Land and Residential Plots, Sonachan, Achosnich, Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Highland, PH36 4LN. Offers over 200,000.
Particulars of Sale Kilchoan 2.8 miles,tobermory, Isle of Mull 11 miles (via ferry), Strontian 33 miles, Fort William 57 miles, Oban 82 miles, Inverness 133 miles, Stirling 136 miles, Glasgow 149 miles & Edinburgh 172 miles. A spectacular block of land extending to approximately 878.00 acres (355.32 Ha) and a development site with planning permission for 3 detached dwellings. SITUATION The land lies in close proximity to Ardnamurchan Point the most westerly point on the United Kingdom mainland. The surrounding countryside is perfect for outdoor pursuits with fishing, stalking, sailing, mountain biking and wildlife watching all available in abundance. Kilchoan is the nearest village which offers amenities including a village shop / Post Office, church, visitor centre, village hall, petrol station, guest houses and a primary school. Secondary schooling is available at Strontian with accommodation for pupils. Tobermory on the Isle of Mull can be accessed via the ferry at Kilchoan with a 35 minute journey time. Tobermory offers amenities including banks, Post Office, small supermarket, specialist shops, professional offices, churches, hotels, bars, restaurants and sporting facilities. Fort William is the main town for the West Highlands accessible by road and via The Corran Ferry offering shopping facilities, supermarkets, banks, professional offices, business and leisure facilities.
DESCRIPTION GENERAL INFORMATION The land is an occupied croft and as such can be sold to anyone, but the purchaser would need to be accepted by the Crofting Commission and register themselves as a crofter. Full details can be found on their website http://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk/ The land for sale is essentially a West Highland Glen ranging from 20 metres at the foot of the glen to 215 metres at its mountainous high point. It provides a mix of grazings on the lower ground for stock rearing and sporting potential overall. Sruthan Bhraigh nan Altt is a small river running through the centre of the land holding with grazings on the lower ground, rough grazing and woodland on the upper slopes and rocky hill tops at its peak. Large areas are covered in heather supporting a wide range of wildlife. There are no sporting records available but large deer numbers and game birds were in evidence. There is a hill loch Lochan An Aodainn on the eastern boundary of the land extending to approximately 5.89 acres (2.38 Ha). This loch was historically stocked with trout and it could give good sport with further management. Approximately 375.19 acres (151.84 Ha) are IACS registered. The land in the past has been used for mixed grazing with sheep and hill cows. Planning Permission was granted on the 21st of November 2014 for the construction of 3 detached dwellings. The planning reference numbers are: REF 14/03951/PIP, REF 14/03952/PIP & REF 14/03953/PIP. The development site is adjacent to The Sonachan Hotel and was previously the site of a large single detached dwelling which was destroyed by a fire. This area of land is presently being decrofted to allow the construction of the 3 consented dwellings. The site is elevated providing fine open views down The Glen to the sea in the distance. The following links provide access to the planning information: House1 http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/applicationdetails.do?activetab=summary&keyval=ndku5hi H7R000 House 2 http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/applicationdetails.do?activetab=summary&keyval=ndku5pi H7R000 House 3 http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/applicationdetails.do?activetab=summary&keyval=ndku5w IH7R000 VIEWING By appointment through the selling agents Baird Lumsden 01786 833800 or duncan.fergusson@ dmhbl.co.uk. LOCAL AUTHORITY Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV53 5NX. Tel. 01349-886606. CROFTING TENANCY & COMMON GRAZINGS It is believed some of the west most fields are subject to a crofting tenancy. Also some of the land is classed as common grazings. SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are believed to be held in hand but no records are available. SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (SSSI) Some areas of the land on its eastern boundary have a SSSI designation on geological features. This in practical terms does not impact the use of the land for grazing. IACS & BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME Approximately 375.19 acres (151.84 Ha) are IACS registered. No information is available on payments presently received. Purchasers will register themselves to receive payments under the Basic Payment Scheme. Sonachan Hotel The Sonachan Hotel which lies adjacent to the development site is presently for sale. It is a 6 bedroom hotel with 3 bedroom owners accommodation, a 6 person bunkhouse and a general purpose outbuilding. Buyers may have the potential to acquire both the land and hotel to create a small Highland Estate. Further details on the hotel can be provided on request. Particulars prepared May 2016. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a substantial land holding in a spectacular West Highland setting with consent to construct 3 detached homes. The land offers an array of farming and sporting options.
PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION The following note is of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property. Baird Lumsden, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items, nor for any error they may contain, however caused. No information in these particulars should be considered to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, equipment or facilities are in working order. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. It should not be assumed that the selling agents have verified these matters which must be verified by any intending purchaser. Descriptions in these particulars are stated as a matter of opinion and not as a statement of fact. Any plans, areas, measurements or distances stated in these particulars are approximate only. Information contained in these particulars is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. No person in the employment of Baird Lumsden has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of Baird Lumsden, nor any contract on behalf of the Sellers. Selling Agents Baird Lumsden The Mill, Station Road Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4JS T. 01786 833800 F. 01786 834382 E. info@dmhbl.co.uk www.bairdlumsden.co.uk