For Sale By Auction | 12:00, 19 May 2026

Richards House , Crosby Road, Northallerton DL6 1AE

*Guide | £380,000 (plus fees)

  • Detached House
  • Tenure: Freehold

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Auction Date

Tue 19/05/2026

Auction Time

12:00

Auction Venue

Live Stream

Exceptional Commercial / Residential Development Opportunity – Prime Northallerton Location

Brambly Hedge represents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial property set within approximately 0.2 acres in a highly sought-after location just outside the centre of Northallerton. Previously operated as a well-established children’s day nursery, the property offers huge scope for future development or reconfiguration, making it an ideal prospect for developers, investors, or owner-occupiers alike. The building has been significantly extended over time, resulting in a large, versatile footprint with generous internal spaces and extensive water supplies throughout, lending itself perfectly to a variety of alternative uses. Importantly, the property can be returned to a residential dwelling with no prior planning approval required, immediately opening up a wide range of options for conversion, remodelling or modernisation. In addition to residential use, the site offers clear potential for alternative commercial or mixed-use development, subject to the necessary planning consents. Previous and ongoing consideration has included residential change of use. Other possible uses could include professional offices, boutique hospitality, or leisure uses such as a restaurant or tearoom, subject to approvals. Positioned on Crosby Road, one of Northallerton’s most desirable residential addresses, the property benefits from being within walking distance of the town centre, local schools, and major supermarkets. The area is well regarded for its accessibility, community feel and strong residential demand. With the scope to extend further or completely reconfigure to suit individual requirements, generous outdoor space, and a location that continues to attract strong interest, this property is sure to tick all the boxes for a wide range of developers and end users. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, flexibility and outstanding potential this unique opportunity offers. *NB Further internal photos will be available in the coming days due to a clearance at the property. The current photos, supplied via the vendor are from a previous marketing campaign prior to the auction listing. Auction House have inspected this property.

Tenure

Freehold

GROUND FLOOR - Revert to Floor Plan

Entrance Hallway Reception Room 1 - 11.56m x 5.64m Reception Room 2 - 6.01m x 4.05m Reception Room 3 - 2.50m x 5.01m Reception Room 4 - 3.69m x 3.01m Kitchen - 5.01m x 3.01m Reception Room 5 - 3.69m x 3.11m WC 1 - 2.85m x 1.99m WC 2 - 2.88m x 2.39

FIRST FLOOR - Revert to Floor Plan

Reception Room 6 - 44 SqMt Reception Room 7 - 14.95 SqMt Reception Room 8 - 12.2 SqMt WC 3 -

Auctioneers Notes

Property construction – Standard Electricity supply – Mains Water supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Mains Broadband –Standard Speed – 16 mbps Mobile signal / coverage –Three/EE/O2/Vodafone –Good Parking – Off Street Building Safety – See Legal Pack- Restrictions – Yes - See Legal Pack Rights and easements - See Legal Pack Flood risk – Medium Coastal erosion – Very Low Planning permission – See Legal Pack - ZB25/01834/FUL | (07-10-2025)Status: Decided (Granted) - Application for Planning Permission: Change of use from childrens nursery to dwelling house, change to door and window openings, change of external materials, installation of SPV as amended by revised plans received 2 December 2026/ ZB24/02481/MAN | (30-12-2024)Status: Decided (Prior Approval Not Required) Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from childrens nursery to the original dwelling/ Hambleton/06/02013/FUL | (15-09-2006)Status: Decided -Retrospective application for the construction of a boundary fence and gates/ Hambleton/14/01197/FUL | (09-06-2014)Status: Decided -Alterations and first floor extension to day nursery Accessibility / adaptions – See Legal Pack Coalfield or mining area - See Legal Pack

Disclaimer

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. We ask all parties to complete full due-diligence on any auction property by reading a full pack prior to bidding. Come auction day (19th May), you must be in a position to legally exchange contracts at the fall of the gavel, a 10% deposit (£5,000 min) is required and completion is set for 28 days later. You must be registered to bid, Please note that previous purchases, interest or registration through the Auction House Brand are not valid for a forthcoming auction and therefore you MUST register your interest with the office on 01642 931060. Please also note that holding an EIgroup account will not give you bidding authorisation, this authorisation can only be granted via the Tees Valley branch once all forms, documentation and completed ID checks have been received at teesvalley@auctionhouse.co.uk. for any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us in the office.

Local Authority

North Yorkshire County Council

Solicitors

Harrowells Solicitor York, 1 St. Saviourgate, Ref: Harrowells Solicitor York

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

Additional Fees

Buyer's Premium - 1.8% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1200 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1800 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

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