Take two: Homes in Staithes

Ferndene, Staithes

Price: £294,995

Contact: Bridgfords, tel: 01947 603433, www.bridgfords.co.uk

This stunning Victorian house on Staithes Lane has six bedrooms and is set over three floors.

While many of the traditional properties in Staithes have no gardens or parking, this former sea captain’s house has both.

The Victorian property also been renovated but still retains many of its period features, including fireplaces, plasterwork, panelled doors and stained glass doors and windows.

It has a lobby and hall, sitting room with marble fireplace, a dining room with French doors onto the rear garden and a kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Two of these bedrooms have rural and sea views. On the second floor, there are three more bedrooms, one with stunning coastal views, and a bathroom. Outside, there are gardens, a patio, utility room and parking to the rear for two vehicles.

Estate agent Marion Hall, of Bridgfords, says: “This is a truly beautiful, bright and airy period home in a delightful, sought-after location.”

Everest Cottage, Staithes

Price: £220,000

Contact: Astin’s, tel: 01947 821122, www.astin.co.uk

This end cottage comes with space for three cars, which makes it a rarity in a village where parking is at a premium.

The house on Church Street is in the lower part of Staithes and is just a stone’s throw from the historic harbour. Set over three floors, it has a sitting room with cosy open fire and a breakfast kitchen. On the first floor, there is a bedroom and a bathroom, plus a large second bedroom on the top floor.

The cottage has retained much of its charm and character and boasts exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and two porthole windows, which enjoy views over the roof tops of Gun Gutter to the sea.

Estate agent Tim Richardson, of Astin’s, says: “This delightful property is an ideal home or holiday bolt hole and has the rarity of parking.”

*Staithes village is popular with second home owners. Once one of the largest fishing ports on the Yorkshire coast, its cliff-top paths and beach offer rock pooling and fossil hunting. The village also has a thriving artistic community and an annual festival of arts and heritage in September.