A collection of three ruined stone cottages in Caithness, northern Scotland, with views stretching over the moors and out to sea are to go under the hammer with a guide price of £59,000.
Located three miles from the picturesque fishing village of Lybster, the three derelict buildings sit within almost three acres of land and have lapsed planning consent for the cottages to be demolished and replaced with a new house, complete with water treatment plant and filtration system.
Paul Parker, associate director at Pugh, said: “This is an amazing opportunity to create a dream home or holiday accommodation, off-grid and in the most amazing, remote highland location in the very north of Scotland.
“The views over the open countryside and out across the North Sea really are stunning and Lybster, with its museum and historic harbour as well as amenities such as shops, cafés and a primary school, is close by. Wick is also only 12 miles away, and Thurso and John O’Groats less than 30 miles to the north.”
He added: “The whole Caithness region is seeing a real boom in tourism with the rise in popularity of staycations, and it is becoming a year-round destination for visitors as a result of its stunning scenery, watersports, wildlife watching and trips to the nearby Orkney islands. It is definitely a great place to be.”
Bidding on the ruined stone cottages, and the other lots in the September online property auction, opens on 20 September and closes the following day.
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