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Arkle, Sibmister Road, Murkle, Thurso

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Detached house
  • Detached annexe
  • LPG Gas
  • Double garage
  • Solar panels
  • Sunroom
  • Freestanding bath
  • Substantial garden grounds
  • Spiral staircase
  • Countryside views

Description

A beautifully presented, five bedroomed detached house, with additional one bedroomed self contained annexe that lies in the peaceful hamlet of Murkle.

Property - Occupying an enviable plot and enjoying views towards the neighbouring countryside, Arkle is pristine five bedroomed detached house, with an additional detached annexe that boasts substantial accommodation arranged over two floors that will appeal to large families and professionals working from home. The clever use of glazing featured throughout this attractive home allows the natural light to flood the rooms, generating a bright and airy environment for all to enjoy. Finished to an exacting standard, complimented by the neutral décor and modern interiors, the home benefits from LPG gas heating, double glazed windows, extensive garden grounds and glorious uninterrupted views towards Murkle Bay and Dunnet Head. Upon entering the property, you are met with an entrance hallway, which hosts a spiral staircase that leads to the impressive triple aspect lounge. This super room is the star attraction of the home and presents a wonderful space for relaxing in front of the gas fire, and entertaining, whist taking in the breathtaking views over the neighbouring hills and countryside. Back on the ground floor, you will find five double bedrooms (two with fitted wardrobes) a stylish bathroom with WC, vanity wash hand basin, and a deluxe free-standing bath and shower cubicle, along with a separate shower room, an attractive kitchen/diner and a well positioned sunroom. This warm and inviting room is a great space for soaking up the sun in the summer evenings and also gives easy access to the front patio area through the side door. The double aspect kitchen/diner forms the heart of the home, and is fitted with contemporary wall and base mounted units with ample worktop space and has a sink with mixer tap and drainer. Integral appliances consist of a dishwasher, an induction hob with extractor fan over, a microwave and an oven. Free-standing white goods included in the sale comprise a fridge-freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Included in the sale will also be seven TVs that are situated in the main property.
The annexe is situated to the rear of the property and has excellent potential to be used as a holiday let with it being located on the popular North Coast 500 route, offering the purchaser an income. Inside is fully modernised and beautifully presented throughout and comprises a practical utility room, a fully fitted shower room with WC, and wash hand basin, an open plan living/kitchen area and double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. The kitchen is perfectly formed with wall and base mounted units with worktops, splashback tilling, a sink with instant hot water tap and drainer, and has an integrated electric oven, grill and electric hob with extractor hood over. Included in the sale will be the tumble dryer washing machine, fridge and two TVs. The lounge gives access to the rear garden, whilst also having patio doors to the side elevation, giving the room a large bundle of natural light. These properties are ready for a family to take up residence and early viewing is essential.
Outside, the garden grounds extend to around approx half an acre and are predominately laid to lawn with areas of gravel and paved slabs with a shrub border. Furthermore, and included in the sale is a 2 ½ acre of field that is great in size and suitable for animals or a potential development opportunity. Sited within the grounds is a private septic tank. The sweeping driveway proposes ample off-road parking and turning for a number of vehicles and leads to the double garage which has water and a car charging point. Sited in the field is a shed that benefits from power, water and has been used as horse stables and for additional storage.

Entrance Vestibule - approx 3.37m x 1.01m (approx 11'0" x 3'3") -

Entrance Hall -

Bedroom Two - approx 3.75m x 2.74m (approx 12'3" x 8'11") -

Bathroom - approx 3.14m x 2.23m (approx 10'3" x 7'3") -

Bedroom One - approx 4.21m x 4.01m (approx 13'9" x 13'1") -

Kitchen/Diner - approx 5.18m x 5.00m (approx 16'11" x 16'4") -

Sunroom - approx 2.74m x 2.51m (approx 8'11" x 8'2") -

Inner Hall -

Shower Room - approx 1.88m x 1.70m (approx 6'2" x 5'6") -

Bedroom Five - approx 2.99m x 2.41m (approx 9'9" x 7'10") -

Bedroom Three - approx 4.14m x 2.46m (approx 13'6" x 8'0") -

Bedrooom Four - approx 3.55m x 2.94m (approx 11'7" x 9'7") -

Lounge - approx 9.37m x 6.73m (approx 30'8" x 22'0") -

Annexe -

Utility Room - approx 4.05m x 1.26m (approx 13'3" x 4'1") -

Shower Room - approx 3.45m x 3.56m (approx 11'3" x 11'8") -

Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen - approx 4.75m x 6.05m (approx 15'7" x 19'10") -

Bedroom - approx 2.91m x 1.85m (approx 9'6" x 6'0") -

Garage - approx 5.17m x 4.80m (approx 16'11" x 15'8" ) -

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage is to a private septic tank.

Extras - All carpets, fitted floor coverings, curtains and blinds. Two washing machines, tumble dryer, large fridge-freezer, an under counter fridge and nine televisions.

Heating - Gas central heating.
Separate gas tank for annexe.

Glazing - Double glazed windows throughout.

Council Tax Band - E

Viewing - Strictly by appointment via Munro & Noble Property Shop - Telephone

Entry - By mutual agreement.

Home Report - Home Report Valuation - £450,000
A full Home Report is available via Munro & Noble website.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-08-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 429 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£150,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,598 / 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
42 E
59 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
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
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

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Castletown Primary School2 miles
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School2.6 miles
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Miller Academy Primary School3.1 miles
    Pupils
    267
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Pennyland Primary School3.5 miles
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Halkirk Primary School5.5 miles
    Pupils
    83
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Thurso High School3.3 miles
    Pupils
    753
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Wick High School16 miles
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stromness Academy27 miles
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Farr High School29 miles
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School32 miles
    Pupils
    861
    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, Castletown1.7 miles
Morrisons Daily Thurso Mountplease North, Thurso2.6 miles
Tesco Thurso Superstore, Thurso2.8 miles

GP surgery

Canisbay & Castletown Joint Medical Practice1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Canisbay & Castletown Joint Medical Practice1.8 miles

Walking trail

Murkle0.7 miles

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 Station3.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Sibmister Road End194 metres

Typical drive times

Wick35 min · 18 miles
Thurso7 min · 3.5 miles
Kirkwall1 hr 44 min · 46 miles
Stromness2 hr 7 min · 61 miles
Inverness (city)2 hr 27 min · 112 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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