Cottage for sale in Red Road Cottage, Freswick, Wick, Caithness KW1

Detached Cottage
New to auction is this detached character property enjoying peaceful rural location in Feswick, approximately 10 miles north of Wick, in the far north of Scotland. This one bedroom bungalow sits within established garden areas with off-road gravel parking, with accommodation comprising double aspect lounge, bedroom, kitchen, shower room and porch. A full programme of works is required throughout which offers a fantastic opportunity to add value and create a stunning holiday home or holiday rental. Early viewing is essential to appreciate the huge potential offered. Council Tax Band: A.

The rural community of Freswick lies within the Highland region, approximately 10 miles north of Wick. Wick is the main hub of Caithness providing administrative and community facilities including a general hospital, swimming pool, retail parks and Highland Council offices. The vibrant town centre hosts a diverse selection of traditional and contemporary shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. There are a number of primary schools within the area as well as a secondary school. A number of leisure activities are on offer for all ages varying from walks, history and culture, golfing and boat tours. The surrounding Caithness countryside is spectacular and diverse offering a range of inland and coastal pursuits and plenty of local wildlife. As such the area is extremely popular amongst tourists and those travelling towards the Islands further north. The town is also located on the lucrative NC500 Route. The harbour is a commercial port with an extensive marina complex with a developing leisure boat facility. Situated on the A99-A9, Wick is ideally linked between John o’Groats and Inverness and features rail links to the north and 103 miles south towards Inverness and beyond. Wick airport also offers a number of scheduled UK flights daily. Wick is also located on the North Coast 500 route, Scotland’s answer to Route 66. Showcasing the North Highlands stunning scenery, the route is considered one of the top coastal routes in the world which stretches for more than 500 miles features roads in the Black Isle, Caithness, Sutherland and Wester Ross. Since its launch in 2015, this lucrative tourism product has boosted tourism and economic growth across the region with accommodation providers and visitor attractions reporting a substantial increase in trade.

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