The Grade II listed building has been converted into holiday cottages (Picture: Silver Tree Estate Agents/SWNS)
An 18th-century windmill nestled within Scarborough’s terraced streets has been listed for sale at £695,000, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of the town’s rich historical fabric.
The striking Grade II listed building, which once served as a corn mill, has undergone an extensive transformation from its utilitarian past into a holiday accommodation with impressive architectural pedigree.
Constructed in 1784, the windmill’s origins trace back over 250 years, with records suggesting wind-powered mills have operated on this site for more than five centuries.
Over the years, the mill has witnessed various incarnations, including a period starting in 1898 when its six sails were removed, replaced by engine-driven machinery.
It continued to function as a mill until its closure in 1927, after which it fell into disrepair.
The current owner’s vision has revitalised the historic structure into an 11-bedroom, ten-bathroom holiday cottage complex, spanning 60 feet in height, featuring a bespoke circular kitchen situated at the base of the former mill tower.
There are 11 bedrooms and ten bathrooms on the property (Picture: Silver Tree Estate Agents/SWNS)
There is a bespoke circular kitchen at the base of the former mill tower (Picture: Silver Tree Estate Agents/SWNS)
Among the standout features is a balcony suite offering sweeping, 360-degree panoramic views of the seaside town, making it an enviable residence for prospective buyers or investors.
The conversion process preserved the building’s distinctive character while transforming its interior into a modern space.
Marketed by Silver Tree estate agents, a spokesperson said: ‘A truly rare opportunity to acquire Scarborough’s only surviving windmill — a striking Grade II listed landmark dating back to 1784 and now home to a profitable and highly distinctive hospitality business.’
The £695,000 price tag is cheaper than a terraced property in many areas of London (Picture: Silver Tree Estate Agents/SWNS)
The windmill’s survival was fiercely protected in the 1980s when plans for demolition threatened its future.
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Thanks to local community efforts, the building was saved from destruction and later transformed into a hotel and restaurant before its most recent conversion into luxury flats.
The £695,000 price tag is significantly higher than the average house price in Scarborough, which Rightmove puts at £199,364, and the elevated cost is unsurprising for a property of its size.
However, residents of London and Southern England may see the historic windmill as a bargain opportunity.
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In London, Rightmove notes that the average price of a terraced property over the past year was £739,966 — roughly £45,000 more than the Scarborough windmill.
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