Kingston Cottage, Wick, Wick

Set within an idyllic rural landscape close to the village of Watten and within easy reach of Wick, Kingston Cottage is a contemporary, single-storey home offering a rare opportunity to acquire a modern property with private gardens, excellent private parking, outstanding views, and significant scope for personalisation.

Constructed in 2022, the cottage sits quietly within generous private grounds, enjoying far-reaching views across open countryside. While not yet complete and offered sold as seen, the property represents a compelling proposition for a cash purchaser or developer seeking a blank canvas in a peaceful Highland setting.

Arranged over a single level with no internal or external steps, the cottage has been thoughtfully laid out to maximise natural light, proportions and flow. A welcoming central hallway, complete with an access hatch to the attic space, gives access to all of the accommodation.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is a generous and flexible space, well suited to both everyday living and relaxed entertaining. Windows on multiple aspects draw in abundant natural light while framing the surrounding rural views.

The kitchen occupies one end of the open-plan space and combines practicality with a timeless aesthetic. Shaker-style cabinetry in a soft neutral finish provides ample base and wall storage, complemented by coordinated worktops. A freestanding range-style cooker sits beneath a stainless-steel extractor hood, whilst the layout allows for undercounter space for a washing machine and provision for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Generous preparation space and room for a substantial dining table create a natural hub for meals and gatherings.

The double bedroom is well proportioned and quietly positioned, enjoying a peaceful outlook across the garden. It is served by a generous private en-suite. A separate family bathroom features a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC, finished in a clean, contemporary style.

To the rear, a practical vestibule provides additional access and storage, linking the accommodation to the attached double garage, as well as the rear garden.

A large pebble driveway provides ample off-street parking and easy access to both the house and garage. The integrated double garage offers excellent workshop potential and houses the central hot water cylinder. The property benefits from air-source central heating with radiators, double glazing, and modern building methods consistent with its recent construction.

The cottage is surrounded by an extensive, wrap-around private garden, laid largely to lawn and bordered by open countryside.

Important note: The exterior walls are awaiting final rendering or cladding, allowing the future owner to complete the exterior to their own taste and specification. The property is sold as seen, has no completion certificate, and is therefore available to cash purchasers only.

Area
Watten & Wick
Set in the wide, open landscape of Caithness, Watten offers rural calm with big skies, quiet roads and a strong sense of community. The village sits close to the River Wick and the beautiful sweep of Loch Watten, a freshwater loch within the River Wick catchment and recognised for its natural interest, as well as being well regarded locally for trout fishing.

Day to day, Watten is a small but well served Highland village, with community facilities centred around local groups and events at the village hall, and practical amenities referenced in local community planning, including a village shop and post office alongside local schooling.

For a broader range of services, Wick lies within easy reach along the A882 corridor, offering a straightforward connection between village life and a well resourced coastal town. Wick is the principal town in the far north mainland, set around the River Wick and Wick Bay, with a rich maritime story shaped by the town’s herring heritage and harbour.

Modern convenience is well catered for, with supermarkets and everyday shopping alongside regional services, including Caithness General Hospital in Wick. Connectivity is supported by rail via the scenic Far North Line linking the area south towards Inverness, while Wick John O’Groats Airport is nearby, with services and operators subject to change over time.

Together, Watten and Wick combine the privacy and breathing space of the north Highlands with the reassuring practicality of a thriving local hub.