The Lighthouse Engine House is adjacent to Noss Head Lighthouse and was home to Alan Stevenson, the engineer who oversaw the construction the lighthouse in the 1800s — and uncle of the famous Scottish author.

Sylvyn is handling the sale of the two-bedroom detached building, which has planning permission to be converted into a home.

The estate agents said: “This is a rare opportunity to buy a piece of lighthouse history… There is full planning permission to convert this magnificently positioned building into a spectacular home.”

They added: “Two acres of land are available by separate negotiation, where there is the prospect of building a one-of-a-kind cliff-top property on this ‘Pirate’s Cove’.”