Inkstack

The farmhouse at Inkstack is a traditional single storey cottage style farmhouse constructed of rendered stone and block walls set under a pitched and tiled covered slate roof. The accommodation internally is detailed above and illustrated on the floor plan within this brochure, it is in need of some upgrading and modernisation. To the front is an attractive garden area to lawn with a border of shrubs and trees and to the rear of the house is the access to the yard area.

Buildings
The buildings are all located to the rear of the house and comprise a mixture of general purpose sheds, barns and livestock handling facilities of varying constructions including general purpose shed, cattle court, stores and byres.

The Land
The land is a productive block of arable and grazing ground which is graded as mainly grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute (formerly the Macaulay Institute) and lies about 40m and 50m above sea level. The land is suitable for a mixture of growing a range of arable crops, silage production and also livestock grazing. There is a small area of permanent pasture towards the south western portion of the land.

Caithness is a well-established agricultural area and has a good range of suppliers and contractors. The Caithness Machinery Ring is situated in Halkirk (14 miles). There is a local livestock market at Quoybrae (12 miles) which has regular sales throughout the year and weekly sales in Dingwall, which is approximately 106 miles to the south. The area is renowned for its rich history, wide open spaces, big skies and spectacular terrain of mountains, lochs, coastline and beaches. The fauna and flora is abundant and diverse from whales, porpoises and seals to birds of prey, deer and rare plant life. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy mountain biking, walking, kayaking, surfing, golfing and traditional country sports including excellent salmon fishing, the best of Europe’s trout fishing and sea angling. John O’Groats, one of Scotland’s best known attractions is located approximately 10 miles to the north. Nearby Scrabster at Thurso is a gateway to the Orkney Islands and there are regular ferry services.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Inverness