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For sale: Former coastguard station converted into ‘stunning’ family home in Sutherland

The three-bedroom property overlooks Helmsdale Harbour and its surrounding picturesque coastline.

By Alberto Lejarraga

July 26 2024, 9:00 am

The Old Coastguard station has stunning views. Image: Monster Moves.

A former coastguard station converted into a unique family home has hit the market in Sutherland.

Overlooking Helmsdale Harbour, the Old Coastguard Station offers stunning panoramic sea views.

Renovated and extended in 2016, this three-bedroom detached property offers a great blend of coastal living and modern comfort.

The house is accessed via a driveway that leads to a gorgeous garden with mature hedging and a courtyard to the side for outdoor seating.

One of the best features of this property is the first floor’s balcony, accessed via the sitting room, which allows to make the most of the outstanding views.

Exterior of the converted Old Coastguard Station in Sutherland — The Old Coastguard Station in Sutherland has been converted into a three-bedroom home. Image: Monster Moves

Inside the Old Coastguard Station in Helmsdale

After entering the house and taking the stairs to the first floor, owners and visitors are welcomed by stunning sea views.

Meanwhile, the sitting room is very spacious and full of light and has direct access to the balcony.

Driveway outside the Helmsdale property. — The Old Coastguard Station enjoys a garden and a courtyard. Image: Supplied by Monster Moves

The sitting/dining room at the Old Couastguard Station, with access to a balcony with views out to the sea. — The sitting/dining room has access to a balcony with views out to the sea. Image: Supplied by Monster Moves.

The kitchen is fully equipped with integrated appliances and enjoys an open hatch that allows for further views through the sitting room windows.

Bright kitchen inside the converted Sutherland coastguard station — The kitchen is connected to the sitting room. Image: Supplied by Monster Moves

Aerial view of the property. — The Old Coastguard Station has great sea views. Image: Supplied by Monster Moves

The first floor is complemented with a utility room with storage, sink and space for a washing machine.

Moving down to the ground floor, this is home to the three bedrooms as well as the property’s two bathrooms.

The main bedroom at the Old Coastguard Station in Helmsdale. — The main bedroom is en suite. Image: Supplied by Monster Moves

Another bedroom at the Sutherland property. — Bedroom two enjoys a double-fitted wardrobe and views out to sea. Image: Supplied by Monster Moves

The largest bedroom is en suite and has windows on a curved wall, a double wardrobe and understairs storage.

Bedroom two is a double bedroom that enjoys a double-fitted wardrobe and views out to sea.

Meanwhile, bedroom three is a gorgeous space with round bay window and an exit door to the courtyard.

The third bedroom with access to the courtyard. — The third bedroom has access to the courtyard. Image: Supplied by Monster Moves

Estate agent Monster Move has described the Old Coastguard Station as a “stunning” and “unique” property.

The house is on sale for £380,000.

For sale: Former coastguard station converted into ‘stunning’ family home in Sutherland

Inside the Old Coastguard Station in Helmsdale

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