3-bedroom house · KW8 6JZ
For saleListed 138 days
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About
Harbour Cottage is a bright property that features stunning views over Helmsdale Harbour.
Inside, you'll find a dual-aspect sitting room with an open fire, a practical kitchen, and three double bedrooms—including a ground-floor en-suite and a private first-floor suite with a dressing room.
Outsite boasts a low-maintenance garden, a front garden, and a garage with power.
entrance hall - 6m x 0.8m (19'8" x 2'7") Entering the property into the entrance hall, doors lead to the sitting room, bedroom one, and the kitchen, while stairs lead up to the first floor.
Lounge/diner - 4.2m x 5.3m(max) (13'9" x 17'4") The sitting room is a bright, dual-aspect room featuring a window with views over Helmsdale Harbour and a door leading to the back garden.
This space boasts an open fire, laminate flooring, and ample room for a dining table.
Kitchen - 5.9m x 2.4m (19'4" x 7'10") The kitchen features two windows looking out towards the harbour and a third facing the side of the property.
It is fitted with ample base units, offering space for a fridge-freezer and freestanding oven, alongside under-counter plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1 & en-suite - 3.2m x 4.2m (10'5" x 13'9") Located to the rear of the property, bedroom one features integrated wardrobe space and a window overlooking the back garden.
It benefits from an en-suite wet room equipped with an electric shower, WC, and wash basin.
First floor - 4.3m x 1.6m (14'1" x 5'2") The first-floor landing provides access to bedroom three, the bathroom, and bedroom two, which features its own dressing area.
Bedroom 2 - 3.5m x 4.2m (11'5" x 13'9") The impressive upstairs suite comprises a dedicated dressing area leading to a private bathroom.
The double bedroom itself enjoys dual-aspect windows, with one perfectly framing the views over Helmsdale Harbour.
Bathroom - 2m x 1.7m (6'6" x 5'6") The bathroom comprises:- a bath, W/C and pedestal washbasin.
Bedroom 3 - 3.7m x 2.4m (12'1" x 7'10") Bedroom three is a further double bedroom, featuring excellent integrated storage with both a double and a single wardrobe.
A rear-facing window overlooks the garden. Garden & garage Externally, the property benefits from an attached garage equipped with electricity—offering an ideal space for a workshop.
To the rear, the garden is designed for low maintenance, being mainly paved and gravel with established trees and a secure boundary wall.
The walled front garden provides a lovely vantage point with views across Helmsdale Harbour.
Location Ideally positioned on the harbour, the property is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Helmsdale.
Excellent local amenities include a medical centre, dentist, library, convenience stores, restaurants, and cafes.
Exceptional leisure facilities are right on the doorstep, including a sports hall, tennis courts, a brand-new all-weather AstroTurf pitch, a 9-hole golf course, and a local rowing club.
The village also boasts fantastic transport links, with regular daily bus and rail services running both north and south.
Value & comps
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