5 bed country house for sale

Al-Hasa, Kirkstyle Road, Canisbay KW1

This impressive ‘B Listed’ detached former Church of Scotland Manse, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, occupies substantial grounds extending to approximately 1.52 acres, enclosed by attractive dry-stone walls, and is complemented by an extensive range of traditional outbuildings. Situated in a delightful setting just a short walk from the village of Canisbay, this attractive property enjoys far-reaching countryside and sea views, with panoramic views across the Pentland Firth towards Orkney. The property further benefits from oil-fired central heating and double-glazed windows and doors. Steeped in history, the property is referenced in the book ‘Lest We Forget: The Parish of Canisbay’ and retains a wealth of original character throughout. The ground floor features three generous reception rooms, two with double-aspect windows and original shutters. Further accommodation comprises a large entrance vestibule, a spacious hallway, pantry, rear vestibule and a convenient WC. At the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, which provides ample room for a breakfast table, making it ideal for informal family dining. Upstairs, accessed from the main landing and rear hallway, are five comfortable double bedrooms, most retaining their original window shutters, with three also featuring original fireplaces. An expansive family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation. A particular feature of the property is the impressive collection of traditional stone-built outbuildings, all well maintained and dry, comprising a garage and store, generous lean-to, stables, byre, traditional hen house and steading with kiln wall. These versatile buildings offer significant potential for further development (subject to the appropriate consents) and lend themselves to a wide range of residential, leisure, equestrian or commercial uses.