Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this superb period property which boasts many beautiful original features. This stone and slate Victorian former bank, offers flexible and comfortable family living at its best over two levels. There is also a large stone-built building to the rear which is ready to be redeveloped, with the gardens extending to approximately half an acre which includes a well. The well was the original source of water supply for the village. With ornate cornicing, deep skirtings, a stained-glass skylight fitting, original doors, this family home really has the 'wow factor.'
The grand entrance hall features stunning stained glass as well as original floor tiles with beautiful wrought iron balustrades. Original white painted door give access to the beautiful family lounge which has a feature arch, stunning fireplace and a bay window. There is a generous downstairs bedroom which has dual aspect windows, this room also benefits from a large en suite bathroom which features a freestanding bath. Along the corridor is the family dining room which boasts a feature fireplace. The fabulous grand hallway features an original wrought iron staircase as well as a chandelier light fitting. The kitchen has been newly installed with blue shaker style base and wall units, with a white ceramic sink and a range cooker. There is also a tastefully decorated boot room and a bright W.C. A generous utility and boiler room completes the downstairs living accommodation.
Upstairs, a split level landing to the right gives access to the master bedroom which has a well presented en suite as well as a snug. There is also a family bathroom which benefits from a bath with a shower above.
Steps to the left lead up to a further landing where there are four double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room and a generous storage cupboard. There is a beautiful stained-glass skylight in this area of the home which creates a stunning focal point on the landing and lets plenty of natural daylight flood through. All the rooms are of good proportions and benefit from many period features. There is excellent storage within the house as well as ample parking to the side and rear.

Steeped in history, 'Bank House,' although being sold as a family home is presently trading as a bed and breakfast. The owners would be willing to sell the business by separate negotiation, if the new owners wished to carry on with this venture.

Ideally located on the main NC 500 route, the property is in a prominent position and well situated for passing trade. The village has many amenities such as a hotel, medical practice, butchers' shop, takeaways, hairdressers, convenience store and a primary school. The harbour is within a five-minute walk and secondary schooling can be obtained in the town of Thurso which is a ten-minute car journey away. The house is a fifteen-minute drive to John O Groats which is a premier tourist attraction as well as to the Gills Bay Ferry service which also provides daily services to the Orkney Islands. An airport and the Caithness General Hospital are in Wick which is a twenty minute drive away.

EPC E
Council Tax Band F
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Vestibule 2.07m x 1.48m (6' 9" x 4' 10")
Double doors with a stained-glass window above lead into the vestibule. There is a recessed alcove with hanging and shelf space as well as beautiful Victorian floor tiles. This area of the home benefits from coving, wooden panelling and a five-light chandelier. A stunning stained-glass door with side panels gives access to the grand hall.

Grand Hall 5.39m x 2.76m (17' 8" x 9' 1")
This area of the home has the wow factor. With a stunning staircase with wrought iron balustrades and original Victorian floor tiles, this room has lots of character. There are carvings to the side of the stairwell, which also has under stairs storage with the door way to the front of the hall benefitting from stained glass with panels to each side. A drop-down lantern creates a focal point within the room. Original four-panel doors give access to the lounge, dining room and downstairs bedroom.

Lounge 7.34m x 4.46m (24' 1" x 14' 8")
This stunning room has detailed cornice as well as a dado rail. There is a feature arch with a built-in light and a beautiful wooden fireplace with a cast iron surround and open coal fire. This wonderful room boasts a bay window with curtains, a ceiling rose and a glass chandelier. Laminate has been laid to the floor, there is a window to the side elevation and a central heating radiator. Stairs lead to the first floor.

Dining Room 4.50m x 3.66m (14' 9" x 12' 0")
This stylish room has been tastefully decorated in neutral tones and benefits from deep skirtings and coving. The original cast iron and tiled surround creates a focal point within this lovely room. There is a recessed alcove shelf, power points as well as a ceiling rose. This room benefits from a five light fitting and has a window to the side elevation. There is also a central heating radiator.

Downstairs Bedroom 4.25m x 4.81m (13' 11" x 15' 9")
This tastefully decorated double room boasts dual aspect windows. There is a beige fitted carpet, three pendant light fittings and two central heating radiators. There is a recessed shelved alcove, as well as a wooden fireplace with an insert electric fire. A door gives access to the disabled en suite.

Downstairs Bedroom Ensuite 4.25m x 2.95m (13' 11" x 9' 8")
This spacious and bright room features a free-standing bath, a disabled shower as well as a pedestal basin. There is a central heating radiator, a recessed shelved area and a triple light fitting. A window can be found to the side elevation and non-slip vinyl has been laid to the floor. A door leads to the store room.

Kitchen 4.03m x 4.00m (13' 3" x 13' 1")
The beautiful kitchen has been recently installed and has blue base and wall units with walnut worktops. There is a white ceramic sink, a Belling rangemaster cooker with a double oven, warming plate and grill. Space can be found for a dishwasher and there is walnut vinyl flooring. This room has a full height central heating radiator, a chrome wave light, coving, as well as space for a table and chairs. A window can be found to the rear elevation. Doors lead to the rear hall and utility room.

Rear Hall 3.01m x 2.91m (9' 11" x 9' 7")
The L-shaped hall benefits from coving and walnut vinyl flooring. The walls have been painted a sage green and there is a double socket as well as a pendant light fitting. Doors lead to the kitchen, cloakroom and WC. A partially glazed hardwood door leads outside.

Utility Room 2.11m x 1.52m (6' 11" x 5' 0")
The utility room has magnolia painted walls and coving. Walnut vinyl has been laid to the floor. There are white built in cupboards, with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This room benefits from a pendant light fitting and a window to the rear lets plenty of daylight flood through. A door leads to the boiler room.

Cloak Room 2.79m x 1.22m (9' 2" x 4' 0")
This room houses the electric consumer unit and benefits from vinyl flooring. There are wall papered walls, a pendant light fitting as well as coat hooks. A window with a blind can be found to the rear elevation.

Downstairs WC 2.70m x 1.50m (8' 10" x 4' 11")
The WC is bright with wall papered walls. There is a white WC, a wall mounted basin and a roller blind to the rear elevation. Vinyl has been laid to the floor and there is also a pendant light fitting.

Boiler Room 2.95m x 3.16m (9' 8" x 10' 4")
The boiler room houses the hot water cylinder as well as the central heating boiler. There are electrical points, a pendant light fitting and a window to the front elevation. A hardwood door gives access to the garden.

Stairwell
An original stairwell leads to a split-level landing where a feature arch gives access to a bedroom and bathroom. Further steps lead to a second landing where there is a stained-glass skylight, a chandelier and central heating radiators. Doors lead to four bedrooms and a store. There is also a storage cupboard.

Store Room 2.19m x 2.29m (7' 2" x 7' 6")
This room has magnolia painted walls, a pedestal sink, coving, a window and a central heating radiator. There is an access hatch to the loft void and a pendant light fitting. There is also a wall mounted cupboard.

Master Bedroom 3.60m x 3.95m (11' 10" x 13' 0")
This bright and airy double room benefits from beautiful coving and a lovely cast iron fireplace with a Caithness flagstone hearth. There is a pendant light fitting, an access hatch to the loft void and a fitted carpet. A window to the rear elevation enjoys an outlook over the generous garden plot and there is also a central heating radiator. Doors lead to the en suite and snug.

Master Bedroom En-suite 3.16m x 1.63m (10' 4" x 5' 4")
This immaculately presented room benefits from a recessed shower as well as a pedestal sink and WC. Vinyl has been laid to the floor, there is a central heating radiator, a shaver light, an extractor fan and a pendant light fitting.

Snug 2.40m x 3.38m (7' 10" x 11' 1")
This room has blue painted walls and is partially coombed. A window enjoys an outlook over the side garden. There is an access hatch to the loft, a pendant light and a central heating radiator. A carpet has been laid to the floor and there are also double sockets.

Bedroom 3 4.54m x 4.04m (14' 11" x 13' 3")
This superb room has a feature papered wall and a grey fitted carpet. There is a lovely wooden fireplace with an insert coal fire which is capped off. There is a drop-down light fitting, a central heating radiator and storage cupboard. A window faces the side elevation.

Bathroom 3.09m x 2.51m (10' 2" x 8' 3")
This L-shaped room has a bath with a shower above, a pedestal basin and WC. Vinyl has been laid to the floor. There is a central heating radiator, a pendant light fitting and an opaque window to the rear elevation. It also benefits from corner shelving and a wall mounted cupboard.

Bedroom 4 5.58m x 4.47m (18' 4" x 14' 8")
This spacious and open room benefits from a beautiful pine fireplace with a cast iron fireplace with an open coal fire. There are dual aspect windows, stunning coving, a ceiling rose and a beige fitted carpet. There are two central heating radiators, a pendant light fitting, a phone point and double sockets.

Bedroom 5 3.79m x 4.30m (12' 5" x 14' 1")
This room has blue painted walls and dual aspect windows. There is coving, a central heating radiator and double sockets.

Bedroom 6 4.03m x 4.28m (13' 3" x 14' 1")
This L-shaped room is spacious and bright with coving. There is a window to the rear elevation with a roller blind, a fitted carpet and a central heating radiator. There is a five-light fitting, double sockets and a door leads to the en suite.

En Suite 2.10m x 1.95m (6' 11" x 6' 5")
This room benefits from a bath with a shower above, a pedestal sink and a WC. Vinyl has been laid to the floor, there is an extractor fan and a flush light fitting. An opaque window faces the rear elevation. There is also a shaver light and a wall mounted mirror.

Garden
The front garden is low maintenance and fully enclosed with a path leading to the front door. The rear garden extends to around half an acre and has a gravel parking area. Fully enclosed by a dry-stone dyke, there is a well which used to be the main source of water for the people of Castletown. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large stone building which could be turned into a garage or self-contained apartment. The side garden houses the log store as well as the oil tank and drying green.