacant Possession will be given upon completion
COUNCIL TAX BAND E
VIEWING AND METHOD OF SALE Viewing of the the property will be strictly by appointment only.
The property will be offered for sale by Private Treaty and will be handled by:
Thomlinsons,
24 High Street, Wetherby, LS22 6LT
Ref : Richard Waring
Email;
Tel:
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 6 Residential listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 80% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 130
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Appleton Roebuck Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 239
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Riccall Community Primary School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,176
- Type
- Community school
- Barlby High School5 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 482
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brayton Academy5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 988
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sherburn High School5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 951
- Type
- Academy converter
- Tadcaster Grammar School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,494
- Type
- Academy converter
* 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.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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