A Working Croft With Scale and Opportunity in Halkirk

Achalone Croft sits on the edge of Halkirk in Caithness, positioned directly on the NC500 where passing traffic, open land and long views define the setting.

This is not simply a home.

It is a working croft extending to around thirty five acres, with the option to acquire a further one hundred acres by separate negotiation.

The scale is immediate.

Fields are well maintained and stock proofed, the land is good grazing, and the croft is registered and structured in a way that supports ongoing agricultural use as well as future opportunity.

At the centre of it sits a five bedroom home, renovated and extended to create a modern living space within the original croft footprint.

The house is finished to a high standard, with a layout that supports family life while remaining connected to the working land around it.

Living space flows through a lounge with a double sided stove into a large kitchen and family area, where the scale of the house becomes clear.

This is a house built to be used, not displayed.

Bedrooms are arranged across two levels, offering flexibility for family, guests or working life, with additional space that can adapt as needed.

Beyond the house, the infrastructure sets this apart.

A large agricultural barn has been divided into multiple sections, including a lambing shed, tractor store, implement store and stabling.

A four car garage sits within the yard, alongside additional storage and working space that supports the day to day operation of the croft.

There is also a sand school and detached stable block, giving the property clear appeal for equestrian use as well as general agriculture.

The layout is functional, established and ready.

Access is direct from the A9 through gated entry, with a large gravel yard providing space for vehicles, machinery and movement.

The land itself is not marginal.

It is usable, structured and supported by existing systems including water access and fencing, making it immediately workable.

There is also an additional layer here.

Agri environment elements and entitlements are in place and available by separate negotiation, adding another dimension for those operating at scale.

Halkirk provides the local anchor, with Thurso and the wider Caithness area offering services, transport and access to the north coast.

For buyers looking at crofting, farming or a rural business opportunity, this is not an entry level proposition.

It is a substantial holding with infrastructure, land and a finished home already in place.

Achalone Croft offers scale, function and long term potential in a way that rarely comes to market.

The property is being marketed by Yvonne Fitzgerald Properties, with full details, photographs and viewing information available through the official listing.

To view the listing click here

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Joseph Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy is a senior writer and editor at The Highland Times. He covers politics, business, and community affairs across the Highlands and Islands. His reporting focuses on stories that matter to local people while placing them in a wider national and international context.
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