Mooring 8A, St Oswalds Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4QE

Property Overview

Mooring 8A, St Oswalds Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4QE. A rare opportunity to purchase a 43-foot riverside mooring on the River Ouse with vacant possession and adjoining land offering parking for several vehicles. The land is presently slightly overgrown and would benefit from clearance and general improvement.

Accommodation

• Approximately 43 ft of river frontage.
• Adjoining land with space for parking several vehicles and ancillary use.
• Access to a river pontoon via an existing ramp, principally constructed from scaffolding.
• The seller has informed the auctioneer that the mooring has previously accommodated multiple vessels, with up to four boats potentially accommodated depending on their size.

The condition and safety of the existing ramp have not been assessed. Prospective purchasers should not use it when inspecting the property.

Location

Situated off St Oswald's Road in Fulford, approximately two miles south of York city centre. Access is via a shared private track passing the University of York Boat Club and continuing along the eastern bank of the River Ouse, serving a small number of established private moorings. The setting has a rural character, with open countryside and mature trees, and provides access to the A19 and York's wider road network.

Tenure & Key Information

• Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.
• Occupancy: Vacant.
• Parking: Space for several vehicles on the adjoining land.
• Services: Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Lease, EPC, council tax and heating information has not been supplied.

Auction & Buyer Charges

• Auction date: 30 September 2026 at 1.00pm.
• Guide price: £40,000–£60,000, plus fees.
• Buyer premium: £1,200 (£1,000 plus VAT), payable in addition to the purchase price.
• Administration charge: 0.3% including VAT, subject to a minimum of £900 (£750 plus VAT), payable in addition to the purchase price.
• Known buyer premium and minimum administration charge total £2,100.

Purchasers should refer to the legal pack for any disbursements payable on completion. Special Conditions of Sale may include Search Fees, reimbursement of seller's costs, legal fees and transfer fees, amongst others.

Investment Analysis

HB estimates: No dependable GDV or relevant comparable mooring sale evidence has been supplied. The available sold comparables are terraced houses in Hull and are not reliable evidence of the market value of this Riverside mooring in York. No refurbishment or operating-cost information has been supplied.

• HB estimated rental basis: approximately £4,000 per annum per mooring, equivalent to £333 pcm, based on the auctioneer's estimate. This is not passing rent or achieved income and depends on vessel size.
• HB estimated gross yield: approximately 10.0%–6.7% at the £40,000–£60,000 guide range, before costs, using the auctioneer's rental estimate.
• HB estimated acquisition cost: approximately £42,100–£62,100 at guide level before any other costs, including the known £2,100 buyer premium and minimum administration charge.
• The £3,643 pcm figure below is an advertised asking rent with limited stated relevance, not achieved or passing rent. Using this figure would imply an HB estimated gross yield range of approximately 109.3%–72.9%, but the evidence is weak.

A reliable maximum bid cannot be calculated without supported valuation evidence, confirmed rental income and an agreed investment return threshold.

Sold Comparables

The following supplied sold comparable evidence relates to terraced houses in Hull and is not considered reliable evidence of the value of a Riverside mooring in York.

Property	Price	Sold date	Type	Tenure
3, Kilton Court, Hull, HU8 9FE	£105,000	30 July 2024	Terraced	Freehold
5, Kilton Court, Hull, HU8 9FE	£108,500	16 June 2023	Terraced	Freehold
15, Kilton Court, Hull, HU8 9FE	£125,000	23 October 2020	Terraced	Freehold
24, Kilton Court, Hull, HU8 9FE	£109,000	1 February 2019	Terraced	Freehold
3, Kilton Court, Hull, HU8 9FE	£96,000	21 September 2018	Terraced	Freehold

Rental Evidence

• Advertised rental evidence: £3,643 pcm for a five-bedroom riverside mooring at YO10 4FR, St Oswalds Road, York, YO10. This is an advertised asking rent, not achieved or passing rent, and has limited stated relevance to this property.
• Auctioneer estimate: Moorings in this location can produce rents in the region of £4,000 per annum per mooring, depending on vessel size. This is an estimate and not secured income.

Strategy & Risks

HB estimates recommend treating the auctioneer's £4,000 per annum estimate as the more conservative rental basis. Do not rely on the £3,643 pcm advertised figure without verifying that it applies to this specific mooring and vessel/use arrangement. Bid only after reviewing the full legal pack and confirming mooring rights, permitted occupancy and use, service liabilities and maintenance responsibilities. A conservative price limit should be maintained, including the £2,100 known minimum buyer and administration charges.

• No relevant completed mooring sale comparables have been supplied.
• The £3,643 pcm figure is an advertised asking rent, not achieved rent, and has limited stated relevance.
• The auctioneer's £4,000 per annum figure is an estimate dependent on vessel size and is not passing rent.
• Vacant possession means income is not currently secured.
• Mooring rights, permitted occupancy/use, service liabilities and other legal or operational details have not been supplied.
• The existing ramp has not been assessed for condition or safety and should not be used during inspection.