the parcel of land known as clifton villas was sold by the saltburn improvement company (sic) in 1865 to william morley from london who built the property, 'the cottage' (now teddy's nook) on a site originally intended for 3 villas. the sic stipulated on the land in the deed of covenant, that "any trees planted along britannia terrace (now marine parade) were not to exceed 1' 6" above the footpath" to preserve sea views for britannia terrace residents and visitors.