1-bedroom flat · KW14 7AN
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About
Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this attractive one-bedroom flat, forming part of a purpose-built three-storey block in a central location within the town of Thurso.
Ideally positioned overlooking Sir John's Square, this charming property offers well-presented accommodation and would make an excellent first-time purchase, buy-to-let investment or holiday home.
Internally, the flat is bright and well maintained throughout, with a welcoming entrance hall leading to all rooms.
The spacious lounge enjoys pleasant views across Sir John's Square and features attractive original character, including a charming window seat, built-in storage and solid wooden flooring.
The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with base units, stainless steel worktops and includes the cooker and washing machine within the sale.
The generously proportioned double bedroom benefits from oak flooring, while the modern shower room features a recessed shower enclosure, vanity storage and contemporary fittings.
The property further benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and an abundance of natural light throughout.
Situated in the heart of Thurso, the property is within easy walking distance of the town's shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, transport links and all local amenities, making it an ideal home in a highly convenient location.
The most northerly town in mainland Scotland, Thurso is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. There's plenty to see and do in and around the delightful town of Thurso.
The town is a hive of lovely traditional shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There are good coach and rail links south.
There are leisure facilities within the town, which include a cinema and a swimming pool, and outdoor pursuits include surfing, fishing, and yachting.
There is an airport and hospital in Wick, which is twenty minutes driving distance away.
EPC D Council Tax Band A What3Words///adhesive.mercy.contrived Inner Hall 0.91m x 2.41m 0.88m x 0.93m Accessed through a partially glazed UPVC door the L-shaped inner hall benefits from wooden panelling to half height, a storage cupboard, power point and triple light fitting.
Laminate has been laid to the floor and doors give access to the lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Lounge (3.32m x 4.34m (10' 11" x 14' 3")) Accessed through a half glazed original wooden door the bright lounge features white built in furniture and has solid wooden flooring.
Wooden panelling to half height where a dado rail follows and the walls above have been painted. An alcove with a window seat over looking Sir John's Square is a lovely addition to the room.
There is a central heating radiator, double sockets and a triple light fitting set in a ceiling rose.
Kitchen (2.65m x 2.56m (8' 8" x 8' 5")) The kitchen is well presented with painted base and wall units, the worktops are stainless steel and tiled, with a stainless steel sink and drainer.
There is space for a fridge freezer and the central heating boiler is fixed to the wall. A velux window faces the rear elevation and there is a smoke alarm and chrome light fitting.
The cooker and washing machine are included in the sale and the wooden flooring has been laid.
Shower Room (1.53m x 2.58m (5' 0" x 8' 6")) The walls in this room have been tiled and the flooring has been laid to vinyl.
A window to the rear elevation and there are a flush light fitting as well as a wall mounted light and a central heating radiator.
The shower room benefits from a recessed shower, a WC and the basin has been built into vanity unit. There is a wall mounted mirror and a hair dryer.
Bedroom (3.44m x 2.64m (11' 3" x 8' 8")) This well-proportioned bedroom benefits from a rear elevation facing window with blinds.
The walls have been painted in bronze tone and the flooring has been laid to oakwood. There is a chrome triple light fitting, a power point and a central heating radiator.
General Information This flats benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and views across Sir John's Square. There are no monthly communal charges, unless something structural goes wrong.
In that case the repair costs shared with the two shops below and other three flats in the block.
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