The Pink House, Cooper Street, Plockton, Highland, IV52

Characterful waterside cottage in one of the west coast’s most iconic villages.

Description

The Pink House is a charming traditional terraced cottage, quietly positioned in a secluded yet central setting within the sought after village of Plockton. Enjoying direct shore frontage, a private mooring and a mature, herbaceous garden extending down to the waterside, the property offers wonderful views across Loch Carron and an enviable coastal lifestyle opportunity.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, a welcoming central hall gives access to two principal reception rooms positioned to the front of the house. The generous sitting room is centred around an open fire and provides a warm and inviting focal point. To the opposite side, the spacious dining room is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is positioned to the rear and is complemented by a practical utility room, together providing direct access out onto an elevated patio and the landscaped gardens. A separate WC with bath and shower completes this level.

The first floor offers well proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing, together with a family bathroom. In addition, a studio room positioned to the rear of the property has been cleverly configured to provide further flexible accommodation, currently arranged with bunk beds, making the house particularly well suited for holiday letting or for additional storage.

Outside, the established garden really is the jewel of the property, extending to the shoreline and offering rare direct water access within the village. Laid mainly to lawn with mature, well considered planting, it provides spectacular seasonal colour, privacy and views across the water. Additional outdoor storage areas include a wood and coal store and a practical external toolshed.

The house has been thoughtfully refurbished throughout, with all rooms - including the front bay windows and porch- insulated and upgraded. The roof was replaced in 2007 with traditional Ballachulish slate, and the property benefits from an in date EICR certificate.

The Pink House has been successfully let for over 20 years, operating both as a furnished long term tenancy and as a holiday let, with records available on request. Approved architectural plans were also in place at the time of purchase for a two public room, two bedroom extension, offering future potential subject to the necessary consents.

Location

Plockton is renowned for its sheltered harbour, picturesque setting and strong community. The village benefits from regular rail services on the Inverness–Kyle of Lochalsh line, while Kyle of Lochalsh lies approximately 5 miles away. Inverness and Fort William are both within around 73 miles, with Glasgow approximately 171 miles distant.

The Pink House is located approximately 100 yards from one of Plockton’s public jetties and pontoons, and is a short walk from the hotel, public bar, restaurant and local shops.

The area provides an excellent base for exploring northwest Scotland. There is spectacular hill walking, climbing and mountaineering, while the dramatic Ross-shire scenery is also host to some of the most challenging deer stalking in Scotland.

The Pink House is circa 13 miles off the North Coast 500 – the iconic Scottish road route.

The pretty village of Applecross is around 33 miles from the property and is reached via the spectacular road Bealach na Ba [Pass of the Cattle]. One of the highest roads in Britain, reaching 2,054ft, the road winds into the clouds with tight hairpin bends and breathtaking views.

Numerous lochs and rivers throughout the county provide both salmon and trout fishing, and the west coast is famous for its exciting sailing and varied coastline. Plockton itself is a popular anchorage for yachts, and also has an active small boat sailing club. The village has a general store and three restaurants along with a private airstrip and a railway station with regular services to and from Inverness. Kyle of Lochalsh, some six miles away, is slightly larger and offers a range of shops, hardware stores, chemist, butchers, bank and supermarket. The Isle of Skye, with its stunning scenery, whisky distilleries and other attractions, is around eight miles away.

Square Footage: 1,528 sq ft



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