Property

The Croft House, Gersa, Watten
Price: Offers in the region of £125,000

The Property

In need of modernisation this two bedroom cottage is situated in the rural hamlet of Gersa, on the outskirts of Watten. The accommodation comprises of Kitchen/diner, lounge, sitting room, two bedrooms, shower room, bathroom and utility room. With wonderful open countryside views the surrounding garden is mainly laid to grass. To the rear of the property there is a large gravelled driveway offering off road parking for several vehicles and several outbuildings, an office and a detached single garage. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout. This is a superb opportunity to purchase a unique property.

The Area

Watten is a small village midway between Wick and Thurso. It lies at the end of Loch Watten, which is the largest body of water in Caithness, the loch is famous for its brown trout fishing. The local public house is also named the Brown Trout after the famous local produce. The village provides primary schooling, local shop, garden centre and small hotel. Both Thurso and Wick are within easy commuting distance and provide a comprehensive range of shopping, professional and medical facilities. There are regular bus and rail services south. From Wick John O'Groats Airport there are daily scheduled air services to Aberdeen & Edinburgh. Inverness is approximately two and a half hours drive.

Wooden partially glazed door to –

Porch – 2.05m x 2.47m. Accessing bathroom, main hall. Loft access by hatch.

Bathroom – 1.70m x 2.48m. Suite consisting WC, was hand basin, bath with over bath electric shower. Radiator. Bath area tiled.

Main hall – Accessing lounge, bedrooms, sitting room. Two double power points. Radiator. Smoke detector. Loft access by hatch.

Lounge – 4.01m x 4.39m. Double aspect. Two double power points. Two radiators. Solid fuel tiled open fireplace.

Bedroom 1 – 3.00m x 3.25m. One single power point. Radiator. One wall with storage cupboards and dressing table.

Bedroom 2 – 3.08m x 3.74m. Two double power points. Radiator. One wall with storage cupboards and dressing table.

Sitting Room – 4.38m x 2.62m. Two double power points. Telephone connection point. Radiator. Cylinder cupboard. Storage cupboard with shelves. Alcove with storage cupboard below. Electric fireplace unit set on Caithness Stone hearth. Sliding door to –

Kitchen – 3.93m x 2.81m. Three double power points. One single power point. Wall and base units with stainless steel bowl and half sink and drainer. Integral electric oven, hob, and cooker hood. Radiator. Door to –

Back Hall – Accessing shower, utility room, barn. Smoke detector.

Shower Room – 2.85m x 1.19m. Suite consisting WC, wash hand basin, built in shower cubicle with electric shower. Shower area tiled. Loft access by hatch.

Utility Room – 2.79m x 2.92m. Three double power points. Shelves and storage units.

Attached Barn – 4.35m x 8.03m. Stone barn with wooden vehicular doors. Power and lights. Concrete floor.

Garage – 3.17m x 4.73m. Wooden vehicular doors.

Office – 2.72m x 2.06m. Power and lights.

2nd Barn – 16.23mx 4.13m. Wooden vehicular doors. Power and lights.

Front Garden – Fully enclosed area laid mostly to lawn with trees and shrubs. Greenhouse.

Rear Garden – Large gravelled area with off road parking for several vehicles. Trees, shrubs, grass borders. Clothes drying facilities. Oil central heating boiler and storage tank.

Prospective purchasers should note:

1 These particulars are subjective for descriptive purposes only and are not an offer to sell, representation or warranty. Potential purchasers must satisfy themselves by their own enquiries:

(a) that any item included in the photographs are included in the sale;

(b) that any measurements given are accurate;

(c) that any use envisaged has all necessary permissions;

2 These particulars do not form any part of a contract of sale unless incorporated within a self proving signed document under the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1985.

3 The owners reserve the right not to sell or to sell to anyone at any price without giving warning to other interested parties.


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