Five-bedroom Scottish highlands home with a WATERFALL on its doorstep and views across the coast goes on the market for £325,000

 A five-bedroom Victorian house in the Scottish highlands with a dramatic waterfall on its doorstep is on the market for £325,000.

The coastal home - which dates back to 1860 - is complete with a castle-style courtyard, commercial kitchen and breathtaking sea views.

The unique house is set over two floors, with four bathrooms and features a quirky decor style throughout.

It has pendant lampshades, exposed brick walls and windows to floor level in the main reception room.

Other rooms have plenty of colour, with one boasting blue walls, a blue fireplace and blue accent tiles on the floor.

Located near Wick in Caithness, the remote property sits above the famous Whaligoe Steps and rugged coastline rocks.

A five-bedroom Victorian house in the Scottish highlands with a dramatic waterfall on its doorstep is on the market for £325,000

The coastal pad - which dates back to 1860 - is complete with a castle-style courtyard, commercial kitchen and breathtaking sea views

The unique house is set over two floors, with four bathrooms and features a quirky decor style throughout

The real appeal of the property is the stunning waterfall nearby, which flows dramatically from the cliffs to the sea below

Located near Wick, the property sits above the famous Whaligoe Steps and rugged coastline rocks

A floor plan shows the location of the Kitchen, reception room and lounge on the ground floor

Another plans shows four of the five bedrooms are located on the first floor

But the real appeal is the stunning views of the waterfall.

It was previously a restaurant known as the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant, with the ground floor as a pit stop for those exploring the steps and coast.

Further in the past, the B listed property was a Herring Station with a cooperage and stables.

The main garden is a courtyard gated by brick walls but is in need of restoration. There are several other garden spaces around the property, as well as plenty of open land surrounding it for those who like their greenery. The character building is 2,551 sq ft in total, which equals £127 per sq ft.

The listing from estate agents Young, Robertson & Co stated: 'Bought by the present owners for the position and views, it has been mostly renovated to an extremely high standard, although some decoration to the west wing still remains for the new owner to enjoy

'Dating back to 1860, the B-listed property was originally a Herring Station with a cooperage and stables.

'Part of the ground floor was, until recently, a restaurant with a commercial kitchen, reception room and customer toilets.

'A new owner could continue with a likewise venture or run Airbnb in the upper wings. The accommodation on the ground floor comprises vestibule, a huge lounge and diner with windows to floor level, kitchen, two large reception rooms, utility room with two separate W.C.'s and a bedroom.

'The upper main building has two double bedrooms and a shower room.

It was previously a restaurant known as the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant, with the ground floor as a pit stop for those exploring the steps and coast

The property is situated next by the sweeping cliffs of Caithness in a remote and beautiful part of Scotland

All of the windows are double glazed and the heating system is oil fired though a large Ecco Stove to the lounge and diner which could heat most of the building

'Viewing is absolutely essential to appreciate not only the uniqueness of this home but also the location, the breathtaking views and also the potential that it has'

Owners of the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant have moved the business down the road to a new cafe called The Printers Rest, situated in the nearby town of Wick

'The upper west wing also has two double bedrooms, bathroom and an open landing area.

'All of the windows are double glazed and the heating system is oil fired though a large Ecco Stove to the lounge and diner which could heat most of the building.

'There is off road parking for several vehicles to the west side, a walled courtyard to the rear and garden area to the front and side.

'Viewing is absolutely essential to appreciate not only the uniqueness of this home but also the location, the breathtaking views and also the potential that it has.'

The rural property's nearest train station is seven miles away, or there is Gills Bay Ferry Terminal 20 miles away.

Owners of the Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant have moved the business down the road to a new cafe called The Printers Rest, situated in the nearby town of Wick. 

For more details, see the listing here.