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Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this quaint stone cottage which is full of character and charm in a secluded rural location. This wonderful period home is mainly neutrally decorated through out and benefits from a spacious lounge with Caithness Flagstone flooring, an exposed stone wall and a cosy multi fuel stove. The kitchen is of good proportions and has a Belfast sink with a freestanding cooker as well as an under counter fridge and a useful breakfast bar with wooden original floorboards. Double glazed doors lead from the kitchen to the decking area of the rear garden. Located off the kitchen is the family bathroom which also boasts solid wooden flooring. The bedroom is of good proportions and features a tiled and wooden fireplace with an enclosed coal fire and built in wardrobe. Upstairs is an attic bedroom which could also be used as a second sitting room.
Situated in an elevated position with parking to the rear, this property has outstanding views over the North Sea as well as an area of lawn and decking which is ideal for entertaining and breakfasting in during the summer months as it is very private.
Kips Cottage is currently running as a very successful holiday let, letting out over 200 nights per season.
Kirtomy is approximately four miles from the nearest village of Bettyhill which has a hotel, cafe and swimming pool. It is within a thirty mile car journey to Thurso where further facilities such as supermarkets, a cinema and gym can be found and also offers a good selection of amenities. Thurso is the most Northerly town in Scotland and benefits from having good coach and rail links South. There is an airport and hospital in Wick which is a further twenty miles from Thurso.
EPC G
Council Tax Band A
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Lounge 6.47m x 3.51m (21' 3" x 11' 6")
This bright room boasts dual aspect windows with curtains and Caithness flagstone flooring. There is a feature stone wall with a cosy wood burning stove. This room is full of character with three pendant light fittings and two built in cupboards. There is a central heating radiator and double sockets. Doors lead to the utility room and bedroom. An opening gives access to the kitchen.
Kitchen 3.54m x 3.35m (11' 7" x 11' 0")
This kitchen has a country theme with a Belfast sink, an under counter fridge, a free-standing cooker as well as wall mounted shelves. There are two windows to the rear elevation, a wall mounted heater, a smoke alarm as well as a pendant light fitting. Double glazed doors lead outside to the decking area and a door gives access to the bathroom.
Utility Room 3.11m x 1.98m (10' 2" x 6' 6")
This room boasts panoramic views over the bay and has stone exposed walls. There is wooden flooring and double sockets.
Bedroom 1 3.50m x 3.90m (11' 6" x 12' 10")
The bedroom features a beautiful wooden and tiled fire surround with a coal fire. The walls have been painted white and it also benefits from original wooden floorboards. There is a built-in wardrobe, recessed shelving and a pendant light fitting. A sash n case window faces the front elevation.
Bathroom 1.78m x 2.66m (5' 10" x 8' 9")
This room has a pedestal basin with the WC and bath built into a wooden vanity unit. There are dual aspect windows, wall mounted shelving as well as a vanity cupboard. This room benefits from wooden flooring.
Attic room 6.37m x 2.25m (20' 11" x 7' 5")
Stairs lead to the first floor where there is an attic bedroom.
This room is currently used as a second bedroom. There are exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted shelving and a storage cupboard. A window faces the side elevation and a velux is to the rear. This room also benefits from vinyl flooring, a pendant light fitting and power.
Garden
This detached home has a dry-stone wall to the front and raised flower beds with an area of lawn and hedging. There is a decking area to the rear as well as mature trees, hedging and an area of lawn. The views from the rear and the side of the property are outstanding.
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Kirtomy, Bettyhill, Thurso, Highland. KW14 7TB