A magical train station with a two-bedroom home which formed the backdrop for the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films has gone on sale for £235,000.
The cosy cottage lies right next to the tracks at Beasdale Station – an operational railway station located in Druimindarroch, Scottish Highlands.
The home was converted from the Victorian station building used on the Jacobite heritage line which the Hogwarts Express steam engine travelled on as Harry Potter and his friends made their way to the school of wizardry.
The train station, which is a 20-minute walk from the Highlands coastline, is still a stop on the Glasgow to Mallaig line, meaning you can catch a train right from your doorstep.
You can also ask the train driver to stop at the station on the way back to Fort William by waving a handkerchief.
Estate agent Unique Property Company, who have listed the cottage, boasted that they have never tried to sell a home with ‘more romance and such a big story behind it’.
A train station with a two-bedroom home which formed the backdrop for the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films has gone on sale for £235,000
The station is on the on the Jacobite heritage line which the Hogwarts Express steam engine travelled on as Harry Potter and his friends made their way to the school of wizardry
The estate agents who have listed the property boasted that they have never tried to sell a home with ‘more romance and such a big story behind it’. Pictured: A living room with a fireplace
The train station kitchen has Beasdale sign in it. There is 569 square-feet of living space
The cosy cottage is on the Glasgow to Mallaig line which featured in the Harry Potter films
Beasdale Station was originally built in 1901 as a private station for the nearby Arisaig House.
The cottage can be found in an idyllic part of the country which offers breathtaking scenery across the west coast of Scotland.
Along with a touch of nostalgia, the cottage also has a 330 sq ft reception room with a brick open fireplace which was the original ticketing hall – and a kitchen which still boasts the original station sign.
The kitchen also has the distinctive colours of the original West Highland Line livery, and a separate utility area, a good spot to pile the wellies in.
As well as two double bedrooms, there is also a bathroom and attic storage.
Outside, a small railway sleeper bridge crosses onto a garden area – and there’s always plenty of space in the station car park.
Although the property is quite secluded, the new homeowner would have to get used to The Jacobite Express – the Harry Potter train – whizzing past their cottage four times a day in summer and around once a day in Autumn until they close for winter.
Simon Stone, owner of Unique Property Company, said: ‘We’ve had more expensive properties to sell, we’ve had much larger properties to sell, but I can’t recall having a property with more romance and such a big story behind it as Beasdale Station.
Highlights of the property include a 330 square feet reception room with a brick open fireplace
Beasdale is one of Britain’s joint least-used stations and had no passengers in the 2020/21 period
’There’s such a thrill in crossing the remarkable and world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and taking the very same route that Harry, Hermione and Ron took on their way to Hogwarts.
‘The train also passes the dramatic and glorious scenery of the area known as Dumbledore’s Grave.’
The listing reads: ‘Own a slice of working railway history with this two-bedroom house in the Scottish Highlands converted from the Victorian station building on The Jacobite heritage line featured in the Harry Potter films.
‘There’s hardly a muggle alive who can say the Hogwarts Express passes by their home, and the captivating scene of the steam engine pulling its crimson carriages never loses its thrill.
‘So what about public transport? Well, close the front door behind you then wave your hand for the train! Yes, the station is a request stop on the Glasgow to Mallaig line, crossing the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct en route and calling at Fort William about an hour from the house – perfect for connecting to the wonderful Caledonian Sleeper.
‘Fort William is also the perfect place to pick up supplies. The town has a busy high street, multiple supermarkets and plenty of places to eat and drink from breakfast till bedtime, not to mention a glorious 7 -mile ferry ride down Loch Eil to Inchree.’
Beasdale is one of Britain’s joint least-used stations and had no passengers in the 2020/21 period.
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