Offers Over £220,000 Greystones, Leodebest, Latheron, KW5
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Greystones, Leodebest, Latheron, KW5 6DQ This generous detached home enjoys a superb position affording unrivalled views and is offered for sale with approximately 3 acres of ground ensuring it to be an ideal family home/holiday home or for those seeking a "lifestyle" opportunity. • Entrance/Dining Hall • Music Room • Lounge • Upper Landing • Kitchen/Family Room • 5 Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) • Utility Room • Family Bathroom • Cloakroom • Garage Offers over £220,000 DESCRIPTION "Greystones" is an impressive 5 bedroom detached dwellinghouse, situated just off the famous North Coast 500 route and is set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands. The property, which was built in 2007, sits in generous grounds extending to approximately 3 acres, with the house site having been decrofted and the remainder of the ground is Owner Occupied croftland. In excellent order throughout, the property benefits from oil fired central heating and UPVC replacement double glazed windows. Viewing is a must of this beautiful home to fully appreciate the elevated location with stunning views and thoughtful layout of the accommodation which provides bright and airy rooms throughout. This delightful home will appeal to a spectrum of buyers to include those seeking a spacious family home, those with an equestrian interest or for other livestock, those seeking a "lifestyle" change or equally those looking for a holiday home as the property is well placed to take full advantage of a number of outdoor pursuits to include walking, shooting, fishing and is close to the beaches and harbour. LOCATION The property is situated at Latheron which is south west of Lybster on the A9 road and is part of the famous North Coast 500 route. Nearby Lybster offers a wide range of amenities including hotels, shops and golf course while further amenities can also be found at the nearby village of Dunbeath. Set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands, the area is steeped in local history and both Dunbeath and Lybster showcase the local facilities. There are doors to the kitchen, lounge and music history and there are various sites of archeological interest room. Carpeted staircase with wooden banister and with the Greycairns of Camster sitting just 5 miles in land balustrade to the upper landing. on the Watten road. Where visitors can travel back in time by crawling inside the 5000 year old Cairn or by exploring Lounge the Achavanich Standing Stones which stand sentry by the 5.97m x 4.69m approx. Stempster Hill. There is also an excellent heritage centre at A triple aspect room allowing plenty of natural light to Dunbeath which showcases the work of Neil Gunn he was enter and affording superb views over the surrounding born there in 1891 and further works can be seen at the countryside and stunning mountain backdrop. There is a Clan Gunn Heritage Centre and Museum. The area feature multi-fuel burning stove set in an attractive red provides a superb base for those interested in outdoor brick floor to ceiling surround and a Caithness Slate pursuits including walking cycling, fishing and shooting hearth. and is situated close to the harbour and beautiful beaches. Kitchen/Family Room Primary schooling is available at nearby Lybster or 5.95m x 4.69m Dunbeath and a school bus is provided and secondary This is a double aspect room with windows to front and school pupils are transported daily to Wick High School. side affording the views as before and allowing plenty of DIRECTIONS natural light to enter. Fully fitted cream base and wall units Travel North on the A9 from Inverness. You will reach the incorporating 1 ½ bowl sink, Ample work surface area village of Latheron Wheel, go past this and turn left to with complimentary splashback. Integrated AEG Guidibest and continue until you reach the first cattle grid. dishwasher. There is an LPG gas-fired double range Greystones is located on the left. Cookmaster cooker with glass splashback and extractor hood incorporating light. Ample room for dining. Multi- Entrance/Dining Hall fuel stove set in attractive red brick surround with 2.87m x 4.45m & 1.05m x 0.86m Caithness Slate hearth. Vinyl flooring. Door to the utility Window to side affording superb views over the room. surrounding countryside, Moray Firth and hills beyond. The hall provides an excellent space and is currently used as a dining hall with ample room for a large dining table. Built in under-stair cupboard providing excellent storage Utility Room Master Bedroom 2.59m x 4.69m 3.47m x 4.70m approx External UPVC door with glazed panel opening to the Window to front affording views over the hills and outside. Wall mounted coat hooks. Vinyl flooring. Fitted stunning mountain backdrop. Doors to en-suite and cupboards providing excellent storage facilities. Wall dressing room. mounted shelving. Plumbed for washing machine. Door to cloakroom and door to the integral garage. Dressing Room 1.74 x 2.42m approx. Cloakroom Wooden flooring and fitted shelving. 1.16m x 2.58m Opaque glazed window to side. White WC and wash hand En-suite basin. Vinyl flooring. Wall mounted mirror incorporating 2.19m x 2.43m approx display ledge. Opaque glazed window to rear. White WC wash hand basin and Triton electric shower set in cubicle with Music Room ceramic tiling. Wooden flooring and wooden shelving. 3.07m x 2.96m approx Window to side. Feature wooden flooring. This room is Bedroom 2 currently used as a music room but would ideally lend 3.83m x 3.86m itself to be used as an office/dining room/further bedroom. Window to front with superb views as before. Wooden flooring. Double built-in wardrobes with wooden doors Upper Landing providing excellent shelving and hanging space. 3.72m x 3.93m & 11.41m x 1.08m widens to 1.76m Windows to front and sides affording the superb views as Bedroom 3 before. This is an ideal space for a sitting area where one 2.91m x 4.09m approx can sit and appreciate the views and could also be used as Window to side with views to the Moray Firth. Wooden an informal office area. Double built in cupboards with flooring. Double built-in wardrobes with wooden doors wooden doors providing excellent shelving and hanging providing excellent shelving and hanging space. space. Doors to the bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom 4 2.96m x 3.42m Two windows to side affording the views as before. Built in cupboard providing excellent storage space and additional built-in wardrobe with wooden door providing shelving and hanging space. Bedroom 5 5.95m x 3.86m approx This is a bright and spacious double aspect room, again taking full advantage of the views and currently used as an office/family room. Featured wooden flooring and built in storage facilities. Family Bathroom 3.18m x 2.95m Opaque glazed window to side. White WC, wash hand basin and featured free standing bath with middle tap incorporating shower attachment and mains fed shower set in cubicle. Wooden flooring. Integral Garage 6.16m x 6.47m Electric roll door to front. UPVC door with glazed panel to front also. Excellent range of fitted wall and base units. Windows to side and rear. Oil fired boiler providing the central heating and hot water. Garden The property sits in generous grounds extending to approximately 3 acres. The house site has been decrofted and the remainder is owner occupied croftland. The current owner currently has sheep, goats and ducks on the land and the grounds have been fully enclosed and are secure with various sections. Access to the property is via a gated access to a large driveway providing ample off- road parking facilities. GENERAL The croft is being sold as an owner occupied croft and therefore consent of the Crofting Commission to the sale is not required, however, crofting regulations will apply after the sale. Interested parties requiring further information should contact the Crofting Commission at Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, INVERNESS, IV3 8NW, TEL: 01463 663439 HEATING The property benefits from Oil Fired Central Heating. GLAZING The subject benefits from Double Glazing. EXTRAS All fitted floor coverings, blinds, LPG gas fired double range cooker and the integrated dishwasher COUNCIL TAX The current council tax banding is band F. Please be aware that this may be subject to change upon the sale of the property. SERVICES The subjects benefit from mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a septic tank. ENTRY By mutual agreement. VIEWING Contact Anderson Shaw & Gilbert Property Department on 01463 253911 or the Highland Solicitors Property Centre on 01463 231173 to arrange an appointment to view. EMAIL [email protected] HSPC REF 55105 Inverness Office: York House, 20 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1ED Telephone: 01463 253 911 | Fax: 01463 711 083 Ullapool Office: Village Hall, Ullapool Telephone: 07780 600 218 (Monday & Wednesdays & by appointment) www.andersonshaw.com | [email protected] The above particulars, although believed to be correct, are not guaranteed, and any measurements stated therein are approximate only. Purchasers should note that the Selling Agents have NOT tested any of the electrical items or mechanical equipment (e.g. oven, central heating system, etc.) included in the sale. Any photographs used are purely illustrative and may demonstrate only the surrounds. They are NOT therefore to be taken as indicative of the extent of the property, or that the photographs are taken from within the boundaries of the property, or what it included in the sale..