Just by looking around this ground-floor apartment's interior with its whitewashed colour palette and nautical knick-knacks dotted about the rooms, you get a sense that the home is close to the sea. However, when you open the front door, you might still be shocked at just how near it is — Marske-by-the-Sea Beach is quite literally a stone's throw and there's a manicured front garden from which you can enjoy the dramatic view of the North Sea. Around the other side of the property, there's another garden, which although less blessed in the panorama stakes, is a lovely spot in which to relax on sunny afternoons. Aside from strolls along the sand, there's also the option for rambles in the North Yorks Moors National Park, which can be reached in fifteen minutes by car. Upon return, the only thing for it is to turn the fireplace on and get toasty again.

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