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3 bedroom detached bungalow plus development opportunity

Land size
1.23 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Three-bedroom detached bungalow with additional granted planning permission
  • Set within approximately 1.23 acres
  • Approved planning for a 5/6 bedroom home and additional two-bedroom bungalow
  • Spacious living room with gas fire and conservatory
  • Kitchen with solid oak cabinetry and utility room
  • Large, well-maintained gardens with ornamental pond
  • Private driveway, garage and ample parking
  • Peaceful village location with strong community feel
  • Excellent access to A66 and A1 for commuting

Description

An unusual opportunity to acquire approximately 1.23 acres in the sought-after North Yorkshire village of Melsonby, complete with an existing three-bedroom detached bungalow and approved planning permission for two additional homes.

The approved plans provide for a substantial five/six-bedroom detached family home and a separate two-bedroom bungalow, creating exciting possibilities for developers, multigenerational families or buyers looking to create a small collection of homes within one generous site.

The existing bungalow...

Already occupying the plot is a substantial 1,567 sq ft detached bungalow with three double bedrooms and well-proportioned living accommodation.

The living room features a gas fire and connects to a conservatory overlooking the gardens. There is also a separate dining room, while the kitchen has solid oak cabinetry, space for dining and an adjoining utility room.

All three bedrooms are doubles, with fitted wardrobes to the main bedroom, alongside a generous family bathroom.

A large loft provides further useful space, with one section already floored, plastered and decorated, offering additional potential subject to any necessary permissions.

Step outside...

The grounds are what really set this property apart. Extending to approximately 1.23 acres, they include established lawns, an ornamental pond and a small stream running along the edge of the plot. A private driveway provides extensive parking alongside the existing garage.

The amount of land, combined with the planning permission already in place, gives the next owner considerable flexibility in how the property could evolve.

Out and about...

Melsonby is a well-connected North Yorkshire village, conveniently positioned for Richmond, Scotch Corner, the A66 and A1(M). Darlington and its mainline railway station are also within easy reach, making the location practical for travel further afield.

Whether the intention is to develop the approved scheme, create a multigenerational family setting, make changes to the existing bungalow or simply enjoy the existing bungalow and substantial grounds, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable site with much of the planning groundwork already complete.

Finer Details

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: E

EPC Rating: D

Heating: Oil central heating

Plot Size: Approx. 1.23 acres

Planning: Approved for a 5/6 bedroom home and a two-bedroom bungalow

DISCLAIMER- please note the first outlined photo is approximate, not the official red line plan from the Land Registry.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-05-07

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 690 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£691,057 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £243,898 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
Yes
Listed Property
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Restrictions
Yes

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

Property Features

Accessibility
Level Access
Parking
Garage
Garden
Enclosed 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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Good

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Melsonby Methodist Primary School438 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Methodist
  • Barton Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    113
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ravensworth Church of England Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    611
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic/Church of England
  • Richmond School & Sixth Form College4.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,315
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hummersknott Academy5.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,215
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Carmel College5.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,367
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Wyvern Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    464
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

M&S Scotch Corner Moto, Middleton Tyas2 miles
Asda Scotch Corner Express Petrol, Middleton Tyas2 miles
Morrisons Daily Richmond Gilling Road, Richmond4.2 miles

GP surgery

Doctors Lane Surgery2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots4.8 miles

Hospital

Friary Hospital4.7 miles

Green space

Play Space141 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

Darlington Rail Station7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Melsonby Village62 metres

Typical drive times

Bedale18 min · 15 miles
Richmond10 min · 5.5 miles
Darlington11 min · 8.3 miles
Durham (city)33 min · 29 miles
Newton Aycliffe18 min · 13 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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