2 Esk Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PA

Situated in an elevated position with views over the town towards the harbour, Abbey and even as far as the sea beyond the piers; 2 Esk Terrace lies only a short walk south of the town centre, conveniently positioned for access to the town's many amenities.

A mid-terrace Victorian townhouse dating from the 1850s, this property has been divided to provide a 1 bedroom letting apartment on the lower ground floor, whilst the upper four floors provide a 4-5 bedroom accommodation with period flourish including 2 reception rooms.

Built in a 'high' Victorian style the property has retained a number of original character features including moulded cornices, heavy panelled doors and window reveals, character staircase, etc. The property has been well maintained, with recent work including refurbishing windows but would benefit from further modernisation to bring it entirely up to date.

Steps at the front of the building ascend to an impressive traditional front door then opens into a lobby with a half-glazed panelled inner door opening into a hallway with polished wooden floor and an impressive period staircase. Doors opens from here to ...

The living room has a traditional grey marble fireplace, polished wooden floor and a wide bay window offering views over the garden, Whitby Harbour, Whitby Abbey, the town and beyond.

The kitchen lies to the rear and faces over the back yard. It is fitted with a modern suite of units with wooden worktops and has spaces for all the usual appliances.

To the rear the hallway descends to a rear lobby with a tiled floor, where there is a door offering access to the stairs down to the lower ground floor level, and an external door to the rear yard, as well as providing access through to a separate utility room at the rear.

1st Floor
The staircase rises from the entrance hallway to a half landing level at the rear where a door opens to ...

House Bathroom with a 4 piece bathroom suite including a bath and separate shower cubicle. The staircase then returns to the first floor landing where doors open to ...

The Lounge has a polished pine floor, a grey marble fireplace, 2x sash windows facing to the front giving lovely views and original moulded cornices and ceiling rose.

Master Bedroom - a double room with recessed wardrobes, positioned on the rear, west facing side of the property.

2nd Floor
The staircase continues via a half landing with a sash window to the rear, before reaching the second floor. The landing has a door opening onto the staircase that goes up to the 3rd floor and a store cupboard beneath. Doors also open to ...

The second bedroom is a double room with a sash window to the front and recessed wardrobes, adjacent to which is a smaller single room, currently used as a study, also with a sash window to the front.

The third bedroom lies to the rear and is a more compact double room, with recessed wardrobes and WC cloakroom has also been included to the rear elevation.


3rd Floor
The enclosed stair twists up to the spacious third floor landing which doubles as a second study. From here there is a hatch to the rear eaves storage void and door open on to ...

Box Room with an L-shaped format and Velux rooflight to the front, as well as hatch to the front eaves void. Possibly a compact 6th Bedroom or additional bathroom, if desired.
Bedroom 5 - a twin bedroom, or perhaps a double, with rooflight windows to the front and rear, as well as hatches to the respective eaves voids.

The Lower Ground Floor Suite
The lower ground floor of the building has its own entrance door under the entrance steps to the main house, but also has a staircase into the ground floor of the house.

Ideal for a dependent relative, the current owners ran the basement as an Air B&B until quite recently.

The entrance door opens into a lobby with a position for an automatic washing machine before leading into ...

A kitchen with tiled floor and modern fitted units as well as spaces for an electric oven and fridge.

A broad archway opens from here into the living room with a polished oak floor.

The dining area lies in the bay window, facing onto the garden terrace, and there remains plenty of space for seating around the Mulberry log burning stove.

A door then connects to an inner hallway with a stair up to the ground floor of the house and doors to ...

Double Bedroom with window to the rear and recessed wardrobes. There is also a shower room with a shower cubicle, wash basin and WC with concealed cistern.

Externally
At the front, the property has terraced gardens, the upper level of which is paved with a patio seating area. The lower terraces are planted with shrubs and even an apple tree. Steps descend to a gate opening onto the track running along the front of Esk Terrace, on the opposite side of which is a paved area providing private parking.

To the rear of the building is an enclosed yard with a timber shed and a store. Steps ascend to a gate onto the back lane, running across the rear of Esk Terrace.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Viewing: Viewings by appointment. All interested parties should discuss any specific issues that might affect their interest, with the agent's office prior to travelling or making an appointment to view this property.

Local Taxation: The property has a single Band D council tax rating. Approx. £2,418 for 2025/6. North Yorkshire Council. Tel .

Directions: The property lies just to the south of the town centre. From the bus / train station follow the road past the town library and you will find Esk Terrace on your right hand side after around 250 yards. See also location plan.

Services: The property is connected to mains water and electricity supplies, and to mains sewerage. Gas connections are provided separately to the house and the basement suite. Gas central heating.

Post Code: YO21 1PA Tenure: Freehold