Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NH

Located just yards from Scarborough's famous South Beach and Harbour, this five-story mixed-use property benefits from stunning sea and coastal views, and is ideally situated in Scarborough's historic Old Town. Being situated a stone's throw from Foreshore Road & Sandside (South Bay) and also a short stroll from Scarborough's Town Centre, this property is going to appeal to numerous purchasers / investors. We believe this to be a fantastic opportunity to acquire the Freehold interest in this prominent Old Town building.

73 Eastborough ( Cafe / Bistro )
In brief, the Café/Bistro is spread over two floors, featuring a large kitchen, two storage rooms, and a staff W/C on the lower ground floor. The main Café/Bistro, which has seating for approximately 60, is located on the ground floor (street level). The Café is currently let on a 7-year lease, which expires on 31 December 2032. The current owners and tenants are in the process of negotiating a lease extension. The current monthly rent of the Café is £834.75 pcm with 5% annual uplift.  It is not the business which is for sale; it is the Freehold of the entire property that is offered to the market.

73a Eastborough ( The Stoop )
Opened in February 2023, the maisonette is currently run as a successful holiday let, with a £21,480 net annual income for 2025 already secured, and bookings being taken into 2026. The Stoop has been fully refurbished to a high standard by the current owners. The accommodation briefly comprises; private entrance on the street level with stairs leading up to the first floor landing, located on the first floor is a well presented sitting room, modern spacious dining kitchen leading to a large balcony offering sea/bay. Stairs from the landing area lead to the second floor, where three spacious bedrooms and a bathroom are located. The main bedroom benefits from an en-suite facility and stunning views of Scarborough South Bay. To the top floor lie two further bedrooms, both with modern en-suite facilities.

Location
Scarborough is one of the principal resorts on the North East Coast, attracting an estimated 7 million visitors a year. More precisely, the property occupies a fantastic trading position on Eastborough, linking the town centre with the South Bay and is a well-trodden route during the busy tourist seasons.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Cafe 53 ft 1 x 19 ft 8

Lower Floor

Store 1 14 ft 1 x 12 ft 7

Store 2 15 ft 5 x 10 ft 5

Kitchen 19 ft 11 x 15 ft 1

Maisonette ( The Stoop )

First Floor Landing
Stairs leading to the second floor. Store, Access to the sitting room and dining kitchen.

Dining Kitchen 19 ft 8 x 10 ft 1
Spacious modern kitchen / dining area with wall and base units, worktop surface areas with splashbacks, and incorporating an inset sink unit. Built-in electric oven and hob with extractor. Integral dishwasher and space for a stand-up fridge/freezer. Seating area, radiator. Double-glazed window, double-glazed doors leading to the balcony.

Balcony 15 ft 10 x 11 ft 6
A fantastic space/seating area with views of the South Bay.

Sitting Room 18 ft 5 x 13 ft 7
Sash windows to the front elevation, radiator. Store room.

Second Floor Landing

Bedroom One 12 ft 5 x 10 ft 9
Double bedroom with a bay window to the rear elevation with sea views. Radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room 7 ft 8 x 7 ft 3
Step in shower cubicle, a wash hand basin and a low-level WC. Radiator. Double-glazed window.

Bedroom Five 16 ft 3 x 13 ft 8
Front-facing double bedroom with a dormer-style window and a radiator. Door to the en-suite.

Bedroom Two 15 ft 1 x 10 ft 9
Double bedroom with a sash window to the front elevation, radiator.

Bedroom Three 13 ft 7 x 7 ft 2
Single bedroom with a sash window to the front elevation, radiator.

Bathroom 6 ft 5 x 6 ft 2
Bath with shower over, wash hand basin and a low-level WC. Radiator. Space for a washing machine.

Second Floor 

Landing with Doors to bedrooms four and five.

Bedroom Four 16 ft 5 x 10 ft 0
Rear-facing double bedroom with two skylights, sea views, and a radiator. Door to the en-suite.

En-suite 7 ft 2 x 6 ft 2
Step in the shower, wash the hand basin and a low-level WC. Radiator.

En-Suite 7 ft 2 x 4 ft 9
Step in the shower, wash the hand basin and a low-level WC. Radiator.

Services

The property is connected to mains water, drainage, and electricity; however, these services have not been tested. Gas is connected to flat 1 only.

TenureWe understand the property to be Freehold. The property is sold subject to existing tenancies - please see the legal pack for details.
Council Tax

Business rates are payable to the North Yorkshire Council.   The cafe has a current rateable value of £5,800.  The rates on the cafe are paid by the tenant. The apartment is also assessed for business rates with a rateable value of £3,750.

ViewingsStrictly by appointment with Auction House on or the joint agents Reeds Rains on .
Joint AgentsReeds Rains, Scarborough office. Tel:

Solicitor

HNW Law, Suite 17, The Cadcam Centre, High Force Road, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1RH, Ref: Rachel Williamson, Tel:

Method of Sale

The property will be offered for sale by online auction with bidding commencing at 1.00 pm on Monday, 1st December 2025, and closing on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 at 1.00 pm. For further legal information relating to this lot, please go 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  0.3% inc. VAT subject to a minimum 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 disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.