4 bed property for sale

Holbeck Avenue, Scarborough YO11

A distinctive period property, in need of restoration or redevelopment, occupying a plum position within the well-regarded area of South Cliff, only a moments’ walk from the Esplanade.



A 1930s former carriage house set within large, private grounds within a quiet corner of South Cliff. Brook Cottage is in need of improvement throughout and offers huge potential to create a comfortable and quirky home, although given the size of the plot and position there could well be scope for further redevelopment on the site, subject to all necessary planning consents and permissions.

Accommodation over two floor and amounts to 1,356 square feet in total. Entrance hallway, dual aspect dining room and a large main reception rooms with an open aspect to the front. Breakfast kitchen to the rear fitted with a modern range of units and appliances, cloakroom and occasional bedroom with adjoining wet-room. On the first floor there are up to three bedrooms, one with a lovely direct view towards the sea, the former bathroom with plumbing still in situ and a box storage room or study. There is plenty of scope to reconfigure the layout to suit an individual purchasers needs.

Brook Cottage sits in a large plot of 0.28 of an acre and is set well back from Holbeck Avenue, behind mature hedge work providing a high degree of privacy. The grounds are well established and offer mature garden, off-street parking and a large area of hard standing to the rear.

Situated within South Cliff, a sought after part of Scarborough typified by its variety of high-end individual properties and its proximity both to the highly regarded South Cliff Golf Course and independent school Scarborough College. Scarborough's attractions are manifold and include: Two spectacular sandy beaches, extensive twelfth century castle ruins, fishing harbour & lighthouse. The town is well served with amenities and lies on the eastern boundary of the North York Moors National Park. Culturally, Scarborough is the home of the Stephen Joseph Theatre, where Sir Alan Ayckbourn was for many years the resident director. County cricket is played in the town in summer.

Entrance Hall

UPVC front door. Windows to the rear and side. Stairs to the first floor with fitted under-stairs storage cupboard. Coats cupboard. Telephone point. Radiator. Wall lights.

Kitchen (9' 10'' x 7' 10'' (3.00m x 2.4m))

Range of matching base and wall units with granite effect worktops incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Integrated electric oven. Four ring induction hob with extractor overhead. Washing machine point. Radiator. Windows to the rear and side. Half glazed uPVC door outside

Dining Room (15' 9'' x 11' 8'' (4.80m x 3.55m))

Curved bay window to the front. Casement window to the side. Recess housing the gas fire. Radiator. Fitted corner cupboard.

Sitting Room (20' 7'' x 15' 1'' (6.27m x 4.60m))

A large, double aspect reception room. Two radiators. Feature fireplace. Television point.

Cloakroom (4' 7'' x 4' 1'' (1.40m x 1.24m))

Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Window to the side.

Room & Adjoining Wet Room (12' 6'' x 7' 3'' (3.80m x 2.20m))

Radiator. Door to wet room. Wall hung wash hand basin. Shower. Fully boarded walls. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Window to the rear. Extractor fan. Recessed lights.

First Floor

Sky light. Storage area.

Bedroom One (16' 5'' x 11' 1'' (5m x 3.37m))

Window to the front. Radiator. Pair of storage cupboards.

Bedroom Two (16' 5'' x 10' 6'' (5.00m x 3.20m))

Window to the rear. Radiator. Pair of storage cupboards.

Bedroom Three (11' 10'' x 9' 7'' (3.60m x 2.93m))

Window to the rear.

Former Bathroom (9' 10'' x 6' 7'' (3.00m x 2.00m))

Plumbing. Window to the side.

Box Room (5' 11'' x 4' 3'' (1.80m x 1.30m))

Window to the side.