A 4-bedroom terrace freehold house in need of modernisation and suitable for investors and developers. Arranged over four floors and measuring approximately 1,388 sqft, this property is located in a popular residential area.

FULL DESCRIPTION

Close to all the attractions in one of North Yorkshire’s most famous seaside resorts, this deceptively spacious, four-storey, mid-terrace home is perfect either as a year-round residence, holiday home (STP) or even a buy-to-let investment.

Although an ongoing project, the property has already been partially modernised and offers a new owner with vision considerable potential either as a home or even as lucrative bed-and-breakfast accommodation.

Boasting a kitchen/diner, two reception rooms, two bathrooms and four bedrooms, the property is comfortably big enough to accommodate a family with the benefit of a private yard.

INTERIOR

RECEPTION HALL:

From the steps up to the first floor, the front door opens onto a reception hall, with internal doors on the right leading to the family room and reception room.

A staircase ahead rises to the bedrooms and house bathroom on the first floor and the two remaining bedrooms on the second floor above.

The staircase also descends to a half landing accommodating the shower room, and further to the kitchen/utility living/dining room on the lower ground floor, currently used as the main living accommodation.

FAMILY ROOM:

14’ 5” (4.40m) x 14’ 1 ((4.30m)

Partially renovated, the family room includes a feature fireplace with ornate mantle and a marble surround, matching decorative corniche work around the ceiling.

Considerable refurbishment is still required, but the room offers ample space for soft furnishings, cabinets and storage, with natural light allowed by the three-quarter-length windows overlooking the front of the property.

RECEPTION ROOM:

12’ 9” (3.89m) x 12'6"”(3.80m)

Overlooking the rear of the house through a large, three-quarter-length window, the reception room has potential to become a superb family room.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

Stairs incorporating a half landing where can be accessed the shower room, descend to the lower ground floor.

SHOWER ROOM:

7'10" (2.38m) x 6'5" (1.95m

This room has also been completely restored and now includes a water-resistant, engineered wooden floor.

A low-level WC and concealed cistern are also incorporated within a vanity unit with both cupboards and drawers, with a drop-in hand basin above fitted with a chrome mixer tap.

The fully-tiled, walk-in shower includes a glass splash screen as well as handy shelves for toiletries with ample natural light provided by a frosted sash window overlooking the rear of the house.

From here, the staircase continues down to the surprisingly light and spacious kitchen/utility living/dining rooms.

LIVING/DINING ROOM: KITCHEN/UTILITY:

Kitchen: 12'9" (3.89m) x 12'6" (3.80m)

Living room/diner: 18'8" (5.70m ) x 14'1" (4.30m)

Utility room: 7'5" (2.26m x 12'6 (3.81m)

Benefitting from a hard-wearing parquet-style floor, with natural light allowed by a window overlooking the front of the property on the right-hand side on entry, with a wall-mounted radiator directly beneath; the living/dining area includes a feature fireplace which is currently decommissioned but framed by a decorative mantle in white.

Recessed alcoves either side include some handy open shelving.

The living/dining room also includes a TV point, a number of power sockets and offers plenty of space for both soft furnishings and a dining table and chairs if required.

The kitchen itself is around the corner to the left on entry from the stairwell.

The cooking and preparation area also includes a parquet-style floor, marble worktops laid out in a U shape around a central kitchen island which boasts a solid-wood top.

Ample storage is available in shaker-style base and wall units above and below while additional integral features include a five-ring gas hob beneath an extractor, a double electric oven and grill, an upright fridge/freezer and a traditional Belfast sink beneath a chrome mixer tap.

There are plenty of power sockets available for extra kitchen utensils and appliances if required while light after dark is provided by modern overhead LED spotlights.

An archway from the kitchen leads on to the utility room, which needs updating but currently includes plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier, a separate stainless steel sink and drainer and some additional cupboard storage.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 & 2:

Bedroom 1: 18’ 8” (5.70m) x 14’ 1” (4.30m)

Bedroom 2: 12’ 9” (3.89m) x 12’ 6” (3.80m)

Both the second floor bedrooms have been prepared for renovation but still require additional work, depending on the new owners’ preferences and vision with regard to future use.

Both offer ample space for use as doubles, with Bedroom 1 large enough to incorporate modest en-suite facilities if required.

BATHROOM:

7’ 10” (2.38m) x 6’ 5” (1.95m)

The second floor bathroom is already partially tiled and includes a modern bathroom suite including a pedestal hand basin, low-level dual-flush WC and a panel bath with chrome mixer taps and a shower overhead.

Warmth is provided by a traditional-style, wall-mounted radiator below frosted sash windows, also overlooking the rear of the house.

SECOND FLOOR:

BEDROOM 3:

10’ 2” (3.10m) x 9’ 2” (2.80m)

In need of modernisation, Bedroom 3 features an exposed timber beam.

Some under-eaves storage is also available, with natural light from a double-glazed casement window overlooking the front of the property.

BEDROOM 4:

15’ 5” (4.70m) x 7’ 7” (2.30m)

Currently used for storage, Bedroom 4 also offers considerable potential as a double room and includes exposed timber beams and under-eaves cupboards. Light is from a Velux window plus another overlooking the front of the house.

EXTERIOR

Overlooking South Terrace and a small courtyard garden at the front of the property, the traditional terraced home is accessed via a flight of stone steps rising to the front door.

There are a number of shrubs and an ornamental tree to the right offering a little privacy from the pavement. 

Access is also possible to the rear of the house where a gate from an access road opens onto another courtyard with boundaries marked by brick walls providing privacy from neighbouring homes.

LOCATION

South Terrace lies just to the west of Whitby’s famous harbour and only around 150m south of the seaside promenade overlooking the long sandy beach stretching just over two miles to the golf course and Sandsend.

As you might expect from a seaside resort made world famous by the legend of Dracula, amenities within easy reach are numerous, including the town’s famous Magpie Café, a host of other fish-and-chips emporiums, amusement arcades, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, local shops and businesses, all with a heavy emphasis on tourism.

Public transport options include trains from nearby Whitby Station, running regularly to Hexham, Pickering, Carlisle and Middlesbrough. Buses from the adjacent bus terminal also offer connections to Scarborough, Middlesbrough, Guisborough and Sleights.

A large Co-op supermarket also adjoins the town’s travel terminus with other amenities within a short walk of the house including a pharmacy, the Whitby Leisure Centre and the town’s museum.

Schools nearby include West Cliff Primary, which was rated good after its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022. Secondary education in the area is provided by Caedmon College and Eskdale School, also both rated as good schools by Ofsted.