Sea Cot, High Street, Staithes

A Spacious Period Cottage Just Steps from the Sea in Historic Staithes.

With its cobbled lanes, working harbour, and dramatic clifftop setting, Staithes has long captivated those who discover it, and properties of this scale within the village are genuinely rare. This handsome period terraced cottage sits within easy reach of the beach, the village pubs, cafés, and shops, yet is set back from the High Street with some outdoor space to the front. Extending to approximately 900 square feet across three characterful floors, this is a home of genuine substance in one of the Yorkshire coast's most extraordinary settings.

The open plan living room forms the heart of the cottage, where beamed ceilings and a log burning stove create an atmosphere of warmth and authenticity that is simply impossible to replicate in modern construction. The galley kitchen, practical and well-considered, comes with the added benefit of planning permission to extend (NYM/2021/0210/FL), an opportunity to further enhance what is already an impressive home. Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms across the upper floors provide comfortable accommodation for family or guests, with electric storage heaters throughout ensuring warmth even in the depths of a North Yorkshire winter.

Outside, both front and rear yards offer useful outdoor space alongside a storage shed, a practical asset in a village where storage is always at a premium.

Whether sought as a permanent coastal home, a holiday retreat, or an investment with strong letting potential, this cottage rewards careful consideration. Staithes continues to attract buyers from across the country, and opportunities of this size and character within the village are not to be missed. Please note there is an element of a Flying Freehold on the top floor over the neighbouring property.