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The Cottage, North Dunn, Watten, Wick, Highland. KW1 5XL

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Peaceful Rural Location
  • Solar Panels
  • Character Property
  • Original Features
  • Air Source Heating

Description

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this charming detached cottage, peacefully positioned in a beautiful rural location close to the village of Watten. Full of character and enjoying picturesque countryside surroundings, this delightful home offers comfortable accommodation and generous gardens.

Internally, the property retains many traditional features, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The spacious lounge features a beautiful cast iron fireplace with a multi-fuel stove set upon a Caithness flagstone hearth, while dual aspect windows fill the room with natural light. A separate dining room provides an excellent space for entertaining, with exposed ceiling beams, a second multi-fuel stove and dual aspect windows adding to the cottage's charm.

The country-style kitchen is fitted with painted wooden units, solid wood worktops and ample space for everyday dining, while a practical utility room offers additional storage and laundry facilities. A bright sunroom, with its exposed stone wall and triple aspect glazing, provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside and gardens.
The accommodation further comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both enjoying garden and countryside views, together with a spacious family bathroom fitted with a bath and overhead shower.

Externally, the property enjoys generous enclosed gardens to both the front and rear, mainly laid to lawn and complemented by mature trees and established hedging. A driveway provides ample off-road parking, while an adjoining garage and workshop with light and power offer excellent storage and workspace. Further enhancing the property's appeal are solar panels, helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs. The property also benefits from an air source heating system

EPC D
Council Tax Band B
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Inner Hall

1.06m x 4.79m (3' 6" x 15' 9")

Accessed via a UPVC half-glazed door, the inner hall has neutrally painted walls and laminate flooring. There is a central heating radiator as well as a pendant light fitting. Wooden doors give access to lounge, dining room, two bedrooms and kitchen.

Lounge

4.87m x 3.52m (16' 0" x 11' 7")

This splendid room is of good proportions and benefits from dual aspect windows. There is a feature wooden wall and a recessed shelved alcove. A focal point within this room is the wooden fireplace with cast iron surround and a multifuel stove, which sits on a Caithness flagstone hearth. Varnished wooden flooring have been laid to the floor and there is a pendant light fitting as well as a central heating radiator and a few double sockets.

Kitchen

2.97m x 4.03m (9' 9" x 13' 3")

The fitted kitchen has wooden painted wall and base units with solid wood worktops and the walls have been tilled between the top and bottom units. The flooring has been laid to vinyl and there is a freestanding electric cooker as well as a fridge-freezer. There are a few handy double sockets, a central heating radiator as well as a fluorescent light fitting. There is a window facing to the front elevation and a half-glazed door which leads to the front garden.

Utility Room

1.73m x 1.76m (5' 8" x 5' 9")

This area houses the hot water cylinder and has services for a washing machine. A hatch gives access to the loft void and doors lead to kitchen, sunroom and bathroom.

Dining Room

4.81m x 3.43m (15' 9" x 11' 3")

This airy room boasts dual aspect windows as well as two central heating radiators. Exposed beams add character to the room and a great focal point in the room is a wooden mantle with a multifuel stove, which sits on a tiled hearth. There is a pendant light fitting, wall lights, double sockets and a smoke alarm. The floor has been laid to laminate and doors lead to the kitchen and inner hall.

Bedroom 1

3.65m x 2.36m (12' 0" x 7' 9")

This bright room faces to the rear elevation and enjoys an outlook over the picturesque Caithness countryside. The walls have been painted and a carpet has been laid to floor. There is a pendant light fitting, power points as well as a central heating radiator. There is a recessed window, which lets plenty of natural daylight through.

Bathroom

2.15m x 3.50m (7' 1" x 11' 6")

This room benefits from a sky light as well as a WC, and a pedestal basin and a full-size bath. The bath has a shower unit and some tiling around it. There is also a wall-mounted heater, a central heating radiator and a pendant light fitting.

Bedroom 2

3.20m x 2.33m (10' 6" x 7' 8")

This bright well-proportioned room also has a rear-facing window and offers tranquil views of the garden. The bedroom benefits from a carpeted floor, central heating radiator and there is a hatch that gives access to the loft void.

Sun Room

2.60m x 1.79m (8' 6" x 5' 10")

This sunroom has an exposed stone wall, which adds charm and character. Vinyl has been laid to the floor and there is a triple aspect windows, which allow a 180 degrees panorama of the peaceful countryside, as well as a half-glazed UPVC door that gives access to the rear garden.

Garden Grounds

Adjoining the property there is a workshop/store as well as a garage, which has light and power connection. The grounds to the front and rear are laid to lawn and benefit from mature trees and hedging. Both gardens are fully enclosed and there is a driveway. The garden area extends to approximatley half an acre.

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Band: TBC
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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The Cottage, North Dunn, Watten, Wick, Highland. KW1 5XL

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£677
Property: £ 135,000
Deposit: £ 13,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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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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