Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this rare opportunity to purchase a residential working farm which comprises of an attractive two bedroomed charming cottage, a ruinous croft house which could be turned into a dwelling house or a holiday let, as well as an agricultural barn and two byres.  The buildings are set on a prominent hilltop location with outstanding views of the sea in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The farm  holding extends to 42  acres in total over five parcels of land. There is 5.41 acres of  rough grazing and 34.56 acres of good grazing, with the farm also being eligible for basic payment scheme entitlements.  There are also common grazing rights over 37.56 acres of rough grazing land.  This farm is set in  a haven of wildlife with roe deer as well as birds of prey frequenting the areas  where the cattle currently graze. This freehold farm is to be sold subject to all existing rights of way, public or private, drainage, water, electricity supplies and with all  other wayleaves in place.


The main country cottage farmhouse is well presented internally and has a spacious and bright lounge with a feature stone chimney breast wall which incorporates a multi fuel stove.  The superb kitchen has an excellent range of light taupe units and boasts a Rayburn. It has been designed to be in keeping with the character of this superb home. There is also a  spacious and bright dining room which benefits from patio doors which open up into the well-presented garden.  This charming cottage also benefits from two bedrooms which are neutrally decorated and are of good proportions.  There is also a beautiful family bathroom and a  W.C which are located beside the generous utility room.  A garage and a large store which adjoin the cottage could be transformed into further living accommodation for the farm house subject to planning consent. 

Externally there is parking to the front of this wonderful home for numerous vehicles, with the property benefitting from an enclosed area of garden ground which is laid to lawn.  

This home is located in a prominent hilltop location and is close to the village of Auckengill which is ideally located, on the North Coast 500 route, between John O Groats and the town of Wick on the East coast. The village of Keiss is nearby and has a local primary school and hotel. The town of Wick is approximately 11 miles away and offers multiple stores such as Tescos, Boots, New Look, 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 Hospital and Doctors Surgery. There are many leisure opportunities including a popular golf course, squash club and public swimming pool/gymnasium. The town also boasts an Airport with links to Aberdeen and Edinburgh and has good rail and coach services, as well as being close to ferry terminals with frequent daily services to Orkney.


EPC F


Vestibule 1.18m x 1.58m

Accessed via a UPVC door with a glazed panel, the vestibule is bright with laminate flooring, coving and a flush glass light fitting.  There is a central heating radiator and wall mounted coat hooks.  Doors lead to the W.C and utility room.

Lounge 6.99m x 3.44m

The lounge is well presented and has a feature stone chimney breast wall with a multi fuel stove and Caithness flagstone hearth.  The walls have been painted magnolia, there is a fitted carpet and coving.  This room benefits from two pendant light fittings and ceiling roses.  There is recessed shelving, double sockets and a window with curtains to the side elevation.  An alcove leads into the dining room and pine doors give access to the two bright bedrooms.

Kitchen 4.35m x 4.21m

The stunning kitchen has an excellent range of light taupe units with walnut worktops.  There is a carron phoenix sink with a drainer, a freestanding electric cooker as well as a Rayburn solid fuel cooker.  Oak laminate flooring has been laid to the floor, there is an integral fridge and coving.  This room benefits from a pendant light fitting, a smoke alarm and dual aspect windows.

Dining Room 3.9m x 3.17m

The dining room is neutral in décor with dual aspect windows with curtains,  as well as patio doors which open up into the garden grounds.  There is a fitted carpet, coving, a pendant light fitting and a ceiling rose.  This  room also benefits from a central heating radiator and double sockets.  

Bedroom One 2.49m x 4.32

This spacious double room benefits from dual aspect windows with curtains.  The walls have been painted magnolia, there is an aerial point, coving and double sockets.  It also benefits from a fitted carpet.

Hall Two 2.86m x 1.07m

This  hall is bright with a recessed storage area and a built in cupboard.  There is an access hatch to the loft and coving,  as well as a pendant light fitting.  Doors lead to the lounge, kitchen and the family bathroom.

Bedroom two 3.33m x 3.72m

The spacious bedroom has magnolia painted walls and a fitted carpet.  There is a central heating radiator, an aerial and double sockets.  This room has dual aspect windows with curtains, coving and a triple light fitting.  There are beautiful sea views from this room.

Bathroom 1.57m x 2.8m

The attractive bathroom has a shower quadrant, a white W.C, a pedestal sink,  and a bath with a shower attachment.  The walls have been tiled, there is coving,  with the room benefitting from a pendant light fitting and a white towel ladder radiator.  There is an extractor fan and a drop down light fitting.  Laminate tiles have been laid to the floor and there is also an opaque window.

Utility Room 3.22m x 3.28m

This bright room has walnut laminate flooring, an access hatch to the loft and dual aspect windows.  There are ample power points and a light fitting.  Doors lead to the kitchen and the vestibule.  There is also a central heating radiator.

W.C 1.62m x 1.17m

The W.C has magnolia painted walls and laminate flooring.  There is a W.C, and a  pedestal sink with tiling above.  This room has a white towel ladder radiator, coving and a glass light fitting.  A window with curtains can be found to the side elevation.

Store Room 6.98m x 4.37m

The store is adjoining the house and could be knocked through to provide  further living accommodation subject to planning consent.  There are two UPVC windows to the rear, double wooden doors and florescent lights.  An opening leads into the byre.

Byre 6.34m x 8.45m

The byre has a concrete floor and is accessed through the store room.  The byre has two pendant light fittings, and a door which leads into the garage.

Byre Two 15.87m x 6.31m

Accessed from Byre One, this area can also be  accessed via a hardwood door. There is power and a gated entrance to the rear.

Garage 4.49m x 5.91m

The garage has an electric door and two fluorescent light fittings.  There are power points and a door gives access into the first byre.  A corridor with power gives access to the second byre.