The Property
This traditional stone built property, situated in the beautiful rural village of Dunbeath, is surrounded by south facing gardens, several outbuildings and approximately 14 acres of registered croft land. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, lounge (with woodburner), dining room, bathroom, kitchen, utility room, W.C. and garage. The property benefits from oil central heating and double glazing throughout. The upper level has been completely renovated and re-insulated.
The Area
The village of Dunbeath has a Primary School, Pre-school/Playgroup facilities, Church, Community Hall, Post Office and Shop. Dunbeath village is famous for the novelist Neil Gunn and the surrounding area and its people provided inspiration for several of his novels. The Dunbeath Heritage Centre features interesting displays on the natural and social history of the area. Beautiful walks can be taken down by the Dunbeath Strath along which there are several brochs (ancient fortified houses). The harbour has fine views looking across to Dunbeath Castle. The nearest large town is Wick some 20 miles away. There is a regular bus service to the north and south.
Accommodation comprising...
UPVC door to
Front Hallway – 4.35m x 2.70m with one double power point, one single power point, one double radiator, telephone point, cupboard with electrical consumer unit, smoke detector, door to under-stair cupboard. Doors to

Lounge – 4.49m x 3.84m with two double power points, one double radiator, television point, built-in shelved storage, featuring large stone-built fireplace with wood mantle and wood burning stove.
Bedroom 1 – 4.50m x 4.07m with two single power points, telephone point, one single radiator, built-in bedroom unit and chest of drawers, open fireplace with tiled hearth.
From the Front Hallway, doorway to
Middle Hallway – 3.19m x 0.93m with laminated wood flooring and access hatch to loft. Doors to
Dining Room – 3.52m x 3.37m with laminated wood flooring, three double power points, one single radiator.
Bathroom – 3.10m x 2.32m with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with hand-held mixer shower, shower enclosure with electric shower, extractor fan, shaver point, one single radiator, heated towel rail.

Kitchen – 4.88m x 3.62m with tiled floor, fitted base and wall units with stainless steel 1.5 sink and drainer, double width range cooker, cooker hood, plumbed for dishwasher, eight double power points, two single power points, one double radiator, telephone point, access hatch to loft, stable doors to built-in cupboard. Door to
Utility Room – 1.82m x 1.63m with one double power point, one single power point, tumble dryer vent to exterior, oil-fired central heating boiler and controller, worktop and fitted wall units, semi-glazed uPVC door to exterior. Door to
Toilet – 1.63m x 1.54m with WC, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbed for washing machine, one double power point, fitted wall units.
From the Front Hallway, stair to
Landing – 2.65m x 1.79m with door to linen cupboard. Doors to
Bedroom 2 – 3.74m x 3.06m with two single power points, one double radiator, combed ceiling.
Bedroom 3 – 3.99m x 3.03m with two double power points, one single power point, one double radiator, combed ceiling.
Garage – 6.17m x 3.82m with concrete floor, double wooden doors, electrical supply, back-up petrol generator switchable to supply house.
Small Byre – 4.16m x 3.09m with stone floor and pedestrian door.
Outhouse 1 – 5.72m x 3.92m with flagstone floor, electrical switchgear, pedestrian door.
Outhouse 2 – 10.28m x 3.98m with electric lighting.
Barn – 25.77m x 8.75m with electrical supply, water supply, telephone point, concrete floor, three large doorways.
General – There are several outbuildings, all stone-built with pitched roofs and exposed rafters. In addition there is a chicken shed and sheep pens.
To the front of the property there is a tarmac driveway from the public road, with pedestrian and vehicular gates. There is an enclosed walled garden with lawn, shrubs and trees.
To the rear there is a tarmac driveway from the public road to the garage. There is a garden area with grass, trees, drying area and a gravel/slab footpath.
There are sea views and views of Dunbeath Castle.
POST CODE
KW6 6EJ - Click
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COUNCIL TAX
Band B
PRICE
Offers over £189,000 to be lodged with the selling agent,
Georgesons.
VIEWING
By appointment via Georgesons, Wick (01955) 606060 or
Thurso (01847) 892225.
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