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Brough, Thurso, Highland. KW14

Land size
6 acres
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Charming cottage with six acres of land
  • Peaceful rural setting in the settlement of Brough
  • Attractive stone-built outbuildings

Description

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this splendid cottage which comes with attractive stone-built outbuildings and six acres of land in the settlement of Brough.

Internally this wonderful home benefits from a spacious lounge with a cosy stove fire as well as an Ashley fitted kitchen which has been designed in keeping with the character of the home. There is a beautiful shower room which is of good proportions as well as a stylish bathroom which features a freestanding bath. The dining is located just off the kitchen and gives access to a bedroom which features an original fireplace. The superb sunroom benefits from Caithness flagstone flooring throughout and leads to a renovated barn which is adaptable and could be used for further bedrooms or living accommodation.

Externally the property has a superb shepherds hut which has an open plan bedroom/living area as well as a separate shower room. There are three generous stone outbuildings which would make excellent holiday accommodation as well as a beautiful summerhouse which has power and light.
Within the grounds are raised vegetable borders, mature trees, with the property offering scenic rural views from every aspect. There is also a further plot of land to the front of the home.

This is one property not to be missed and it needs to be viewed to appreciate what it has to offer.
EPC - F
C/T Band - A
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Kitchen

The beautiful Ashley Ann fitted kitchen benefits from painted wooden base units with granite worktops. There is a Bosch induction hob with a single oven and an extractor fan above. The kitchen also has a stainless-steel Caron Phoenix sink, Oak vinyl has been laid to the floor and there is a central heating radiator. Dual aspect windows, fitted with blinds, allow plenty of natural daylight to flood through.

Lounge

Full of character and charm, the lounge benefits from an attractive Caithness Flag fireplace and multi fuel stove fire. There is a central heating radiator, double sockets as well as a drop-down light fitting. A step leads down t the bright dining room.

Dining Room

With painted white walls throughout this light and bright room benefits from original wooden floorboards as well as a tiffany style light, double sockets and a central heating radiator. A hatch gives access to the loft void. There is wall mounted shelving and two windows face the front elevation. Doors give access to the bedroom and sunroom.

Bedroom

This room is in keeping with the house and benefits from a built-in wardrobe. There is a wooden fireplace with and open fire. There are wall mounted coat hooks, a pendant light fitting and a central heating radiator. A window with a roller blind faces the front elevation.

Bathroom

This room is in keeping with the house and benefits from a built-in wardrobe. There is a wooden fireplace with and open fire. There are wall mounted coat hooks, a pendant light fitting and a central heating radiator. A window with a roller blind faces the front elevation.

Shower Room

The stylish shower room benefits from a double shower enclosure. There is a white WC and the basin is built into a vanity unit. There is a white WC and the hand basin is built into a vanity unit. This room has two very useful large storage cupboards, one of which houses the central heating boiler as well as the washing machine and tumble dryer. Walnut laminate has been laid to the floor, an opaque window faces the rear elevation, there is also a central heating radiator and ceiling downlighters.

Sun Room

Located to the rear of the home, this fabulous room offers dual aspect views and benefits from Caithness Flag flooring. There are ceiling downlighters, double sockets throughout and also a Caithness Flag recessed shelf. Pine doors give access to the bathroom and family room. A UPVC door leads outside.

Family Room

Located off the sun room, this former byre could be put into use for several purposes, due to its size this room could be transformed into further bedrooms or used as a self-contained annexe. There are feature ceiling beams, shelving, Caithness Flag flooring as well as dual aspect windows. The family room has power and light and a hardwood door gives access to the front garden.

Inner Hall

Accessed via a UPVC door, the inner hall has wood panelling and a carpet has been laid to the floor. There is a central heating radiator and an industrial light fitting. A ladder gives access to the attic and pitch pine doors lead to the lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

Shepherds Hut

This superb portable dwelling was constructed by local wood artesian Keith Parkes, finished to the highest of standards this beautiful structure has a kitchen with a hob, microwave oven, a fridge and a Belfast sink. The bedroom/living area is open plan with the kitchen and has under bed storage. There is a wall mounted table and also a corner stove fire. Industrial wall lights add character to this room which also benefits from dual aspect windows. A door gives access to the shower room which comprises of a pedestal hand basin, WC and a recessed shower. There is a towel rail, a wall mounted mirror and a wall light. A window is located to the side elevation.

Garden

The rear garden is accessed via a large gated driveway which has parking available for multiple cars. There is a patio area within the grounds as well as a polytunnel. Four stone buildings of which three would make an excellent opportunity to transform them into self-contained holiday lets. There is also a summerhouse which is, at present used as a studio. There is also a greenhouse and a chicken coop. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with some hedging, mature trees and also paving slabs.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-05-28

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 130 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (5+ acres).

This Property£55,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £32,965 / 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
34 F
67 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

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

11 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

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

  • Crossroads Primary School1.4 miles
    Pupils
    7
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Castletown Primary School4.2 miles
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Bower Primary School7 miles
    Pupils
    22
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School7.1 miles
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Miller Academy Primary School7.6 miles
    Pupils
    267
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Thurso High School7.9 miles
    Pupils
    753
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Wick High School17 miles
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stromness Academy23 miles
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School27 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Farr High School33 miles
    Pupils
    68
    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 Castletown, Castletown4 miles
Morrisons Daily Thurso Mountplease North, Thurso7.2 miles
Co-op Thurso, Thurso7.3 miles

GP surgery

Canisbay & Castletown Joint Medical Practice4 miles

Pharmacy

Canisbay & Castletown Joint Medical Practice4 miles

Walking trail

Brough16 metres

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

Thurso Rail Station7.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Box252 metres

Typical drive times

Wick37 min · 20 miles
Thurso18 min · 10 miles
Kirkwall1 hr 35 min · 41 miles
Stromness1 hr 58 min · 57 miles
Inverness (city)2 hr 39 min · 119 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

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

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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