Underbanks Farm, Richmond
- Land size
- 15 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Exceptional Smallholding On The Edge Of The Yorkshire Dales
- 15 Acres
- Three Bedroomed Farmhouse
- Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen & Utility Room
- Sitting Room With Feature Fireplace
- Master Suite With Dressing Room
- Agricultural Buildings
- Fishing Rights On The River Swale
- Chain Free
Description
Guide Price £850,000 - £875,000.
Underbanks Farm, Land and Buildings. No Agricultural Restriction.
Underbanks Farm is an exceptional smallholding occupying an elevated position on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, commanding breath taking views across its own land towards the River Swale and the surrounding countryside. The property comprises a beautifully converted detached stone barn, a range of versatile timber-framed agricultural buildings, and productive pastureland extending in total to approximately 15 acres.
Enjoying a tranquil yet accessible rural location, Underbanks Farm lies within easy reach of the historic market town of Richmond to the east. Richmond provides an excellent selection of amenities, including independent shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and both primary and secondary schools. The area is also well served by highly regarded independent schools such as Aysgarth Preparatory School, Barnard Castle School, and Ampleforth College.
The farmhouse offers spacious and well-presented accommodation, rich in character and finished to a high standard throughout. The ground floor features an inviting reception hall, a generous sitting room, a cosy snug, a well-appointed kitchen, and a practical utility room. On the first floor, the master bedroom benefits from a dressing room or home office and an en-suite shower room, complemented by two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property is set within a generous plot and enjoys secure off-road parking for multiple vehicles, together with an extensive lawned garden that takes full advantage of the far-reaching views across the smallholding. Underbanks Farm benefits from frontage to the River Swale, including the right to fish two rods, enhancing both its amenity and sporting appeal. The adjoining timber-framed agricultural buildings offer excellent accessibility from the farmhouse and the roadside, providing versatile options for a range of uses.
Underbanks Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully situated and easily manageable smallholding within one of the most picturesque and sought-after parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Beamed ceiling. Under stairs cupboard.
Living Room
Fitted carpet. 2 Radiators. Modern electric heater. Beamed ceiling. Feature brick fireplace housing open fire. 2 Windows to front. Window to rear.
Snug
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Beamed ceiling.
Kitchen Dining Room
Tiled flooring. 3 Radiators. Open fire. Beamed ceiling. Good range of wall and base units. Wooden worktop. Integrated dishwasher. Belfast sink. Electric Rangemaster oven. 2 Windows to front with pleasant views. 2 Windows to side with pleasant views. Window and door to rear.
Utility Room
Tiled flooring. Radiator. Oil fired combi boiler. Space for tumble dryer. Plumbing for washing machine. Water treatment plant. Window to rear.
FIRST FLOOR
Stairs & Landing
Fitted carpet. Beamed ceiling. Window to front with pleasant views.
Bedroom One
Large double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Modern electric heater. Loft hatch. Windows to front and side with pleasant views.
En-suite:
Tiled flooring. Tiled walls. Beamed ceiling. Corner shower. WC. Washbasin. Heated towel rail.
Dressing Room
Situated off bedroom 1. Could make an ideal home office. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Beamed ceiling. Clothes rail. Windows to rear and side.
Bedroom Two
Front double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Beamed ceiling. Windows to front and side with pleasant views.
Bathroom
Tiled flooring. Feature Radiator/towel rail. Washbasin. WC. Roll top bath. Frosted window to rear.
Bedroom Three
Double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Modern electric heater. Beamed ceiling. Windows to rear and side.
OUTSIDE
Parking
Ample off road parking to the front of the property.
Garden
Large lawned garden to front of property. Mature trees. Gravel driveway.
Garage
Good size garage with power and light. Wood burning stove. Up and over door. Door to side.
Outbuildings
A range of timber out buildings useful for livestock and machinery. There is also separate direct road access.
Land
All the land is situated within a ring fence of the house and buildings and comprises 14.60 acres of improved grassland, 1.16 acres of woodland and 1.56 acres of riverbed. The area occupied by the farmhouse and buildings extends to approximately 0.73 acres.
Access to the land can be taken from the curtilage of the house or directly from the public highway. It is well served by a private water supply taken from the borehole. The land is bounded to the north by the River Swale on which the right to fish two rods is included within the sale.
The purchaser may have the opportunity to rent a further 6.89 acres subject to separate agreement.
AGENTS NOTES
Material Information
Mains electric.
Private water supply via a borehole.
Drainage is via a private septic tank.
Oil fired central heating.
Flood Risk: Very Low with no known history of flooding.
Broadband: Basic 18 Mbps
Additional Notes
The property is sold with the benefit to fish two rods on the River Swale.
Further land could be available to rent.
Planning Permission
Following the successful application to remove the agricultural occupancy condition imposed under planning permission reference YD/1/27/35/A relating to West Underbanks Farm, Hudswell, the restriction has now been formally lifted. The dwelling is therefore no longer limited to occupation by persons employed in agriculture or forestry, allowing unrestricted residential occupation on the open market.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 91 Farmland & Pasture listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (10+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Private Supply
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- 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 Property
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- Restrictions
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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
40 Mbps
Superfast · available to 11% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Trinity Academy Richmond1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 116
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Richmond Methodist Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 259
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Methodist
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 179
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Carnagill Community Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 134
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Wavell Community Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 193
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Richmond School & Sixth Form College2.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,315
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 611
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
- Risedale School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 467
- Type
- Community school
- Wensleydale School6.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 407
- Type
- Community school
- Hummersknott Academy11 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,215
- 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.
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
Green space
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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