Summary - The Old Coal Staithe The Old Coal Staithe The Old Coal Staithe The Old Coal Staithe Waterstead Lane, Whitby, YO21 YO21 1TE
1 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Compact coastal holiday base with rare private parking and low running costs.
Grade II listed stone-built detached cottage with period character
Small footprint: approximately 321 sq ft, one bedroom, cosy layout
Freehold but restricted to holiday use only — cannot be permanent residence
Large private parking space; may fit car, 4x4, or possible motorhome
Underfloor heating; immaculate and low maintenance throughout
Central location — short walk to town, station, and coastline
Listed status will restrict alterations and may increase repair costs
Higher local crime and area deprivation; consider rental/insurance implications
This Grade II listed stone-built bungalow is a compact, characterful one-bedroom cottage in central Whitby, offered as a freehold holiday property. At about 321 sq ft it’s immaculately presented with underfloor heating and a small paved patio — low running costs and easy maintenance for a lock-up-and-leave weekend retreat or short-term let.
There are practical positives: a large private parking bay (suitable for most cars, 4x4s or possibly a motorhome), excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, and a very short walk into town and to the station. The setting is quiet apart from occasional steam-train noise and provides direct access to local amenities and the coastline.
Important restrictions and local context: the property is classified for holiday use only and cannot be occupied as a permanent residence; this limits mortgage options and typical owner-occupier use. Listed status (Grade II) means repairs and alterations will be restricted and may be costly or require consents. The surrounding area records higher crime and deprivation levels, which buyers should weigh against the property’s rental potential.
This cottage suits someone seeking a low-maintenance holiday base or an investor targeting short-term lets, rather than a primary family home. Its small size and listing constraints limit extensive renovation but preserve period character and present straightforward holiday-let income potential in a high-demand coastal town.
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