Young Robertson & Co. 29 TRAILL STREET THURSO KW14 8EG tel: 01847 896177 fax: 01847 896358 [email protected]youngrob.co.uk 21 BRIDGE STREET WICK KW1 4AJ tel: 01955 605151 fax: 01955 602200 [email protected]youngrob.co.uk caithnessproperty.co.uk f solicitors • estate agents ST DUTHUS, HALKIRK,CAITHNESS Young Robertson & Co. OFFERS AROUND £260,000 Traditional stone built detached property with substantial outbuildings and extensive garden grounds located in an elevated location on the banks of the River Thurso. Tastefully modernised and upgraded in recent years to provide a very comfortable family home the property is in excellent order throughout and benefits from recently fitted wood effect uPVC double glazed windows and doors and oil central heating. Offering many fine features including original wood panelling and working shutters, original fireplaces, a sweeping split level wrought-iron balustrade staircase and picture rails including high ceilings adorned with intricate ornate cornicing. Enjoying an excellent setting the property is only a short walk to the village centre and all its amenities. This generous property offers spacious and bright accommodation with all rooms enjoying superb views to the garden, the river or surrounding countryside. Accommodation comprises front porch, hallway, lounge, dining room, study, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and WC to the ground floor. Upstairs the spacious landing leads to the shower room, bathroom and five bedrooms with the main bedroom having an adjoining dressing room. A gated entrance to the front of the property leads to the gravelled driveway which offers parking for several cars. The outbuildings would be ideal for conversion into further living accommodation or perhaps a holiday home, subject to suitable planning consent. Set in a wonderful location viewing is highly recommended.
Traditional stone built detached property with substantial outbuildings and extensive garden grounds located in an elevated location on the banks of the River Thurso. Tastefully modernised and upgraded in recent years to provide a very comfortable family home the property is in excellent order throughout and benefits from recently fitted wood effect uPVC double glazed windows and doors and oil central heating. Offering many fine features including original wood panelling and working shutters, original fireplaces, a sweeping split level wrought-iron balustrade staircase and picture rails including high ceilings adorned with intricate ornate cornicing. Enjoying an excellent setting the property is only a short walk to the village centre and all its amenities. This generous property offers spacious and bright accommodation with all rooms enjoying superb views to the garden, the river or surrounding countryside. Accommodation comprises front porch, hallway, lounge, dining room, study, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and WC to the ground floor. Upstairs the spacious landing leads to the shower room, bathroom and five bedrooms with the main bedroom having an adjoining dressing room. A gated entrance to the front of the property leads to the gravelled driveway which offers parking for several cars. The outbuildings would be ideal for conversion into further living accommodation or perhaps a holiday home, subject to suitable planning consent. Set in a wonderful location viewing is highly recommended.
GROUnD fLOOR
Porch 2.71m x 2.64m 8’11” x 8’08”Partially glazed uPVC front door. Ceramic tiled flooring. Wood lined walls. Glazed door with side panels and transoms to hallway. Built in shoe store. Wall lights.
HallwayDoor to large under stairs storage cupboard with shelving, glazed panel to dining area of kitchen and vinyl flooring offering excellent storage. Carpet. Radiator. Telephone point. Stairs to first floor. Hatch to dining room. Cornice to ceiling.
Lounge 4.41m x 3.75m 14’06” x 12’04”Bay window to front with original wood panelling surround. Open fire set in cast iron and tiled surround with Caithness stone hearth and decorative wooden mantle. Recessed shelved alcove. Carpet. Dimmer switch. Radiator. Picture rail and cornice to ceiling.
Dining Room 5.38m x 4.41m 17’08” x 14’06”Recessed decorative fireplace with Caithness stone hearth. Double aspect windows with original wood panelling surround and wood shutters to side window. Carpet. Two radiators. Cornice to ceiling.
Study 4.41m x 2.28m 14’06” x 7’06”Double aspect windows. Radiator. Carpet. Cornice to ceiling.
Breakfast Room 4.26m x 3.42m 14’00” x 11’03”Spacious area, open plan in design to the kitchen. Two radiators. Window to side. Cupboard housing main electrics for outside building. Click tile quality flooring. Beams to ceiling. Glazed panel door to sitting room. TV point.
Kitchen 4.03m x 3.35m 13’03” x 11’06”Recently fitted Ashley Ann fitted kitchen with Neff integrated appliances. With pull out larders and various eye and base level units with under unit lighting, work top space and splash back. Fitted stainless steel double oven and four ring gas hob with extractor above. Integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. Window with wood shutters. Radiator. Click tile flooring. Spotlights to ceiling. Glazed door to utility room.
Sitting Room 4.36m x 3.97m 14’03” x 13’02”Brick feature wall including recessed alcove and fireplace with tiled hearth. Vaulted ceiling, wood lined with wooden beams. Carpet. Radiator. Double aspect wood lined windows. UPVC door to garden. TV point. Hatch access to roof void.
Utility Room 3.07m x 2.59m 10’01” x 8’06”Services for washing machine. Space for dryer. Belfast sink with splash back tiling. Fitted eye and base level units. Oil fired boiler. Vinyl flooring. Recessed shelving unit. Partially glazed door to rear. Door to large store cupboard housing the electrics, hot water tank and immersion heater. Hatch access to the roof void.
WC 1.62m x 0.91m 5’04” x 3’00”WC. Wash hand basin. Vinyl flooring. Window to side. Tiling and bathroom cabinet to walls.
1st fLOOR
Main LandingSweeping staircase leads to the carpeted landing with large mirror to wall. Sky light.
Bedroom 1 4.41m x 3.98m + 2.556m x 2.36m 14’06” x 13’01” + 8’05” x 7’09”Spacious room with double aspect windows and adjoining dressing area with window to front, all with wood surround and original shutters. Carpet. Two radiators. Dado rail. Telephone point.
Bedroom 3 4.47m x 3.65m 14’08” x 12’00”Recessed unit with wood lining and shelving. Carpet. Radiator. Window to front with wood panelling surround and shutters.
Bedroom 4 4.44m x 3.91m 14’07” x 12’10”Window to side with original wood panelling surround and shutters. Carpet. Radiator. Double doors to recessed shelved cupboard. Cornice to ceiling.
Bedroom 5 3.47m x 2.99m 11’11” x 9’10”Double aspect windows with original wood panelling surround and shutters. Carpet. Radiator.
Shower Room 2.28m x 1.75m 7’06” x 5’09”Wash hand basin with mirror and shaver point light above. WC. Bidet. Corner shower enclosure, fully tiled with thermostatic shower. Carpet. Radiator. Bathroom cabinet to
wall. Wood lined window to rear. Partial wood lining and floor to ceiling tiling to walls. Hatch access to the loft which is fully insulated and partially floored offering excellent additional storage.
Rear LandingCarpet. Window to side.
Bedroom 2 4.26m x 4.21m 14’00” x 13’10”Window to side with wood surround and original shutters. Radiator. Carpet. Raised platform creating two functional areas of space.
Bathroom 2.84m x 1.72m 9’04” x 5’08”WC. Wash hand basin with built in storage unit below. Original cast iron bath with shower tap attachment. Towel radiator. Tile effect vinyl flooring. Window to side. Partially wood lining and tiling to walls with picture rail. Mirror. Wall lights.
OutsideSubstantial stone built outbuildings currently utilised for storage and as a coal and log store. Recently re-roofed the building has stone walls and slate flooring and would be ideal for conversion into further living accommodation or perhaps a holiday home, subject to suitable planning consent. Power and light. Work benches.
12.06m x 4.08m 39’07” x 13’05”8.50m x 4.01m 27’11” x 13’02”4.67m x 2.43m 15’04” x 8’00”4.34m x 2.03m 14’03” x 6’08”
GardenThe extensive garden grounds are laid mainly to grass and bounded with hedging and dry stone walls. Leading down to the banks of the river Thurso with mature trees, fruit bushes and shrubs which create much privacy and shelter. Outside tap. Patio and courtyard area to side. To the front of the property is a stone chipped gated driveway offering parking for several cars. An additional access also offers vehicle access to the outbuilding to the rear of the property.
General InformationThe floor coverings, blinds and some curtains as fitted are included in the sale. Some items of furniture may also be available under separate negotiation. Mains services, private septic tank. Home Report available from [email protected].
Council TaxThe subjects are in band E. The Council Tax Band may be re-assessed by the Highland Council when the property is sold. This may result in the Band being altered.
EPCF
PostcodeKW12 6YH
EntryBy arrangement.
ViewingBy arrangement with our Thurso Office.
PriceOffers Around £260,000 should be submitted to our Thurso Office.
Office Hours9.15am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm Monday to Friday.
LocationHalkirk is seven miles from Thurso and has local shopping facilities, sub-Post Office, hairdressers, garage, hotels and equestrian events which take place in the indoor arena. Within the village are the local doctor’s surgery and Primary School. Thurso, one of the two main towns of the district has shopping, professional, medical and educational facilities. From Thurso there are regular bus and rail services south and from Wick airport, there are regular scheduled air services. Inverness is approximately two hours drive.
Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.
The information set out here is provided for the convenience and guidance of interested parties. Whilst believed to be true and accurate no statement made here or any representation made by or on behalf of the seller is guaranteed to be correct. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers should verify the particulars on their visit to the property and note that the information given does not obviate the need for a full survey and all appropriate enquiries.
