Danesfield, Sandsend, Whitby

Luxurious detached modern house in Sandsend with jaw-dropping coastal views

Completed in 2022 following the re-build and renovation of an existing building, this outstanding architect-designed house enjoys possibly the finest position in the village. It is elevated high above the bay, some 200 metres from the sandy beach, and enjoys far-reaching views on three sides from windows and wraparound walkways. On the top floor, smart glass window-doors switch from opaque to transparent to reveal a panoramic view and wide balcony. The high-tech finish and high-end interiors are complemented by a landscaped garden of sweeping terraces and an all-year summer house perched on the hillside and orientated to enjoy the seaside vista below. The property comes with outbuildings, secure parking and garaging, and is available with the benefit of no onward chain.

Entrance, staircase and rear halls, kitchen/breakfast and dining room, sitting room, laundry/boot room, utility room, boot room, sauna, shower/wc.
4 double bedrooms, 4 en suite bathrooms, 2 dressing rooms
Principal bedroom suite with balcony, bathroom, dressing area with storage, reading area
Summer house
Workshop, stores, double garage, secure parking
Landscaped and terraced gardens and grounds

In all 1/3 of an acre

Find Out More - Danesfield is entirely bespoke, from its conception to the elegantly appointed contemporary interiors and hillside landscaping with coastal-inspired wrought iron railings and range of terraces and balconies facing the Heritage Coast. The house is built into the hillside and arranged over four floors with a walkout basement situated above the garage on the north elevation. The picture windows face north, east and west with an outlook over the rooftops of this picturesque seaside village and along the coastline to Whitby.

The kitchen/breakfast area is open plan to the dining room, together spanning the width of the house and extending nearly 26 ft. The room is illuminated by natural light from three directions and the dining area features a square bay. The bespoke fitted kitchen includes an island unit with a breakfast bar complemented by quartz worktops, integrated appliances (Neff and Fisher & Paykel) and a 4-oven electric Aga in Dartmouth Blue.

The lower ground floor holds the functional space with a large boot room providing ample storage and a separate utility/laundry room with sink. In addition, there is a family-sized sauna accompanied by a shower room. This floor has four windows on the north elevation and a rear entrance giving access to the garage and outbuildings.

The five double bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors, each with luxurious en suite bathrooms, three with dressing rooms and all with outstanding views. A reinforced glass floor panel brings additional light into the first floor.

The principal bedroom suite spans the entire top floor and is orientated to make the most of the panoramic view of the coastline. At the flick of a switch, a remote control turns the opaque glass of the enormous window-doors to transparent, and they slide open onto a 27 ft-long balcony. The balcony is recessed and sheltered providing a jaw-dropping view. Matching the bedroom for views is the luxurious marble bathroom which includes a free-standing slipper bath, walk-in shower and two basins in a double vanity unit. In addition, there are reading and dressing areas, wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes as well as eaves storage.

Outside - Three remote controlled security bollards guard the double garage with electric doors, water, power and light and external steps give access to the rear entrance of the house. Just beyond, sliding electronic gates open to a tarmacadamed parking area flanking two sides of the house. A paved terrace links up the garage, outbuildings and garden, wrapping around the house and forming a floating pathway with a glass balustrade on the seaward elevation.

Behind the house is the terraced garden characterised by its soft, curved lines and multiple opportunities for sitting and enjoying the view. Paths arc up, down and around the hillside, passing planted borders and zones of grass, gravel and planted beds, rising to the highest point of the property. This is occupied by a terrace sheltered by a glass balustrade with a summer house and hot tub. The summer house has a pitched roof, glazed on three sides, and comes with power and light.

Environs - Whitby 2 miles, Scarborough & Pickering 21 miles, York 46 miles

Meadowfield is a residential street that lies perpendicular to the coast and rises up the hillside, lined with late 19th and 20th century houses; Danesfield lies near the top.

Sandsend is a small seaside village with a wide sandy beach that extends to Whitby. Beyond are the valleyed woodlands of the Mulgrave Estate. The village has a range of amenities including a superb café, a pub/restaurant, fish restaurant, shops, a doctors’ surgery and a regular bus service. An 18th century stone bridge crosses the meandering beck which descends gently towards the sea. The A174 skirts the coastline, connecting Whitby to the north, a five-minute drive away or popular walk along the beach at low tide. Whitby is a fine old seafaring town of national renown that sits at the heart of the Heritage Coast surrounded by the glorious scenery of the North York Moors National Park.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: B
Council Tax Band:
Services & Systems: Mains electricity, water, drainage. Zoned heating. LPG gas. Alarm and CCTV.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council Conservation Area.
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Directions: From the A174 coastal road from Whitby turn left onto Meadowfield and the property is near the top, on the right hand side.
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment

Photographs, property spec and video highlights: April 2025
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