House For Sale £77,000
The Property
Flagstone Cottage consists of two lovingly combined traditional labourers’ cottages, dating from the mid nineteenth century. Sympathetically restored in 2011 by the Prince’s Regeneration Trust and officially opened by hrh Prince Charles, commemorated by a flagstone plaque at entrance of property. Inside, the original box bed, fireplaces and cupboards have all been returned to their former glory to present an interior that is of the highest quality. Situated in the center of Castletown the cottage is close to all local amenities, including butchers, restaurants and convenience store. The accommodation comprises of, lounge, kitchen/diner, bedroom, study area and shower room. The property benefits from wood fired stove in lounge, open fire places and electric central heating, which can be controlled via a Nest system. The easily maintained garden is mainly laid to grass with mature shrubbery bordering, providing an ideal location for secluded relaxation. Also included within the sale is the garden shed providing storage for bicycles or various sporting equipment and houses gardening equipment including lawn mower. The property has been operating successfully as an AirBnB since restoration with visitors from as far as the usa and Australia leaving glowing 5 star reviews. All furniture and fittings are in keeping with the period of the property and are include in the sale.
The Area
The coastal village of Castletown lies 5 miles east of Thurso and has a range of shops and services including bank, churches, a sub-post office, garages, and garden centre. There is a modern medical centre, and a Primary School, which also provides Nursery and pre-school education. The beach and harbour are close to the village and it is only a short walk to the famous Dunnet sands. The Castlehill Flagstone Trail has become a popular visitor attraction revealing the history of the flagstone industry in past times. There are regular local bus services to Thurso and Wick and a school bus to Thurso High School.
Wooden door to –
Vestibule – 1.72m x 0.96m
Built in storage cupboards. Flagstone flooring. Curtained entranceway to -
Reception hall – 3.44m x 2.25m at widest. Accessing bathroom, kitchen. Two double power points. Radiator. Smoke detector. Loft access by hatch. Walls partially wood lined. Flagstone flooring.
Shower room – 3.30m x 1.65m
Suite consisting WC, built in wash hand basin storage unit. Built in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Radiator. Two wall lights. Walls partially tiled and wood lined. Cylinder cupboard. Flagstone flooring.
Kitchen/diner – 3.80m x 2.99m
Three double power points. One single power point. Base units with Belfast sink. Radiator. Smoke detector. Extractor fan. Storage cupboard. Smeg oven. Solid fuel open fireplace with Caithness Stone hearth and wooden surround. Walls partially wood lined. Original wooden flooring. Door to –
Lounge – 3.05m x 3.84m
Three double power points. Two single power points. Television aerial outlet. TV, DVD player and HiFi. Radiator. Wood burning stove set on Caithness Stone hearth with a wooden surround. Storage cupboard housing electrics. Smoke detector. One wall wood lined. Original wooden flooring. Door to –
Bedroom – 3.42m x 3.80m
Two double power points. Two single power points. Solid fuel open fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden surround. Storage cupboard. Walk in storage cupboard. Built in bed. Radiator. Flagstone flooring.
Garden – Fully enclosed garden laid mainly to lawn with flower and shrub border. Gravel and flagstone paths.
Flagstone Cottage consists of two lovingly combined traditional labourers’ cottages, dating from the mid nineteenth century. Sympathetically restored in 2011 by the Prince’s Regeneration Trust and officially opened by hrh Prince Charles, commemorated by a flagstone plaque at entrance of property. Inside, the original box bed, fireplaces and cupboards have all been returned to their former glory to present an interior that is of the highest quality. Situated in the center of Castletown the cottage is close to all local amenities, including butchers, restaurants and convenience store. The accommodation comprises of, lounge, kitchen/diner, bedroom, study area and shower room. The property benefits from wood fired stove in lounge, open fire places and electric central heating, which can be controlled via a Nest system. The easily maintained garden is mainly laid to grass with mature shrubbery bordering, providing an ideal location for secluded relaxation. Also included within the sale is the garden shed providing storage for bicycles or various sporting equipment and houses gardening equipment including lawn mower. The property has been operating successfully as an AirBnB since restoration with visitors from as far as the usa and Australia leaving glowing 5 star reviews. All furniture and fittings are in keeping with the period of the property and are include in the sale.
The Area
The coastal village of Castletown lies 5 miles east of Thurso and has a range of shops and services including bank, churches, a sub-post office, garages, and garden centre. There is a modern medical centre, and a Primary School, which also provides Nursery and pre-school education. The beach and harbour are close to the village and it is only a short walk to the famous Dunnet sands. The Castlehill Flagstone Trail has become a popular visitor attraction revealing the history of the flagstone industry in past times. There are regular local bus services to Thurso and Wick and a school bus to Thurso High School.
Wooden door to –
Vestibule – 1.72m x 0.96m
Built in storage cupboards. Flagstone flooring. Curtained entranceway to -
Reception hall – 3.44m x 2.25m at widest. Accessing bathroom, kitchen. Two double power points. Radiator. Smoke detector. Loft access by hatch. Walls partially wood lined. Flagstone flooring.
Shower room – 3.30m x 1.65m
Suite consisting WC, built in wash hand basin storage unit. Built in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Radiator. Two wall lights. Walls partially tiled and wood lined. Cylinder cupboard. Flagstone flooring.
Kitchen/diner – 3.80m x 2.99m
Three double power points. One single power point. Base units with Belfast sink. Radiator. Smoke detector. Extractor fan. Storage cupboard. Smeg oven. Solid fuel open fireplace with Caithness Stone hearth and wooden surround. Walls partially wood lined. Original wooden flooring. Door to –
Lounge – 3.05m x 3.84m
Three double power points. Two single power points. Television aerial outlet. TV, DVD player and HiFi. Radiator. Wood burning stove set on Caithness Stone hearth with a wooden surround. Storage cupboard housing electrics. Smoke detector. One wall wood lined. Original wooden flooring. Door to –
Bedroom – 3.42m x 3.80m
Two double power points. Two single power points. Solid fuel open fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden surround. Storage cupboard. Walk in storage cupboard. Built in bed. Radiator. Flagstone flooring.
Garden – Fully enclosed garden laid mainly to lawn with flower and shrub border. Gravel and flagstone paths.
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