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Highland historic 18th century listed laird’s house in Caithness near Lybster could be yours for just £350,000





Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.

A handsome and historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000!

The B-listed Swiney House, which sits in six acres of grounds near Lybster, has gone on the market through estate agency Galbraith.

The striking building, which boasts six bedrooms, three reception rooms, four bathrooms, and “many original features”, also includes a walled garden, orchard and paddock - and enjoys views over pastureland to Lybster Bay.

Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.

A spokesperson for Galbraith said: “Set at the end of a long, tree-lined drive, the house is sheltered by mature mixed woodland and has far-reaching views over farmland to Lybster Bay

“The property comprises a traditional laird’s house with a range of outbuildings and a walled garden set in approximately seven acres of land.”

They continued: “Swiney House dates from the mid-18th century and was originally the main house for Swiney Estate. The property been owned by the same family for the last 40 years and has been sensitively modernised and well-maintained.

Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.

“The house, which has all the traditional features of a laird’s house, is well-presented in keeping with its date and style and provides comfortable family accommodation over three floors.

“The main reception rooms are elegant, and the many original features include crow step gables, long sash windows, panelling, stone arches in the entrance hall, cornicing, and period door and window furniture.

“Recent improvements include a kitchen and utility room extension with new kitchen and upgrading the heating system.”

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Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.
Swiney House has gone on the market for offers over £350,000. Picture: Galbraith.

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