About this property
This former croft cottage is in a rural location has stunning views across open moorland of Sutherland. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway with beautiful surroundings, Smithy Burn is for you.. Ground Floor:
Living room: With wood burner, 50" Smart TV, sound bar, double sofa bed and a selection of board games.
Kitchen/dining room: With double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and cafetiere.
Utility room: With combi microwave/oven/grill and washer/dryer.
Bar area: With fridge.
Sunroom: With a selection of books and boards games.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and a selection of books.
Wet room: With shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With 6ft 6in long twin beds.
Study: With desk.
Bathroom: With bath and toilet.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, firepit and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. If you are looking for a getaway-from-it all break with peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings, Smithy Burn is for you. The former croft sits in a unique position high up on the moor and has stunning views – on a clear day you can see Ben More Assynt which is 28 miles away. Adjacent to the Allt na Ceardaich, which translates as ‘the burn of the forge’, the original steading was once a forge on the drove road which runs down to the upper river Brora. Wildlife is abundant, and whilst having breakfast or sitting in the sunroom you might see; red deer, red kites, an osprey or even an eagle.
The croft has been remodelled by its interior designer owners in 2023 and the colourful result takes advantage of the amazing views as well as being very comfortable and well equipped for up to six guests. The owners moved the staircase to create extra space and light, added a bathroom and sunroom, and created a bar area with drinks fridge where the old stair used to be. The croft now comprises a well-equipped kitchen/dining room which easily seats six, a cosy living room featuring a wood burner, and double sofa-bed, and a large sunroom with views to the east, south and west. There is a ground floor bedroom with kingsize bed, a wet room with shower, basin and toilet, a separate toilet and a good-sized laundry room.
On the first floor is a twin bedroom with two extra-long single beds, and a new bathroom with double ended bath, basin, toilet and views across the hills. Outside there is an enclosed south facing lawned garden which includes plenty of parking space, a kennel, and a firepit with barbecue. There is a storage barn with plenty of space for bicycles, golf kit and fishing rods.
The location makes it ideal for exploring Sutherland, Caithness and Ross-shire and we are close to the NC500. Fine beaches, paddle boarding, kayaking, hill walking, stalking, fishing and shooting are all available locally. Golfers of all abilities can enjoy the championship course at Royal Dornoch as well as 18-hole courses at Brora, Golspie and Tain. A number of 9-hole courses are also within easy reach.
There is a well-stocked village shop and post office, a railway station and a pub 4½ miles away at Pittentrail. Golspie is a 20-minute drive and has a good range of shops, both Dornoch and Brora are about 25 minutes by car and fishing is available nearby. Shop 4 miles.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
EPC Rating = E
Letting licence no.: PENDING
