Caplich Cottage Oykel Bridge, by Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4BH bellingram.co.uk Situation Traditional three-bedroom stone cottage in a riverside location in Strath A traditional stone and slate cottage located on the side of Oykel enjoying superb views of the river and hills together with and optional the River Oykel in Strath Oykel with panoramic views of the 17 acres of rough grazing available by separate negotiation. river and hills. The property is situated a short distance from Oykel Bridge and the popular Hotel there. • Recently ungraded to provide new kitchen and bathrooms and redecorated The peaceful village of Lairg 19 miles away is the crossroads for the North and West coasts of Scotland which is an area throughout of outstanding natural scenery and native wildlife. There are a range of local amenities including shops, railway station, • Excellent lifestyle opportunity Post Office, Dentist and Health Centre. Bonar Bridge, some 6 miles away, is a busy village with shops, bistro and café, doctor’s surgery, library, cottage hospital and golf course. The area is well known for salmon and trout fishing with many local rivers and lochs nearby. Hillwalking and mountaineering are also popular recreations in the surrounding countryside. Primary schooling can be found in Rosehall and secondary schooling would be at Goslspie. Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, is approximately 44 miles by road and has a modern shopping centre, hospital, theatre, cinemas and a mainline railway station. Inverness Airport has a variety of services to destinations both domestic and overseas. The surrounding area provides a wealth of opportunity for walking, fishing, golfing or simply enjoying the many amenities the local area has to offer. Directions From Inverness travel north on the A9 and the B9176 to Bonar Bridge. Immediately over the bridge turn left towards Lairg and after passing through Invershin turn left again onto the A837 signed to Lochinver. Pass through the village of Rosehall and the Oykel Bridge Hotel will be reached after approximately 8 miles; the cottage is about 2.5 miles beyond the Hotel and Caplich Cottage is on the right with access from the public road by a stone track. Description Caplich Cottage is traditionally built in harled stone with slate roof. It has been recently modernised and upgraded with a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. The property is decorated in neutral colours throughout. The property is double glazed and has electric panel heating. Caplich Cottage is accessed via a rough track which leads to the side garden. A UPVC door opens to the hallway. To the right of the hall is the utility room which has base units in cream with a wood effect worksurface. There is a built in storage cupboard housing the hot water system there is a built-in storage cupboard in the hallway. A door leads to the kitchen which has a good range of floor and wall units and cream with wood effect worksurface. There is an extractor fan space for an oven and fridge freezer. There is a built-in double cupboard offering further storage. A door leads to the inner hall. To the left of the hall is a bathroom which has a three-piece suite in white comprising WC, wash hand basin and bath with mains power shower over. There is wet wall panelling around the bath for easy maintenance. A door leads from the hall to bedroom 1 which has a window to the rear overlooking the river. An opening leads to the sitting room which has windows to the front overlooking fields and hills beyond. A door leads to bedroom 2 which again has a window to the front enjoying rural views. There is a central feature of an open fire on a tiled hearth. From the sitting room the doorway leads to bedroom two which has an open fireplace and a Council Tax Band B Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Important Notice These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular: i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities; ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only. window overlooking the river. There is an en-suite shower room comprising WC, wash hand basin and a large walk-in shower. External The garden is mainly laid to law and bounded by stock fencing. There is a garage/workshop to the side with tin profile roofing. Land available by separate negotiation The land extends to approximately 17 acres of rough grazing. Mortgage Finance Bell Ingram are approved agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) who provide loan funding for farms and rural businesses at competitive rates. We can provide assistance in securing finance for various purposes including purchase of land and property, restructuring existing debt, working capital, funds for diversification projects or farm building improvements. If you would like to find out more or discuss your proposals in confidence please call Sarah Tyson on 01738 621121 or email [email protected] Services Mains electricity Private water Drainage to Septic Tank Old Bank of Scotland Building, 5 High Street, Beauly, IV4 7BS Tel: 01463 717799 Fax: 01463 716 699 www.bellingram.co.uk [email protected].