Harrowing Drive, Whitby
Guide Price £279,950

Astins are proud to bring to market this exceptional 2 bed property that is simply a straight walk in and offers an excellent base for the town. A romantic property steeped in history that reflects Whitby’s maritime heritage. Low Stakesby House was built circa 1768 by shipowner Thomas Scarth for his brother, Jonathan. The Chapman family, who had ties to Captain James Cook, followed for much of the 1800s, while in the 1900s – until its conversion into smaller units in the 1960s – the house was owned by the Harrowing family, headed by prominent shipowner and broker, Sir John Henry Harrowing. No. 9 was originally a coach house and subsequently the kitchen and servants’ quarters attached to the main house. If only walls could talk! Currently the property is sympathetically decorated throughout and offers superb accommodation, whether looking for a downsize property, or permanent residence this property ticks many boxes. The ground floor offers a large lounge with feature, inglenook fireplace and two large sash windows overlooking the front court yard. There is a separate dining room that could be used as a third ground floor bedroom if desired, there is a large entrance hall and a recently fitted, bespoke modern kitchen with integral high spec appliances and ample storage. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms with en-suite to the master and large family bathroom. The master bedroom has a beautifully unique original window overlooking the manor house and the front courtyard. To the rear of the property there is an allocated garage and there is ample parking, and the property has use of the communal grounds of the manor house.