A five-bedroom Victorian house in the Scottish highlands with a dramatic waterfall on its doorstep is on the market for £325,000.
It dates back from 1860 and boasts a beautiful sea view, castle-style courtyard, and commercial kitchen.
This unique home is spread over 2 floors and has 4 bathrooms. It also features quirky décor throughout.
Pendant lampshades are included, as well as exposed brick walls. The main reception area has floor-level windows.
Some rooms are more vibrant than others, such as the one with blue walls and a blue fireplace, or even blue accent tiles.
This remote property, located in Wick in Caithness is situated above Whaligoe steps and other rugged coast rocks.
A five-bedroom Victorian house in the Scottish highlands with a dramatic waterfall on its doorstep is on the market for £325,000
Built in 1861, the coastal pad boasts a beautiful courtyard and commercial kitchen.
This unique home is spread over 2 floors and has 4 bathrooms. It also features quirky décor throughout.
This property’s real attraction is its waterfall, which cascades majestically from the cliffs down to the sea.
It is situated near Wick. The property overlooks Whaligoe’s famous steps and rugged coast rocks.
Floor plan showing the layout of the Kitchen, Reception Room and Lounge on Ground Floor
According to another plan, four bedrooms can be found on the ground floor.
The real attraction is the breathtaking views from the waterfall.
It was previously a restaurant known as the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant, with the ground floor as a pit stop for those exploring the steps and coast.
In the past, this property had been a Herring Station and a cooperage.
It is located in a small courtyard with brick walls that is still being renovated. The property has many other gardens, and plenty of open space surrounding it. The character building is 2,551 sq ft in total, which equals £127 per sq ft.
The listing from estate agents Young, Robertson & Co stated: ‘Bought by the present owners for the position and views, it has been mostly renovated to an extremely high standard, although some decoration to the west wing still remains for the new owner to enjoy
The property is B-listed and dates back to 1860. It was an original Herring Station that included a cooperage as well as stables.
The ground floor contained a part that was, up until recent times, a restaurant, with a commercial kitchen, reception and customer toilets.
“Another option is to continue the likewise venture, or open Airbnb in one of the wings. On the ground floor, there is a vestibule and large lounge/diner that opens onto the floor. There are also two reception rooms and two bedrooms.
The uppermost main building contains two bedrooms with double beds and a bathroom.
It was previously a restaurant known as the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant, with the ground floor as a pit stop for those exploring the steps and coast
It is located next to the majestic Caithness cliffs in an unspoilt and remote part of Scotland.
Double-glazing windows throughout the entire building. The heating system uses oil, with an Ecco Stove in the living room.
“Viewing this property is essential in order to fully appreciate its uniqueness, as well as the incredible views and the potential it holds.
Owners of the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant have moved the business down the road to a new cafe called The Printers Rest, situated in the nearby town of Wick
The upper west wing has 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom. There is also an open landing space.
All windows in the house are double-glazed. The heating system uses oil and a large Ecco Stove that heats the diner and lounge.
“There’s off-road parking available for multiple vehicles on the west side. There is also a courtyard at the rear, and a garden area in front.
“Viewing is the best way to see this unique home, not just for its beauty but for the amazing views. It also gives you a better appreciation of the area and the possibilities it offers.
Seven miles from the rural property is the nearest station, while Gills Bay Ferry Terminal is 20 miles away.
Owners of the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant have moved the business down the road to a new cafe called The Printers Rest, situated in the nearby town of Wick.
You can find more information in the Listing.