Summary - Oak Bank, Oak Road, Cowthorpe LS22 5EY
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious four-bedroom family house with gardens, garage and strong school links.
Attractive Georgian-inspired brick elevations and timber-framed sash-style windows
Spacious 24ft living room with rustic brick chimney and multi-fuel stove
Large family dining kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry and utility room
Four bedrooms; principal bedroom with en suite shower room
Air source heat pump heating, double glazing, energy-efficient elements
High flood risk — obtain flood defence and insurance advice
Shared driveway access; double semi-detached garage and visitor parking
Council tax band described as expensive
Set on a quiet lane in Cowthorpe, this four-bedroom detached house offers well-balanced family accommodation across about 1,504 sq ft. Built in the early 2000s with Georgian-inspired brick elevations and timber-framed sash-style double glazing, the home combines attractive period styling with modern construction standards. The layout suits family life: a generous 24ft living room with a multi-fuel stove, a large shaker-style dining kitchen, a utility, and four bedrooms including an en suite to the principal.
Practical running costs benefit from an air source heat pump and electric heating via radiators, and the property has recently installed double glazing. Outside, both front and rear gardens are laid to lawn with private seating and a southerly rear aspect. Parking is provided via a shared driveway leading to a double semi-detached garage, with visitor parking in front. The hamlet setting gives a rural feel while keeping good road links to Wetherby, Knaresborough and the A1 for commuters.
Notable negatives are factual and important: the property sits in a high flood-risk area — prospective buyers should obtain updated flood defences and insurance advice. Council tax is described as expensive, and access is via a shared drive which may require coordination with neighbours. The home is presented in good order but, as with many early-2000s builds, buyers wanting more modern luxury finishes may wish to update kitchens or bathrooms to taste.
This house will suit families seeking a roomy village home with nearby top-performing schools, or commuters who prioritise countryside living with straightforward motorway access. Investors should note the flood risk when assessing insurance and resale value. Overall the property offers strong everyday comfort, attractive character detailing and practical outdoor space in a peaceful North Yorkshire setting.
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