Sully Cottage
High Street, Ruswarp, YO21, YO21 1NH
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£193,000
Local average
£567,036 (-64.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,821 of 33,755)
Street crime
35 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A delightful two bedroom mid terrace cottage.
- Located just outside of Whitby.
- With a small garden to the front and a beautiful enclosed patio area to the back.
- Beautifully presented with a lot of potential as a permanent home, rental investment or holiday let.
- Closeby to village amenities.
- A great choice if you are wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of the centre of Whitby.
Additional details
- Heating
- Electric
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
If you are looking for an idyllic cottage which oozes charm, then this property should be high on your list. Located in the beautiful village of Ruswarp, and boasting a pretty rear paved yard, viewing of this wonderful property is a must. This cottage has been used in previous existence as a popular holiday let and would no doubt prove extremely popular, but if you are just looking for a stunning second home, a little permanent home or a long term rental investment, this is the perfect choice. With a renowned local butchers, small village store and excellent village pub, plus lots of other amenities, Ruswarp is a great choice if you are wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of the centre of Whitby.
Approached from the front, steps lead up a paved path and on to the solid wood front door which opens into...
Open Plan Lounge Kitchen/ Dining Area
Lounge Dining Area: With open beamed ceiling, laminated floor and secondary glazing to the front window. There is a central fireplace with inset coal effect gas fire, cupboard to the side within which is the central heating boiler and radiator. There is an under-stairs cupboard and door to the staircase to the first floor.
Kitchen Area: Having Shaker style units comprising base units and wall cupboards with Beech working surfaces. There is an inset stainless steel sink unit, ceramic hob, integral electric oven and automatic washing machine and dishwasher. There are tiled splashbacks, tiling to the floor and uPVC door to the rear yard. A side lobby leads around to the...
Shower Room: Having a white suite comprising w.c, hand basin with vanity unit and large walk-in thermostatic shower. There is tiling to the floor and a chrome heated towel rail.
First Floor:
From the dining area a staircase rises to a landing, with panelled doors opening to...
Bedroom 1: To the front of the house, a generous double room with dormer window, again with secondary glazing, and inbuilt cupboard.
Bedroom 2: To the rear, a small double bedroom, having a large uPVC double glazed dormer window looking across the rear yard.
Off the landing is a steep set of stairs that rise up to...
Attic Room: A very useful overflow room ideal for storage.
Externally
To the front of the property lies a level garden area with hedging to the side and enjoying a delightful mix of plants and herbs.
To the rear of the cottages is a generous south westerly facing paved yard with small covered seating area.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
Viewing: Viewings by appointment. All interested parties should discuss this property, and in particular 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 as you drop down into the village of Ruswarp the property is situated on the right hand side opposite the Old Hall.
Services: The property is understood to be connected to mains water, electricity and drainage.
Council Tax: Band 'B' North Yorkshire Council. Tel .
Post Code: YO21 1NH
Listed by
Whitby
Richardson & Smith
Reference: 138191981
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 55 | 68 | 90 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 13, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 55 | 68 | 90 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 13, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 26 | 53 | 84 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 15 High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 54 | 86 | 52 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 17 High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 46 | 82 | 50 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 20 High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 63 | 81 | 130 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 20, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 45 | 71 | 136 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 21 High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 62 | 85 | 64 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 22, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 59 | 85 | 76 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 22, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 67 | 85 | 76 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 25, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 48 | 77 | 109 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 25, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 48 | 77 | 109 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 26 High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 57 | 87 | 50 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 28a, High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 72 | 85 | 101 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Detached |
| 3 High Street, Ruswarp, WHITBY | 62 | 86 | 97 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Report
Price history
33% since 2017
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/01/2025 (1 year ago) | £193,000 | +33.1% |
| Sold | 01/01/2017 (9 years ago) | £145,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £357,500 | 04/03/2024 | Detached |
| THE STABLES MILL COURT, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1YL | £370,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached |
| GARDEN HOUSE RUSWARP FIELDS, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NL | £645,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| THE STONE HOUSE THE AVENUE, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NG | £650,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| CHESTNUT HOUSE RUSWARP BANK, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NF | £525,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £509,500 (5 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Scarborough: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Colin Duck Grocers & Off Licence | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Jackson's Butchers | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Ruswarp (Parish Church / Bus Shelter) | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Bus Stop (Ruswarp C of E Primary School) | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Ruswarp | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Whitby Hospital | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Whitby | 1.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 35 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement — 25 Sep 2023 |
| Airy Hill Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 19 May 2016 |
| Whitby School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement — 21 Jan 2024 |
| Stakesby Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 30 Mar 2023 |
| International Christian Language School for Functional English | Other | 1.0 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chancel Way, YO21 | £895/mo | 2 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).
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