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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
  • WHAT3WORDS LOCATION: ///MEMO.WIGGLING.TWICE
  • VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
  • CONTACT THE OFFICE TO BOOK A VIEWING

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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Disclaimer - Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars accurate, they do not offer/form any part of a contract on offer and are not guaranteed. Measurements are approximate. We have not tested electricity, gas, water services or any appliances. Photographs may have been taken with a wide-angle lens.

Map Location

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).

This Property£40,870 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £24,254 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
20 G
58 D

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
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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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

Spar Lybster, Lybster0.7 miles
Spar - Dunbeath, Dunbeath7.1 miles
Farmfoods Wick, Wick, Highland11 miles

GP surgery

Dunbeath Surgery7.4 miles

Pharmacy

Dunbeath Surgery7.4 miles

Green space

Play Space825 metres

Walking trail

Lieutenant General Patrick Sinclairs grave298 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Wick Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Parkside Junction317 metres

Typical drive times

Wick18 min · 13 miles
Thurso33 min · 27 miles
Inverness (city)1 hr 59 min · 90 miles
Aberdeen (city)4 hr 21 min · 193 miles

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.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

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

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

Within SEPA's mapped surface water extentMapped risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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