The Property
Set in an idyllic country location in Forse this three bedroom traditional stone built detached cottage enjoys lovely views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. Accommodation consists of two bedrooms, lounge, dining room which could also be used as a third bedroom, large kitchen, bathroom and south facing conservatory. The property benefits from oil central heating, high quality double glazing with heat retentive glass throughout and a drive providing parking for approximately three vehicles. The large 1/3 of an acre mature garden is well maintained with trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, dwarf rhododendron/heather beds, fruit cage and vegetable garden, as well as easy maintained alpine beds and rockery.
The Area
Forse is set on the outskirts of Lybster, which is an unspoilt village and has all the amenities required for every day living. Lybster harbour was once a booming sea port and today it still plays host to a small fleet of small fishing boats. Neatly stacked creel baskets and seagulls flying overhead add to the attraction, making it one of the most pleasant harbours of its kind. Recent improvements to the harbour include a Heritage Centre with closed circuit television for bird watching, seasonal opening of cafeteria, wash rooms and laundry facilities for visiting yachts etc. The village is approximately 13 miles south east of Wick and has convenient bus links to Wick and the south, Basic amenities include a shops, post office, primary school and public house
Accommodation comprising...
uPVC half-glazed exterior door to –
Vestibule – 0.96m x 1.60m. Fifteen-pane door to –
Hall – 8.94m x 0.99m. Single power point. Three single radiators. Storage cupboard. Walk-in airing cupboard with slatted shelves containing single power point and single radiator. Overhead storage cupboard.
Lounge – 3.95m x 3.74m. With feature Fifestone fireplace and marble hearth, two double and one single power point. Television aerial outlet. telephone point. Single radiator.
Dining Room/Bedroom 3 3.95m x 3.74m – two double power points. Television aerial outlet, South facing. Single radiator.
Bedroom 1 – 2.83m x 4.42m. Double wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors containing hanging space and shelves. Built-in drawer unit with dressing table, one double and one single power point. Single radiator.
Bedroom 2 – 3.41m x 2.86m. Two single power points, single radiator, double wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors containing hanging space and shelves.
Bathroom – 1.89m x 2.28m. Suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with shower. Shaver outlet. Single radiator.
Kitchen – 3.61m x 5.51m. With base and wall units. Single stainless steel sink with drainer. Freestanding washing machine, freezer and fridge/freezer, electric cooker and oil-fired central heating boiler. Built-in, shelved pantry. Three double and two single power points. Single radiator. Half-glazed door to –
Conservatory – 5.26m x 2.40m. Two double power points, television aerial outlet. Electric oil-filled radiator, south facing. Door to exterior.
General wooden garage clad in planwell sheeting, 6.51m x 4.16m. Flagstone floor. Double vehicular doors. Work bench and shelving.
Attached Greenhouse/Potting Shed – 6.48m x 3.78m. Concrete floor. Staging and shelving.
COUNCIL TAX - Band C
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PRICE
Offers over £120,000 to be lodged with the selling agent, Georgesons.
VIEWING
By appointment via Georgesons, Wick (01955) 606060 or Thurso (01847) 892225. |
