Property description
The property sits within a fantastic large plot with well maintained gardens, providing a safe and private environment, whilst offering unrestricted views of the surrounding countryside and seascapes over the Pentland Firth to Orkney beyond. This substantial family home is offered to the market in truly walk-in condition.
Welcoming entrance vestibules to the front and side of the property allows access to the ground level, here you will find all the main living accommodation. The sitting room is immediately impressive for its light-filled space and stunning views, adjacent is additional entertaining space with a multi-fuel stove and huge picture windows allowing you to wonder at the surrounding views. The fully-fitted dining-kitchen epitomizes county living with solid oak wall and base units and high quality integrated appliances. Also located on this level, are three double bedrooms with integrated storage. A luxury four-piece family bathroom including a jacuzzi bath, is supplemented by a separate shower room, both positioned close to the sleeping accommodation. A further luxury on this level is a 2-3 person sauna.
Accessed via the side vestibule is the internal passageway, plumbed for cloakroom facilities, leading to the integral store which in turn gives access to the upper level. On the upper level you will find a huge space which offers many possible uses, including office space, music room, cinema, teenagers retreat or possibly a games room. Also from the store you have access to a workshop and generously proportioned double garage, all of which have external access, light and power. Additionally, the garage has a WHB and a hot and cold water supply.
Caithness boasts amazing educational credentials with high performing primary and secondary schools readily available. The healthcare provisions are of good quality and highly accessible. The two main towns, Wick and Thurso, offer a plethora of local independent shops, quality butchers, fishmongers and bakers, a truly unique shopping experience. The village hall in Mey is the venue for a highly regarded farmers market supplying quality local produce.
Sitting Room
20' 2'' x 15' 3'' (6.15m x 4.68m) Patio door (240cm x 205cm), west-facing. Picture window (189cm x 117cm) with views over open countryside, the Pentland Firth and Orkney beyond. Access to Inner Hall and Dining Room. Fitted wool carpet. TV socket. Five double sockets. Three wall mounted lights plus 2 ceiling pendants.
N.B. All measurements are approximate
Entertaining / Dining Room
15' 3'' x 20' 2'' (4.68m x 6.15m) (L-Shaped). Patio door (240cm x 205cm), west-facing. Picture window (189cm x 117cm) with views over open countryside, the Pentland Firth and Orkney beyond. Fitted wool carpet. TV socket. Five double sockets. Three wall mounted lights plus 2 ceiling pendants. Access to Inner Hall and Lounge.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
Dining Kitchen
19' 0'' x 11' 9'' (5.8m x 3.6m) Fully fitted with wall and base units in solid oak, under wall unit lighting and integrated Dimplex electric heater. Open shelving x2. White-Westing House Double Extractor Fan, Halogen Ceramic Hob and fitted Fridge. Wall mounted Stoves S7-E900MF Multifunctional Double Oven & Grill. Plumbed for a dishwasher. Patio door (174cm x 205cm) to rear garden. Picture window (153cm x 93cm) overlooking rear garden and views beyond. Laminate tile flooring. Ceiling lights x4. Sockets: Single x2 & Double x7. Half glass oak door to rear hall.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
Bedroom 1
15' 10'' x 12' 1'' (4.84m x 3.7m) East facing picture window (200cm x 110cm), overlooking open countryside views. Large fitted wardrobe incorporating three deep draws, (230cm x 240cm). Fitted carpet. Pendant ceiling light. Double sockets x4.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
Bedroom 2
11' 9'' x 10' 1'' (3.6m x 3.08m) East facing picture window (200cm x 110cm) overlooking open countryside. Sauna measuring 114cm square. Fitted carpet. Fitted wardrobe, incorporating four shelves and a hanging rail (130cm x 250cm). Double sockets x2. Pendant light.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
Bedroom 3
11' 9'' x 10' 1'' (3.6m x 3.08m) Picture window (200cm x 117cm) overlooking open countryside, the Pentland Firth and Orkney beyond. Fitted carpet. Single sockets x2. Pendant light.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
Main Bathroom
11' 9'' x 9' 10'' (3.6m x 3.02m) East facing picture window (200cm x 120cm). Flooring covered by fitted carpet and ceramic tiles. Wall tiling over 2.5 walls. Four piece bathroom suite including large Jacuzzi Whirlpool bath with shower spree attachment. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Wall mounted vanity wear and towel ring. Recess ceiling led lighting. Wood clad ceiling.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
Shower Room
6' 9'' x 5' 11'' (2.06m x 1.81m) Situated in the middle of the house. Tiled walls. Linoleum flooring. Three piece bathroom suite, including WC, WHB & shower. Shower supported by 1000xt thermostatic shower unit. Fitted, tile fronted, cabinet (53cm x 63cm). Wall mounted towel rail, towel hook and vanity wear. Recess led lighting. Extractor fan.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
Utility Room
6' 6'' x 5' 10'' (2m x 1.8m) Fitted carpet. Plumbed for washing machine. Central heating boiler. Pendant light. Single socket. Two double fitted cabinets. Two slatted airing shelves. Stainless steal sink with drainer and mixer tap with shower head attachment.
N.B. Measurements are approximate
Integral Store
9' 10'' x 13' 5'' (3m x 4.1m) Accessed via rear hall. Painted concrete floor. UPVC external door to west-side of the property. Pine door to workshop. Oak door to office/music room/teenager retreat via stairs. Florescent light. Motion sensitive light. Four double sockets. TV aerial cable.
Measurements are approximate.
Integral Workshop
9' 10'' x 10' 5'' (3m x 3.2m) Accessed via store. Painted concrete floor. UPVC door to rear garden. UPVC window. Five double sockets. Florescent light x2. Motion sensitive light. Wall mounted open shelves x2.
Measurements are approximate.
Integral Double Garage
23' 3'' x 18' 11'' (7.1m x 5.77m) Accessed via store. Painted concrete floor. Window to rear garden. Remote control electric entrance door. Water supplied including hot water via water heater. WHB. Electricity supplied. Double sockets x3 and single sockets x1. Caravan recharge point. Electricity junction box. Florescent lights x3.
Measurements are approximate.
Study/Home office/Games room/ Cinema/ Te
23' 3'' x 11' 8'' (7.1m x 3.56m) Options are boundless for this room. Accessed via stairway off the store. Coombed ceiling. Two windows, one facing over the rear garden and the other over the drive and out to Orkney - stunning views! Double sockets x7. Ceiling lights x 5. Fitted wool carpet.
N.B. All measurements are approximate.
South Facing Garden
Walled south-facing rear garden with views over open countryside as far as Morven (graham sized mountain). Garden stocked with a wide mixture of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and bulbs providing interest all year round. A completely private space. Accessed via east-side garden, the house via the kitchen and the workshop. Pathed courtyard. Greenhouse sold with house. Pond with goldfish.
East Facing Garden
Large walled side garden with open countryside views. Garden has a feature border with shrubs and herbaceous plants topped with gravel for ease of maintenance. There is also a number of pine trees and deciduous trees and some pampas grasses too. High wall with galvanised steel gate leads to rear garden. Oil tank is situated in this area tucked behind the high wall.
Front of Property
Conveniently located on the coast road between John O'Groats and Thurso. Walled garden with galvanised steel gates to driveway, space for a number of vehicles. Remote controlled electric door to large double garage.
Property Features :
- Country Property
- Coastal Views
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Two Public Rooms
- Large Dining Kitchen