Houstry Mains, Harpsdale, Halkirk
Price: offers over £217,000

The Property
This attractive detached four bedroom bungalow is situated near the village of Halkirk. Set In a prominent position with stunning uninterrupted all-round views over open countryside extending from Dunnet Head to the north and Caithness hills to the south. The property is in excellent decorative order and is fitted and finished to a high standard with accommodation comprising lounge, dining room, kitchen/sun room, four bedrooms (one en-suite), bathroom, utility room and WC. The property stands in a large enclosed garden of approximately 0.3 acres, and adjoining paddock of approximately 0.5 acres. A straight gravelled road from the public highway, leads to a driveway with parking for several cars onto to a detached double garage with power, light and water.

The Equestrian Facilities
The property and land has excellent equestrian potential, with a paddock and another available to rent from a neighbour. Both have safe electric fencing. The double garage has two loose boxes with room for large round hay bale and tack. There is also a small wooden shed for additional storage. The driveway has plenty of room for the movement of a trailer or a lorry. Halkirk is the equestrian centre for Caithness, with the following available within a two mile range of the property, an indoor riding school, two outdoor riding schools with livery yards. Achalone Activities for horse riding lessons and trekking, a cross-country course and the North Highland College Equestrian Centre.

The Area
The district of Harpsdale is in an area of Caithness full of history. It is known for its picturesque open scenery, a fully stocked trout fishery, fruit farm, herds of Highland cattle, quiet roads that are ideal for walking or cycling, plus salmon fishing and canoeing on the river Thurso. It also offers spectacular views of the County’s flat and unique “flow country”, with the Caithness hills as a delightful backdrop. The “flow country” is one of the largest blanket bogs in the world and is a site of special scientific interest.

The area is abundant with wildlife including deer, duck, lapwing and many other birds, so is ideal for the keen birdwatcher or photographer. Halkirk is less than one mile away, providing a nursery and primary school, medical centre, Post Office, garage, hairdresser, local shops, hotels, football park, restaurant and take-away. The vibrant village has a picturesque riverside walk, an ancient castle, a magnificent baronial style community hall and is internationally known for its annual Highland Games and Country Music Festival. For more information visit the community website www.thisishalkirk.co.uk or www.caithness.org. Secondary and college education, a hospital, along with many other shops and leisure facilities are available in Thurso, approximately six miles away. Harpsdale is conveniently situated for commuting to the Caithness towns of Thurso or Wick.

Semi-glazed uPVC door with two side panels to

Vestibule 2.29m x 2.09m with one single radiator, double panelled doors to walk-in storage cupboard. Semi-glazed panelled door to

Hallway with three double power points, two double radiators, access hatch to loft, two smoke detectors, wall-mounted central heating thermostat, panelled door to storage cupboard. Panelled door to

Master Bedroom 3.98m x 3.97m with six double power points, telephone point, television point, one double radiator. Panelled door to

En-Suite 2.72m x 1.87m with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower enclosure with wet wall cladding and mixer shower, ceiling-mounted extractor fan, one double radiator, louvre door to linen cupboard.

From the Hallway, panelled doors to

Bedroom 2 3.68m x 2.73m with four double power points, one double radiator, television point, telephone point.

Bedroom 3 3.99m x 2.92m with three double power points, one double radiator, television point, telephone point, double panelled sliding doors to built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 2.98m x 2.93m with three double power points, one double radiator, television point, telephone point, double sliding panelled doors to built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom 3.51m x 2.93m with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, spa bath with tiled side and back panels, tiled shower enclosure with mixer shower, ceiling-mounted extractor fan, one double radiator, panelled door to airing cupboard with hot water tank.

From the Hallway, semi-glazed panelled door to

Lounge 5.92m x 3.98m with six double power points, two double radiators, television point, telephone point, picture bay window, coal-effect electric fire on flagstone hearth with wood mantel. Double sliding panelled doors to

Dining Room 3.98m x 3.98m with four double power points, one double radiator, four panelled doors to built-in storage cupboards.

From the Hallway, semi-glazed panelled door to

Kitchen & Sun Lounge 9.05m x 4.48m with ten double power points, two double radiators, television point, telephone point, fitted base and wall units with stainless steel sink and drainer, double width Rangemaster electric range, double cooker hood, integral dishwasher, integral refrigerator, patio doors from sun lounge to exterior. Semi-glazed panelled door to

Rear Hallway with one double power point, one single radiator, one smoke detector, panelled door to storage cupboard, panelled door to Dining Room, semi-glazed uPVC door with side panel to exterior. Panelled doors to

Utility Room 2.98m x 1.88m with two double power points, one single radiator, base unit with stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbed for washing machine, ceiling-mounted extractor fan.

Toilet 1.58m x 1.51m with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, one single radiator, ceiling-mounted extractor fan.

General At the front there is a gravelled drive from the public road to an enclosed garden with hard standing parking for several vehicles, lawn, concrete path. At the rear there is an enclosed garden with lawn, drying area, patio, wooden garden shed 2.4m x 1.8m , septic tank with treatment plant and oil tank with 1,800L capacity and exterior lighting.

There is an adjoining paddock of approximately 0.5 acres.

Stables/Double Garage currently fitted out as stables 9.10m x 6.78m with concrete floor, pitched roof, electricity and water supplies, triple wood doors, two loose boxes, fodder storage, tack area, floor-standing oil-fired central heating boiler, pedestrian door to exterior and exterior lighting.

POST CODE
KW12 6UJ

COUNCIL TAX
Band E

PRICE
Offers over £217,000 to be lodged with the selling agent, Georgesons.

HOME BUYER PACK
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VIEWING
By appointment via Georgesons, Wick (01955) 606060 or Thurso (01847) 892225.