Newlands Cottage, Lybster
Price: Offers over £40,000

The Property
Two former croft houses and a byre set in an elevated position in an attractive valley with excellent views towards Clyth and the sea. The sale includes land extending to approximately 1 acre although further land may be available by separate negotiation. This is a registered croft therefore the land is under crofting tenure and may well be eligible for crofting grants.

Area
Lybster is an unspoilt village which has all the amenities required for every day living including hotels, bank, health centre, shops primary school, bowling club, nine hole golf course and churches. There is a regular bus service to Wick where the nearest secondary school can be found. It is also conveniently on the bus route to Inverness. Lybster harbour was once a booming sea port and today it still plays host to a small fleet of small fishing boats. Neatly stacked creel baskets and seagulls flying overhead add to the attraction, making it one of the most pleasant harbours of its kind. Recent improvements to the harbour include a Heritage Centre with close circuit television for bird watching, seasonal opening of cafeteria, wash rooms and laundry facilities for visiting yachts etc.

Services
Electricity nearby. A septic tank and soakaway will need to be installed. Water mains in close proximity.

Former Croft Houses
Stone built former Croft houses requiring complete renovation. Retaining it's Caithness Flag roof. This will need replacement support but the original flags are capable of reuse. What appears to be the original croft house is close by but reduced almost to the ground.

Former Steading
Thick strong walls are a feature of this building, which will provide an excellent basis for a conversion.

Land
Extending to approximately 1 acre is included in the sale. Further croft land may be available by separate negotiation.

Directions
On the A99 heading south turn right at the sign for Camster Cairns and continue up this road for about 3/4 mile. Turn right at Georgeson's sign and after 1/2 mile take a left turning at the sign.  400 metres further on the plot is on the left..

Access
Access is from a newly built road.







POST CODE
KW3 6BB

PRICE
Offers over £40,000 to be lodged with the selling agents, Georgesons.

Council Tax / Rates
N/A

VIEWING
By appointment via Georgesons, Wick (01955) 606060 or Thurso (01847) 892225.or Mr Campbell on 0778 073 2807

Prospective purchasers should note:

1 These particulars are subjective for descriptive purposes only and are not an offer to sell, representation or warranty. Potential purchasers must satisfy themselves by their own enquiries:

(a) that any item included in the photographs are included in the sale;

(b) that any measurements given are accurate;

(c) that any use envisaged has all necessary permissions;

2 These particulars do not form any part of a contract of sale unless incorporated within a self proving signed document under the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1985.

3 The owners reserve the right not to sell or to sell to anyone at any price without giving warning to other interested parties.


Ref: BGDW/AY/Newlands Cottage, Lybster