Lybster House, Lybster Caithness KW3
- Land size
- 11.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- 4 BEDROOM HOUSE
- INCOME POTENTIAL WITH 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE
- APPROX. 11.5 ACRES OF LAND
- PRIVATE RURAL SETTING WITH WOODLAND & PADDOCKS
- HOUSE OF HISTORIC IMPORTANCE
- COASTAL LOACTION WITH SEA VIEWS
- POND, STREAM & A WELL
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Description
On the outskirts of the village of Lybster, this remarkable detached house, known as Lybster House, offers a unique blend of history and modern living. Built in 1780, with roots tracing back to the 17th century, this Category C listed property boasts an impressive 2,500 square feet of living space. The main house features two elegant reception rooms, four spacious bedrooms, and two well-appointed bathrooms, all while retaining many of its original features that speak to its storied past.
Lybster House was once the residence of Lieutenant-General Patrick Sinclair, who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Fort Mackinac. The expansive grounds, spanning approximately 11.5 acres, not only provide a picturesque setting but also house the grave of this notable figure. The long driveway, framed by a stunning stone archway, leads you through the enchanting wooded landscape, which includes grazing areas suitable for horses and a path suitable for horses that meanders through the trees. The land is primarily organic. The only paddock to have partial treatment for weeds is the front paddock, everywhere else is untreated for chemicals. A burn also runs through the land.
In addition to the main residence, the property includes "The Ha," a self-contained two-bedroom annexe thought to have been constructed around 1655. This charming space has been thoughtfully renovated and presents an excellent opportunity for additional income, whether as a rental or guest accommodation.
The grounds also feature several timber outbuildings and a stone garage, offering further potential for development or personal use. With its rich history, ample space, and potential for income generation, Lybster House is a rare find that promises a lifestyle steeped in heritage and tranquillity. This property is not just a home; it is a piece of history waiting for its next chapter.
Services - Electricity: MAINS
Water: MAINS
Drainage: SEPTIC TANK
Heating: OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
Council Tax - Lybster House - Band F
The Ha - Band A
Epc - Band D -
Viewings - By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
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Offers To - K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-27
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 68 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (10+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Heating
- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
No address-level signal records for this postcode, which is common for bare land.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Lybster Primary School719 metres
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dunbeath Primary School7.3 miles
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Thrumster Primary School7.5 miles
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Newton Park Primary11 miles
- Pupils
- 299
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Watten Primary School11 miles
- Pupils
- 37
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Wick High School11 miles
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Thurso High School21 miles
- Pupils
- 753
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Golspie High School35 miles
- Pupils
- 264
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Farr High School38 miles
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dornoch Academy41 miles
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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