John O Groats, Wick, Highland. KW1 4YS

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Yvonne Fitzgerald Properties - Thurso Phone: 01847 307595

*£45,000 BELOW HOME REPORT* <br/> <br/>Price dropped for a quick sale, to facilitate a move south quickly. <br/> <br/>Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this impressive executive storey and a half home, offering immaculately presented and generously proportioned accommodation over two levels, with outstanding panoramic views towards the Orkney Islands and Stroma. Ideally positioned on the popular North Coast 500, this superb property also offers excellent potential as a bed and breakfast. <br/> <br/>Accessed via a bright vestibule, the welcoming inner hall provides excellent storage and leads to the ground floor accommodation. The spacious lounge is beautifully proportioned and features a large picture window framing breath-taking sea views to the rear. A charming sunroom with triple aspect windows fully captures the spectacular coastal outlook and provides direct access to the garden. <br/> <br/>The expansive kitchen/family room is fitted with quality oak Shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by black laminate worktops, a double oven, ceramic hob with chimney hood, integral dishwasher and space for an American fridge freezer. Sliding patio doors and a front-facing window flood the room with natural light, creating a superb setting for family life and entertaining. <br/> <br/>The ground floor further benefits from a spacious family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle, a well-equipped utility room with access to the substantial integral garage complete with workshop area and a well-proportioned study which could alternatively be utilised as a fifth bedroom. <br/> <br/>A carpeted stairwell leads to the first floor where there are four immaculately presented double bedrooms. The master bedroom is impressive in size and benefits from a dressing room and en suite shower room. A further well-presented shower room serves the remaining bedrooms. Views can be enjoyed from every aspect of this wonderful home, which also benefits from oil central heating newly installed in 2024 and new carpets laid towards the end of 2024. <br/>Externally, the property occupies a generous garden plot, mainly laid to lawn, with a gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles. This exceptional coastal home combines space, flexibility and truly outstanding views in a highly desirable location. <br/> <br/>John O' Groats itself is a well known tourist destination with several restaurants, cafes, and a convenience store/post office. People living in the area enjoy the coastal walks, wildlife and local outdoor pursuits such as football. Planning permission has also recently been granted for a twenty four hour gym facility at John O Groats. Canisbay is a short drive away, where the local primary school is located and also the medical centre. The Royal Burgh of Wick is a sixteen-mile drive from John O'Groats and is the most northerly town on the East Coast of Caithness and is on the very popular North Coast 500 (NC500) tourist route. The town offers multiple stores such as Tescos, Boots, Superdrug, Argos and B&M as well as banks and a post office. The house is within easy driving distance of all amenities, including the Caithness General Hospital. There are many leisure opportunities including a popular golf course, squash club and public swimming pool/gymnasium. Wick also boasts an airport with links to Aberdeen and Edinburgh. There are also good rail and coach services, with the property also being close to ferry terminals with frequent daily services to Orkney. <br/> <br/>EPC C <br/>Council Tax Band F <br/>What3words: ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/alternate.preparing.collide">alternate.preparing.collide</a>