1 bed flat for sale

Market Square, Stonehaven AB39

9B market square, stonehaven - A turnkey airbnb investment opportunity

A rare chance to acquire not just a beautifully appointed apartment but a fully operational and profitable holiday-let business in one of Scotland's most sought-after coastal towns. This stunning first-floor flat occupies part of a handsome period building on Market Square - a property with genuine historical pedigree, having once been owned, between 1822 and 1873, by Robert William Thomson, the Scottish inventor of the pneumatic tyre, a connection marked by a commemorative plaque above the doorway.

Sympathetically refurbished throughout, the flat combines the character of the original building - soaring ceilings, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and sash windows with fitted plantation shutters - with a stylish, contemporary interior finished to a high specification, including a sleek ikea kitchen, a striking monochrome shower room, and beautifully presented bedroom accommodation.

This property is offered for sale exclusively as a fully operational Airbnb business and is not available to purchase as a standalone residential flat. The sale includes the entire operational Airbnb, sold complete with virtually all furniture, fixtures and fittings - every item of crockery, all bedding, towels and household equipment is included, meaning a new owner can step in and start generating income from day one. The business also comes with a strong pipeline of forward bookings already secured, including bookings in September, October, five nights over Hogmanay, and three nights next March - representing genuine, guaranteed revenue from the moment of completion, with clear scope to grow bookings further.

The total price is offers over £124,000, structured as offers over £99,000 for the heritable property and a fixed £25,000 for the business goodwill, furniture, fixtures, fittings and forward bookings.

The location is a major part of the appeal. Stonehaven is consistently ranked among Scotland's best coastal towns and has been repeatedly highlighted by consumer surveys and travel guides as one of the country's top budget-friendly beach destinations, with Which? Among those praising its excellent value, with average stays around £90 a night. The town's beach holds a Scotland Beach Award for cleanliness and management and is home to the iconic Art Deco Stonehaven Open Air Pool - a heated, Olympic-sized seawater lido right on the coast is one of the town's best-loved attractions. Just outside the town, the dramatic clifftop ruins of Dunnottar Castle offer one of Scotland's most photographed views, while Stonehaven's historic harbour, with its colourful fishing boats and fresh local seafood, adds to the town's charm - along with popular spots such as The Tolbooth Restaurant and traditional pubs.

For an investor or owner-occupier alike, 9B Market Square offers a rare combination: A genuinely lovely place to live or stay, an established and profitable short-term letting business, and a location with enduring, proven appeal to visitors year-round.

Location

9B Market Square sits right in the heart of Stonehaven, on the town's central square, placing residents and guests within easy walking distance of everything the town has to offer - from the shops, cafés and restaurants of the High Street to the harbour and beach beyond.

Stonehaven is one of Scotland's most celebrated coastal towns, regularly featured in consumer surveys and travel guides as one of the country's best-value seaside destinations, with Which? Among those praising it, noting average stays around £90 a night. Its long sandy beach holds a Scotland Beach Award for cleanliness and management and is overlooked by the town's much-loved Art Deco Open Air Pool - a heated, Olympic-sized seawater lido that has drawn generations of swimmers to the seafront. Down at the historic harbour, colourful fishing boats bob alongside seafood restaurants and traditional pubs, including the popular Tolbooth Restaurant, once the town's 16th-century tolbooth.
Just a short walk or drive from the town, the dramatic cliff-top ruins of Dunnottar Castle rank among Scotland's most photographed and visited historic sites, once home to the Scottish Crown Jewels during Cromwell's invasion. Stonehaven also sits at the gateway to Royal Deeside - Scotland's own "Castle Country" - with Balmoral, Craigievar, Crathes and Drum Castle all within easy reach, alongside the wider Aberdeenshire castle trail.

Golfers are equally well served, with the dramatic clifftop Stonehaven Golf Club - designed around deep gullies and steep cliffs overlooking Dunnottar Castle and the North Sea - right on the doorstep, and Aberdeen's renowned championship links courses, including Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, a short drive north.

The town has a lively calendar of events throughout the year, from the long-running Feein' Market and Stonehaven Folk Festival in summer to the Midsummer Beer Happening-one of Scotland's largest beer festivals-and, most famously, the extraordinary Hogmanay Fireball Ceremony, in which locals swing blazing fireballs down the High Street at the stroke of midnight, a tradition dating back over 150 years and one of the UK's last surviving fire festivals.

For connectivity, Stonehaven benefits from its own railway station with frequent direct services to Aberdeen in around 15–20 minutes, making it an easy and popular commuter base, while Aberdeen International Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive away via the A90, providing excellent onwards road, rail and air links across Scotland and beyond.

Lounge / Dining Area (4.75m x 5.08m)

An impressive and generously proportioned open-plan living and dining space, showcasing wonderful period charm with elaborate decorative cornicing, a full-width ceiling rose, and a striking multi-arm chandelier beneath lovely high ceilings. The focal point of the room is a traditional fireplace surround housing a wood-burning stove, set on a slate hearth - perfect for cosy evenings. Twin sash windows with recessed plantation shutters offer bright, dual-aspect natural light and pleasant outlooks over the surrounding streetscape, with the whole flat freshly decorated within the last year. Acacia wood flooring continues through from the kitchen, while a stylish freestanding kitchen island with breakfast bar seating creates a natural divide between the living space and open-plan kitchen, ideal for entertaining. Ample space for comfortable seating make this a versatile and inviting reception room.

Kitchen

A sleek, contemporary kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of high-gloss ikea wall and base units, refurbished around four years ago and finished to a high standard throughout. Integrated appliances include a gas hob and an electric oven complete with a pizza function and a built-in microwave, set beneath a stylish extractor. Warm acacia wood flooring runs throughout, and a large sash window with plantation shutters floods the space with natural light while framing lovely elevated views over neighbouring rooftops. A characterful wall-mounted display and contrasting worktops add further style, and space for further freestanding appliances complete this well-appointed galley kitchen.

Bedroom (3.80m x 2.35m)

A beautifully presented double bedroom, finished with a striking upholstered blue velvet headboard and matching curtains that add a real sense of luxury. A sash window with plantation shutters brings in plenty of natural light, complemented by an elegant wall-mounted reading light to either side of the bed. High ceilings and neat cornicing continue the period character found throughout the property, while a built-in shelved alcove provides handy display and storage space alongside a full-height fitted wardrobe. A tasteful piece of framed artwork completes this comfortable and well-styled room.

Shower Room (2.62m x 1.40m)

A striking, contemporary bathroom finished in a stylish monochrome palette. A walk-in shower enclosure with glass screen and powerful shower fitted with a Quooker-style black tiled backdrop, sits alongside a WC and a chic countertop wash basin set on a dark wood vanity unit with sleek chrome mixer tap, complemented by mosaic tiled splashback and quartz surface. A large mirror with a decorative crystal-effect frame has been cleverly added to open up the room and maximise natural light, while sleek black granite-effect flooring and a heated chrome towel rail complete this striking and well-appointed shower room. Central heating throughout the property runs off a gas combi boiler.

Yard

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