Alga Terrace, Scarborough, YO11

Property Details: - Type: Character property - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: CPH Property Services - Scarborough Phone: 01723 266951

<p><strong>Alga Lodge, Alga Terrace, Scarborough</strong></p><p><br/><strong>A Rare and Significant Development Opportunity</strong></p><p> </p><p>Offered to the market for the first time in over 60 years, Alga Lodge represents an exceptional and increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly prominent development site in one of Scarborough’s most attractive and sought-after locations.</p><p> </p><p>Formerly comprising three substantial properties and now held under a single Land Registry title, the site extends to approximately 3,000+ sq ft and includes an existing building of over 6,600 sq ft, arranged across up to three floors. The scale and configuration of the site provide a strong foundation for comprehensive redevelopment or repositioning.</p><p>Informal discussions with local planning officers have indicated potential support for redevelopment of up to five storeys (subject to the necessary consents), presenting a compelling opportunity to significantly enhance both the footprint and value of the site.</p><p> </p><p>Positioned in a prominent setting on the desirable South Cliff, just moments from the Esplanade, the property benefits from immediate access to a wide range of amenities, leisure attractions and transport links. The surrounding area is characterised by attractive architecture and a strong mix of residential, hospitality and tourism uses, further underlining the site’s versatility and long-term appeal.</p><p> </p><p>The property is considered suitable (subject to planning permission) for a wide variety of future uses, including:</p><p> </p><ul><li><p>Residential development (apartments or townhouses)</p></li><li><p>Commercial uses such as retail, hospitality or leisure</p></li><li><p>Creative and professional spaces including studios, galleries or wellness facilities</p></li><li><p>Corporate or boutique head office accommodation</p></li><li><p>Mixed-use schemes combining several of the above</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>The site also benefits from rear vehicular access via a back lane with a private garage, enhancing its practicality for redevelopment and a private forecourt to the front (currently used for parking).</p><p> </p><p>Alga Lodge currently stands in a condition requiring full refurbishment or redevelopment, offering purchasers a blank canvas to deliver a scheme tailored to their vision. Previous guidance suggests that a contemporary design approach, sympathetic to the surrounding character, may be well received.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Sale Method</strong><br/>This property is offered for sale by the Traditional Auction. Interested parties’ data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Viewing</strong><br/>Viewing is strictly by appointment and is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, position and potential of this unique site. Please note that access is at the viewer’s own risk, and neither the vendors nor their agents accept liability for any injury or accident on site.</p>