3 bed cottage for sale

Arch Cottage, High Street, Ruswarp, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21

For sale by auction on Tuesday, 03 Nov 2026 at 12:00

Venue: Live Stream

charming cottage with generous garden in the heart of ruswarp - making it ideal for all types of buyers and purposes

Situated just off Ruswarp High Street, Arch Cottage is a characterful three-storey cottage offering surprisingly spacious accommodation, a substantial garden and excellent access to local village amenities, including the primary school, village pub and butcher.

This deceptive cottage offers a blend of character, flexibility and outdoor space in a sought-after village location, making it ideal for owner occupiers, holiday home buyers or investors alike. Accessed via an archway leading to the rear of the terrace, the property combines traditional charm with flexible living space. The ground floor features an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, creating a sociable space for everyday living. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units complemented by solid beech worktops, while the dining area enjoys the character of a multi-fuel stove and views towards the front of the property.

To the first floor is a generous reception room currently used as a lounge, although it could equally serve as a large bedroom. This room benefits from two sizeable windows that allow plenty of natural light and also features a second multi-fuel stove. The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite including a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom offering potential to be reconfigured, subject to any necessary consents, to create additional sleeping accommodation if required. Externally, the property boasts a surprisingly large rear garden tucked away behind the terrace. Ideal for keen gardeners, the outside space includes a greenhouse, garden shed and a useful brick-built outbuilding.

The property benefits from double glazing throughout together with recently installed gas central heating. Please note: The property is currently undergoing redecoration. Additional internal photographs are available on request and updated photography will be uploaded once the works have been completed.

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise.

We ask all parties to complete full due-diligence on any auction property by reading a full pack prior to bidding. Come auction day (3rd November), you must be in a position to legally exchange contracts at the fall of the gavel, a 10% deposit (£5,000 min) is required and completion is set for 28 days later. You must be registered to bid, Please note that previous purchases, interest or registration through the Auction House Brand are not valid for a forthcoming auction and therefore you must register your interest with the office on . Please also note that holding an EIgroup account will not give you bidding authorisation, this authorisation can only be granted via the Tees Valley branch once all forms, documentation and completed id checks have been received at . For any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us in the office.

Ground Floor
Kitchen - 2.82m x 2.46m

Lounge/Diner - 3.73m x 3.18m

First Floor
Landing

Lounge/Bedroom - 4.93m x 3.33m

Bathroom/WC

Second Floor
Landing

Bedroom - 4.01m x 2.57m

Bedroom - 5m x 3.30m

Auctioneers Notes
Property construction – Standard

Electricity supply – Mains

Water supply – Mains

Sewerage – Mains

Heating – Mains

Broadband –Standard Speed – 12 mbps

Mobile signal / coverage –O2 - Very Good/ Vodafone - Good

Parking – On Street

Building Safety – See Legal Pack

Restrictions – Yes – See Legal Pack – Ruswarp Conservation Area

Rights and easements - See Legal Pack

Flood risk – Very Low

Coastal erosion – Low

Planning permission – See Legal Pack-

Accessibility / adaptions – See Legal Pack

Coalfield or mining area – Yes - See Legal Pack

Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: 1.8% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1800 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1800 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.