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Janetstown, Thurso, Highland. KW14

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow
  • Peaceful rural location
  • Approximately one acre of garden grounds
  • Bright and spacious accommodation
  • Open-plan kitchen/living area

Description

Yvonne Fitzgerald is delighted to bring to the market this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, set within a peaceful rural location and surrounded by approximately one acre of garden grounds.

The property offers bright and spacious accommodation throughout, including a welcoming vestibule, generous inner hall, two bathrooms and a superb open-plan kitchen/living area with dual aspect windows and direct access to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with oak-effect wall and base units, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances.

The three bedrooms are well proportioned, with two benefiting from front-facing windows and useful built-in storage. The property also benefits from both a family bathroom and a separate shower room, providing practical accommodation for modern family living.

The roof void of this superb home benefits from attic roof trusses, as well as floorboards and is ready to be converted. Adjoining the school house is the former school which extends to 77 m2 in size. The school accommodation comprises of a vestibule and two former classrooms. Due to the height of the ceilings, the accommodation could be extended upwards to include a mezzanine and would make a great annexe for family members or excellent letting accommodation.

Externally, the extensive garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by attractive dry stone dyke walls, with well-established trees, a pond and chicken run. A private shared driveway provides access to the property, with parking for multiple vehicles to the side and a large gravel area to the rear. This attractive bungalow offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a spacious home in a tranquil rural setting.

The most northerly town in mainland Scotland, Thurso is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. There's plenty to see and do in and around the delightful town of Thurso. The town is a hive of lovely traditional shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There are good coach and rail links south. There are leisure facilities within the town, which include a cinema and a swimming pool, and outdoor pursuits include surfing, fishing, and yachting. There is an airport and hospital in Wick, which is twenty minutes driving distance away.

EPC D
Council Tax Band C

Vestibule

Accessed through a two-panel glazed door with a glazed side panel, the front vestibule is bright and benefits from wood-effect vinyl flooring. A cupboard provides storage, and there is a pendant light fitting. A glazed door gives access to the inner hall.

Inner Hall

The inner hall is bright with painted walls and wood-effect vinyl flooring. There is a storage cupboard, two pendant light fittings, two smoke alarms, a central heating radiator and power points. An overhead hatch gives access to the loft void, and doors lead to the vestibule, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Kitchen / Living Area

This open-plan room benefits from two central heating radiators and dual aspect windows which face the front and rear elevations. The walls have been painted, and luxury vinyl tiling has been laid to the floor. The kitchen area has an oak-effect wall and base units with a laminate worktop and upstand. There is a useful breakfast bar along with an integrated fridge freezer, single oven, an electric hob and extractor fan. Also in the kitchen area is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There are double sockets, a smoke alarm, a chrome light fitting and a pendant light fitting. A UPVC double-glazed door leads to the rear garden.

Bathroom

The newly fitted bathroom benefits from a bath with shower above and combined two in one toilet and basin. Wood-effect vinyl has been laid to the floor and the walls have been painted. There is a chrome ladder towel rail, a flush light fitting and an extractor fan. An obscured glass window faces the rear elevation.

Bedroom 1

This double room has painted walls and a carpeted floor. There are double sockets, a pendant light fitting and a central heating radiator. A cupboard provides storage and has both shelf and hanging space. A window faces the front elevation.

Shower Room

The immaculately presented shower room benefits from a walk-in shower with glass screen, wet wall panels and a space saving combined two in one toilet and basin. The floor has been laid to wood effect vinyl, there is a flush light fitting, a chrome ladder towel rail and an extractor fan.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom two is of good proportions and has been carpeted and the walls painted. Two windows face the front elevation and there is a central heating radiator and pendant light fitting. A cupboard provides storage and there is an aerial point and double sockets.

Bedroom 3

This bright room benefits from a fitted carpet and painted walls. There are double sockets, a pendant light fitting and a central heating radiator. A window faces the rear elevation.

Vestibule

The vestibule benefits from a built in cupboard as well as a wall mounted basin and power.

Classroom One

This room benefits from a built in storage cupboard, power and an open coal fire.

Classroom Two

This superb room has a vaulted ceiling , power and double sockets. Partially glazed folding doors give access to classroom one.

Garden

The garden extends to approximately one acre and is surrounded by dry stone dyke walls. Mainly laid to lawn, the garden benefits from well established trees, a chicken run and pond.

The property is accessed via a private driveway which is shared with one other property. There is parking for multiple cars at the side of the home and a large gravel area can be found to the rear of the property.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-10-09

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 457 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£265,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £73,928 / 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
56 D
71 C

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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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
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 4% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Pennyland Primary School1.8 miles
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Miller Academy Primary School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    267
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School2.4 miles
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Halkirk Primary School4.6 miles
    Pupils
    83
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Castletown Primary School6.5 miles
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Thurso High School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    753
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Wick High School19 miles
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Farr High School24 miles
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stromness Academy29 miles
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School36 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

Morrisons Daily Thurso High Ormile, Thurso1.4 miles
Lidl Thurso, Thurso2.1 miles
Tesco Thurso Superstore, Thurso2.1 miles

GP surgery

Thurso & Halkirk Medical Practice1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Thurso & Halkirk Medical Practice1.9 miles

Green space

Play Space979 metres

Walking trail

Thurso to Glengolly roadside link987 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

Thurso Rail Station1.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Box143 metres

Typical drive times

Wick37 min · 23 miles
Thurso5 min · 2.3 miles
Kirkwall1 hr 54 min · 51 miles
Stromness2 hr 18 min · 67 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

SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not on SEPA's flood maps

Surface water

Mapped risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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7 Swanson Street, Thurso, KW14 8AP

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