5 bed detached house for sale

Wistowgate, Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8

Substantial Five-Bedroom Grade II Listed Detached Home with Extensive Living Space, Outbuildings & Attic Rooms
Located in the Historic Market Town of Selby, North Yorkshire

A rare opportunity to acquire this impressively spacious five-bedroom detached residence, offering over 7,300 sq ft of total floor space including multiple reception areas, versatile outbuildings, and generous attic rooms. Beautifully arranged over three floors, this home is ideal for large families, multigenerational living, or those seeking space to run a home-based business.

Positioned in a sought-after location in Selby, North Yorkshire, the property blends substantial living accommodation with a peaceful setting. Selby is a thriving market town renowned for its historic abbey, charming town centre, and excellent commuter connections.

Location – Selby, North Yorkshire
Located just 14 miles south of York and 25 miles from Leeds, Selby offers the perfect blend of countryside calm and urban accessibility. The town benefits from:

Excellent transport links via Selby train station, with direct services to York, Leeds, and London.

Easy access to the A19, A63, and M62, making it ideal for commuters.

A range of well-regarded schools, including Selby High School and Barlby High.

A variety of independent shops, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants in the town centre.

The stunning Selby Abbey, a centrepiece of local heritage and community events.

Beautiful walks along the River Ouse and nearby countryside trails.

This blend of convenience and charm makes Selby highly desirable for families and professionals alike.

Ground Floor
The property opens into four spacious reception rooms, including a living room, dining room, family room, and sitting room, providing ample flexibility for entertaining or relaxing.

The kitchen is complemented by a pantry, utility, and WC, while a dedicated office supports modern home-working needs. At the rear, a series of linked storage rooms give access to a barn-style outbuilding, offering outstanding scope for conversion.

First Floor
Upstairs you’ll find five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a stunning principal suite with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. A second bedroom also has an en-suite, while a spacious family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.

Attic Levels
Two large attic rooms provide even more flexibility—ideal for future development, creative studios, or storage.

Outbuildings
An impressive feature of the home is the attached barn and multiple storage rooms, perfect for workshops, a gym, or future annex use (subject to permissions). The dual-level barn structure opens up further possibilities for conversion or extended living space.

Overall Space
Main House (Internal Area): Approx. 4,004 sq ft / 372 m2

Additional Areas (Outbuildings, Attic, etc): Approx. 3,304 sq ft / 304 m2

Total Floor Area: Approx. 7,308 sq ft / 676 m2

All measurements are approximate.

Key Features
Magnificent Five-Bedroom Detached Home

Four Reception Rooms + Dedicated Office

Three Bathrooms Including Two En-Suites

Spacious Kitchen with Pantry & Utility

Large Attic Rooms with Development Potential

Substantial Outbuildings Including Dual-Level Barn

Over 7,300 sq ft of Versatile Space

Excellent Schools, Amenities & Transport in Selby

Perfect for Families, Business Owners or Investors

A Rare Opportunity in a Prime North Yorkshire Location

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.

Buyer Process: Our customers use British Homebuyers to either purchase or assist in selling properties quickly and reliably. Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.

Exclusivity Fee:
You can secure the purchase today by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000 which gives you the rights to purchase within a given timeframe. The exclusivity fee is returned to you upon successful completion of the property.

A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Paying this fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market and reserves it exclusively for you, therefore eliminating the risk of gazumping and aborted costs.

Disclaimer

The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc. Photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.