Sandside Harbour, Reay, Thurso, Caithness, KW14

Private stone harbour and slipway with a traditional bothy and net store in need of refurbishment



Description

LOT 2- SANDSIDE HARBOUR

Sandside Harbour is a unique private stone harbour with a bothy and traditional net store built in circa 1830. The traditional category A listed stone harbour is distinctive and has immaculate stone-built harbour walls forming a simple basin as well as a slipway from which boats may be launched. The harbour is used on a grace and favour basis- by local small leisure boats and a few boats that are used for lobster and crab fishing.

The Net Store is also category A listed and is of traditional stone construction, set beneath a slate and metal sheet roof.
The Bothy Flat forms the upper floor of the Net Store building
located on the harbour edge and can be accessed from the west at first floor level. The building is currently unoccupied and will require extensive upgrading.

Note: part of the roof is in dangerous condition and access should not be taken internally to the Net Store or Bothy Flat.


Sandside is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots.

Location

Sandside is situated on the north coast of Scotland between John O’ Groats and Tongue about 12 miles to the west of Thurso.

Steeped in history Caithness is known for big skies, spectacular sea cliffs, wild and empty beaches, and long summer nights.

Thurso provides a wide range of facilities and professional services, supermarkets, a hospital, the University of the Highlands and Islands, and primary and secondary education.

The Northerly tip of the Scottish mainland is known for providing consistent and quality waves and the town of Thurso is a world-class destination for surfers.

Opportunities for coastal walks, hill walking and cycling are almost endless, and for golfers there is a fine mix of courses: Wick, Reay and Thurso, all 18 holes, and Lybster with 9 holes.




Acreage: 5 Acres

Directions

From Thurso, continue west on the A836 to Reay, approximately 11 miles. After passing Reay Golf Club on the
right, continue through the village, and the estate ground lies either side of the A836.

Alternatively, from the A9 at Helmsdale take the A897 to Melvich, turning right (east) at the T-junction with the A836. Sandside Estate begins at the ‘Welcome to Caithness’ sign which defines the county march with Sutherland.