If the idea of being able to do a spot of wildlife watching from your window and having coastal walks right on your doorstep sounds appealing, this former lighthouse keeper’s cottage in Aberdeen is well worth a look.
In fact, the quaint cottage is so close to the sea that you can hear the water crashing against the rocks.
The cottage forms part of a walled community of five homes within the grounds of Girdleness Lighthouse.
Designed by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of author Robert Louis Stevenson, the lighthouse was constructed in 1833 to a new design and was considered the best lighthouse ever seen by the royal commission in its report of 1860.
The lighthouse was manned until 1991, when it was automated, and it remains a navigation aid for ships entering Aberdeen harbour.
Parkview Cottage is a charming two-bedroom home steeped in history and retaining many fine period features, such as beautiful pitch-pine panelled doors with original brass hinges; sash-and-case windows with working window shutters; high ceilings with cornicing; picture rails, and wooden flooring.
For a home in a relaxing location, Parkview Cottage is worth noting.
The property is on the market for offers over £198,000. For further information, call selling agent Simpson & Marwick on 01224 622622.
Until the next time,
Mr Jackson.
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