The Property
On the outskirts of the hamlet of Scarfskerry and with views across to the Queen Mother’s former residence, the Castle of Mey, this spacious and luxurious bungalow standing in 2 acres of lawn with 1 acre field and attached granny flat, has great potential and flexibility. Accommodation in the main house comprises three bedrooms, one ensuite, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and conservatory. Accommodation in the granny flat comprises bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchen. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. The area is abundant in wildlife such as kestrels, buzzards, deer with trout in the burn that runs along the boundary of the property.
The Area
Scarfskerry is a former fishing hamlet with a harbour and is about thirteen miles from Thurso
which is the largest of the two principal towns of Caithness. Nursery, primary, secondary and
college education can be obtained within the town. There is a main line railway station and
bus depot together with airport facilities which can be obtained in the nearby town of Wick.
There are a number of amenities/facilities available in the town of Thurso including public
swimming pool, leisure centre, squash club and boating pond together with a range of shops
and restaurants.
Accommodation comprising...
DOUBLE-GLAZED uPVC DOORS TO -
Conservatory
7.03m x 2.72m with two treble power points, four double power points, one single power point,
one television point, one telephone point, two double radiators and with a solid oak wood
floor. 15 pane door to -
Lounge
4.75m x 3.55m with two double power points, one telephone point, one television point, one double
radiator, stone-built fireplace and side units with flagstone hearth and gas fire. From the Conservatory,
double 10 pane doors to -
Kitchen
3.20m x 1.96m with cooker switch with single power point, four treble power points, two double power
points, one single power point, fitted base and wall units, stainless steel 1.5 sink and drainer,
cooker hood, breakfast bar, quarry tile floor, plumbed for dishwasher and washing machine and
featuring a wood lined ceiling. 15 pane door to -
Hallway
5.70m x 1.58m at widest with two single radiators. Semi-glazed doors to -
Bathroom
2.55m x 2.43m with one double radiator, bidet, WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, shower
enclosure with multi-jet shower and computerised sauna, fitted wall units, door to airing
cupboard with hot water tank, gas-fired condensing central heating boiler serving the main
house.
Bedroom 1
4.31m at widest x 3.84m with four double power points, one double radiator and access hatch
to loft. Sliding glazed door to -
En-Suite
1.18m x 1.15m with WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, shaver point, extractor fan and shower
enclosure with multi-jet shower and computerised sauna.
Bedroom 2
2.63m x 2.40m with one double power point and one single radiator.
Bedroom 3
3.64m x 3.04m with two double power points and one single radiator. Door to -
Granny Flat
Comprising...
Bedroom
4.44m x 3.57m with two double power points, one double radiator and built-in
wardrobe/airing cupboard. Semi-glazed door to -
Lounge
5.90m x 3.46m with one television point, one telephone point, three double power
points, one single power point, one double radiator, one single radiator, stone-built
fireplace and flagstone hearth with gas fire with back-boiler serving the granny flat.
15 pane door to -
Hallway
3.08m x 2.04m at widest with access hatch to loft, door to storage cupboard and glazed
uPVC door to exterior. Semi-glazed door to -
Bathroom
2.12m x 2.03m with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, walk-in shower enclosure with seat and
electric shower, extractor fan and radiant heater. From the Hallway, 15 pane door to -
Kitchen
3.94 m x 1.71m with five double power points, cooker switch, fitted base and wall units
with stainless steel 1.5 sink and drainer and one single radiator.
General
To the front of the property there are extensive lawns with a drying area, fenced and
edged by a burn. The lawns are planted with young trees. There are concrete paths and
a patio with a flower bed enclosed by flagstone fencing. There are three wooden garden
sheds, one measuring 2.48m x 1.86m and two measuring 3.64m x 2.44m with double doors.
There is a large concrete parking area with enough room for four cars. There are external
water and electricity supplies.
To the rear of the property a concrete driveway leads from the public road to the front
of the property. There is an extensive area of lawn with a gravelled roadway leading to
a second entrance from the public road. The property features panoramic views over open
countryside and towards Dunnet Head and the Orkney Islands.
POST CODE
KW14 8XW Click here for a map!
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
PRICE
Offers over £240,000 to be lodged with the selling agent, Georgesons.
VIEWING
By appointment via Georgesons, Wick (01955) 606060 or Thurso (01847) 892225.
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