Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scarborough is a town located on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire. Estate agents in Scarborough have pointed out that the town has a North Bay and a South Bay. The South Bay is the main focus and is overlooked by the town itself - popular locally for its shopping and nightlife. The North Bay has traditionally been the more peaceful end of the town and is home to Peasholm Park. Slightly less well known is the South Cliff Promenade, situated above the Spa and South Cliff Gardens, commanding excellent views of the South Bay and old town, where properties command higher prices. Local residents say the area offers a quality of life which is difficult to beat. It has all the advantages of a major tourist destination with a rich variety of cultural attractions and events. There is a good selection of houses for sale in Scarborough, catering for every taste and aspiration, whether it be a period property, an affordable new home in town or the tranquility of rural villages or coastal hamlets. House prices continue to remain below the national average, so you will be pleasantly surprised at what your money will buy.

Amenities for properties in Scarborough

If you are considering Scarborough property and you enjoy evenings out, you will be spoilt for choice with four theatres. Probably the most famous is the Stephen Joseph Theatre, home of playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Music lovers can visit the Spa complex or Peasholm Park, which stages open air concerts and a variety of family entertainment. Scarborough has many quality restaurants, each serving a variety of fresh local produce. For shopping, The Brunswick Centre has a department store and thirty-five other retail outlets. The centre is located in Scarborough’s pedestrianised shopping precinct, which, with the surrounding streets, has boutiques, specialist

shops, cafés and bars. Families with children who are looking to buy property in Scarborough will discover a full state comprehensive education is available from primary, secondary through to Sixth Form College. Further education is provided by Hull University Scarborough Campus and Yorkshire Coast College.

Transport for Scarborough

If you are searching for property for sale in Scarborough the area can be reached by road from the A1 or M1. Scarborough railway station is at the end of the Yorkshire Coast Line and North Trans-Pennine route and is operated by Trans-Pennine Express, which is the Scarborough to Liverpool Lime Street service.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Scarborough, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Whitby, Filey and Pickering.