For sale: a pretty cottage in Robin Hood's Bay with annexe and a garage
A former estate agent, Jill McGee knows exactly what to look for in a property and that background and her exceptionally good taste saw her buy a second home in Robin Hood’s Bay that ticks all the boxes.
Brigholme is a charming, stone-built cottage in the heart of the sought-after fishing village and it comes with an annexe and that rarest of things in this coastal village, a garage.
“I bought the cottage 13 years ago and I used it, as did family and friends, but just before the pandemic I began using it as a holiday let and the bookings went through the roof.
"It is listed with Holiday Cottages and Booking.com and is dog friendly, which is also a draw,” says Jill who has decided to sell as she has retired and is planning to buy a holiday home in Northumberland for a change of scenery.
She leaves her property in the Bay immaculate and beautifully decorated ready for whoever is lucky enough to buy it next.
The garage is at the bottom of Bay off the main street and sits directly underneath the cottage and Jill has been asked many times if she would like to sell it.
“I had the garage valued at £30,000 but decided to keep it with the cottage as it is a great selling point. You can get a vehicle in there if you reverse in but it would also make a great pop-up store for crafts or a pop-up gin bar with the relevant permissions from the council,” says Jill, who adds that her family are sad she is selling the much-loved property but she is looking forward to starting the next chapter of her life while enjoying retirement.
Brigholme, a traditional fisherman’s cottage, is spread over three floors. On the ground floor, there is a sitting room with a quaint aspect overlooking the rooftops of neighbouring properties. There is a fireplace with an electric flame-effect fire that could be replaced with a real fire or wood-burning stove if the chimney is opened up.
The kitchenette has been cleverly factored into the ground floor space and provides a compact, functional area with a 'bullseye” window that allows light to flood in.
The first floor has a double bedroom with a super king bed, a feature fireplace and rooftop views. There is also a house bathroom on this floor with a large walk-in shower, wash basin and W.C., metro tiling and practical vinyl flooring.
The stairs lead up to a gorgeous attic bedroom with eaves storage and a Yorkshire sash window that allows views of the fields and houses beyond.
Outside, just opposite Brigholme, which has a 999 year lease, there is an annexe with a sofa bed and shower room. As mentioned, the garage is located off the main street, underneath the dwelling.
Hendersons, which is marketing the cottage for £385,000, say: “Utilised by its current owners as a second home and holiday let, It would be suited to a wide range of buyers whether looking for a permanent home, bolthole or investment property.”
Properties in “The Bay”are in demand with buyers from Yorkshire and beyond.
For further details on this property call Hendersons estate agents at its Whitby office, on 01947 602626.