A “HIGHLY-REGARDED” hotel located on the NC500 has been put up for sale.

ASG Commercial has said the Belgrave Arms Hotel is a “prestigious” detached property, located on the A9 in the centre of Helmsdale.

The building itself dates back to 1819 and has been developed and extended over a number of years.

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ASG Commercial commented: “The building has enjoyed some significant upgrades to create this very successful operation.

“The hotel is well-known and enjoys a good reputation for the quality of the provision offered.

“With a highly regarded reputation as evidenced on TripAdvisor, there is no doubt that the purchase of The Belgrave Arms Hotel offers an exciting opportunity.

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“The business currently trades year-round, with the majority of trade occurring during the main tourist season between April and October.”

The agent added that the hotel offers guests a “great standard of accommodation throughout, with the nine letting bedrooms being of a good standard”.

“The owner’s accommodation is spacious and comfortable and would be suitable for a family,” it said.

The property was purchased by its current owners in 2007 but want to move on to their next venture in order to be closer to family.

ASG Commercial also said: "Helmsdale is a Sutherland coastal village steeped in history and with a strong maritime tradition.

"The hotel is located on the ever-popular North Coast 500 tourist route. The village boasts a good level of local amenities for both visitors and residents. The area has an association with Viking history and attracts a great many tourists.

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"The broader region is renowned for its gold panning at Kildonan and the Timespan visitor attraction within the village depicts the region’s diverse history.

"The village has approximately 750 inhabitants and is one of the main centres of population in Sutherland."
 Belgrave Arms Hotel is available for offers in the region of £430,000.