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Westerdale, Halkirk, Highland. KW12 6UP

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Sunroom
  • Generous Gardens
  • Quiet Location

Description

Closing Date Set - 02/09/2025 @ 12pm

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring this charming country home to the market. Corner Cottage is a most attractive stone and slate-built dwelling offering well-presented accommodation over one level. This beautiful home is surrounded by mature trees and occupies a generous corner plot. Internally the accommodation comprises of a superb sun-room which has triple aspect views as well as an attractive lounge which features a cosy multi fuel fire. There are two neutrally decorated double bedrooms, one of which features a multi fuel stove fire as well as a country themed kitchen which has cream base and wall units with solid wooden worktops. A generous shower room completes the immaculately presented internal accommodation.

Externally the property benefits from a stone-built byre which has both power and light, as well as a log store. There is a generous wooden shed which also houses plant and gardening tools. A raised decking area is ideally located to the side of the sun room and to the rear, is a patio. The garden extends to approximately to 0.61 of an acre and is extremely private and not overlooked. This wonderful home also benefits from ample room for numerous vehicles in the extensive driveway.

Westerdale is situated just under 5.5 miles from the attractive village of Halkirk, well known for it's fishing and steeped in History. There is a village shop within Halkirk, but for more amenities, under 6 miles away is the most northerly town in mainland Scotland, Thurso, which is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. There's plenty to see and do in and around the delightful town of Thurso. The town is a hive of lovely traditional shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There are good coach and rail links south. There are leisure facilities within the town, which include a cinema and a swimming pool, and outdoor pursuits include surfing, fishing, and yachting. There is an airport and hospital in Wick, which is twenty minutes driving distance away.

Additional Information

Prospective purchasers should be aware that the current owners have signed an agreement with the Achlachan Wind Farm which relates to the property. Any new purchaser will be required to enter into the same agreement. Further details can be provided on request.


Council Tax Band A
EPC F
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Sun Room

2.60m x 4.90m (8' 6" x 16' 1")

This spacious and bright room is immaculately presented. There is a feature papered wall and three flush light fittings. The walls have been painted magnolia and oak vinyl has been laid to the floor. There are triple aspect windows with curtains and chrome power points. Double glazed doors lead into the generous garden grounds. A white panel door leads into the hall.

Hallway

1.16m x 3.23m (3' 10" x 10' 7")

The hallway benefits from grey painted walls and a fitted carpet. There is an access hatch leading to the loft void and double sockets. There is a drop-down light fitting. Doors lead to the lounge, sun-room and two bedrooms.

Bedroom 1

3.52m x 4.76m (11' 7" x 15' 7")

This spacious room is neutral in decor and benefits from magnolia painted walls and a beige fitted carpet. A beautiful wooden fireplace with a Caithness flagstone tiled hearth and multi fuel stove creates a focal point within the room. There is a wall-mounted heater, coving and a pendant light fitting. A window faces the front elevation and enjoys an outlook over the tranquil garden grounds.

Bedroom 2

3.49m x 3.32m (11' 5" x 10' 11")

This room is located to the rear elevation. It is painted magnolia throughout and also benefits from coving. There is a wall-mounted electric heater. A carpet has been laid to the floor and a hatch gives access to the loft void and there are power points. This is a bright double room.

Lounge

4.78m x 3.53m (15' 8" x 11' 7")

This beautiful room benefits from grey painted walls and a recessed shelved alcove with built-in cupboard space underneath. A focal point within the room is the oak mantel as well as the multi-fuel stove which sits on a Caithness Flagstone hearth. There are double sockets, coving and a smoke alarm. The room also benefits from a triple light fitting and dual aspect windows with curtains, one of which benefits from a window seat.

Kitchen

2.71m x 2.49m (8' 11" x 8' 2")

This lovely room benefits from cream base and wall units with oak worktops. There is a ceramic hob, a single oven and space for a washing machine and fridge-freezer. A stainless-steel sink with a drainer faces the rear elevation and ceramic tiles are laid to the floor. There is a plinth-mounted electric heater in this room. The kitchen also benefits from down lighters, wall mounted shelving and tiled splash-backs. A door gives access to the rear hall.

Rear Hall

2.44m x 0.80m (8' 0" x 2' 7")

The rear hall is bright with grey painted walls and a fitted carpet. There are ceiling down lighters. Doors give access to the beautiful kitchen and shower room.

Shower Room

2.25m x 1.52m (7' 5" x 5' 0")

The shower room features a generous glass shower cubicle with a Tritan shower unit. Ceramic tiles have been laid to the floor. There is a white WC, a pedestal sink as well as a wall mounted cupboard. This room benefits from a heater, ceiling down lighters and has an opaque window to the rear elevation.

Stone Built Store

4.41m x 4.09m (14' 6" x 13' 5")

The stone-built byre has a Caithness Flagstone floor. There is light and power to the building and is currently being used for storage.

Garden store

2.93m x 7.90m (9' 7" x 25' 11")

The garden store has both power and light and is used for the storage of garden tools, paint and machinery.

Garden & Grounds

50.0m x 50.0m (164' 0" x 164' 0")

The garden grounds extend to approximately 1/3 of an acre. The house is accessed via a gated gravel drive which provides parking for multiple vehicles. Surrounding the perimeter are shrubs, hedging, Willow, Birch and Alder trees. There is a decking area which is ideally located off the sun-room, whilst a patio can be found to the rear. This garden is extremely private and not overlooked, there is also a wood store within the grounds.
The logs, furniture and white goods are available by separate negotiation.

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Band: A
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Yvonne Fitzgerald Properties, Thurso

7 Swanson Street, Thurso, KW14 8AP
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Providing outstanding local knowledge, with a large client base, our friendly and experienced team are committed to delivering an exceptional property sales service. With thirty years of property experience working throughout the Highlands, our staff go the extra mile to keep our customers happy. Our professionally run office is highly motivated, and our sales figures speak for themselves. As one of the North of Scotland's leading estate agencies, we are open for business seven days a week. We can also organise your home move, and assist with your mortgage through our in-house mortgage brokers, as well as providing legal services with our partners. Looking to sell, then give us a call, we have buyers waiting for your home.

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