A UNIQUE Scots property with links to renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson has gone on the market for £149,000.
The Lighthouse Engine House in Wick, Caithness offers unparalleled views as it is located just metres from the edge of a cliff looking out to sea.
The building sits in the grounds of Noss Head Lighthouse which was constructed and overseen by engineer Alan Stevenson in the 19th century.
The lighthouse engineer was the uncle of author Robert Louis Stevenson, best known for books including Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde.
Now, potential buyers have the opportunity to invest in the engine house looking out onto the iconic working lighthouse which sits on the cliffs overlooking Sinclair’s Bay.
The two bedroom detached building offers potential as a fixer-upper and has full planning permission to be converted into a home.
Two acres of land to the side of the house is also negotiable at the remote location.
Estate agents Sylvyn has said the property has potential to be used as a holiday, especially due to its location being just a few miles off the North Coast 500 route.
Sylvyn has listed the rare opportunity for offers in excess of £149,000.
They said: “This is a rare opportunity to buy a piece of Lighthouse History.
“It was built by Mr Arnot of Inverness with the construction being overseen by the notable lighthouse engineer Alan Stevenson (uncle of Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson).
“The Lighthouse Engine House is a later addition from around 1963.
“It is located at the end of Noss Head, a peninsula on the north-west coast of Caithness overlooking Sinclair’s Bay.
“There is full planning permission to convert this magnificently positioned building into a spectacular home.
“There is scope for the new owner to amend the plans to suit their requirements.
“Two acres of land are available by separate negotiation, where there is the prospect of building a one-of-a-kind cliff-top property on this ‘Pirate’s Cove’.”
