Summary - THORNWICK, 61 HIGH STREET STAITHES SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA TS13 5BH
3 bed 2 bath End of Terrace
Turnkey holiday let with strong character in village centre.
Grade II listed—consent restrictions likely for alterations
Rock Lea is a substantial Grade II listed end-terrace townhouse on Staithes High Street, currently run as a profitable holiday let sleeping six. The house spreads over four living floors plus a large dry cellar and retains abundant period character — exposed beams, wood panelling, sash windows and two multi-fuel stoves with newly lined chimneys. It will be sold fully furnished, including white goods, offering an immediate income stream for a new owner.
The layout and fabric suit an investor or buyer who values character and village-centre location within the North York Moors National Park. The modern fitted kitchen and recent stove works show the property is generally well maintained, but the building has older construction details (pre-1900 stone walls with assumed no insulation and secondary glazing) and electric-led heating, so running costs and thermal performance are likely to be higher than modern homes.
Buyers should note material constraints: Grade II listed status will restrict external and some internal alterations and could complicate maintenance. The plot is very small with no garden, and there is no mobile signal on site; broadband is average. There is a medium flooding risk for the area and local deprivation indicators are high — both are relevant for long-term value and insurance costs.
For a purchaser seeking a turn-key holiday business or a character-filled village home, this property offers immediate letting potential and stand-out historic charm. For those wanting a low-maintenance, energy-efficient primary residence with outdoor space, limitations around listed consents, insulation and plot size mean trade-offs are necessary.
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