12 South Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2BP

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 29TH OF APRIL 2026 AT 9AM - ***GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A WELL-PRESENTED ONE BEDROOM MAISONETTE***CHARMING COASTAL RETREAT IN THE HEART OF SCARBOROUGH***IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS AND INVESTORS***

Arranged over two floors, the property provides a bright and comfortable living space with a practical layout. The entrance leads into a welcoming living area, filled with natural light and offering ample space for both relaxation and dining. The adjoining kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a range of fitted units and workspace, making it both functional and stylish.

Upstairs, the spacious double bedroom provides a restful environment, complemented by a well-appointed bathroom featuring modern fixtures and fittings.

Situated in a convenient central location, the property is just a short distance from Scarborough's town centre, local amenities, and excellent transport links. The beautiful South Bay beach, popular shops, cafes, and restaurants are all within easy reach, making this an ideal home or holiday let.

With its appealing layout, desirable location, and excellent potential, this maisonette is a superb opportunity not to be missed.

***DESCRIPTION***
Located to the rear of number 12 is this one-bedroom maisonette comprising of both the ground and first floor which is in need of updates and modernisation within.

Briefly comprising of an open plan kitchen/living room to the ground floor along with a bedroom and a shower room to the first floor.

Taken from the current EPC for the property, the total floor area is shown as 32 square metres. The EPC rating is E

***RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- 44, Royal Avenue, Scarborough, YO11 2LT, Semi - Detached, 3 bedroom - SOLD Dec'25 - £179,000
- 27, Ashlar Drive, Scarborough, YO11 3FP, Terracced, 3 bedroom - SOLD Dec'25 - £172,000
- 35, Main Street, Cayton, Scarborough, YO11 3RS, Semi - Detached, 2 bedroom - SOLD Dec'25 - £185,000

Scarborough is a seaside town and civil parish in the district and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. With a population of 61,749, Scarborough is the largest town on the Yorkshire Coast and the fourth-largest settlement in the county.

***TRANSPORT***

*Road*
Scarborough has four major roads serving the town; these also link it to other major towns and cities:

A64 starting at the town centre, it links the town with Leeds (through York, the A19 and the A1(M)) and is the main tourist route to the town. The road is dual carriageway standard for some of its route, between the A1(M) and Malton.
A165 coastal route south to Hull, through Bridlington. In 2008, an Osgodby bypass was created re-routing the assigned name.
A170 starts at Scarborough and heads west to Pickering, the A19 and Thirsk.
A171 a coastal route starting in the town and heads north through Whitby. It then passes through the North York Moors and Guisborough, terminating in Middlesbrough.

*Bus*
Scarborough has 25 main bus routes, operated by Scarborough Locals, Arriva North East, Shoreline Suncruisers and Yorkshire Coastliner. These link the town centre with its suburbs, the North York Moors and local towns and cities such as Bridlington, Whitby, York, Hull, Middlesbrough and Leeds.

The town is also served by two Park and Ride services, with locations on the A64 and A165. Buses run from each terminus to the town centre and South Bay at least every 12 minutes, seven days a week, with stopping points around the town centre. Buses from the Filey Road terminus on the A165 also stop at the University of Hull's Scarborough campus. Open top tourist buses, branded Beachcomber, also run along the sea front and Marine Drive, linking the South and North bays.

*Railway*

- Scarborough railway station
Scarborough railway station is the eastern terminus of the York-Scarborough line, part of the North TransPennine route. TransPennine Express operates an hourly service to York, with alternate trains continuing on to Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly. Northern Trains operates a service to Hull on the Yorkshire Coast Line. It has the longest station seat in the world at 152 yards (139 m) in length.

Seamer railway station, in the suburb of Crossgates, is a stop on both lines.

There are two operational funicular railways, both situated on South Bay.

*Ferries*
Although the town has no ferry services, there are transport links to Hull, from where frequent services operate to northern Europe.

***EDUCATION***
In 2019/20, there were 22 primary schools, five secondary schools, and three special schools with addresses in Scarborough. The four main state secondary schools are Graham School, George Pindar School, Scalby School, and St Augustine's Catholic School. In September 2016, Scarborough University Technical College (UTC) opened for 14 to 18 year olds

There is one private school in Scarborough, Scarborough College, originally established in 1898. In 2006, Scarborough College adopted the International Baccalaureate at the sixth form level, in place of A Levels. In 2012, it merged with another local private school, Bramcote School.

Further education is provided by Scarborough Sixth Form College and Scarborough TEC. CU Scarborough, owned by Coventry University, offers higher education in the town

***THINGS TO DO IN SCARBOROUGH***

*Classic seaside stuff*
-Beaches (must-do)
South Bay Beach the main sandy beach with arcades, fish & chips, donkey rides
North Bay Beach quieter, great for rock pools & surfing

*History & landmarks*
- Scarborough Castle: 3,000 years of history on a cliff. Amazing views over both bays. Learn about Vikings, Romans, and medieval battles

- Scarborough Fair Collection: Vintage fairground rides, steam engines & classic cars. Fun + nostalgic (great if you like quirky attractions)

*Chill & scenic spots*
- Peasholm Park: Beautiful park with a lake and pedal boats. Great for relaxing walks or picnics
- South Cliff Italian Gardens: Quiet gardens with sea views. Perfect for photos and a peaceful stroll

*Fun attractions & activities*
- Luna Park Scarborough: Classic seaside funfair with rides & arcades. Proper old-school British vibes
- Alpamare UK: Waterpark with slides, wave pool & spa. Good option if weather's not great
- SEA LIFE Scarborough: Family-friendly aquarium with seals, sharks & penguins

*Outdoor & unique things*
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway (nearby): Steam train rides through countryside
- Dinosaur Coast walk: Fossil hunting and coastal walks. Yorkshire coast is known for prehistoric finds
- Marine Drive walk: Scenic coastal route linking North & South Bay

*Culture & entertainment*
- Scarborough Open Air Theatre: One of the UK's largest outdoor concert venues. Big artists perform here in summer
- Scarborough Spa: Historic venue for shows, events, and sea views

GUIDE PRICE: £19,000

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