An exciting opportunity to acquire The Argo, a substantial former guesthouse occupying a prime position on North Marine Road, Scarborough, for sale with no onward chain via Traditional Auction.
Set over four floors, the property offers generous and versatile accommodation comprising 8/9 bedrooms, 2/3 reception rooms and 7 bathrooms. Having previously operated as a guesthouse, the property offers an excellent foundation for those looking to create a substantial holiday home, luxury holiday let or boutique guest accommodation subject to the relevant permissions. The property requires refurbishment throughout, offering the purchaser an excellent opportunity to transform and enhance the accommodation to suit their own requirements. Alternatively, the generous proportions and versatile accommodation could lend themselves to a superb private residence or other use, subject to any necessary planning permissions and consents.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, position and potential of this unique property. A virtual tour is also available.
Location
Peasholm Park is close by, as is the renowned Scarborough Open Air Theatre, which attracts visitors throughout the summer months. North Bay beach is also within easy reach, providing access to the beautiful coastline and traditional seaside attractions for which Scarborough is renowned. Scarborough town centre is just a short walk away, offering a wide selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and everyday amenities, whilst the property's position provides an excellent base from which to explore the wider Yorkshire coast.
To the rear, the property enjoys views towards the cricket ground, providing an attractive outlook and an additional feature that enhances its appeal.
Scarborough remains one of Yorkshire's best-known seaside resorts, attracting visitors throughout the year with its beaches, attractions, entertainment and extensive coastline. The Argo's location places it within easy reach of several of the resort's key visitor attractions, making it particularly well suited to buyers looking to capitalise on the holiday and short-term accommodation market.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Rear Hall, Bathroom.
First Floor
Landing, Three bedrooms (two en-suite), WC
Second Floor
Landing, Three bedrooms (two en-suite).
Third Floor
Landing, Two bedrooms (one en-suite) Bathroom, WC
EPC
Current rating TBC.
Services
The property is connected to mains gas, water, drainage, and electricity; however, these services have not been tested.
Council tax is payable to East Riding of Yorkshire Council and is in Band D .
Solicitor
Jepson Longstaff Midgley Solicitors LLP
Wesley House, 1 Lora Courtyard, Wykeham, Scarborough, YO13 9QP Tel: 01723 866353
Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by online Traditional Auction with bidding commencing at 12 noon on Monday 28th September 2026 and closing on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 1.00pm. For further legal information relating to this lot please log on to auctionhouse.co.uk/hullandeastyorkshire.
Conditions of Sale
The property will be sold subject to conditions of sale, copies of which will be available for inspection at the auctioneer’s offices, with the solicitors and online at auctionhouse.co.uk/hullandeastyorkshire prior to the date of the auction.
Additional Fees
The purchaser will be required to pay an administration charge of £1,200 (£1,000 plus VAT), and a buyer's premium of £1,800 (£1,500 plus VAT) in addition to the purchase price of the property.
Guide Price
Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures that 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.
Disbursements
Please see the legal pack for any listed disbursements that may become payable by the purchaser upon completion.
Tenure : Freehold
Council Tax Band : A
