4 bedroom detached house for sale

Built in 1886, this charming, traditional stone built house is located in the picturesque fishing village of Helmsdale.

Property - Built in 1886, this charming, traditional stone built house is located in the picturesque fishing village of Helmsdale. Spread over three floors, this property is neutrally decorated with well-proportioned rooms and would make an ideal family home or holiday rental due to being on the North Coast 500 tourist route. With many period features, including a sweeping Victorian staircase and a cast iron fireplace, provide a traditional feel whilst also benefitting of oil-fired central heating and double-glazed timber casement windows. On entering the property, you are met with the Victorian staircase which leads to the first and second floors, a cloakroom cupboard, WC and doors leading to the lounge and kitchen/diner. The lounge has a cosy feel with a period decorative fireplace with a slate hearth and wooden mantel and overlooks the front garden. A modern kitchen/diner with wall and base mounted units, range cooker with gas hob, electric ovens, one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer and a door giving access to the side garden. From the entrance hall, the stairs rise with a large stained glass window feature, to the first floor where two generous sized bedrooms (one with an en-suite shower room) are located and also the family bathroom. The main bedroom is large and airy with a cast iron feature fireplace, chandelier and en-suite shower room comprising WC, corner wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Bedroom two is a large L-shaped bedroom with original features. The spacious family bathroom has a roll top bath with an overhead electric shower, wash hand basin, WC and part tiled walls. Bedrooms three and four are large airy bedrooms with plenty of light from Velux windows and have coombed ceilings.

Externally the property consists of lawn area, courtyard, small terraced area, shed and garage with driveway providing parking for several vehicles. Helmsdale is a pleasant coastal village situated on the shores of the Moray Firth in the Highlands of Scotland, approximately 75 miles north of Inverness on the A9 trunk road. The village has local shops three hotels, a primary school, health centre, community centre, post office, railway station, public transport by way of bus and the award-winning Timespan Visitor Centre. The local economy is largely based on tourism, fishing, salmon and trout angling, deer stalking, and grouse shooting. Other outdoor pursuits in the area include panning for gold, golf, scenic walks and tennis courts.

Kitchen - approx 4.60m x 3.87m (approx 15'1" x 12'8") -

Living Room - approx 4.6m x 3.8m (approx 15'1" x 12'5") -

Wc - approx 0.75m x 1.96m (approx 2'5" x 6'5" ) -

Bedroom Two - approx 4.8om x 4.00m (approx 15'8"om x 13'1") -

Bedroom One - approx 4.80m x 3.90m (approx 15'8" x 12'9") -

Bathroom - approx 3.45m x 1.74m (approx 11'3" x 5'8") -

Bedroom One En-Suite - approx 1.14m x 1.80m (approx 3'8" x 5'10") -

Bedroom Three - approx 3.40m x 3.90m (approx 11'1" x 12'9") -

Bedroom Four - approx 3.40m x 3.90m (approx 11'1" x 12'9") -

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Extras - All fitted floor coverings, curtains and blinds.

Heating - Oil fired central heating.

Glazing - Partial double glazing.

Council Tax Band - B

Viewing - Strictly by appointment via Munro & Noble Telephone[use Contact Agent Button]

Entry - By mutual agreement.

Home Report - Home Report Valuation - £260,000
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