Binnacle Cottage, Runswick Bay, Saltburn by the Sea, TS13 5HU

Comprehensively refurbished and updated, Binnacle Cottage is a stunning compact stone cottage in the ever-popular, picturesque fishing village of Runswick Bay.

The property now makes a superb 1 bedroom bolthole retreat. It has been lovingly improved with all modern décor, fixtures and fittings, re-plumbed and re-wired. The property lies just yards from the beach and sea with views from the distinctive bay window across the front.

A glazed entrance door leads from the flag stoned alleyway at the front of the cottage into:

Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen: 16'11 (into bay) x 10'10. An open plan room with kitchen and sitting areas divided by a low partition. Laminate flooring and beamed ceilings.

Sitting Area: 10'8 (into recess) x 10'9 (max into bay window) The sitting room is cosy with panelled walls with a feature inglenook fireplace for the electric stove and shelves and a cupboard built into the adjacent recesses. The curved bay window across the entire front of the cottage lets in plenty of light and has a window seat from where you can see down the alleyway to the sea.

Kitchen Area: 10'10 x 5'9 (including stairs) A hand-made fitted kitchen in a pale painted finish with oak, wooden worktops and integrated fittings including a concealed refrigerator, a Belfast style ceramic sink, electric oven, hob and cooker hood. There is a small cupboard under the stairs, a beamed ceiling and 2 windows to the rear.

1st Floor
A narrow stair leads up from the kitchen area directly into ...

Open Plan Bedroom and Bathroom: 14'10 x 10'11 (overall) Divided into two distinct areas for the bedroom and bathroom, separated by a wooden partition.

Bedroom Area: 10'10 x 9'2 A double sized bedroom with a wide window across the front of the building, panelled walls and exposed beams.

Bathroom Area: 9'0 x 4'8 (max) Fitted with a modern suite of white fittings the bathroom is divided from the bedroom by a low wooden partition and has a wide window facing to the rear. The suite comprises a double ended bath with freestanding mixer bath filler and hand shower, basin set on a wash stand and a low flush WC with a concealed cistern lying behind the panelled wall. Inset spot lighting, extractor fan.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Viewing: Viewings by appointment. All interested parties should discuss any specific issues that might affect their interest, with the agent's office prior to travelling or making an appointment to view this property.

Directions: From Whitby take the coast road (A174) north approx. 8½ miles, turning right where sign-posted to Runswick Bay. Turn right in the upper village and descend the bank into the old village where you must park. From the car park head into the village along the road to the end. Follow the path leading towards the lower part of the village staying to your right and descending some steps. Binnacle Cottage lies on your left after about 40 yards, with a distinctive bay window. See also location plan.

Parking: There are residents' and visitor car parks in the village operated by Scarborough Council. Annual permits can be applied for at a modest annual charge.

Planning: The property lies within a designated Conservation Area in the North York Moors National Park. Tel .

Services: The cottage is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating is provided by electric storage and convector heaters. Hot water comes from a pressurised and insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater.

Council Tax Banding: The property is band C for council tax with approx. £2,150 for 2025-26. North Yorkshire Council - Tel .

Post Code: TS13 5HU Tenure: Freehold