Plot at 108 West Helmsdale, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8
- Land size
- 0.49 acres
Key Features
- Enjoys a semi- rural location on the outskirts of the village of Helmsdale
- Superb elevated site enjoying panoramic views to the harbour and across the Moray Firth
- Planning Permission in Principle has been granted for one dwellinghouse and garage
Description
PLOT AT WEST HELMSDALE, HELMSDALE, SUTHERLAND, KW8 6HH
DESCRIPTION
Enjoying a semi-rural location on the outskirts of the village of Helmsdale, offering complete peace and tranquillity, this well positioned de-crofted plot enjoys superb far-reaching open views down to the harbour and across the Moray Firth from its elevated position and combines countryside living with easy access to local amenities in the village. The plot extends to approximately 0.2 hectares or thereby and services are close by. Planning Permission in principle has been granted for one dwellinghouse and garage and can be viewed on the Highland Council website under reference No: 24/01990/PIP. This plot will appeal to those seeking a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle within a welcoming crofting community.
PRICE: OFFERS OVER £75,000.00
LOCATION
This plot sits high above Helmsdale and enjoys panoramic views down to the harbour and along the Coast. Helmsdale, with its picturesque harbour, approximately 70 miles north of the Highland capital of Inverness, is a quiet fishing village with a picturesque harbour lying at the mouth of the Strath of Kildonan amide spectacular scenery. It is also known for its Salmon fishing on the River Helmsdale and is a popular sporting holiday location. Facilities include hotels, a variety of shops and primary school. Secondary schooling is provided for at Golspie High School. Sporting facilities include tennis courts and a 9 hole golf course in Helmsdale with 18 hole courses in Brora, Golspie and Dornoch including the world famous Championship Course at Royal Dornoch.
WHAT3WORDS
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SITE
Extends to approximately 0.2 hectares or thereby
PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning in Principle can be viewed on the Highland Council website under reference No: 24/01990/PIP.
ACCESS
Direct access off public road.
BOUNDARIES
The boundaries are as shown on the site plan.
ENTRY
By negotiation.
VIEWING
Please contact Arthur & Carmichael Property Department on 01862-810202
PRICE
Offers over £75,000.000 in Scottish Legal form are invited. Only parties who note interest formally will be informed of any closing date that may be set.
These Particulars do not constitute an offer or contract and while believed to be accurate are not guaranteed. Offerers by offering will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the extent and condition of the subjects of sale as to which no warranty is given or is implied either from these Particulars or from any advertisement for sale of the subjects or otherwise.
ARTHUR & CARMICHAEL
SOLICITORS & ESTATE AGENTS
CATHEDRAL SQUARE,
DORNOCH, SUTHERLAND
IV25 3SW
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-24
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
76 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Helmsdale Primary School577 metres
- Pupils
- 46
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Brora Primary School10 miles
- Pupils
- 98
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dunbeath Primary School12 miles
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Golspie Primary School15 miles
- Pupils
- 98
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lybster Primary School19 miles
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Golspie High School15 miles
- Pupils
- 264
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dornoch Academy22 miles
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tain Royal Academy26 miles
- Pupils
- 516
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Wick High School30 miles
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lossiemouth High School31 miles
- Pupils
- 658
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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