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An attractive traditionally built 1 bedroom detached cottage that is renovated to a high standard, set in the stunning scenic Brawlbin location of Scotscalder. Close to the RSPB Reserve at Dorrery that runs across the ‘Flow Country’ to Forsinard. Nearby is Loch Calder that is known for good trout fishing and there is excellent salmon fishing to be had in the local rivers. The surrounding countryside is perfect for hill walking, mountain biking and watching the Northern Lights. Approximately 5 miles from Halkirk village and 10 miles to Thurso.
The property consists of a conservatory, kitchen, lounge, study, shower room and bathroom set within a large garden with two big wooden garages. It is decorated and renovated in a modern style but has captured the traditional feel of the building. There is double glazing and multi-fuel central heating throughout. Council tax band A and Energy Performance Rating E
10' 6'' x 14' 9'' (3.2m x 4.5m)
Walk along the front garden path, passing the wooden garages to the conservatory to enter the cottage. The large conservatory has a glass roof and windows along 3 walls. There is a single glazed door to the rear garden and another to the front of the property. A glazed internal door opens into the kitchen. The conservatory has a grey tiled floor and an impressive outlook to the cottage gardens and surrounding countryside whilst being a very sunny, light room.
8' 6'' x 14' 9'' (2.59m x 4.5m)
The kitchen is a well proportioned, sunny room with neutral walls and a pine, tongue and groove ceiling. A fitted, wooden kitchen base unit with a grey worktop and composite 1 ½ sink with drainer runs along a wall with a window overlooking the front garden. There is space for a fridge freezer, a washing machine and a five burner Range gas cooker that is fed by gas cylinders. The washing machine and cooker are included in the sale. A traditional Caithness flagstone floor completes the room. A glass door leads into the lounge.
18' 0'' x 11' 7'' (5.49m x 3.53m)
The lounge was originally a lounge and bedroom but has been converted into one large room. It has 2 windows overlooking the rear garden and one looking out to the front. All have great views and the window sills show the depth of the wall of the traditional stone cottage. The walls are neutral and an oak floor makes the room bright and contemporary. At one end of the room is a multi fuel burner which centrally heats the cottage. It is inset in a Caithness fireplace with a Caithness flagstone hearth making it a cosy focal point to the room. The built in TV is included in the sale. A glass door opens into the study and a pine panelled door into the bedroom.
13' 10'' x 14' 1'' (4.21m x 4.29m)
The double bedroom is a large, well proportioned room that is neutrally decorated and carpeted. It has a dual aspect with windows looking over the front and side gardens providing plenty of natural daylight.
10' 1'' x 6' 7'' (3.07m x 2m)
The study has a tiled floor and a pine tongue and groove ceiling. One wall is panelled glass with a door leading to the front garden and another wall has a window overlooking the front/side of the garden. Along the opposite wall it is clad in pine tongue and groove with a pine panelled door leading to the shower room.
8' 1'' x 6' 7'' (2.46m x 2m)
The shower room has a grey tiled floor, a double shower cubicle with an electric shower. The white wash hand basin and toilet are part of a vanity unit along one wall. There is a heated towel rail and a frosted window allowing light and ventilation to the room. A floor to ceiling wet wall is around the room except for one wall that has full length mirror.
Outside is a substantial wraparound garden with expansive views of the surrounding countryside. There are established trees, shrubs and a small burn running along the back of the rear garden. To the side of the cottage are 2 large wooden garages with a driveway that goes to the road.
All carpets, curtains, blinds, washing machine, Range cooker and built in TV are included in the sale.
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