A rare opportunity to acquire a private riverside mooring in an attractive and secluded position on the River Ouse, within the sought-after Fulford area of York. The property has approximately 43 ft of river frontage and offers an interesting opportunity for boating enthusiasts or investors seeking a mooring within easy reach of York city centre.
The land is presently slightly overgrown and would benefit from some clearance and general improvement. The land adjoining the mooring also offers useful space for parking several vehicles and ancillary use. The current vendor accesses the site when needed with a Transit-size tipper truck.
An existing ramp constructed principally from scaffolding provides access from the land down to a pontoon on the river. This has evidently not been used for some time, and its condition and safety have not been assessed. Prospective purchasers should therefore not use the ramp when inspecting the property and should satisfy themselves regarding any works required to provide safe access to the riverside.
The seller has informed us that the mooring has previously accommodated multiple vessels, with up to four boats potentially being accommodated depending on their size. We are also advised that moorings in this location can produce rents in the region of £4,000 per annum per mooring, although again, we expect this will depend on the size of the vessel. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding permitted mooring arrangements and potential rental income.
The property provides an unusual opportunity to acquire and improve a scarce riverside asset in an attractive setting close to the historic City of York.
Location
The mooring is situated off St Oswald's Road in Fulford, approximately two miles south of York city centre.
Access is via a shared private track which passes the University of York Boat Club and continues along the eastern bank of the River Ouse, serving a small number of established private moorings.
Despite its convenient position close to the city, the setting has a distinctly rural character, with open countryside and mature trees lining this attractive stretch of the river.
Fulford is one of York's most sought-after residential areas and provides a good range of local amenities, with York city centre readily accessible by road, bicycle and public transport. The location also provides convenient access to the A19 and York's wider road network.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the auctioneers on 0845 400 9900.
Solicitor
Symes Bains Broomer Solicitors, 2 Park Square, Scunthorpe, DN15 6JH. Ref: Kayleigh Clarke. Tel: 01724 281 616
The property will be offered for sale by online auction with bidding commencing at 12 noon on Monday 28th September 2026 and closing on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 1.00pm. For further legal information relating to this lot please log on to auctionhouse.co.uk/hullandeastyorkshire.
Conditions of Sale
The property will be sold subject to conditions of sale, copies of which will be available for inspection at the auctioneer’s offices, with the solicitors and online at auctionhouse.co.uk/hullandeastyorkshire prior to the date of the auction.
Additional Fees
The purchaser will be required to pay an administration charge of 0.3% inc. VAT is subject to a minimum of £900 (£750 plus VAT), and a buyer's premium of £1,200 (£1,000 plus VAT) in addition to the purchase price of the property.
Guide Price
Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures that a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction), which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Disbursements
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Tenure : Freehold







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