A few weeks ago, we shared a Property Spotlight post about one of our favourite little coastal areas, North Norfolk. Another of our favourite little coastal areas is North Yorkshire – Whitby in particular.
We’ve posted about the town before – we’ve spent long weekends there in the past; walking up to the Abbey and along the coastline, eating chips in the harbour and popping into quaint pubs for a pint or two.
When we’ve been in Whitby, we’ve often thought that we could happily move there. It gets very busy with tourists in the summer months and during the famous, twice-yearly Goth Weekend. Much of the residential property in the town centre – which is divided by the River Esk – is given over to short term rentals. That means that during the low season, it sadly becomes a ghost town – and not in a good way.
Here are three properties near the town centre that are currently on the market. The first is a tiny little bolt hole tucked away in the centre of the old town. The second is separated into two properties (one to live in and one to earn an income from) and located right on the harbour front. The third is a 6-bedroomed guest house in a pretty crescent with sea views, garden and spacious owners’ accommodation on the lower ground floor.
£199,950 – The Rockpool, Carrs Yard, Whitby
• Period cottage tucked away in the heart of the old town
• Beautifully presented with period features and coastal themed interiors
• 1 reception room with a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
• 1 bedroom with bespoke cabinetry & a modern bathroom
• Currently a successful holiday let that is being sold fully furnished & with bookings
£365,000 – Church Street, Whitby
• Generous townhouse currently converted into two separate holiday lets
• Grade II listed
• Stunning views over the harbour
• Could be easily converted back into one residence
• Sold with ongoing bookings if desired as a business
• Ideal town centre location
£750,000 – 5 East Crescent, Whitby
• A substantial Victorian townhouse offered as a well established guest house
• Prominently situated on Whitby’s East Crescent
• Beautiful sea views
• Private owners’ accommodation
• Large garden to the rear