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3 bedroom character property for sale

Church Street, TS13

PROPERTY TYPE

Character Property

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Widely known as Captain Cook's Cottage, associated with the explorer's teenage years in the village
  • Currently a very successful fully furnished holiday let with multiple holiday letting companies (accounts available)
  • Charming coastal cottage retaining characterful features including exposed beams
  • Sea and harbourside frontage views capturing the timeless appeal of the Yorkshire coast
  • A rare opportunity to acquire a historic coastal cottage in the heart of Staithes
  • Offering accommodation speak over four floors (including a full width Basement / Utility)
  • Strong year-round visitor appeal due to Staithes' heritage and coastal setting
  • Warmed by oil central heating offering modernised accommodation throughout
  • Moments from the harbour, pubs, independent shops and coastal walks
  • Rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive property of historical and lifestyle interest

Description

Situated on picturesque Church Street, just moments from the harbour, this charming period cottage is widely known as Captain Cook's Cottage

The property retains a wealth of period character, including exposed beams and traditional cottage features, complemented by sea and harbourside views that reflect the timeless appeal of this dramatic coastline. Currently operated as a very successful and well-established holiday let, the cottage is popular year-round, benefiting from Staithes' enduring appeal to tourists, walkers, and history enthusiasts.

Set within the heart of the historic old village, the property is just a short walk from the harbour, local pubs, independent shops, and the surrounding coastal paths, offering an immersive experience of the village atmosphere that Cook himself would have known. Staithes is a picturesque seaside village on the North Yorkshire coastline, just 10 miles from Whitby. The village, with its cobbled streets, quaint cottages, and rich history, is a popular destination. The cottage is perfectly situated just meters from the beach and the local Cod & Lobster pub, making it an ideal spot for holidaymakers.

The ground floor is brimming with character, featuring a living/dining room adorned with exposed ceiling beams and a traditional wood burning stove set within a beautiful Inglenook fireplace and enjoys harbourside coastal views from the beautiful sash windows, alongside a traditional shaker style cream kitchen with exposed stone wall, integrated appliances, access to the extremely rare and most welcome rear enclosed patio and staircase from the kitchen leads down to the useful basement /utility area. There is a door which has access to the lower ground store area.

Upstairs, the first floor offers two spacious double bedrooms - one with built-in wardrobes within the alcove and enjoys beautifully stripped ships timber floorboards and traditional sash windows, there is also a family sized three piece bathroom suite with shower. There are once again, stunning harbourside views from the bedroom windows.

On the second floor, you'll find a cosy triple bedroom with a traditional sash window which again, offers unparalleled sea and harbourside views, a further shower room and most useful landing / study area with storage - perfect for an office or study area.

This is a rare and distinctive property, ideal for buyers seeking a combination of historical interest, lifestyle appeal and proven holiday-letting potential in one of North Yorkshire's most iconic coastal locations .

Viewing comes highly recommended through the sole selling agents, please contact us to arrange a suitable inspection for those who are in a position to proceed.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Vestibule
With glazed side window, laminate flooring and glazed door leading through to:-

Living and Dining Room    18' 6" x 14' 5"  (5.64m x 4.39m) 
Elevated from the front aspect with timber double glazed sash windows to the front aspect offering fantastic harbour side views looking out to sea, beautiful eye catching beamed ceiling created from ships timbers, feature Inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron wood burning stove, central heating radiator, space for dining table, laminate flooring, glazed door leading to staircase to first and second floors, and glazed door leading through to:-.

Breakfast Kitchen      11' 9" x 11' 2"  (3.58m x 3.4m) 
Beautifully fitted with a matching range of cream Shaker style base and wall cupboards with drawers, laminate work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer, integrated electric hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, integral electric fan assisted electric double oven and grill, laminate flooring, part glazed traditional timber door to the rear patio area, feature Sash double glazed window to the side aspect offering partial sea views, a beautiful exposed stone wall to one side, radiator, shelved pantry area with steps leading down to:-

BASEMENT

Basement/Workshop/Laundry   30' 6" x 16' 9" (max)  (9.3m x 5.11m (max))
A superb additional room spanning the lower ground floor of the property offering a fantastic workshop storeroom with plumbing provided for washing machine facilities, double gate access to side, window to front aspect and also housing the oil central heating boiler.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Window to the rear aspect, feature beamed ceiling, radiator, tartan carpet, built-in storage cupboard, access to all first floor rooms and further staircase leading to the second floor.

Master Bedroom    14' 8" x 12' 3"  (4.47m x 3.73m) To the front of the property and once again offering stunning harbour and coastal views enjoying feature exposed period wide plank timber flooring with stunning beamed ceiling, feature cast fireplace, central heating radiator and robe space with cupboards.

Bedroom      10' 3" x 9' 0"  (3.12m x 2.74m) To the rear of the property a lovely double room enjoying sea views, beamed ceiling and central heating radiator.

Family Bathroom/wc
A three piece suite in white comprising panelled bath with overhead chrome shower attachment and telephone style shower and taps with a glazed screen, wash hand basin, push button w/c, laminate flooring, tiled splashbacks, small window to side aspect, traditional beamed ceiling and central heating radiator.

SECOND FLOOR
 
Landing / Study / Office 
A large landing area which offers a fantastic office/study area with ample eaves storage, Velux roof window and deep walk in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, hatch to the loft space, tartan carpet and access to:-.

Bedroom     15' 5" x 9' 0"  (4.7m x 2.74m) 
To the rear of the property yet still benefiting from delightful top floor sea views - a superbly appointed triple room with central heating radiator, two velux roof windows and deep eaves storage cupboards.

Shower Room/wc
A modern white suite comprising double shower stall, wash hand basin and w/c with view above, central heating radiator and eaves storage.

EXTERNALLY

The front of the property is approached by three steps.

Rear Patio
Enclosed and elevated providing much needed outside space the rear is offers a private paved patio area with some timber decking, concealed central heating tank storage and ample space for a table to sit and enjoy a good book.




EXTRAS: All fitted carpets as described are to be included in the sale

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by Appointment with the Sole Agent.

TENURE: Freehold

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. None of these services have been tested by the Agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

COUNCIL TAX ASSESSMENT: Exempt currently (business rates)

EPC: Please ask at our branch for a copy.

AGENTS NOTES: The photographs and information regarding this property is the copyright of Leapfrog Lettings & Sales. All measurements are approximate and have been taken using a laser tape measure therefore, may be subject to a small margin of error.

These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However, any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale.

Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.

DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY Names, address, telephone number and email address will be taken for mailing list registration, viewing appointments or when making an offer to purchase and will not be used or passed on for any other marketing purposes.

HOW TO SPEED UP YOUR PROPERTY SALE ...
Here at Leapfrog, we always strive to provide the very best service and information for all our clients, whether selling, renting or buying.

We work hard to keep one step ahead of the competition and our goal for home sellers and buyers alike, is to reduce the time it takes for a sale to proceed to a speedy completion. We provide our sellers and potential buyers with important property information from the onset, resulting in fewer sales falling through.

WHAT IS A 'BUYER'S MARKETING PACK?'
The Government and National Trading Standards require that more material information needs to be provided to potential buyers upfront.

Getting our 'Buyer Information Pack' ready right at the start of marketing, means we have the ability to share this with any potential purchasers as early as at the initial viewing stage. We can then provide this to a surveyor, respective solicitors involved in the sale and potentially reduce any delays with a sale.

What does a 'Buyer Information Pack' contain?
Our Buyer Information Pack is packed with information on the property that will help secure a serious and committed buyer. Here's what it contains:

Marketing Information
Property Brochure (including photos, property description, square footage, £ per sq foot, whole plot size, local authority, council tax band and cost, tenure, estate fees, if lease the length, ground rent, maintenance fees and what's included) - supplied by Leapfrog
Floor plan - supplied by Leapfrog
Location map - supplied by Leapfrog

Material Information Sheet (all estate agents have a legal duty to have this available before a viewing is booked) - Council Tax, Tenure, Physical characteristics of the property, Property type, Material type/materials used in construction, Number and types of rooms, Utilities, Electricity supply, Water supply, Sewerage, Heating, Broadband, Mobile signal/coverage, Parking, Building safety, Restrictions, Rights and easements, Flood risk, Coastal erosion risk, Planning Permission or proposal for development, Property accessibility/adaptations, Coalfield or mining.

EPC - Energy Performance Information

Our general PIQ (Property Information Questionnaire) FAQ sheet about the property including things like rental value, rental yield, year built, distance to shops and park, meters, services, boiler, loft etc -

A report on local sold prices, Title plan, Local mobile & broadband speeds, Planning history, Plot size & floor area, Pounds per square foot, Flood risk, Conservation areas, Local school reports, Leasehold info, Council tax, Energy Performance Certificate, Transport links and Transaction history.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
On street,Permit
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Patio
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Energy performance certificate - ask agent

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About Leapfrog Lettings & Sales, Skelton-in-Cleveland

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Since the opening of our office doors in April 2009, Leapfrog has become a well-respected, independent and multi-AWARD WINNING Sales and Letting Agent which has grown substantially, building an enviable and well deserved local reputation, enjoying one of the highest ranking agents in our area for positive Google Reviews along with excellent customer feedback... Indeed our reviews speak for themselves.

With a combined knowledge of over 65 years local market experience within the Teesside and the North Yorkshire areas, here at Team Leapfrog we are committed to delivering the very highest possible standards of service to all our clients and are extremely proud of our local roots, indeed we see ourselves as local experts who are able to provide a useful insight into the market specialising in locations and areas of preference, whilst retaining our award winning standards of service to clients.

Our multi award winning office has won several awards consecutively over the last few years and is recognised as one of the best in the UK, being placed in the top 500 for Sales in 2024 and 2025. Firstly winning GOLD at the EA Masters Event in London in 2024 and then in 2025 where we also won SILVER for Lettings. We are super proud of our achievements and this includes being recognised within the 'Best Estate Agent Guide' for both Sales and Lettings (which researches 100% of all estate agents and recognises only the top 20% in the UK, with GOLD winners achieving the top 5%). Alongside this, we have also won SILVER awards at the ESTAS in London in 2023 and 2024 for Sales in North Yorkshire and 'Best in Postcode' winners ... beating off some stiff competition from over 30 offices in our regional category.

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