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Rousden, North Cowton, Northallerton

Land size
8 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • A Desirable Equestrian Property
  • Four Double Bedroom Accommodation
  • Detached Stable Block & Tack Room
  • Agricultural Builidng & Outdoor Menage
  • Grass Paddocks Totalling 8 Acres Approx.
  • Edge of Village Location with Stunning Views

Description

Rousden Farm comprises a traditional detached character property which stands well on the edge of North Cowton in a south facing position. The property has been very well maintained with many architectural features including bespoke arched oak windows and oak external doors. It is complemented by a range of useful outbuildings, stabling and ménage together with 8 acres of land making it an ideal equestrian property.

Rousden Farm is entered into a welcoming reception hall from where the rooms lead off from. The accommodation is on one level and comprises of a large living room with a log burning stove set within a Victorian cast iron surround, and a dining area with windows on three aspects making it lovely and light. There is a separate sitting room with a multi-fuel stove within a marble surround.

The large kitchen diner features an extensive range of fitted oak wall and base units which are complemented by granite worktops and a Rangemaster cooker. There is an integrated washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and freezer together with freestanding American style fridge freezer. There are windows to three aspects and a door leading out to the rear. Usefully, there is also a loft access which provides access to a storage space.

The property has a total of four bedrooms which are all well-proportioned and enjoy a pleasant outlook. Two of the bedrooms have the benefit of ensuite bath/shower rooms and there is a family bathroom with WC, basin, shower cubicle and jacuzzi bath.

Externally the property is complemented by immaculately presented and good-sized gardens which wrap around the property and are laid to lawn with a mix of established fruit trees and orchard. There is also a large raised vegetable garden. The land is split into 3 useful paddocks and there is a detached stable block with  four stable boxes. There is also a brick built agricultural building with concrete floor providing excellent hay storage or garage workshop and a ménage making the property very suitable for those with equine interests. It will also appeal to those looking for a small holding or lifestyle change.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-05-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 18 Equestrian listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (5+ acres).

This Property£118,750 / acre
Equestrian Average (5+ acres) £94,868 / acre
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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
61 D
75 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
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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
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

22 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

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

  • North and South Cowton Community Primary School0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    14
    Type
    Community school
  • East Cowton Church of England Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    113
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Croft Church of England Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Hurworth School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    621
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    611
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic/Church of England
  • Polam Hall School5.9 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    842
    Type
    Free schools
  • Hummersknott Academy6.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,215
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Richmond School & Sixth Form College6.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,315
    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

Asda Scotch Corner Express Petrol, Middleton Tyas3.6 miles
M&S Scotch Corner Moto, Middleton Tyas3.7 miles
Spar - Hurworth, Hurworth-on-Tees4.1 miles

GP surgery

Scorton Medical Centre2.9 miles

Pharmacy

The Pharmacy3.7 miles

Hospital

Woodlands Hospital6.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field954 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 Station6.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Green0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Yarm19 min · 13 miles
Richmond17 min · 10 miles
Darlington15 min · 9.2 miles
Ripon (city)38 min · 31 miles
Northallerton19 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. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 60 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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