Dale House in Halkirk, Caithness, is our amazing property of the week.
Dale House is a charming B-listed home offering views of the River Thurso, one of the best salmon rivers in the UK.
It is, without doubt, one of the finest period homes of its kind in the Scottish Highlands, located 11 miles south of Thurso in an area renowned for its fertile farmland, flagstone dykes and rugged coastline.
As well as a lovely family home, this house offers a score of possibilities. It was previously used as a private conference and wedding venue.
The various architectural influences and styles combine sympathetically to provide a superb property with flexible accommodation.
Highlights include the four bedroom suites and another five bedrooms, library, kitchen, drawing room and breakfast room.
The current owners have created a comfortable family home and made a number of improvements, such as the installation of an oil-fired central heating system in 2011 and new kitchen.
Dale House is set in wonderful gardens that adjoin the River Thurso. There is a courtyard with an extensive range of outbuildings, incorporating the former stable and giving access to a two-bedroom self-contained cottage with letting potential, staff accommodation or additional family accommodation.
The grounds extend to 16.1 acres and include two walled gardens, one containing a B-listed beehive dovecot.
Offers over £695,000; Strutt & Parker; 01463 719171.
