This period cottage sits right on the sea-front with “stunning” views - and comes with permission to build an additional home. 

The property, in Port St Mary, is a stone-built cottage with period features throughout, such as sash windows, A-frame joists and timber doors. 

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The living room includes features such as a fireplace and sash windows. (Manxmove)

In the entrance vestibule, period floor tiles lead through to the open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen, with twin sash windows overlooking the harbour and the sea, a Rangemaster cooking range, and space for a dining table. 

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The ground floor is an open plan living space. (Manxmove)

Upstairs, the master bedroom also features twin sash windows looking over the harbour, an original Victorian fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom. 

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The master bedroom. (Manxmove)

On the second floor is another bedroom with harbour views, as well as a bathroom with a clawed foot roll top bath. 

An additional room can be found in the attic, on the third floor, featuring two skylights and an A-frame joist. 

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The attic bedroom. (Manxmove)

To the front of the property is a parking area/building plot which has planning permission for the construction of an additional dwelling, which will include an integral garage. 

There is also a space to sit and paddle in the sea to the front of the building, while to the rear is a small courtyard. 

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There is direct access to the sea. (Manxmove)

The property is being sold by estate agents Manxmove for a price of £499,950. 

The agent commented: “A great opportunity to purchase a seaside property with spacious rooms within the delightful location  of the Underway, Port St Mary, with planning permission to build a dwelling with integral garaging where the present parking spaces are located.”