The property is in a spectacular setting with beautiful coastal views and direct access to the golden sands of Armadale Bay.

Phiddy Robertson of Galbraith, who is handling the sale, said: “The northern Highlands of Scotland is one of the few landscapes which is still largely unaltered by human interference and this property offers the opportunity to enjoy nature at its best. There are beautiful walks direct from the house, most notably a walk across the croft and the coastal grassland dotted with herbs and wildflowers to the beautiful sandy beach at Armadale Bay.

“This is a superb property offering the chance to enjoy the wild and dramatic beauty of the north of Scotland.”

The property comprises an attractive, traditional, decrofted house with a range of outbuildings, stables and well-managed, owner occupied IACS-registered croftland. The plot extends to about 6.3 hectares (16 acres) in all and includes one share in the Common Grazing.

Murray House, which was purchased by the current owners in 2018, has comfortable and recently renovated accommodation. There  is solid oak flooring with insulation on the ground floor and high quality fittings in the kitchen and shower room, while the sitting room and kitchen fireplaces feature the original stone openings.

There are beautiful views from the windows across the croftland to Pentland Firth, Armadale Bay and distant mountain ranges.

In the wider area, there are challenging mountain climbs, wide sandy beaches popular with surfers, and high quality salmon fishing, as well as RSPB and Nature Scotland reserves which protect our rarest native wildlife and flora, only seen in this part of the UK.

The village of Bettyhill is about six miles away and has an excellent village shop, filling station, cafes and primary and secondary schooling. Further secondary schooling is available in Thurso for which there is a school bus. A further range of shops and facilities can be found in Thurso and Tongue. Inverness is about 2.5 hours’ drive away.

Murray House, Armadale, Thurso, is for sale through Galbraith for Offers Over £335,000.