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).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Yes
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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