For sale – an idyllic Highland retreat

Manyofusdreamof owning a holiday home in the Highlands, especially one with unspoilt spectacular views.

Finding one priced less than £100,000? Well that can be slightly trickier but in the unspoilt fishing village of Portmahomack, there is a cracking flat for sale that ticks all those boxes in terms of location, views and price.

Flat number five within the Harbour Buildings on Harbour Street, is located on the top floor of this B listed building which is located on Portmahomack’s seafront.

From the flat there are wonderful, panoramic views over the harbour and to the Sutherland hills beyond. There’s a fine sandy beach while the water is ideal for those who enjoy everything from paddleboarding and kayaking to sailing and fishing.

The flat, which would be an ideal first- time purchase, holiday accommodation or be suitable for those looking for a buy-tolet property, is on the market at offers over £97,500.

The accommodation begins with an entrance vestibule, and from here a glass door leads into the hall which benefits from a practical cupboard.

The living room and dining kitchen are on open plan basis. This is a nice bright, double aspect room with windows to the front and side as well as a Velux window. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern fitted wall and base units with generous black granite worktops. White goods, including an integral dishwasher, electric halogen hob, extractor hood, combined microwave/oven and fridge/freezer are all included in the sale.

There are two bedrooms, both of which have a fitted double wardrobe and each enjoys fine harbour views. Last but not least, there’s a modern family shower room with fitted wall cabinets with integrated wash hand basin and WC and a corner shower with wet wall and a Galaxy Aqua 3000 electric power shower and a heated towel rail.

The flat also has an airing cupboard with a plumbed washing machine and hot water tank. Other benefits include new double glazing, partial electric storage heating while the flat has been recently redecorated throughout.

Outside, there is a communal grass area and offstreet parking to the rear of the building. Flat number five also comes with a wooden garden shed. There is a factoring charge of £20 per month which is paid towards the upkeep of the building and grass cutting, but does not cover insurance.

Highly regarded as a holiday destination and boasting the lowest rainfall in the Highlands, Portmahomack has a hotel, nine hole golf course, a primary school and Post Office/village shop.

Other amenities include the Carnegie Hall Cafe and the renowned Oystercatcher seafood restaurant while the famous Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Tain Gol f Club's renowned links course are close by.

Local amenities include boat and fishing trips, seasports, riding, cycling and mountain-biking.