Summary - Cuttle Cottage Cuttle Cottage Cuttle Cottage Cliff Cottage, Cliff Street, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, YO22 YO22 4RY
2 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Elevated rustic seaside cottage with expansive sea views and restoration potential.
- Elevated cottage with long-ranging sea views from internal lookouts
- Grade II listed: restrictions on alterations and repair requirements
- Small footprint (≈550 sq ft) and very small plot
- Habitable now but needs sympathetic renovation and modernisation
- Areas of flying freehold—may complicate mortgage or conveyancing
- Slow broadband and average mobile signal; check connectivity needs
- Paved private patio and small stone outhouse for storage
- Best suited to cash buyers or investors familiar with listed works
Cliff Cottage is a compact, Grade II listed end-of-terrace cottage dating in parts to the 1600s, set at the top of Cliff Street in Robin Hood's Bay. Its elevated position delivers long-ranging sea views from several internal lookouts and from the gable-end room, plus a tucked-away paved patio and small stone outhouse opposite the cottage. The property sits within the North York Moors National Park and benefits from very low local crime and classic village amenities nearby.
Internally the house is small (approximately 550 sq ft) with low ceilings and period character throughout: a panelled lounge, modest kitchen, ground-floor bathroom, a double bedroom with built-in cupboards, and a second small upper room. The cottage is habitable but needs a sympathetic renovation to modernise services and finishes; it retains vintage fittings and historic fabric that will appeal to someone looking for a character restoration project.
Important practical points: the house is Grade II listed and parts of the ownership include flying freehold elements, which will complicate alterations and mortgage availability. Broadband is slow, mobile signal average, and the property is best suited to a cash buyer or investor prepared to manage listed-building consent and renovation work. The plot is very small, and tenure details are not provided, so buyers should check financing and legal matters early.
This is a rare market appearance — the first time in almost a century — offering genuine seaside charm and strong holiday-let or second-home appeal for those willing to invest in careful restoration. Expect to preserve the cottage’s historic character while upgrading services for comfort and long-term value.
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