Property description
Scarmclett Lodge is 4/5 bedroom family home with double integral garage in a rural setting with outstanding views of Loch Scarmclate and the surrounding Caithness countryside. The property is situated just off the Thurso/Watten/Wick road only a short drive from the towns of Halkirk and Thurso and all their local amenities. Also affording large well maintained garden grounds with Tarmacadam driveway and ample parking. The spacious accommodation includes; Ground floor: vestibule, hall, lounge, kitchen with family room, utility and WC, master bedroom with en suite, 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom. First floor: study/family area. There is a large walk-in attic space with the potential to provide further accommodation. Viewing essential to fully appreciate the property on offer. Energy Efficiency Rating: C
Set back from the main road on a sizeable plot this 4/5 bedroom house offers modern living with uninterrupted views of Scarmclate Loch from the rear of the property. The Caithness Stone walled boundary to the front leads to a tarmadadam driveway providing ample parking, and the double integral garage.
Upon entering Scarmclett Lodge you are greeted with a large reception hall leading to the spacious and well maintained accommodation.
The property with oak doors throughout is in true walk-in condition and would make a beautiful family home. The large walk-in attic space with most of the preparation work already in place gives the potential buyer an excellent opportunity to further extend their dream home.
The main reception room benefits from light entering through the large bay window which overlooks the landscaped gardens and outward views towards the loch. There is a wooden fireplace with electric fire and matching wooden mirror.
Continuing through the hallway to the kitchen/family room there is a modern Ashley Ann fitted kitchen in a light wood effect finish incorporating a centre island breakfast bar and complimentary worktops with matching splashbacks. The appliances include a Fusion 6 burner range with Neff stainless steel curved glass extractor fan, stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. Walk-in pantry/larder and plenty of room for dining table and chairs for family meals and informal dining. Patio doors lead you to the garden and patio area again with excellent views of Loch Scarmclate and surrounding countryside. Leading from the kitchen there is a small WC and utility room with access to the fully insulated integral garage with lighting and power, base and wall units for storage and work area. The oil boiler is housed in this area.
There are four generous sized bedrooms all of which enjoy much natural light. The master bedroom with double mirrored wardrobes and En suite facility. Bedroom 2 and 3 both with sliding wardrobes, shelving and hanging space. Spacious family bathroom with 3 piece white suite and separate shower cubicle completes the downstairs accommodation. Staircase to the first floor gives you access to a study/family room/bedroom 5 and large walk-in attic space. The property has oil central heating and double glazing installed throughout to ensure a warm cost effective living environment. This is backed up by the Energy Performance C rating. The drainage is via a septic tank.
Entrance Vestibule - 6' 6'' x 6' 5'' (1.98m x 1.95m)
Hall - 20' 5'' x 26' 3'' (6.23m x 8m)
Lounge - 15' 9'' x 21' 3'' (4.8m x 6.47m)
Kitchen/Family Room - 21' 4'' x 25' 11'' (6.5m x 7.89m)
Utility - 13' 1'' x 5' 4'' (3.98m x 1.62m)
W/C - 6' 3'' x 5' 4'' (1.9m x 1.62m)
Bedroom 1 - 13' 5'' x 12' 6'' (4.09m x 3.82m)
En-suite - 8' 2'' x 6' 3'' (2.48m x 1.90m)
Bedroom 2 - 10' 10'' x 13' 9'' (3.3m x 4.2m)
Bedroom 3 - 10' 10'' x 9' 8'' (3.3m x 2.94m)
Bedroom 4 - 10' 6'' x 9' 11'' (3.21m x 3.01m)
Family Bathroom - 10' 6'' x 8' 11'' (3.19m x 2.71m)
Study/Family room/Bedroom 5 - 21' 9'' x 17' 7'' (6.62m x 5.37m)
Large walk-in attic space - 39' 11'' x 17' 6'' (12.16m x 5.34m)
Garage - 20' 1'' x 19' 3'' (6.11m x 5.87m)