Crofting Tenancy

4 Tighnafiline, Aultbea, Ross-Shire

The Property A rare opportunity to purchase a croft tenancy that is set in the picturesque rural costal village of Aultbea, which is situated on the rocky shores of the North West coast of Scotland, 44 miles west of Ullapool. This land extends to approximately 4.9 acres and has great potential to build a property, with the correct planning permission applied for. There is currently a static caravan and a stone built derelict building on site which was originally the original family home until the mid-1920’s, There is with electric, water and telephone within the boundary.

Interested parties should be aware that the purchase of this tenancy will be subject to the approval of the Crofters Commission and crofting landlords. Grant assistance maybe available through the croft house Grant Scheme, guidance on eligibility and grants available can be found on the Crofting Commission website at www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk.

The Area Altbea is a small fishing village in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. It is situated on the shores of Loch Ewe, about 30 km west of Ullapool. The village has two hotels, two churches, a shop & craft shop, a masonic Lodge, a Primary School, the Aultbea Hotel and the Drumchork Lodge Hotel, which won the accolade of top whisky hotel in the world in 2006. The Drumchork Lodge Hotel is the home of the Loch Ewe Distillery. Drumchork hotel is currently closed and waiting refurbishment by new owners. Aultbea offers sandy beaches as well as rocky shores which all look out at the Isle of Ewe across the water. Scattered around the area are the remains of World War II buildings and barracks. Next to the local football pitch is a display board, which describes the role of the buildings in detail. Aultbea has views out to Cove and the Isle of Lewis, as well as the nearby Torridon Hills. There is a small, blue bar situated at the side of the Aultbea Hotel which offers great views of the shore and bird life. The Loch Ewe Whisky Distillery is the smallest distillery in UK, maybe of the world. Aultbea also has a NATO base; large ships often come inshore to refuel here. There is also an annual "fun day" where most people from the village and surrounding area turn up and play football or socialise over a home baked scone as well other activities. The nearest airport is in Inverness which is 76 miles away. There is also a ferry service to the Isle of Lewis in the relatively nearby town of Ullapool.

Service – Water, electricity & telephone on site, septic tank nearby

Land – Croft land extending to approx.. 4.9 acres.

Directions - Leaving Ullapool, Head south-east towards W Shore St/A893, Drive along A832 for 43 Postcode – IV22 2JE miles, Turn left onto W Shore Street/A893, Price – Offers over £70,000 to be lodged with the selling agents, Continue onto Garve Rd/A835 for 12 miles , Georgesons. Turn right onto A832 follow for 31.3 miles , Viewing – By appointment via Turn right to Tighnafiline. Georgesons

Prospective purchasers should note: 1 These particulars are subjective for descriptive purposes only and are not an offer to sell, representation or warranty. Potential purchasers must satisfy themselves by their own enquiries: (a) that any measurements given are accurate; (b) that any use envisaged has all necessary permissions; 2 These particulars do not form any part of a contract of sale unless incorporated within a self proving signed document under the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1985. 3 The owners reserve the right not to sell or to sell to anyone at any price without giving warning to other interested parties.

Georgesons Estate Agency Ltd

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