3 bed detached house for sale

Auckengill, Wick, Highland. KW1

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market, 'Summerbank House, ' which was the ancestral family home of local sculptor, archaeologist and historian, John Nicolson.

Passed down through generations this two-storey family home is steeped in history and occupies a generous garden plot, whilst being located close to the shore with sea views. This is the first time in several hundred years that this property which features the works of John Nicolson on the external façade with plaster sculptures has come to the market.

Externally this family home has three adjoining outbuildings, one which is used as an office and the other is a block-built barn. Both of these structures benefit from light and power. Surrounded by panoramic views of the sea, as well as beautiful scenic views of the tranquil countryside, this character home has everything to offer.

The main house internally is in good condition and features a Caithness flagstone staircase as well as porch that has exposed stone walls. There is a lovely open lounge which has a feature fireplace and cosy stove for those winters' nights in as well as a split kitchen which has some integral appliances. A spacious utility room provides storage for household appliances and also benefits from built in units. A useful shower room and Family Room complete the downstairs living accommodation. Upstairs is awash with plenty of natural daylight throughout and features a well-presented bathroom as well as two generous bedrooms, which benefit from storage and a further single bedroom can also be found.

This is a wonderful family home in a superb location with outstanding views which needs to be viewed to appreciate what it has to offer.

The Royal Burgh of Wick is the most northerly town 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, 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 doctor's 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 Inverness and Aberdeen and has good rail and coach services, as well as being close to ferry terminals with frequent daily services to Orkney.
EPC - F

C/T Band - D

Inner Hall (2.48m Max x 1.89m Max (8' 2" Max x 6' 2" Max))

The hallway can be accessed through UPVC doors to each side of the hall. The walls are partially tiled and ceramic tiles have been laid to the floor. There is a skylight and a smoke alarm. Doors give access to the utility and shower room, an opening leads to the kitchen.

Hall (4.20m x 1.02m (13' 9" x 3' 4"))

The bright hallway benefits from an under stairs storage cupboard as well as a central heating radiator. There is a pendant light fitting and a smoke alarm. Doors lead to the Family Room and sunroom.

Lounge (6.11m x 4.52m (20' 1" x 14' 10"))

This room is of good proportions and has built-in base units as an island and Rayburn Royal Stove. There is a feature stone fireplace with an open coal fire. Carpet has been laid to the floor. A triple aspect window is fitted with blinds. Exposed beams add character to this room and there is a smoke alarm and chrome light fitting. A door leads to the spacious hall.

Kitchen (3.20m Max x 2.56m Max (10' 6" Max x 8' 5" Max))

This bright room benefits from base and wall units with laminate worktops. There is a stainless-steel sink with drainer, space for a washing machine and also a dishwasher. There is a storage heater, a smoke alarm florescent lighting and a window faces the rear elevation. An opening leads to the cooking area of the kitchen where there is a breakfast bar, double oven, a ceramic hob and free-standing freezer. A door gives access to the lounge.

Utility Room (1.86m x 1.86m (6' 1" x 6' 1"))

The utility has been tiled to half height and benefits from wall mounted cupboards. A carpet has been laid to the floor and a window faces the front elevation. There is also fluorescent lighting.

Downstairs Shower Room (1.76m x 1.30m (5' 9" x 4' 3"))

This room boasts a shower enclosure, a corner basin and WC. The walls have been tiled and vinyl has been laid to the floor; there is a heater-light fitting and an opaque window faces the rear elevation.

Porch (2.40m x 3.43m (7' 10" x 11' 3"))

This beautiful room has exposed stone walls and dual aspect windows. Carpet is laid to the floor and a full glazed door leads outside. There are two light fittings and a central heating radiator.

Family Room (3.30m x 4.49m (10' 10" x 14' 9"))

This front facing room is neutral in décor. There is a central heating radiator and a carpet has been laid to the floor. There is a pendant light fitting, double sockets and a window with blinds faces the front elevation.

Top Landing (1.10m x 5.21m (3' 7" x 17' 1"))

A Caithness flag stairwell leads to the first-floor landing where a window faces the front elevation. There is a pendant light fitting, a smoke alarm.

Bedroom 1 (3.84m x 3.31m (12' 7" x 10' 10"))

This spacious room benefits from two built-in wardrobes and a beige fitted carpet. There are dual aspect windows with blinds and a central heating radiator.

Bedroom 2 (2.61m x 3.44m (8' 7" x 11' 3"))

This room boasts a curved wall and is painted in neutral colours. A carpet has been laid to the floor; there is a pendant light fitting, a wall light and wall mounted shelves. A window faces the rear elevation.

Bathroom (3.16m x 2.32m (10' 4" x 7' 7"))

This room benefits from a white bath and the WC and basin are built into a vanity unit. Vinyl has been laid to the floor, there is a chrome radiator as well as a heat light. A window faces the rear elevation.

Bedroom 3 (3.81m x 3.34m (12' 6" x 10' 11"))

This spacious room boasts dual aspect windows which have been fitted with blinds. The floor has been laid with a beige carpet. There are built-in wardrobes with both hanging and shelf space. This room has a pendant light fitting along with wall lights and double sockets.

Barn 1 (16.90m x 24.70m (55' 5" x 81' 0"))

Block construction with a sliding timber door and a pedestrian door. The Barn also benefits from power and light.

Office (7.09m x 3.86m (23' 3" x 12' 8"))

The office has a storage cupboard a carpet has been laid to the floor, the walls have been papered and there is also power and light. The office is also block built.