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LYBSTER HOUSE, LYBSTER,
CAITHNESS KW3 6AS, SCOTLAND
A HANDSOME HOUSE WITH AN INTERESTING HISTORY AND SOME 11 ACRES
OF LAND SITUATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF LYBSTER WITH VIEWS TO THE
SEA. GOOD SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION THAT IS WELL PRESENTED TO FORM
A FINE FAMILY HOME.
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>>>Location Map
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Offers over £440,000 |
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Wick 13 miles
Helmsdale 24 miles
Dornoch 50 miles
Inverness 91 miles |
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SITUATION
Although remote in terms of latitude, Lybster has a thriving
community centred around the village with its primary school,
shops, post office, golf course, bowling club, GP Medical Centre
and bank. There are two hotels, restaurant and an attractive
harbour. Wick has a greater range of facilities including a
small airport and railway station with services to Inverness
and the south.
The beautiful countryside with the extensive moors, hills and
impressive coastline cliffs give ample opportunity for the walker.
The fisherman has plenty of chance for sport in the local rivers
with the Helmsdale being particularly well known.
Inverness airport has numerous flights to a variety of destinations
including Flybe and Easyjet to London Gatwick, Luton and Bristol.
New direct services to Manchester, Southampton and Exeter are
being introduced during 2008.
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Drawing Room |
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DIRECTIONS
From the south follow the A9 north passing through Golspie,
Brora, Helmsdale and over the Berriedale Braes. At Latheron
turn right on the A99 at the Thurso/Wick junction. Continue
through Lybster passing the Portland Arms Hotel. At the edge
of the village there is a wood and the entrance to the property
is at the far end on the right.
DESCRIPTION
Lybster House dates from the 18th century and is rich in
history. The original house is in the grounds and it originates
from the 17th century. The present house is full of charm and
character with good spacious accommodation to form a fine family
home. The grounds extend to approximately 11 acres (4.62 Ha)
and include a paddock and an area of woodland. The peaceful
setting and proximity to the sea make Lybster House an extremely
attractive property.
The property is offered in two lots with the second lot being
an area of land to the west that includes the grave of General
Patrick Sinclair.
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Kitchen |
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Bedroom |
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ACCOMMODATION
- Entrance Vestibule
Part glass panelled front door. Tiled floor. Inner glass panelled
door to: - Hall
Staircase to first floor. Understairs cupboard. Double panel
radiator. Double cupboard. Double glazed velux window. Single
panel radiator. Double glazed window with cupboard under. Door
to:
- Drawing Room (S) Approximately 5.35m x 4.79m (17’6” x
15’9”)
Views to the sea. Open fireplace with marble style surround
and mantle. Slate hearth. Display alcove with cupboard under.
Double glazed French doors to garden. Ornate cornicing. Picture
rail. Three double panel radiators. Small passage with double
glazed window leading to:
- Dining Room (S & W) Approximately 5.35m x 4.31m (17’6”
x 14’2”)
Double aspect room with views to the sea and double glazed windows
with cupboards under. Open fireplace with Victorian style grate
with wooden mantle and surround. Ornate cornicing and ceiling
rose. Recessed display area with cupboards under and book shelving
to one side. Double panel radiator. Door to:
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room (W) Approximately 4.88m x 4.21m
(16’ x 13’10”)
Double glazed window with views to the sea. Comprehensive range
of fitted floor and wall units. Twin bowl stainless steel sink
with mixer taps and single drainer. LPG four ring gas hob with
extractor hood over. Plumbing for dishwasher. LPG Double gas
oven. Tiled splashbacks. Fitted fridge. Fireplace with cast
iron ducks nest gate (chimney inoperative). Wooden mantle. Vynalaire
floor. Single panel radiator. Exposed ceiling beams. Display
alcove. Second door to Hall.
- Study/Bedroom 4 (N) Approximately 3.76m x 2.19m (12’4”
x 7’2”)
Double glazed window. Shelving. Hatch to roof space. Single
panel radiator.
- Side Lobby
Back door with small window. Wall panelling. Coving. Single
panel radiator. Door to:
- Utility Room (W & N) Approximately 4.36m x 3.73m (14’3”
x 12’3”)
Two double glazed windows. Fitted floor and wall units. 1½ bowl
stainless steel sink with mixer taps and single drainer. Plumbing
for two washing machines. Oil fired boiler for central heating
and hot water. Shelving.
- Bathroom 2 (W) Approximately 2.92m x 2.60m (9’7” x 8’6”)
Double glazed window. Roll top cast iron bath with Victorian
style taps and shower attachment. Hand basin. Low level WC.
Single panel radiator. Coving.
First Floor
- Landing
Two double glazed windows. Three single panel radiators. Two
hatches to roof space.
- Bedroom 1 (W) Approximately 6.54m x 4.06m (21’5” x 13’4”)
Two double glazed windows with views to the sea. Two double
wardrobes with fitted dressing table in between. Two double
panel radiators. Coving. Picture rail.
- Bedroom 2 (S) Approximately 5.32m x 4.16m (17’5” x 13’8”)
Double glazed window with views to the sea. Double panel radiator.
Slightly coombed ceiling. Hatch to roof space.
- Bedroom 3 (S & N) Approximately 5.34m x 4.58m (17’6”
x 15’)
Double aspect room with double glazed window with views to the
sea. Double glazed velux window. Single panel radiator. Fireplace
with wooden surround and mantle. Tiled hearth. Slightly coombed
ceiling.
- Bathroom 1 (E) Approximately 3.18m x 3.14m ( 10’5” x
10’4”)
Double glazed velux window. Corner spa bath with electric shower
over. Close coupled WC. Pedestal basin. Single panel radiator.
Wall tiling. Wall light with shaver point.
OUTSIDE
Long sweeping gravelled drive gives an impressive approach to
the house via a stone arch. Turning area at front of house with
space for the parking of several cars.
- Garage Approximately 5.52m x 3.38m (18’1” x 11’1”)
Stone construction with corrugated iron pitched roof. Double
wooden doors.
- Garden Store Approximately 4.67m x 2.02m (15’4” x 6’7”)
- Wooden Garden Shed Approximately 2.34m x 1.82m (7’8”
x 6’)
- Wooden Garden Shed Approximately 2.42m x 2.98m (8’ x
9’9”)
The grounds extend to approximately 11 acres (4.62 Ha). It is
mainly wooded with a paddock and an area of formal garden around
the house. A gate leads from the garden to the paddock. The
garden has a southerly aspect with views to the sea.
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THE OLD HOUSE
Approximately 9.16m x 3.90m (30’ x 12’9”) It is understood that the Old House dates from the 17th Century
and was the original home for General Sinclair. It is in a derelict
state of repair. The accommodation is open plan over two floors
with a basement.
GENERAL SINCLAIR'S GRAVE
The Sinclairs of Lybster have long roots running back to the
Sinclair earls who ruled Caithness that was once a much larger
area taking in much of Sutherland. Tracing further back the
family has connections to the Norwegian earls who controlled
the north of Scotland for centuries.
General Patrick Sinclair is buried as he wished near to his
house. The grave is some distance from the back of Lybster House
where he lived. In 1936 a gravestone was erected by his great-grandson
David A Laing and his granddaughter Isabel when she was 100
years old. Previously the grave had been marked by a cairn.
The inscription on the stone reads:
Sacred to the memory of Patrick Sinclair V of Lybster, Lieut-General.
Born 1736. Died 1820.
While in the Black Watch he saw active service in the West Indies
and was at Gaudeloupe; then went to North America with General
Amherst. He was in command of the Great Lakes, and later Lt
Governor of the Fort of Machilimackinac. He was buried here
on his own property at his express wish.
GENERAL
- Entry - To be by mutual arrangement.
- Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment
with the selling agents.
- Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets will
be included in the sale.
Other extras may be available by separate negotiation.
- Council Tax - Lybster House is in Council Tax
Band E.
- Services - Mains water and electricity. Private
drainage
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Lybster House
ground floor plan |
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Lybster House
first floor plan |
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CLOSING DATE
A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective
purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd,
1 Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness IV2 3AE.
Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having
registered their interest will be notified of a closing date
this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor
reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date
being set.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information
provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst
we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct,
no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers
should not rely upon them as statements or representations of
fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited nor its directors
or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular
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(i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the
structural condition of any buildings or other erections and
the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or
facilities;
(ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general
information only and any furniture or contents shown in these
photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly
stated in these particulars; and
(iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are
approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions,
services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable
items are for guidance only.
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