The Property:
Overlooking the harbour designed by the famous architect Thomas Telford, and the marina pontoons, this large, three storey, former tax office was the home of Robert Louis Stevenson in the Autumn of 1868.The property is within walking distance of Wick town centre. Ground floor comprises four rooms with toilet facilities and reception area. Mezzanine floor
comprises male and female toilet facilities and shower room. First
floor comprises Welfare Room / Kitchen and five rooms. Second floor
comprises three rooms. Would be suitable as offices or for
conversion to residential property.
Rateable Value: £1,600
The Area:
Wick is the most northerly town on the East coast of
Britain and is the County town with the Council offices and the
Sheriff Court. It offers shoppers multiple stores such as Woolworths,
Boots, Somerfield, Co-op, Lidl and the newly opened Tesco, Homebase,
Superdrug and Argos together with all 4 Scottish Banks. Furthermore
there is ample free parking adjacent to the main High Street. Wick
has an Airport with direct flights to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and
Glasgow and a railway link to Inverness. There is a fine links golf
course, squash club, public swimming pool with gym attached.
Ground floor
room 1
5.00m x 4.78m.
One double power point.
One single power point.
Telephone point.
Two storage heaters.
Two built-in storage cupboards.
room 2
3.32m x 4.20m.
One single power point.
Storage heater.
Built-in storage cupboard.
toilet
1.40m x 2.87m.
W.C. and wash hand basin.
Wall-mounted fan heater.
reception area
5.10m x 2.18m - with reception desk.
room 3 (area behind
reception desk)
4.78m x 5.10m.
Two single power points.
One double power point.
Two telephone points.
Two storage heaters.
Two built-in storage cupboards.
toilet
2.39m x 1.52m.
W.C. and wash hand basin.
room 4
3.96m x 4.16m.
One double power point.
One single power point.
Telephone point.
Storage heater.
Stair to –
mezzanine floor
Male and female toilets and shower room. Stair to –
first floor
welfare room / kitchen
4.20m x 3.96m.
Two single power points.
Cooker control unit.
Two telephone points.
Storage heater.
Base units with single stainless steel sink and drainer.
Electric cooker.
Built-in storage cupboard.
room 1
4.36m x 5.04m at widest point.
One double power point.
One single power point.
Four telephone points.
Storage heater.
Built-in storage cupboard.
room 2
2.04m x 3.80m.
One double power point.
One single power point.
room 3
2.53m x 3.72m.
Three double power points.
Five telephone points.
Storage heater.
room 4
4.94m x 5.00m.
Three single power points.
One double power point.
Storage heater.
Two built-in storage cupboards.
room 5
4.96m x 4.44m.
Six double power points.
Two telephone points.
Storage heater.
Built-in storage cupboard.
Stair to –
second floor
room 1
8.00m x 4.24m.
Six double power points.
Two triple power points.
Eight telephone points.
Two storage heaters.
room 2
4.98m x 4.26m at widest point.
One double power point.
One single power point.
Two telephone points.
Two storage heaters.
room 3
8.00m x 5.06m at widest point.
Four single power points.
Seven telephone points.
Two storage heaters.
general
The property has a fire escape to rear of building from all
floors.
There are two stairs, one from the ground floor to first floor and
the other from the ground floor to the first and second floors
GRANTS
As this property is in part of a conservation area it may be eligible for a grant. Contact Mick Broad 01955 605858 or mick.broad@highland.gov.uk .
POSTCODE
KW1
5HB Click here for a map!
PRICE
Offers over £115,000 to be lodged with the Selling Agent, Georgesons.
VIEWING
By appointment via Georgesons, Wick (01955) 606060 or Thurso (01847) 892225. |
