Bridgend

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this excellent opportunity to purchase a property portfolio with an income that is also a family home. These stone-built properties were once part of Dunbeath Estates and have previously been used as a blacksmith, joinery, haulage yard, and cafe. These superb properties comprise of a one bedroomed detached home which is currently run as an air b n b business, as well as two adjoining three bedroomed semi-detached cottages, one of which is currently used as owners accommodation. There is a further stone-built outbuilding which could also be transformed into further living accommodation. An adjoining building plot that previously had planning granted, allows any new owner the opportunity to build their own dream home.

All three properties have been extensively upgraded during their time in ownership with The Smithy and Burnside now being run as a successful holiday let business. The properties are all of stone and slate construction and benefit from a large car park to the front, with wonderful gardens to the rear. The rear gardens are surrounded by woodland in an idyllic setting and are very private.

Dunbeath is a picturesque village on the east coast of Caithness with many amenities, including a primary school, a Doctor's surgery, a village shop, and a popular restaurant. Dunbeath is on the popular NC500 route and has excellent bus links north and south. Dunbeath is the birthplace of Neil M Gunn, a novelist, and its harbor celebrates his life with a statue of 'Kenn and the Salmon'. Dunbeath also boasts the Dunbeath Strath Walk, which is a 6.5-mile walk popular with locals and tourists alike. Dunbeath is a 20-mile drive from Wick, 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's, Boots, Superdrug, Argos, and B&M as well as banks and a mobile 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 Aberdeen and Edinburgh and has good rail and coach services, as well as being close to ferry terminals with frequent daily services to Orkney.



Band B

Accommodation In Bridgend Comprises Of:

EPC F

Front Vestibule 1.52m x 1.12m 

Accessed via a hardwood door with a glazed panel, the vestibule has stone ceramic floor tiles, double sockets, and painted walls. There is a wall light and a pine partially glazed door leads into the inner hall.

Inner Hall 5.32m x 1.12m

The inner hall is bright with oak laminate flooring. There is a shelved linen cupboard, a central heating radiator, a double socket, a smoke alarm, and pendant light fittings. Pine doors gives access to the lounge, kitchen, downstairs bedroom, and the bathroom.

Lounge 3.58m x 6.02m

The well presented lounge has magnolia painted walls, as well as wall lights and a drop down light fitting. There is a central heating radiator and double sockets. A focal point within the room is the attractive pine fireplace which has a tiled surround and a gas stove fire. There are dual aspect windows with blinds, a beige fitted carpet, and a door gives access to the sunroom.

Sun Room 2.51m x 2.73m 

This room has oak vinyl flooring and double sockets. There are dual aspect windows and a partially glazed door leads outside.

Kitchen 4.67m x 3.02m 

This spacious kitchen has laminate flooring, as well as white base and wall units with laminate worktops. There is a sink with a mixer tap, chrome sockets, a Hotpoint hob, an integral microwave, and an oven. It also benefits from a washing machine, three light fittings, and a central heating radiator. The room also boasts wall-mounted shelving, USB sockets, and has patio doors which leads out into the colorful garden grounds.

Bedroom One 3.18m x 2.91m 

This bright double room has painted walls and a central heating radiator. There is a pendant light fitting, and a carpet has been laid to the floor. A window with blinds can be found to the front elevation.

Bathroom 2.35m x 2.42m

The bathroom boasts a rectangular sink which has been built into a wall mounted vanity unit. There is a white WC, a bath, and a double shower enclosure with a Mira unit. Walnut laminate has been laid to the floor, there is a shaver point and a central heating radiator. It also benefits from a flush glass light fitting and a window with blinds to the rear elevation.

First Floor Landing 0.86m x 1.79m

A carpeted stair leads up to the first floor landing where there is a linen cupboard and two double bedrooms.

Bedroom Two 3.43m x 3.98m

This room is partially coombed and has magnolia painted walls with oak laminate flooring. There is a central heating radiator, a flush glass light fitting, and double sockets.

Bedroom Three (At Longest and Widest 5.07m x 3.99m)

This L shaped room is of good proportions and benefits from white built-in wardrobes. The walls have been painted, there is oak laminate flooring and it also has  a central heating radiator. There is also  a flush glass light fitting and  a window with curtains to the front elevation.

Garden 

The garden to the rear of the property is laid to lawn and surrounded by woodland. There is a patio area and a drying green.  Adjoing this house is a lean to greenhouse and there is also off road parking to the side of this home. 

Stone Building 5.05m x 11.55m

This workshop has power and light, as well as dual aspect windows. There are double hardwood exterior doors, a woodburning stove, a pendant light fitting and a further wooden door gives access to the storage room.

Storage Room 3.4m x 3.4m

This room has triple aspect windows and a concrete floor.

Accommodation In The Burn Comprises Of:

EPC  G

Lounge 7.99m x 5.81m

Accessed via a partially glazed hardwood door, this reception room is of good proportions. There are dual aspect windows with curtains and blinds as well as vinyl floor tiles. There are two storage heaters, two pendant light fittings, and a smoke alarm. It also benefits from  an access hatch to the loft, a phone point, and double sockets. Doors lead to the kitchen and the bedroom.

Kitchen 2.69m x 3.93m 

The kitchen has painted walls and white base and wall units with laminate worktops. There is a stainless-steel circular sink with a drainer, a hob, a single oven, and a washing machine. This bright room also benefits from  ceiling downlighters, double sockets, and has a window to the rear elevation.   A partially glazed UPVC door leads out onto the private garden. There is also an electric heater.

Bedroom  One 3.53m x 3.62m 

This room has magnolia painted walls and a beige fitted carpet. There are dual aspect windows with blinds, a storage heater, ceiling downlighters, and a smoke alarm. This room also benefits from double sockets and has an access hatch to the loft. A door leads to the shower room. 

Shower Room 2.11m x 2.67m

This well presented room has a generous shower enclosure, a WC, and a pedestal sink. The wall has been partially tiled and there is walnut laminate flooring. There is an electric panel heater, ceiling downlighters, and a window with blinds to the side elevation. It also benefits from a shaver point.

Garden

To the rear of this wonderful home is an  elevated seating area, which is very private and secluded with woodland views. 

Accommodation In The Smithy Comprises Of:

EPC   G

Inner Hall 1.11m x 5.32m and 2.00m x 1.01m 

Accessed via a hardwood door with a side panel, the inner hall has magnolia-painted walls and beech laminate flooring. There is a window to the rear elevation, three pendant light fittings, and two central heating radiators as well as two linen cupboards. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom, and bathroom. Stairs give access to the first floor.

Lounge 3.8m x 3.58m 

This bright room has an attractive pine fireplace with a surround and an electric coal fire. There is a central heating  radiator, a triple light fitting and a carpet has been laid to the floor. It also benefits from a  recessed shelved area, a phone point, and has a window with curtains to the front elevation.

Kitchen 2.55m x 2.66m 

The bright kitchen has  pine base and wall units with laminate worktops. There is a ceramic hob, a single oven, and an under counter fridge. There is a stainless-steel sink with a drainer, a triple light fitting, and vinyl flooring. An arch gives access to the dining room and a partially glazed hardwood door leads outside.

Dining 2.79m x 2.43m

The dining room has a feature arch which gives access to the kitchen and a central heating radiator. There is wooden paneling to half height and beech laminate flooring. There is a chrome triple light fitting and a fifteen-panel glazed door leads to into the lounge 

Bedroom One 3.17m x 2.87m

This neutrally decorated room is bright and has a fitted carpet. There is coving, a central heating radiator, and a pendant light fitting. There are also double sockets and a window with curtains and blinds to the front elevation.

Bathroom 2.55m x 1.97m 

The bathroom is well presented and has wooden paneling to half height. There is a bath with a glass screen and a Tritan shower above.  It benefits from a pedestal sink, and a WC. Walnut laminate has been laid to the floor,  there is a central heating radiator, coving and a flush glass light fitting. An opaque window can be found to the rear elevation,

First Floor Landing 0.78m x 1.01m

A carpeted stairwell leads up to the first floor landing where there is a ceiling downlighter. Doors lead to the two bedrooms.

Bedroom Two 2.59m x 2.8m 

This bright room has magnolia painted walls and beech laminate flooring. There is a central heating radiator, a pendant light fitting, and double sockets. A hatch gives access to the roof void. There is also a window with curtains to the front elevation.

Bedroom Three 4.42m x 4.04m

This well presented room had been wallpapered and benefits from a fitted carpet. There are double sockets, a central heating radiator, and a built-in cupboard. It is a spacious room that also has a window with curtains and is neutral in decor.

Gardens

This garden is mainly laid to lawn to the rear with a wooden shed and a patio.  It enjoys an outlook onto the woodland and is a summertrap in the summer months.