The Argo, 134 North Marine Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7HZ

Property Overview

The Argo, 134 North Marine Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7HZ. A freehold terraced house comprising a nine-bedroom former guest house, offered for sale by Traditional Auction with no onward chain. The property is arranged over four floors and requires modernisation, general improvement and refurbishment throughout.

Accommodation

• Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Rear Hall and Bathroom.
• First Floor: Landing, three bedrooms, two en-suite, and WC.
• Second Floor: Landing and three bedrooms, two en-suite.
• Third Floor: Landing, two bedrooms, one en-suite, Bathroom and WC.
• The supplied description refers to 8/9 bedrooms, 2/3 reception rooms and 7 bathrooms.

Location

Situated on North Marine Road, Scarborough. Peasholm Park, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North Bay beach are within easy reach, with Scarborough town centre a short walk away. The property has views towards the cricket ground to the rear.

Tenure & Key Information

• Tenure: Freehold.
• Property type: Terraced house.
• Council Tax: Band D, payable to East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
• Services: Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity connected; services have not been tested.
• Occupancy, lease details, EPC, parking and heating information have not been supplied.

Auction & Buyer Charges

• Guide Price: £140,000–£160,000, plus fees.
• Auction Date: Wednesday 30/09/2026.
• Auction Time: 1.00pm.
• Buyer Premium: £1,800 (£1,500 plus VAT), payable in addition to the purchase price.
• Administration Charge: £1,200 (£1,000 plus VAT), payable in addition to the purchase price.
• Known buyer and administration charges total £3,000, excluding any other purchase costs.
• Disbursements listed in the legal pack may also be payable upon completion.

Investment Analysis

HB estimates: No estimated market value, gross development value, refurbishment range, rental range, gross yield or maximum bid has been provided. The supplied Hull sold comparables are not considered a reliable valuation basis because they are in a different location and lack size, condition and bedroom details.

No evidence-based maximum bid can be calculated from the supplied information. The guide price should be treated as unvalidated pending further investigation.

Sold Comparables

HM Land Registry sold data supplied: These are terraced freehold properties in Hull and are not direct Scarborough comparables.

Rental Evidence

Advertised rental evidence: None supplied. No auctioneer estimated rent has been supplied. Accordingly, no achieved or passing rent, asking rent or estimated rent can be stated.

Strategy & Risks

• Bid only after independently confirming condition, lawful use, occupancy, achievable rental income and total acquisition costs.
• No occupancy information has been supplied.
• No rental comparables or auctioneer rent estimate have been supplied.
• The property requires refurbishment, but the extent and cost of works are unknown.
• The supplied sold comparables are in Hull rather than Scarborough and lack bedroom, size and condition details.
• A nine-bedroom layout may involve use, licensing or compliance considerations; no supporting details have been supplied.
• Buyer premium, administration charge and any legal-pack disbursements should be allowed for in addition to the purchase price.