Thordisa House Sandsend, Whitby, North Yorkshire Thordisa House East Row, Sandsend, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3SU

Thordisa House Sandsend, Whitby, North Yorkshire Thordisa House East Row, Sandsend, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3SU Once in a generation opportunity to acquire what is probably the best house on the North Yorkshire coast Reception hall • 2 further reception rooms • study kitchen/breakfast room • utility room • pantry WCs • 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 4 loft rooms Coal store • attached store • greenhouse Coachouse and garaging In all over one acre Freehold for sale Sandsend is a coastal village on North Yorkshire’s heritage coast known for its long white sandy beach that stretches to Whitby, and its own bay sheltered from the northwest by cliffs. It is highly probable that in Viking times the entire settlement was known as Thordisa, meaning the beck of a woman named Thordis. Available for the first time in generations, Thordisa House is certainly the most distinguished along this stretch of coast. Its history stretches back a few hundred years with its early eighteenth century origins extended over generations: in the early 20th century with large bay windows; and later with a fine stone extension incorporating mullion windows and French doors. Now in need of renovation, this coastal house with its barn and extensive private gardens represents a once in a generation opportunity for an incoming buyer. • Detached family house of 4156 sq ft arranged over three floors • Discreetly situated behind a high stone wall in a private no-through lane within a quintessential English seaside village • Western outlook towards the arc of the sun, overlooking East Row Beck and Mulgrave Woods, with glorious sea views from the garden and second floor • Period features include wooden panelling, elegant plasterwork and deep skirting; original floorboards, flags and quarry tiles; original coal-fired Aga in the kitchen; meat hooks and marble slab in the pantry; fine turning staircase with wrought-iron spindles and polished handrail; sash windows including a 16 pane window; original cottage doors with latches and cupboard doors; two working fireplaces’ servants’ bell • Distinguished by large reception rooms, bedrooms and good natural light • Four second floor rooms with good ceiling heights, plumbing and a superb sea view from the northern elevation, the whole providing multiple options for extending the living space • Superb utility space and original pantry adjoining the kitchen • The utility room provides a useful link from the side ginnel through to the rear courtyard • Stone barn providing garaging for car and boat and workshop/storage options totalling more than 600 sq ft. Could have further development potential, subject to the necessary consents • Historic grass tennis/badminton court • Abundantly stocked and beautifully maintained mature garden with sea views Outside The lawned front garden has established herbaceous borders lining the high boundary stone wall that runs alongside East Row. Here a garden gate and path leads to the main entrance of the house, framed by roses and clematis. The boundary wall continues to meet the stone coach house with mezzanine level that provides garaging for two vehicles. It has power and light, and both timber gates open directly on to the private lane. The garden itself ascends; stone steps and gravelled pathways sweep past a rockery with flower beds to the elevated lawns that looks down towards the bay, outlined by a copse of trees. To the rear of the property, where the old tennis court once stood, is a manicured stretch of lawn, well screened; to one side the box hedging has been trained to create a high arch leading to a grass walkway. There is a well stocked green house and the south/east perimeter is bounded by fencing and hedging with pastures behind, coastal views to the east and rising woodland views to the west. Environs Whitby 2 miles, Scarborough 20 miles, Malton 30 miles (Malton Railway Station has a connection to the London mainline at York), York 48 miles. (Distances approximate) Sandsend is a small seaside village that neighbours Whitby to the north. In the village itself there are multiple facilities including a gastro pub, superb café, shops, regular bus service and doctors’ surgery. The pretty beck that runs from Mulgrave Woods tumbles past Thordisa House and into the bay with its lovely beach and views of Whitby. Whitby is a fine old sea- faring town of national renown that sits at the heart of the Heritage Coast surrounded by the glorious scenery of the North York Moors National Park. General Services: All mains services. Gas central heating. Fixtures & fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Local authority: Scarborough Borough Council 01723 232323, North York Moors National Park, Sandsend Conservation Area Directions: Thordisa House lies on a rural no-through lane off the A174 coast road heading from Whitby. The property can be seen almost immediately on the left just beyond the white cottage, some fifty yards from the beach. Energy Efficiency Rating Important notice 1. 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NB: Google map images may neither be current nor a true representation. Photographs and particulars: September 2020. 01904 671672 blenkinandco.com 29 High Petergate York, YO1 7HP [email protected].

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