3 bed detached house for sale

Hillhead, Lybster, Highland. KW3

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to present this stunning detached home, set in a sought-after rural location and enjoying breathtaking panoramic views towards Dunbeath Castle and Berriedale.

This beautifully presented property offers spacious and flexible accommodation over two levels. The stylish lounge features a woodburning stove set on a Caithness flagstone hearth and benefits from sliding doors opening onto the patio, perfectly positioned to take in the spectacular surroundings. The impressive kitchen is well-appointed with quality fittings, including integrated appliances and a feature brick wall, providing an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. A ground floor bedroom, along with a well-equipped utility/shower room, adds to the practicality of the home.

Upstairs, the property offers two super king sized bedrooms, both with built-in storage, along with a luxurious Jack 'n' Jill bathroom complete with freestanding bath and separate shower.

Externally, the property sits within approximately one third of an acre of beautifully maintained grounds, accessed via a gravel driveway. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature planting, and also feature a patio area and a large polycrub, making the most of the stunning rural setting.

The village of Lybster has a harbour, hotels and a primary school. There is a bowling club, and also a nine-hole golf course. Secondary education can be found in Wick which is a short bus journey away. Lybster is on a bus route, and is located off the main A9 Wick to Inverness road. Further facilities such as supermarkets, the Caithness General Hospital, and John O Groats Airport are located in Wick, which is approximately a twenty-minute drive.
EPC C

Council Tax Band D

Inner Hall

2.09m x 3.28m & 5.86m x 0.97m
The bright hallway boasts two oak built in cupboards, oak flooring and coving. There are three industrial light fittings as well as a smoke alarm, a central heating radiator and chrome sockets throughout. Stairs lead to the first floor and doors give access to the lounge, kitchen, bedroom and utility/shower room.

Lounge (3.97m x 6.67m (13' 0" x 21' 11"))

The stylish lounge has a feature woodburning stove which sits on a Caithness Flag hearth with an oak beam above. There are three central heating radiators, coving as well as two drop down light fittings which make a focal point within this room. A carpet has been laid to the floor and a window dressed with blinds faces the front elevation. Sliding doors give access to the patio area of the garden. The views from this room are superb and offer panoramic views towards Dunbeath Castle and Berriedale.

Kitchen (8.54m x 2.85m (28' 0" x 9' 4"))

This stunning room has wooden flooring fitted throughout. There is a feature brick wall, coving as well as blue base, wall and full height units with wooden worktops. The kitchen benefits from two Smeg fan double ovens and drop-down light fittings. There is an integral fridge and dishwasher and two windows face the front elevation. This kitchen also benefits from a Smeg five ring gas hob with a chimney extractor above. Chrome sockets have been fitted throughout. There are also two central heating radiators and a Welsh Dresser which provides further storage.

Shower - Utility Room (2.44m x 3.18m (8' 0" x 10' 5"))

The utility/shower room benefits from beech base and wall units with laminate work tops. There is a stainless-steel sink with drainer, a WC and space for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The shower has been fitted with wet-wall throughout and there is also a chrome towel ladder radiator. Vinyl has been laid to the floor, there is an extractor fan, ceiling down lighters and coving. An opaque window which has been dressed with blinds faces the rear elevation.

Rear Vestibule (3.61m x 2.64m (11' 10" x 8' 8"))

Accessed via a partially glazed UPVC door, the vestibule is of good proportions. The walls have been painted and the floor is laid with oak flooring. There are power points throughout as well as a central heating radiator and ceiling downlighters. A window, fitted with wooden blinds, faces the side elevation. Oak doors give access to the integral garage and inner hall.

Bedroom 1 (3.75m x 3.18m (12' 4" x 10' 5"))

The downstairs bedroom is beautifully presented and benefits from oak built-in wardrobes with both hanging and shelf space. There is coving and a carpet has been laid to the floor. This room benefits from a chrome light fitting and has a window, dressed with curtains to the side elevation.

Stairwell (4.41m x 1.56m (14' 6" x 5' 1"))

A carpeted stairwell gives access to the first-floor landing where there are two velux windows and storage into the eaves. There is a smoke alarm, power points throughout and two industrial light fittings. Oak doors give access to the generous bathroom and two more beautifully presented bedrooms. The floor has been laid to carpet.

Bedroom 2 (4.63m x 4.01m (15' 2" x 13' 2"))

This superb room benefits from walnut built-in chests and wardrobes. There are dual aspect windows, a fan as well as wall lights and a central heating radiator. The floor is laid to wood and there is also a wall mounted TV bracket.

Jack & Jill Bathroom (2.96m x 3.30m (9' 9" x 10' 10"))

This beautiful room boasts a freestanding bath as well as a WC, pedestal basin and a shower enclosure. The walls have been tiled throughout; there is a chrome towel ladder radiator as well as a wall mounted mirror. A Velux window allows plenty of natural daylight flood through and there are also ceiling down lighters. A door leads to the third bedroom.

Bedroom 3 (4.00m x 4.04m (13' 1" x 13' 3"))

This tastefully decorated bedroom boasts two sets of built-in wardrobes which provide hanging and shelf space. There are wall lights, a central heating radiator as well as a fitted carpet. This generous double room also benefits from dual aspect windows, an arial point and a hatch which gives access to the loft void.

Integral Garage (4.04m Max x 10.36m Max (13' 3" Max x 34' 0" Max))

The double garage is spacious and houses the central heating boiler. There are dual aspect windows, power points as well as fluorescent lighting. The garage also houses the hot water cylinder. A door gives access to the patio area of the generous gardens.

Garden

The garden grounds extend to one third of an acre and are accessed via a gravel drive. The front garden is laid to lawn with flower boarders. The gardens are sectioned off to separate areas which include a patio are as well as a large polyroom.