Property description
RE/MAX Properties North are delighted to offer to the market the Old School Bower. This rarely available former Victorian school has been beautifully converted using architects plans into a large 5 bedroom house. It has been decorated to a very high standard and offers large and well kept fully enclosed gardens, driveway with turning area, large garage, a workshop and a large brick built greenhouse.This property is stunning!Subject to the necessary planning consents,it may be possible to build another property within the garden grounds.The house itself comprises of, ground floor: Reception area, downstairs shower room with toilet, dining hallway, down stairs double bedroom, study, snug, kitchen, 2 utility rooms, living room and conservatoryUpstairs consists of a large galleried landing, 3 Double bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite, and family bathroom. The property is fully double glazed throughout and has an oil filled central heating system.LocationLocated in the small village of Bower, there is a Primary School and Bower Busy Bees nursery. The very popular Bower community hall is located in the village which holds regular family activities and is a real hub for the area. There is a bus stop in the village that links you with the nearest village of Castletown and also the towns of Thurso and Wick.In Castletown there are local amenities such as a post office, primary school, convenience shop, local butchers, petrol station, hotel, bar, hairdressers and doctors surgery. Thurso is located 10 miles away where there are amenities such as a cinema, Thurso High School,The UHI College that has degree level courses, supermarkets, nightlife and regular transport links to Inverness by either train or coach. Fifteen miles away is the former home of the Queen Mother, The Castle of Mey and 20 miles away is the tourist destination of John O' Groats. There are also regular ferry crossings from the Scrabster and Gills to the Orkney Islands.Located 10 miles away is Wick, which is the county town and has local amenities such as primary and secondary schools, leisure centres, community centres, hospitals and supermarkets. There is a train station in Wick, an airport with daily flights to Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh.There is also regular bus connection to Inverness.GARDENThere are substantial landscaped gardens of around 1 acre which are fully enclosed by Caithness stone walls. As mentioned previously it may be possible to get planning permission within the grounds for another house.The driveway is entered via large wooden gates with turning space and parking for many cars. To the rear of the house are the main gardens which feature a pond area.OutbuildingsThere is a large garage approximately 12m long by 3m wide which can be accessed via a roller shutter door. There is also a workshop 4m x 5m Approx, and a small wood shed. The property also has a large green house measuring 12m x 4.1m which was formerly used in a commercial manner.Services: Mains Electric, Water and Drainage. Oil Central Heating. BT Point.Council Tax: Band EEntry: By mutual agreementImportant NotesRE/MAX strongly recommends that you discuss any particular points regarding the property which are likely to affect your interest in the property with them prior to viewing.Interested parties are advised to notify their interest, in writing, with RE/MAX as a closing date for offers may be set. The seller reserves the right to accept an offer made privately prior to any closing date and further, the seller is not bound to accept the highest or indeed, any offer.These particulars, whilst believed to be correct do not and cannot form part of any contract. The measurements have been taken using a sonic tape measure and therefore are for guidance only.The mention of any appliances and/or services does not imply that they are in efficient and full working order.
Reception Room - 2.87m x 3.21m
Welcoming you into the house, this room is full of light with its 3 large double glazed windows and glazed pvc door. There is wooden laminated floor, 2 double power points and a radiator. This leads to the down stairs Shower Room, WC, following into the main part of the house.
Shower Room - 1.47m x 3.18m
This modern Shower room is fitted out to a high spec. All walls are tiled right across with laminated flooring, frosted double glazed window and a heated towel rail. There is also an electric shower, toilet and sink.
Dining Hall - 5.38m x 3.18m
This impressive hall has access to the downstairs bedroom, kitchen, study, living room and reception room. There is wooden laminate floor, 3 double power points and BT Phone point. This room is great for a family meal or for entertaining and features a traditional open fire.
Downstairs Double Bedroom - 4.11m x 3.25m
This good sized double bedroom overlooks the front garden and drive through the 2 double glazed windows. There is a fitted carpet, radiator and 3 double power points.
Office - 2.08m x 4.14m
This useful office is accessed from the dining area. It benefits from 2 double power points and a BT phone point.There is also a radiator, wooden laminated flooring with a glass panelled door which leads into the snug.
Snug, - 2.30m x 3.20m
Accessed from the office this is the perfect space to hide way in. There is TV point, fitted carpet, 3 double power points and 2 double glazed windows ensuring plenty of light enters.
Living Room - 5.24m x 4.37m
This large inviting lounge features a traditional fireplace with a multi fuel burner giving the room a cosy feel, 6 double power points, TV point, 2 double glazed windows and fitted carpet.
Conservatory - 3.84m Max x 2.61m Max
Accessed through the living room this useful space is great for relaxing , looking out over the garden and the countryside. There is 4 double power points, 2 wall mounted lights and fan with light.
Kitchen/ Dinner - 5.60x 3.53m
This impressive kitchen would be the envy of a lot of people. There is huge amount of storage work top space for any budding master chef. There is a large electric Range included in the sale with oven and grill and many hobs. There is a integrated dishwasher and integrated extractor fan with lights. There are wall tiles between the counter and cupboards. There is 6 double power points and 2 double glazed windows.
Main Utility Room - 2.24m x 3.33m
This good sized utility room is perfect and has fittings for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is counter space and a sink fitted. There is 3 double power points, double glazed window and an external door leading the garden and out buildings.
2nd Utility Room - 2.50m x 0.94m
This handy room has space for hanging up coats, there is a counter which currently has 2 small fridges under it and there is also 2 double power points with a double glazed window
Gallery Landing
This large and open landing has skylight windows, 4 double power points and loft access.
Bedroom 1 - 3.40m x 3.80m
This good sized double room has views over the countryside from the double glazed window. There is a radiator and 2 double power points.
Bedroom 2 - 2.71m x 3.28m
This double room has one double power point, a single radiator and also a skylight with built in blind.
Master Bedroom - 4.40m x 4.23m
This impressive bedroom has plenty of space and benefits from a very deep built in wardrobe with an en-suite. There are 3 skylight windows, radiator, 4 double power sockets and a TV point.
Bedroom 3 - 3.25m x 5.31m
This double bedroom has plenty of space with an airing cupboard and 2 built in double wardrobes. There is 3 double power points and a double glazed window.
Family Bathroom - 3.16m x 2.06m
This large bathroom is carpeted with tiled walls. There is a sink bath and separate shower with its own cubical. This bathroom like the rest of the house is done to a very high standard and really needs to be seen to be appreciated.
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