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
The cottage is updated with modern air-source central heating and has a Bose Sound System and Wi-fi.
![The beamed dining room is another light and pleasant room.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU4Y2IwZmI1LTFlM2UtNDQwNC1iYmU3LTY3ODJiZTQyMjg2Yjo2MDEwYzMxYy1mZjU5LTRkYTAtODY4ZC1mNmJjMzRkOWFmZDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. The Retreat, Newholm, Whitby
The beamed dining room is another light and pleasant room. Photo: Hope and Braim Estate Agents, Whitby
![One of the cottage's three delightful bedrooms.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyMTlmZWI1LWRlNTUtNDY2NS05MTRhLWQ1MWFlZjg1MjhmYzo4MGZlODczMi03MWM0LTQ3MzUtOWZiZS1kZjRiOTY2ZjQxN2Y=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. The Retreat, Newholm, Whitby
One of the cottage's three delightful bedrooms. Photo: Hope and Braim Estate Agents, Whitby
![A charming bathroom featuring a free-standing, roll-top bath.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM1NjZlOWM3LTY4MzMtNDBlMy1iY2Y4LTZlZjc4MDUwMjdmNTo1OGRhNGQ2MS00NTNmLTQ1ZGYtOWRmNi0yYTczMDQ2NGVhYzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. The Retreat, Newholm, Whitby
A charming bathroom featuring a free-standing, roll-top bath. Photo: Hope and Braim Estate Agents, Whitby
![Another stunning double bedroom, with feature fireplace.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNiOTliNTljLWY4ZWYtNGY4ZC1iZDAxLTI4YTU2MjkxYzgxNDozNDlhZGIzZi02NjJmLTRkYmYtOTMyOC1lMzY2NjRmMTRlMWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. The Retreat, Newholm, Whitby
Another stunning double bedroom, with feature fireplace. Photo: Hope and Braim Estate Agents, Whitby