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The Old Manse, Stittenham Road, Helmsdale, Sutherland KW8 6JG

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,347 sq ft

218 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • HOME REPORT AVAILABLE UNDER EPC LINK
  • BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER PROPERTY
  • B LISTED
  • 5 BEDROOMS
  • LARGE GARDEN
  • CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES
  • CLOSE TO TRANSPORT LINKS
  • VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Description

The Old Manse is a stunning, category B-listed family home in the coastal village of Helmsdale. Retaining traditional character blended with modern living, this spacious property features a lounge and snug with feature fireplaces, five bedrooms, and a unique Jack & Jill bathroom. It sits on a generous plot with large lawns, a gravel drive, a summerhouse, and attached old stables offering annex potential (subject to necessary consents).

 

ENTRANCE HALL - 1.5m x 2.4m (4'11" x 7'10")

Entering the property, you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall. This welcoming area features integrated shoe shelving and ample space for jackets, with a door leading through to the main hallway.

HALLWAY - 2.6m x 4.4m (8'6" x 14'5")

The main hallway provides seamless access to the sitting room, dining room, snug, kitchen, and utility room. From here, stairs also lead up to the first floor.

LOUNGE - 4.1m x 4.4m (13'5" x 14'5")

The lounge is a bright and spacious room, featuring a beautiful 12-pane window that overlooks the front garden. A log-burning stove serves as a cozy focal point for the space.

KITCHEN - 3.2m x 3.5m (10'5" x 11'5")

The kitchen is well equipped with dual-aspect windows and plenty of base and wall storage. Includes an integrated oven, microwave, five-ring gas hob, and dishwasher, plus space for a freestanding fridge-freezer. The kitchen also houses the boiler. A door leads to the rear hall/utility.

REAR HALL & UTILITY - 2.2m x 1.5m (7'2" x 4'11")

The rear hallway features a useful under-stairs larder cupboard, leading to a practical utility room. The utility room is fitted with base units, a sink, and space for a washing machine, while French doors open directly out to the rear garden.

DINING ROOM - 4.1m x 4.7m (13'5" x 15'5")

Perfect for entertaining, the dining room is a generous, light-filled space with built-in storage, plenty of room for a large dining table and enjoys views of the front garden through a 12-pane window. From here, a door opens into the snug.

SNUG - 4m x 3.2m (13'1" x 10'5")

The snug is a cozy room located at the rear of the property. Full of character, this room also features a traditional 12-pane window and a charming feature fireplace. Doors lead back to the main hallway and through to the old stables.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 4.8m x 2.5m (15'8" x 8'2")

The first-floor landing leads to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. This level also includes a large storage cupboard and a staircase continues up to the second floor.

BEDROOM 1 - 4.9m x 4.2m (16'0" x 13'9")

Bedroom one is a large double bedroom featuring a fireplace and window seating overlooking the front garden. This room benefits from an adjoining door to bedroom three, as well as a private ensuite bathroom comprising:- a WC, pedestal washbasin, and a bath with an overhead mains shower.

BEDROOM 2 - 4.9m x 4.2m (16'0" x 13'9")

Mirroring the generous proportions of bedroom one, bedroom two is a large double bedroom also featuring a character fireplace and window with window seating. An adjoining door provides direct access to a shared Jack and Jill bathroom.

BEDROOM 3 - 3m x 4m (9'10" x 13'1")

Bedroom three is a charming double bedroom at the rear of the property featuring a character fireplace. Offering excellent versatility, the room includes an adjoining door to bedroom one, making it ideal for use as a private dressing room or nursery.

JACK N JILL BATHROOM - 3m x 3.2m (9'10" x 10'5")

The Jack N Jill bathroom perfectly retains the property’s traditional character while offering the best of modern living. It comprises:- a sink, WC, stunning roll top bath, and an enclosed electric shower, with an adjoining door providing direct access to bedroom two.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING - 2.5m x 2.1m (8'2" x 6'10")

The second floor accommodates a further two bedrooms and an additional family bathroom.

BEDROOM 4 - 4.7m x 3.2m (15'5" x 10'5")

Positioned to the left at the top of the stairs, bedroom four is a good sized double bedroom. This room features a built-in storage cupboard and is filled with natural light from a Velux window.

BEDROOM 5 - 4.7m x 3.6m (15'5" x 11'9")

Mirroring Bedroom Four, Bedroom five is another well-proportioned double bedroom, featuring a built-in double wardrobe and an integrated desk.

GARDEN & STABLES - 5.7m x 10.2m (18'8" x 33'5")

The property sits within a large, generous walled plot, featuring a garden mainly laid to lawn and a gravel driveway that provides parking for multiple vehicles. The grounds also host a charming summerhouse. Attached to the property are the characterful old stables; currently utilised as a workshop and storage space, they offer fantastic potential to be transformed into a self-contained annex (subject to nessasary consents).

LOCATION

The Old Manse is located in the picturesque coastal village of Helmsdale. The village has an excellent range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, restaurants, a primary school, a medical centre, a dentist, and a vibrant community hub, alongside reliable bus and train links. A popular fishing port, the area offers an abundance of loch and river fishing—with the unique bonus that Helmsdale residents are entitled to a free permit to fish the lower River Helmsdale. Golf enthusiasts will love the local 9-hole course just down the road, while world-class championship links courses are within easy reach at Brora, Golspie, Tain, and Dornoch. It is truly an ideal location for those seeking a vibrant outdoor lifestyle and a wonderful family home.

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway,Off street,Private
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Monthly repayments£1,630
Property: £ 325,000
Deposit: £ 32,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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