Bank House, Castletown , Caithness

Offers Over £305,000

6 bedrooms.

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this superb period property which boasts many beautiful original features. This stone and slate Victorian former bank, offers flexible and comfortable family living at its best over two levels. There is also a large stone-built building to the rear which is ready to be redeveloped, with the gardens extending to approximately half an acre which includes a well. The well was the original source of water supply for the village. With ornate cornicing, deep skirtings, a stained-glass skylight fitting, original doors, this family home really has the 'wow factor.'
The grand entrance hall features stunning stained glass as well as original floor tiles with beautiful wrought iron balustrades. Original white painted door give access to the beautiful family lounge which has a feature arch, stunning fireplace and a bay window. There is a generous downstairs bedroom which has dual aspect windows, this room also benefits from a large en suite bathroom which features a freestanding bath. Along the corridor is the family dining room which boasts a feature fireplace. The fabulous grand hallway features an original wrought iron staircase as well as a chandelier light fitting. The kitchen has been newly installed with blue shaker style base and wall units, with a white ceramic sink and a range cooker. There is also a tastefully decorated boot room and a bright W.C. A generous utility and boiler room completes the downstairs living accommodation.
Upstairs, a split level landing to the right gives access to the master bedroom which has a well presented en suite as well as a snug. There is also a family bathroom which benefits from a bath with a shower above.
Steps to the left lead up to a further landing where there are four double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room and a generous storage cupboard. There is a beautiful stained-glass skylight in this area of the home which creates a stunning focal point on the landing and lets plenty of natural daylight flood through. All the rooms are of good proportions and benefit from many period features. There is excellent storage within the house as well as ample parking to the side and rear.

Steeped in history, 'Bank House,' although being sold as a family home is presently trading as a bed and breakfast. The owners would be willing to sell the business by separate negotiation, if the new owners wished to carry on with this venture.

Ideally located on the main NC 500 route, the property is in a prominent position and well situated for passing trade. The village has many amenities such as a hotel, medical practice, butchers' shop, takeaways, hairdressers, convenience store and a primary school. The harbour is within a five-minute walk and secondary schooling can be obtained in the town of Thurso which is a ten-minute car journey away. The house is a fifteen-minute drive to John O Groats which is a premier tourist attraction as well as to the Gills Bay Ferry service which also provides daily services to the Orkney Islands. An airport and the Caithness General Hospital are in Wick which is a twenty minute drive away.

EPC E
Council Tax Band F
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E-mail: enquiries@yvonnefitzgeraldproperties.co.uk

Phone: 01847 890826

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