MURRAY HOUSE, ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA INCLUDES 6.31Ha (16 ACRES) OF LAND

MURRAY HOUSE, ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA INCLUDES 6.31Ha (16 ACRES) OF LAND

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Bettyhill 6½ miles Thurso 24½ miles Wick 45miles MURRAY HOUSE Armadale, Thurso, KW14 7SA A WELL PRESENTED AND MODERNISED PROPERTY WITH OUTBUILDINGS AND 6.3HA (16 ACRES) OF LAND ENJOYING FANTASTIC VIEWS OF THE SUTHERLAND COAST. ALSO AVAILABLE, OR AS A SEPARATE LOT IS A FURTHER 4.5HA (11 ACRES) OF CROFT LAND WITH EXCELLENT HOUSE SITE POTENTIAL. ABOUT 11HA (27 ACRES) IN ALL. Lot 1: Murray House with Land Lot 2: Croft Land at Armadale with Potential Site Recently renovated 3 bedroom dwelling Approximately 4.5Ha (11 acres) of croft land (owner occupied) Range of outbuildings, stables and sand school Includes picturesque potential house site Croft land extending to 6.31Ha (16 acres) or thereby (owner occupied) Suitable for a range of purposes including livestock FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 2 LOTS LOT 1 OFFERS OVER 189,000 LOT 2 OFFERS OVER 49,000 AS A WHOLE OFFERS OVER 238,000

Viewing By appointment with the sellers MR & MRS MACKENZIE - TEL: 01466 711192/ 07808 691409 OR ABERDEEN & NORTHERN ESTATES TELEPHONE 01467 623800 Directions Leaving Thurso head west on the A9 and follow the signpost for Torgue A836. Stay on the A836 for approximately 23 miles. After 23 miles turn right onto an unclassified minor road signposted to Armadale. Stay on the minor road for half a mile, after passing the national speed limit signposts, take the first right and Murray House can be found at the bottom of the drive. The exact location is shown on the attached Ordnance Survey extract plan. Situation Murray House is located approximately 24½ miles from Thurso in Caithness in the North of Scotland. The area makes up part of the Trip Advisor 5 star rated North Coast 500. The route is an ever growing, popular tourist attraction since it s creation in 2014 and shows off the best the 514 mile circular route has to offer in terms of culture, heritage, accommodation, food & drink. The county is well served with rural support facilities and services associated with the agricultural industry including the livestock mart at Quoybrae just under 40 miles from the property. The nearby village of Bettyhill (6½ miles) provides local shops, hotel and Swimming Pool. Primary and Secondary education is also available and benefits from a school bus service. The town of Thurso also provides further education at the University of the Highlands & Islands offering a wide variety of courses. The town has a range of facilities including supermarkets and local shops as well as hotels and bars. Wick located approximately 45 miles away provides the North of Scotland with an airport operating regular routes across Scotland. Caithness and Sutherland provide a variety of amenity opportunities from splendid sandy beaches such as the close by Armadale Bay or Torrisdale Bay to country sports with fishing available on the River Strathy. Thurso Golf Club and Reay Golf Club offer good golfing opportunities close to the property. Equestrian facilities and hacking opportunities can also be found across the North of Scotland. Local Authority The Highland Council, Council Offices, Rotterdam Street Thurso, KW14 8AB. Tel: 01349886606 (Council Service Centre). Common Grazing Lots 1 and 2 include 4 shares each with access to approximately 1600 acres for grazing cattle and sheep. Common Agricultural Policy BPS Entitlements are not included in the sale price. Note Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

P A R T I C U L A R S Lot 1 Murray House, Outbuildings & land extending to 6.3Ha (16 acres) or thereby Murray House Murray House is a traditional house built around 1896. The house is split across two floors and has recently been renovated and finished to a high standard with solid oak flooring and finishing's with fresh, neutral décor throughout. The de-crofted house and private garden grounds benefits from unspoiled views of the coastline of Sutherland. Murray House is accessed from a private driveway that includes an area for ample car parking and garage facilities. The internal layout and room sizes are shown on the attached floor plan but in summary comprise: Ground Floor Kitchen, Lounge, Shower Room (with underfloor heating), Utility Room, Hallway. First Floor Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3 Services Mains water, electricity, Private drainage and oil fired range. Council Tax Band B Energy Performance Certificate Band D Outbuildings Murray house is equipped with a number of useful outbuildings, well suited to a property of this size. All the outbuildings have been constructed or renovated since 2006 and are located within close proximity to the house. The buildings comprise:- Workshop 6.09m x 6.09m Stable/ Shed 4.87m x 4.87m Stable/ Shed 4.87m x 3.04m Stable/ Shed 3.65m x 3.65m Tack Room 4.87m x 3.04m Lambing Pen/ Shed 6.09m x 2.74m Shed/ Dog Run 3.65m x 3.65m Entry By Agreement Croft Land The owner occupied IACS registered land of Lot 1 extends to 6.31Ha (16 acres) or thereby and is split in 7 parcels as per the attached plan. The land is divided by traditional stone dykes and fences and is currently in grass with the land lying at an altitude of 30m 50m above sea level. Lot 1 also has a Sand School which along with the Stables and Tack Room make Lot 1 perfect for those with equine interests. Lot 2 Croft Land at Armadale with House Site Potential Lot 2 is made up of 5 fields of IACS registered, owner occupied land extending to 4.56Ha (11.27 acres) or thereby. Included within field 8, is a site that has been given support from The Highland Council as part of pre-application advice for the proposed erection of a house. Any potential development on this attractive site could apply for the Croft House Grant Scheme with the postcode for the area falling under the High priority geographical area. Further grant schemes, including New Entrants are available through the SRDP. Full information is available at www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures/ topics/customer-services/common-agricultural-policy/scottish -rural-development-programme/

Lot 2 Riverside Cottage with Planning Permission The Riverside Cottage Plot provides an exciting development opportunity on the banks of the Forss Water containing two derelict cottages. The site has planning permission to erect a dwelling house and Installation of a septic tank and soakaway which was granted in November 2011. Further details of the planning permission can be seen on the Highland Council website using Ref No. 11/03429/PIP. Set in a picturesque location the property benefits from views along the river bank and open fields. The plot is set in approximately 0.31 ha (0.75 acres) of land. Lot 3 Grazing Land Lot 3 offers approximately 4.13 hectares (10.2 acres) of amenity land within a Site of Special Scientific Interest located in a picturesque riverside location. The site has significant archaeological interest. Field No Field Identifier Area Ha Acres Lot 1 1 NC/78417/64968 0.64 1.58 2 NC/78440/64731 0.22 0.54 3 NC/78443/64711 0.23 0.57 4 NC/78533/65134 3.89 9.61 5 NC/78680/64486 0.30 0.74 6 NC/78767/64460 0.35 0.86 7 NC/78896/64423 0.68 1.68 6.31 15.59 Lot 2 8 NC/78415/64759 0.51 1.26 9 NC/78475/64705 0.43 1.06 10 NC/78729/65027 1.1 2.72 11 NC/78742/65117 1.12 2.77 12 NC/78857/64758 1.4 3.46 4.56 11.27

Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise or that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Prospective buyers must satisfy themselves on all such matters prior to purchase. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT guaranteed. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, buyers must rely on their own enquiries. Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by ABERDEEN & NORTHERN in good faith. Prospective buyers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase. STIPULATIONS Purchase Price Within 7 days of completion of the exchange of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Clydesdale Bank plc base rate. No consignation shall beeffectual in avoiding such interest. Disputes Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan, or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision, acting as experts, shall be final. Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents but no warranty is given as to their accuracy and the property will be sold only on the basis of the seller s title and as possessed. The buyer(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied IMPORTANT NOTICE himself/themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller(s) reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to include any property shown in these particulars. Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information and Stipulations, the latter shall prevail. Offers in Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the selling agents. However, the seller(s) reserves the right to withdraw the property, or any part of it from the sale. Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Apportionments All outgoings shall be apportioned between the sellers and the buyer(s) as at the date of entry. Obligations of Purchasers etc. The sale is subject to all existing rights of occupation, whether under agreement or by law or custom or otherwise. Any obligations following upon these incumbent upon the seller(s) will be taken over by the buyer(s) who shall free and relieve the seller(s) of all claims for compensation under statute or otherwise. The seller(s) shall be under no obligation to obtain written or formal contracts, leases, agreements and others where these are informal or have not already been reduced to writing. Title The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s). Mis-representation The property is sold with all faults and defects whether of condition or otherwise, and neither the seller(s) nor Aberdeen & Northern, the selling agents, shall be responsible for such faults or defects or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the selling agents. The buyer(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has/they have not entered into this contract in reliance on any said statements, that he has/they have satisfied himself/themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by the inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller (s) or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the buyer(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract nor entitle either party to compensation or damages, nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action. Date of Publication - October 2017