Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this unique detached property that is architecturally designed and sits on the bank of Thurso river, occupying 0.64 acre of land.  This four-bedroom home has been laid out on various floor levels and care has been taken to place windows around the home which maximise the views of the river.  There is a long driveway down to one of the entrances which provides parking for multiple vehicles, there are several entrances into the property and the entrance from the driveway also leads into the two garages.  There are two large split-level lounges, one has an open fire and the other has a multi-fuel burner, there is a fully fitted kitchen, a utility room and there are two vestibules, one is a large and long vestibule with an entire wall of windows.  There are four double bedrooms, a shower room and W.C.  There is also a bathroom which has a door leading into a changing room which has a fitted shower and then leads on into the sauna.   Another feature is a balcony which faces onto the river and there is also an integral greenhouse.  Outside there is a beautiful garden which is a small natural woodland which sits to the side and there is grassed area of garden fronting onto the river bank. 

Located in the village of Halkirk, this home is a short walk to a convenience store, a post office and hotels.  The primary school is within walking distance and there are coach links both North and South.  Thurso the most Northerly town in the Highlands is a short car journey away, and Wick, the second largest town in Caithness is a twenty-minute drive.  The Caithness General Hospital is in Wick as well as the John O Groats Airport and a number of national stores.     


Furniture can also be sold separately. 


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Entrances 

The property has several entrances which are from the driveway and Braal Road. Two of the entrances open into vestibules, there is an access from the garden, through the greenhouse and also access from the garage.  There is built-in storage cupboards and built- in wardrobes to be found within the hallways.    

Lounge/Diner 9.6m x 3.5m 

The lounge/diner is an impressive room with multiple windows and a wide patio door, all having stunning views of the river. The room is neutrally decorated with a wooden floor and two steps dividing the lounge and dining area. There is a Caithness stone chimneybreast with a multi-fuel burner set on Caithness flagstone in the lounge area. Two staircases lead up to the central hallway and an internal door accesses the kitchen. 

Kitchen 6.1m x 3.4m 

The kitchen is split level with a window overlooking the river and a large Velux window. The kitchen has base and wall units with wooden cupboards, faux marble light grey worktop and green tiled splashback. There is a one and a half bowl stainless-steel sink fitted with drainer and mixer tap.  There is an integral electric ceramic hob with overhead extractor fan, electric tower oven and dishwasher.  The ceiling is partial wood-lined.  A glass door leads to the lean-to greenhouse, a door to the lounge/diner and another to the central hallway. 

Utility room 2.5m x 1.6m 

The utility room has a window with views of Braal Road with doors to the Braal Road vestibule and another to the garages. There is a worktop with a stainless-steel sink with drainer and services for a washing machine and tumble dryer. 

Shower Room   3.8m x 2.7m 

The shower room has a built-in shower cubicle with tiled splashback and an electric shower. There is a built-in vanity unit with integral toilet and wash hand basin. A high window gives light and ventilation to the room. There is a heated towel rail to the wall. 

Bedroom 1 4.5m x 3.5m 

This large double bedroom is split level with a wall of built-in mirrored sliding doors and a separate dressing table.  There are three windows in this room giving views of the woodland and of the river.  The flooring is laid to carpet.  

Bedroom 2 3.2m x 2.8m 

This lovely double bedroom has a window overlooking the river and the flooring is laid to vinyl. 

Bedroom 3   3.7m x 3.2m 

This lovely double bedroom has a window facing out across the woodland.  There is a fitted vanity unit with a handbasin in this room.  The flooring is laid to carpet. 

Bedroom 4   3.3m x 3.9m 

This lovely double bedroom is accessed down three steps from the hallway and has two windows, one looking out over the woodland and another window looking into the lean-to greenhouse and river.  The flooring is laid to carpet.    

Staircase & Balcony  3.5m x 2.5m 

The staircase from the central hallway to the top floor has a mid-landing with a door accessing a balcony. The balcony has stunning views of the river and across the open countryside. 

Top floor vestibule  7.7m x 1.3m 

The vestibule is accessed from the driveway by an external staircase and also via Braal Road. This large room has windows running along one wall providing views of the driveway and the river. Internal glass doors lead into the top floor hallway. 

Lounge 23' 4'' x 18' 4'' (7.1m x 5.6m) 

The upper lounge is split level with a feature chimney breast which is decorated with tongue in groove and has a cosy open fireplace.  The flooring is laid to wood.  It has internal windows overlooking the vestibule and staircase.  A few steps lead down into the lower room which has wood-lining to the walls, two windows and also several velux windows to the ceiling making this a very bright room. 

W.C.  1.4m x 1.4m

This room has a W.C. and hand basin which is fitted into a shelf with a tiled splashback and has an opaque window.  The flooring is laid to carpet. 

Bathroom 11' 6'' x 8' 10'' (3.5m x 2.7m) 

This lovely room is fitted with a four- piece suite comprising a corner bath, W.C., bidet and a handbasin which is fitted into a vanity unit with drawers below.  The walls have been partially tiled and partially wood-lined.  There is a heated towel rail to the wall and the flooring is laid to carpet.  A door opens into the changing room to the sauna.   

Changing Room  2.7m x 2.8m

This lovely spacious room has doors to the sauna, hallway and also into the bathroom.  There are built-in cupboards and also a fitted shower unit which has shower boarding to the walls and a Triton electric shower.  The flooring is laid to vinyl.  

Sauna  1.8m x 1.5m

The sauna is accessed from the dressing room. 

Garage 1  5.7m x 2.7m 

Accessed from the driveway.  There is an up and over door.  The flooring is laid to concrete and there is power and light.  There is an opening between the two garages.

Garage 2 4.2m x 2.6m 

Accessed from the driveway, there is an up and over door, the flooring is laid to concrete and there is power and light.  There is an opening from the smaller garage and also integral acess into the utility room.

Lean-to Greenhouse

The greenhouse has access from the kitchen and a door leads out into the woodland.  There are windows to the front which overlooks the river.  There is also higher windows which look into the greenhouse from a bedroom.   

Garden Grounds 

There is a long driveway from Braal road which leads down into the two garages.  There is also offroad parking for multiple vehicles.  Garden ground runs along the front of the river bank.  To the side of the property there is garden ground which is a large woodland area.