Summary - 11 BOROUGH PLACE WHITBY YO22 4BJ
1 bed 1 bath Terraced
Compact period cottage steps from Whitby beach—ideal for a holiday let or starter home.
- Traditional brick cottage with period character and heart-shaped front knocker
- Central Whitby location; short walk to beach, harbour and amenities
- Double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom
- Small patio provides private outdoor space
- Medium lounge with exposed brick fireplace; cosy, period features
- Requires cosmetic updating and some repairs; reads as a fixer-upper
- Higher local crime levels and deprived area indicators to consider
- Freehold tenure and very low council tax reduce ongoing costs
Tucked just off Church Street in central Whitby, this compact one-bedroom terraced cottage offers true seaside character and immediate access to the town’s shops, pubs and beach. The traditional brick exterior, pale green door with heart-shaped knocker and period features give the house authentic charm—ideal as a holiday let, bolt‑hole or starter home for someone wanting town-centre convenience.
Inside, a medium-sized lounge with exposed brick fireplace and a galley kitchen create a cosy living space. The double bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and an en-suite, while a small patio provides an outdoor spot to relax after exploring the harbour and nearby attractions.
This is a practical purchase rather than a move-in-perfect showhome. The property suits a buyer happy to carry out cosmetic updating and modest repairs; parts of the interior read as a fixer-upper rather than recently upgraded. The location is central and walkable but note the neighbourhood records higher local crime and the wider area is marked as deprived—factors to consider for long-term living or lettings.
Freehold tenure and very low council tax reduce ongoing costs, and strong mobile signal plus average broadband make the cottage practical for short-term lets or remote working. For buyers prioritising period character, proximity to the beach, and a compact footprint, this cottage offers a rare, affordable entry into Whitby—provided you accept some updating and the realities of the local area.
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