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Guide Price£700,000

Hawthorn Barn, South Cowton, Northallerton DL7

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Exceptional, contemporary, four bedroom detached barn conversion in a picturesque rural setting adjoining farmland
  • Stunning countryside views through extensive glazing
  • Large, open-plan living spaces with seamless indoor–outdoor flow
  • Beautifully crafted bespoke kitchen with pantry and utility room
  • Principal suite with luxury en suite and rolltop bath
  • Second bedroom suite with direct terrace access
  • Two additional versatile bedrooms (ideal study/library/playroom)
  • Underfloor heating throughout powered by Vaillant heat pump
  • Thermo Ayous timber cladding for durability and low maintenance
  • Sweeping, gated, gravel driveway and expansive lawn with Italian porcelain flagged terrace on three sides for outdoor entertaining

Description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully-designed, four bedroom detached barn conversion.

Configured to maximise natural light and generous proportions, the home offers four impeccably finished bedrooms and a sophisticated living environment that balances luxury with a warm, inviting ambience.

The property enjoys a wonderful position overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Situation And Amenities - South Cowton benefits from an array of country walks and bridleways close by, including the Coast to Coast trail. The property is only 3 miles from Scorton which is an extremely sought-after village with an active community, a well-regarded primary school, a popular village shop, garage with additional shop, two pubs and a medical centre.

Situated about 5 miles from the A1 at Catterick, the property has easy access to the major commercial centres of Yorkshire and the North East. The historic town of Richmond, with its historic castle and market square, is about 8.7 miles away.

There is a primary school located in North Cowton and a number of secondary schools in Richmond, Northallerton and Darlington.

The nearest airports are Teesside International Airport (14 miles), offering a growing number of domestic and international flights, whilst Leeds Bradford and Newcastle are both about an hour’s drive away. The area is particularly well connected by road and rail and is therefore commutable to Durham, Newcastle, York, Stockton and the wider Teesside area. The property has excellent links to both the A1(M) and A66, with the A1 corridor dividing the Yorkshire Dales from the North York Moors National Park, both of which are easily accessible and offer many opportunities for exploring the great outdoors.

Accommodation - Hawthorn Barn offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly individual, single storey home that blends contemporary architecture with timeless rural character. A spacious entrance hall, flooded with natural light, creates a generous sense of space on arrival and sets the tone for the quality found throughout.

Expansive glazing has been thoughtfully incorporated across the property, framing sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding countryside and ensuring the local landscape becomes a natural extension of the interior. The result is a remarkable sense of harmony between home and countryside.

At the heart of the property lies a beautifully crafted kitchen, featuring bespoke cabinetry, a dedicated pantry and a separate utility room. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, it offers a refined yet practical environment suited to modern lifestyles.

The free-flowing living space provides versatility without compromise, with the living room benefiting from a fitted flue to accommodate a stove if desired.

The principal suite serves as a tranquil retreat, complete with luxury en suite featuring dual basins, walk- in shower and roll-top bath. A second suite includes sliding doors to the rear terrace and its own contemporary shower room; ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Two further bedrooms offer exceptional flexibility.

Designed with style, function and efficiency in mind, the property features Thermo Ayous hardwood cladding, underfloor heating throughout and a Vaillant heat pump delivering both comfort and notable cost savings.

Externally - Externally, a gated, sweeping gravel driveway leads to a generous plot with lawned gardens adjoining open farmland. An Italian porcelain flagged terrace wraps around the barn, creating superb areas for dining, relaxing and enjoying the uninterrupted rural views.

To view previous developments by The James Partnership, please visit: james-partnership.com

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with GSC Grays. Telephone: .

Tenure - The property is freehold and will be offered with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council. Awaiting confirmation of council tax banding.

Services - Vaillant Air Source Heat Pump, mains water, electricity and a private treatment plant.

Particulars And Photographs - Particulars prepared and photographs taken January 2026.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

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
67 D
80 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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
Driveway
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

Superfast · available to 56% of premises

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

  • North and South Cowton Community Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    14
    Type
    Community school
  • East Cowton Church of England Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    153
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Great Smeaton Academy Primary School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    24
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Hurworth School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    621
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy6.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    611
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic/Church of England
  • Richmond School & Sixth Form College6.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,315
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Risedale School6.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    467
    Type
    Community school
  • Polam Hall School7.1 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    842
    Type
    Free schools

* 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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Catterick, Catterick3.9 miles
Asda Scotch Corner Express Petrol, Middleton Tyas4.7 miles
M&S Scotch Corner Moto, Middleton Tyas4.7 miles

GP surgery

Scorton Medical Centre2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Village Pharmacy3.9 miles

Hospital

Friary Hospital7.2 miles

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

Darlington Rail Station7.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Green1 mile

Typical drive times

Yarm18 min · 13 miles
Richmond15 min · 8.6 miles
Darlington14 min · 8.9 miles
Ripon (city)34 min · 27 miles
Northallerton13 min · 8.4 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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