A Victorian villa in Scotland has been listed for sale, offering a coastal setting described as "just moments from the beach". Coastguard House, a three-bedroom home on the edge of the village of Carsethorn in Dumfries and Galloway, is on the market through Galbraith for offers over £460,000.
Coastal features and interiors
The property includes a garden room extension with panoramic views, mature grounds, and a private sheltered courtyard. A path from the garden leads to a gate providing direct access to the nearby beach. Inside, the large sitting room has space for both a seating area and a formal dining area, while the garden room offers views across the grounds to the sea. The kitchen features a range of fitted units, offering ample space for family cooking and casual dining.
Upstairs, three spacious double bedrooms and a large family bathroom provide scope for growing families or guest accommodation. Bedrooms at the front of the house have views towards the sea.
Outdoor spaces and village setting
Outside, the garden offers privacy and shade throughout the year, with a peaceful patio hidden behind mature hedges and a fruit and vegetable garden with raised beds. A sheltered courtyard provides access to a handy outbuilding.
Carsethorn is known for the Steamboat Inn bar and restaurant, which attracts visitors year-round. The village was a busy port during the 18th and 19th centuries, offering regular sailings to Ireland and acting as an emigration point to North America. Dumfries, around 13 miles away, provides shops, services, primary and high schools, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, and various restaurants, cafés, and pubs.
Galbraith states: "Coastguard House is an elegant Victorian villa with beautiful period features and views over the Solway Firth. Offering three double bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms, the property includes a superb garden room extension, mature gardens, private courtyard and a versatile stone outbuilding. Set in the charming coastal village of Carsethorn, just moments from the beach."
