Summary -
Flat 6,9 Esplanade,WHITBY,YO21 3HH
YO21 3HH
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free coastal bolthole with views of the Abbey and ready-made bookings.
Chain free one-bedroom top-floor flat in 2019 conversion
Circa 502 sq ft; compact open-plan living with Velux windows
Sold with contents and existing holiday bookings in place
Long lease remaining (approx. 980 years)
Service charge ~£77 pcm (£924 per year)
No lift — several flights of stairs to the entrance
Currently assessed/used as holiday let (business rates)
Electric heating throughout; modern fittings but small rooms
This top-floor one-bedroom flat in a Victorian conversion offers an affordable, well-presented home or rental close to Whitby’s West Cliff and town centre. The conversion (2019) provides modern fittings, electric heating and Velux windows that bring light into the open-plan living/kitchen and bedroom. The apartment is chain free and sold with contents and existing holiday bookings in place, making it straightforward for an investor to continue short‑let use or for a buyer seeking a ready-to-move-in bolthole.
Practical positives include long lease length (circa 980 years), low local crime, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The communal forecourt and central esplanade position put cafes, shops, pier and attractions within easy walking distance, while the property’s elevated position gives partial views toward the Abbey.
Buyers should note material drawbacks plainly: the flat is on the top floor requiring a number of stairs (no lift) and the layout is compact at approximately 502 sq ft. It is leasehold with a management/service charge of about £77 pcm (£924 annually). The apartment is currently assessed for business/holiday letting purposes rather than standard council tax, which may affect mortgage options for some purchasers. Finally, the surrounding area shows higher levels of deprivation despite the property’s central, low-crime setting.
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