4 bedroom character property for sale

A truly unique opportunity awaits with Thistle House, offering an exceptional blend of versatile living and income potential on Golspie's bustling Main Street. This substantial property, perfectly positioned on the NC500 tourist route, comprises a two-bedroom owner's apartment, a successful two-bedroom holiday let, and a prominent retail/office space, all benefiting from secure gated parking and a charming courtyard garden. Just 20 yards from the beach, this property is ideal for those seeking a lifestyle change with built-in income streams or a spacious family home with a business frontage.

THISTLE HOUSE APARTMENT

This inviting two-bedroom apartment offers a generous open-plan sitting, kitchen, and dining area, measuring an impressive 4.89m x 11.52m. The sitting room features a cosy log burner, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The modern kitchen and dining space boast an abundance of white gloss base and wall units, complete with an integrated hob, eye-level oven, combi oven, dishwasher, and an American-style fridge freezer. A large dining table comfortably seats ten. Both well-proportioned bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities – one a full bathroom, the other a convenient shower enclosure. A dedicated utility room houses laundry appliances, and a walk-in storage cupboard provides ample space for linens and cleaning essentials.

THISTLE APARTMENT (HOLIDAY LET)

Complete with an existing Short Term Let (STL) Licence (HI-00005-F) and boasting an impressive 9.6 rating on Booking.com, Thistle Apartment is a fully self-contained two-bedroom haven ready to continue generating income. This bright apartment, accessible via its own separate entrance from the courtyard, comprises an open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room. Both king-sized bedrooms feature spacious en-suite shower rooms, each equipped with large enclosures, vanity units, and W/C. The modern kitchen includes a washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob, and fridge. Offered fully fitted with furniture, bed linen, and dishes, this turnkey holiday let has bookings already in place for 2026. A virtual tour is available to view at .

RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE - 10m x 4.3m (32'9" x 14'1")

Fronting Main Street, this prominent retail or office space offers approximately 43 sq m of internal floor space. Featuring three large shop windows and an inviting entrance door, it benefits from high visibility on the A9 and the NC500 tourist route. The unit includes a cloakroom with a W/C and wash basin, a main office area, and a separate private office. A connecting door to the rear accommodation provides flexibility, allowing the unit to be self-contained and let out independently, offering an additional income stream.

GARAGE & STORE

The property includes a spacious garage (4.90m x 5.55m) with an up-and-over door providing direct access from the road. Offering ample storage, including attic space, the garage leads into a substantial storeroom (4.95m x 2.28m), which in turn provides access to the rear courtyard.

COURTYARD & SECURE PARKING

To the rear, a private, enclosed courtyard is secured by walls and gates, offering direct separate access to both Thistle House Apartment and Thistle Apartment. This area provides convenient and safe off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

LOCATION

Thistle House is ideally situated on the Main Street (A9) in Golspie, a vibrant village on the stunning east coast of Sutherland and a popular stop on the NC500 tourist route. Golspie boasts an impressive array of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, restaurants, a golf course, and primary school and secondary school. The property's proximity – just 20 yards – to the beach offers immediate access to coastal walks and leisure activities, truly selling a desirable coastal lifestyle.