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North Yorkshire

Autumn 2012

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Since the New Year, there has been a noticeable increase in activity in North Yorkshire. Over the first six months of 2012, the number of buyers registering with us increased by 23%, and 55% more sales were agreed than over the same period last year. The lower and middle section of the market (up to £700,000) has been the star performer, and there are signs that the top of the market will pick up over the summer. In terms of buyers, although local buyers form the majority of the market (55%), buyers from the south and from abroad are often the stronger bidders for property in Yorkshire.

To demonstrate the increase in the numbers of buyers, a pretty cottage between York and Harrogate attracted 18 viewings in eight days and sold above the guide price with contracts exchanging just two weeks later. Another property in Harrogate attracted 35 viewings in a two-hour open house event and sold above the guide price.

We expect prices to remain firm for the autumn selling season and, assuming interest

rates remain at their all-time low, buyer

confidence is likely to increase, which will translate into secure property prices in the north of England.

Toby Milbank, Partner

Boston Hall, Boston SpaWetherby LS23

A landmark property in the heart of Boston Spa, a charming village with a good range of shops and services superbly located between York, Harrogate and Leeds. Boston Hall is currently used as a prestigious o�ce

headquarters, but could be converted into an impressive house extending to approximately 11,000 sq ft. The older part of the Grade II Listed property was built in 1807, but the property was subject to a significant schedule of works

in 1990. It is one of the most important houses to be brought to the open market in North Yorkshire this year.

£1,750,000

There has been a noticeable increase in activity in North Yorkshire over the

first six months of the year

‘Buyer confidence is likely to increase’

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Welcome to your property update for North Yorkshire. We’re delighted to share

with you some of the diverse properties that your local Strutt & Parker team has to o�er, as well as our expert insight into your local property market. For an innovative way to access a large and enthusiastic pool of potential buyers, or easily view a wide range of houses, contact us for details of Strutt & Parker’s upcoming Open House Day, taking place on Saturday 6 October.

‘The 12-month outlook for the UK property market is muddled. It’s key for mortgage providers to support the main “engines” of the market – first-time buyers and mid-market – through greater liquidity and affordability. Our view is that, although personal debt needs to be contained and reduced, the lending costs that are currently throttling the market will start to soften.’Stephanie McMahon, Head of Research

In summer 2012, Strutt & Parker saw a

64%increase in instruction

numbers and

14.6% increase in exchange

levels, compared with 2011.

And from May 2011 to June 2012, across the regions we produced

on average

2.75%

IN EXCESS of our clients’

expectations on price

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Langcliffe AvenueHarrogate HG2

A substantial seven-bedroom detached Edwardian house with generous family accommodation.

£900,000

The Beeches, Oatlands DriveHarrogate HG2

An outstanding detached six-bedroom house in a prime location and with generous family accommodation.

£1,175,000

Royal Baths II, Montpellier RoadHarrogate HG1

An elegant apartment with beautiful interiors, three bedrooms and underground parking. £550,000

Queens RoadHarrogate HG2

A magnificent six-bedroom Edwardian townhouse with stunning interiors. £880,000

Apt 15, The Gables, Queen ParadeHarrogate HG1

An elegant duplex apartment with beautiful interiors. £430,000

Sharow EndRipon HG4

An exquisite six-bedroom Victorian property with a fine range of traditional outbuildings set in delightful gardens and grounds. £975,000

Lollybogs, High BirstwithHarrogate HG3

A charming and historic country house, with an annexe, set in delightful gardens and grounds. £995,000

Oldstone Lodge, Fulwith RoadHarrogate HG2

A substantial five-bedroom family house with generous accommodation and private gardens. £1,400,000

more houses are under o�er now than at this time

last year

55%Your common-sense approach made for a stress free experience

Mr & Mrs G, Ripon


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Manor House Farm, BreatonHarrogate HG3

A charming four-bedroom 19th-century farmhouse with a separate annexe, a paddock and stabling. £895,000

Scotton Orchards, Lands LaneKnaresborough HG5

One of the finest houses on the renowned Lands Lane with exceptional south-facing views.

£1,350,000

Pond House, ArkendaleKnaresborough HG5

A five-bedroom Georgian farmhouse with a range of traditional buildings in delightful grounds. £875,000

Green Ridge CottageNun Monkton YO26

A superbly modernised four-bedroom cottage in the heart of Nun Monkton. £625,000

Mill House, TopcliffeYork YO7

A substantial Grade II Listed former mill house beside the River Swale with lovely views.

£650,000

Summercourt, RoundhayLeeds LS8

A substantial seven-bedroom detached family home with well-proportioned accommodation. £750,000

Elmfield, BickertonWetherby LS22

A beautifully presented five-bedroom family house with outbuildings and land in the heart of a popular village. £875,000

Stonebeck House, MiddlesmoorHarrogate HG3

A substantial former vicarage, in need of refurbishment, in a commanding position at the head of Nidderdale.

£950,000

The team were meticulous in

following up on every viewerMr A, Stokesley

40% of our houses that are on the market are between

£500,000 and £750,000

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Manor Cottage, StaveleyKnaresborough HG5

A charming two-bedroom Georgian cottage, with a pretty landscaped garden, in the heart of Staveley. £255,000

Stubbing Nook, Newton Le WillowsBedale DL8

An attractive four-bedroom family house standing in glorious and peaceful rural surroundings. £595,000

The Old Brook HouseBellerby DL8

A superb Grade II Listed house with elegant accommodation and a private walled garden.

£750,000

Beavers Croft, BamfordHope Valley S33

A 16th-century stone house and substantial converted barn adjacent to Howden Dam.

£750,000

Langdale Hall, MelsonbyRichmond DL10

An impressive seven-bedroom country house with distant views, farmland, woodland and extensive equestrian facilities. £2,500,000

Cleaves House, ThirlbyThirsk YO7

A superbly positioned and well-presented five-bedroom family house with far-reaching views. £725,000

Moor End Cottage, Nun MonktonYork YO26

A charming and well-presented four-bedroom family house. £725,000

The Boat HouseRipon HG4

A superb five-bedroom family house beside the River Ure with grazing land. £550,000

A consistently caring and professional

approachMr L, Harrogate


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worth of property was bought and sold privately in Spring 2012

£16.5m


Daniel Rigg Town Sales Negotiator

Which is the best house

you’ve sold this year?

A top-floor flat in one of the purpose-built blocks along Beech Grove. It was in need of total renovation and modernisation, but still had 35 viewings in the space of two hours. It sold above the guide price after going to best and final o�ers.What’s the best way to

spend a Sunday afternoon

in your area? Going for a long walk in one of the North Yorkshire’s many beauty spots, then stopping o� at a good pub for a Sunday roast on the way home.What’s your top tip for

making a property stand

out? ‘Kerb appeal’ is important as a lot of buyers view a property externally first, before they arrange an internal viewing with the agent. If I could have a super

power, it would be...

the ability to fly. It would come in handy for beating the tra�c to get to appointments!

Alice LoatesSales Negotiator



Grasmere House, a stunning five-bedroom property in Nidderdale set in eight acres with views stretching as far as York Minster.What’s the best way to


in your area? Walking the Seven Bridges at Studley Royal Deer Park, near Fountains Abbey, followed by a glass of wine at the One Eyed Rat Public House in Ripon.If you could live anywhere

in your area, where would

it be? I would live in Nun Monkton, a pretty village set around a green with a maypole that has easy access to Harrogate, York and the A1.What’s your top tip for


out? Keep the paint work tidy and the gardens kempt. A window box or two doesn’t hurt either.If I could have a super

power, it would be...

to have a crystal ball to foresee activity in the housing market.

Toby MilbankPartner



The East House in Great Smeaton, which sold with a guide price of £1.5 million. It’s one of the prettiest village houses in North Yorkshire. What’s the best way to


in your area? A long lunch in one of our excellent local pubs, or an afternoon fishing on the pretty River Ure.What’s your top tip for


out? Prepare for your photography, as the photos are still one of the most important parts of a marketing campaign. So many sellers don’t do their houses justice, and end up with poor photos taken on a dreary day. If I could have a super

power, it would be... the ability to get Harrogate, York and Leeds football clubs promoted to the premiership!

Hunsingore, Oatlands Drive Harrogate HG2

A magnificent Tudor-style detached house, with generous, flexible family accommodation extending to just under 3,500 sq ft, situated on one of the most sought-after streets on the favoured south side of Harrogate, within

walking distance of the town centre and the famous 200-acre Stray parkland. Imposing solid timber gates open on to a circular driveway with ample o�-street parking and generous lawned gardens.

£1,100,000


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