It is believed to be the oldest dwelling in the village, dating back to the early 1600’s, and was once owned by the American Editor of Vogue.
The current owner also has a flair for design and has curated every room to highlight the period features and create an interior with charm and elegance.
The cottage is updated with modern air-source central heating and has a Bose Sound System and Wi-fi.
Extended through the years, the cottage is surprisingly light and spacious inside.
A ground floor country cottage kitchen with bespoke cabinetry and oak worktops has a breakfast table, and there is an adjoining dining room.
At one end of the cottage is a wonderfully cosy lounge with a beamed ceiling and wood burning stove, while at the other end is a double bedroom an en suite shower room.
Upstairs there is another double bedroom with a luxurious en suite bathroom and a third bedroom within the roof space above.
A former stone barn has recently been converted into an annexe with a living space and kitchen, and a bedroom with en suite facility.
Beautifully maintained lawned gardens, with a mix of mature trees and shrubs, are on a half-acre plot with great privacy.
Currently used as a successful holiday cottage, this property would also make a perfect permanent home in an enviable location.
The Retreat, Newholm, Whitby, is for sale at a price of £795,000, with Hope and Braim Estate Agents, Whitby.
It is advertised at www.rightmove.co.uk