Summary - 129 PORTSKERRA, THURSO, MELVICH KW14 7YL
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Chain-free fixer-up with driveway, garden and panoramic Melvich Bay vistas.
- Elevated plot with panoramic views across Melvich Bay
- Detached, chain-free sale with private driveway and garden
- Oil central heating and double glazing present
- Compact two-bedroom layout; limited living space
- Exterior and flat roof require maintenance and repairs
- Dated interior; likely needs cosmetic and systems upgrade
- Slow broadband and average mobile signal; limited remote-working
- Located in a very deprived area; price reflects refurbishment need
Set on an elevated plot in Portskerra, this compact two-bedroom detached house delivers outstanding views across Melvich Bay and the Sutherland coastline. The property is chain-free and offers immediate occupancy for someone seeking a peaceful coastal base, holiday let or rental opportunity. The plot includes a driveway, modest garden and small patio area for outdoor sitting.
The house is a mid-20th-century, traditional-style cottage with pebble-dash exterior and a flat roof; it benefits from oil central heating and double glazing but shows clear signs of wear. The accommodation is compact and single-storey in part, so it suits downsizers, first-time buyers wanting a renovation project, or investors seeking a seasonal let rather than large families wanting extensive living space.
Material issues are present: the exterior and flat roof need maintenance, the interior is dated and likely requires cosmetic and systems updating. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is average, so remote working may be constrained without investment in connectivity. The property sits in a very deprived area which may affect long-term resale and rental demand, but purchase price reflects that and provides scope for added value through refurbishment.
This is a straightforward, honest opportunity: buy a coastal cottage with panoramic sea views that needs work. With refurbishment and improved services the house could become a comfortable permanent home or attractive holiday let for those drawn to remote coastal living.
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