Summary - 16 ESPLANADE GARDENS SCARBOROUGH YO11 2AW
13 bed 13 bath Guest House
Turnkey coastal B&B with updated en-suites and large commercial kitchen.
13-bedroom Victorian townhouse with strong online reviews
This handsome Victorian townhouse on Esplanade Gardens is offered as a 13-bedroom guest house with strong trading history and excellent online reviews. The property includes 12 letting bedrooms (all with en-suites), plus a spacious owner’s suite, a recently renewed roof and a lower-ground commercial kitchen that supports eight months of trading. Short scenic walks lead to South Bay beach and Scarborough town centre, making it well placed for leisure visitors.
Significant positives include multiple updated en-suites, a large well-equipped kitchen, and established occupancy shown in high review scores across Booking.com, TripAdvisor and Google. The property sits over first to third floors as guest accommodation, with generous period rooms, high ceilings and large bay windows that retain appealing character for holiday and short-stay guests.
Buyers should note material considerations: the area records above-average crime and very high local deprivation, and the plot is small with limited external space. Trading is seasonal with eight months active trading reported, and VAT will apply where relevant; purchasers should confirm VAT treatment. The business currently benefits from 100% business rates relief against a rateable value of £11,000.
This is a clear opportunity for an investor or hospitality operator seeking a turnkey coastal guest house with trading history and refurbishment upside. While many en-suites have been updated, further cosmetic and operational investment may increase yields and maximise occupancy across the full year.
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