Sibmister Road, Murkle, Thurso, Highland. KW14
- Land size
- 2.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Two-bedroom detached bungalow
- Stunning rural location
- Bright sun porch with triple aspect windows
- Approximately 2.5 acres of grounds
Description
Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this charming two-bedroom detached bungalow, set within a stunning rural location and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation across one level, together with approximately 2.5 acres of grounds.
The property is welcomed by a bright sun porch with triple aspect windows, offering lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The hallway provides access to all principal rooms and benefits from useful storage and a loft hatch.
The airy lounge is a generous room with dual aspect windows, a feature painted wall and a wooden fireplace with tiled surround, creating an attractive focal point. The spacious kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate worktops and features a built-in pantry cupboard and a feature arch housing the extractor fan above the freestanding cooker. There is ample space for additional appliances and a dining table and chairs. A rear hall provides further storage and shelving.
A cosy sun room enjoys far-reaching spectacular views and provides a lovely space from which to appreciate the peaceful rural surroundings.
The bungalow offers two well-proportioned bedrooms. Bedroom one is generously sized and benefits from space-saving built-in furniture, with its front-facing window enjoying peaceful countryside views. Bedroom two overlooks the rear grounds and is also well proportioned. The accommodation is completed by a shower room, fitted with an accessible shower enclosure with wet wall surround, WC and pedestal wash hand basin, together with useful wall and base storage.
Externally, the property enjoys extensive garden and grounds, with the gardens to the front and rear mainly laid to lawn and complemented by mature trees and established plants. There is a greenhouse, garage and several outbuildings currently used as stables and storage. The grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres.
EPC E
Council Tax Band C
Sun Porch
This bright space offers triple aspect views of the surrounding countryside and benefits from a ceramic tiled floor and a pendant light fitting. A UPVC door gives access to the rear garden and a further door opens into the main hall.
Inner Hall
3.02 x 1.05m and 1.52 x 3.64m
The hall has carpeted floor and is of good proportions and has a central heating radiator, smoke alarm, power point and a pendant light fitting. There is a hatch that gives access to the loft void and doors leading to the lounge, kitchen, sun porch, two bedrooms and bathroom.
Lounge
The airy lounge benefits from dual aspect windows and a feature painted wall. There is a wooden fireplace with tiled surround. A carpet has been laid to the floor and there are double sockets and two pendant light fittings as well as a central heating radiator.
Kitchen
This spacious kitchen benefits from vinyl flooring and a large window which faces to the rear elevation. There is a built-in pantry cupboard as well as wall and base units with laminate worktops as well as a feature arch, housing the extractor fan above the freestanding cooker. There is ample space for a washing machine and a fridge freezer as well as a table and chairs. There is a central heating radiator and a celling downlighters.
Rear Hall
This area of the home has practical vinyl flooring, a window to the side elevation as well as some built-in shelving. There is a convenient recessed storage alcove and a central heating radiator as well as a pendant light fitting and a door leading into the kitchen.
Sun Room
Offering far-reaching spectacular views, this cosy room has carpeted floor and papered walls. There is a pendant light fitting and a glass-paned wooden door gives access to the inner hall.
Bedroom 1
This generously-sized room has been wallpapered and the flooring has been laid to carpet. There is space-saving built-in furniture, coving, power points as well as a pendant light fitting and a central heating radiator. The front elevation facing window with blinds boasts with daylight and peaceful countryside views.
Shower Room
This bright room is equipped with an accessible shower enclosure with wet wall surround, and the flooring has been laid to non-slip vinyl. There is a WC, pedestal basin as well as wall and base units. The bathroom benefits from coving and an extractor fan, ceiling downlighters, a central heating radiator as well as an opaque window facing to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 2
The second bedroom has a window that faces to the rear elevation. The flooring has been laid to carpet and there is a pendant light fitting and double sockets.
Garden & Grounds
The garden grounds to front and rear are laid to lawn with mature trees and established plants. There is a greenhouse, a garage and several outbuildings, which are used as stables and storage. The garden extends to approximately 1/3 of an acre and there are three paddocks. The grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres, which are ideal for livestock or equestrian purposes.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 449 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ 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
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Rights & Restrictions
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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
- Parking Available
- 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
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 School1.9 miles
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Mount Pleasant Primary School2.7 miles
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Miller Academy Primary School3.2 miles
- Pupils
- 267
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Pennyland Primary School3.6 miles
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Halkirk Primary School5.4 miles
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Thurso High School3.4 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
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
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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Yvonne Fitzgerald Properties, Thurso
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