Cottage for sale in Achavar, Occumster, Lybster, Highland. KW3

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a substantial croft which has been owned and lovingly looked after by the same family for over two hundred years in a scenic rural location. Achavar is a charming two-bedroom croft house which, although in need of some modernization, would make a superb family home. There are sixty acres of land which are mainly good grazing and come with single farm entitlements. The cottage, outbuildings and garden grounds have all been de-crofted, with the spacious internal accommodation comprising of a generous lounge which has an Art Deco open coal fire. There is a well presented kitchen which boasts triple aspect windows as well as a fantastic Rayburn cooker which also heats the hot water. The family bathroom is bright and benefits from a 3-piece white bathroom suite. There are also two spacious double bedrooms, one of which has a beautiful original white painted fireplace with a cast iron surround and open coal fire. The property benefits from ample storage with built in cupboards in the kitchen and hall as well as oil central heating. Externally, the croft is accessed via a private road which leads to a driveway which has plenty of parking space. The gardens to the front, side and rear are well maintained and mainly laid to lawn with a traditional Caithness Flagstone path. There is a wooden shed as well as a stone byre which has both power and water. A workshop extends to 62 m2 and is ideal for plant and machinery. Rarely available, this is a superb opportunity for those individuals who also want a change of lifestyle to work the land or run their own work from home business.
As this croft is located a short distance from the main NC500 route, there is the possibility of putting up glamping pods and holiday chalets subject to planning consent.
Located just a five minute drive to the village of Lybster where there is a shop, hotel, cafe, bowling club, this wonderful home is also a fifteen-minute drive from Wick, which is the second most Northerly town in the county of Caithness, Achavar is on the school bus route to Wick High School and is just a ten minute drive to Thrumster, where there is also a primary school and a village inn. The Royal Burgh of Wick is 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 Tesco, Boots, Superdrug, Pets at Home, 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 and a Doctors Surgery. There are many leisure opportunities including a popular golf course, a 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 E

Hall (2.57m x 2.21m (8' 5" x 7' 3"))

The hall is accessed via a partially glazed UPVC door and has a pendent light fitting and a smoke alarm. Vinyl has been laid to the floor and the walls have been papered. There is a useful storage cupboard and a central heating radiator. Doors lead to the kitchen, bathroom and inner hall.

Kitchen (3.98m x 4.25m (13' 1" x 13' 11"))

The well-presented kitchen has triple aspect windows with curtains and benefits from base units. There are two useful pantry cupboards, a Rayburn Royal cooker with an oven, a warming plate and hot plate above which also heats the hot water. A stainless steel sink with drainer can be found to the front elevation, there is a central heating radiator, fluorescent lighting, oak herringbone flooring and ample sockets.

Bathroom (2.16m x 1.71m (7' 1" x 5' 7"))

This bright room has a white bath, a sink and WC. Above the bath has been tiled and there is also a wall mounted mirrored cupboard. Vinyl has been laid to the floor, there’s a pendent light fitting, a central heating radiator and a wall mounted heater. An opaque window with curtains can be found to the rear.

Inner Hall (1.48m x 2.95m (4' 10" x 9' 8"))

This area of the home has been wall papered and has a fitted carpet. There is a pendent light fitting, a smoke alarm and a wall mounted consumer unit. Painted doors give access to the lounge, two bedrooms and hall.

Lounge (3.96m x 4.21m (13' 0" x 13' 10"))

The bright lounge is spacious and features a tiled fireplace with an open coal fire. The walls have been papered and a carpet has been laid to the floor. This room benefits from a pendent light fitting, a central heating radiator and a window with curtains. There are also double sockets.

Bedroom 1 (2.96m x 3.08m (9' 9" x 10' 1"))

This room is located to the side elevation. There is a window with curtains, a fitted carpet, a central heating radiator and a pendent light fitting. A hatch gives access to the loft void and there are also double sockets.

Bedroom 2 (3.55m x 4.24m (11' 8" x 13' 11"))

This lovely room has a white painted fireplace with a cast iron insert and open fire. A carpet has been laid to the floor, there are dual aspect windows with curtains, a pendent light fitting and double sockets.

Garden & Grounds

The gardens to the front, side and rear are well maintained and mainly laid to lawn with a traditional Caithness Flagstone path. There is a garden shed, a drying green and a ruinous former cottage which adds character to the rear.

Croft Land Breakdown

22.29 Grade 1 Land
2.14 Grade 2 Land
0.14 General Exclusion

Workshop (10.38m x 5.78m (34' 1" x 19' 0"))

This is a fantastic addition to the home. This generous workshop can be accessed through the byre or a sliding door to the front of the property. This building is of good proportions and also has power and light. Internally it is in good condition.

The Byre (4.00m x 6.57m (13' 1" x 21' 7"))