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Gualin Estate •

Gualin Estate Durness • Sutherland

Durness – 10 miles, – 46 miles, – 94 miles, Inverness Airport – 101 miles

One-third share of spectacular estate including 7.5 miles double bank fishing and access to one of ’s most prolific sea trout lochs

• Comfortable sporting lodge (5 bedrooms) • Keeper’s House (3 beds) & Flat (sleeps 2/3) • Estate buildings including fish room, deer larder, garaging, kennels and Ghillie’s flat. • 7.5 miles of salmon and sea trout fishing on River Dionard and Loch Dionard • 8 year average: 219 salmon & 122 sea trout • Wild brown trout hill lochs

About 6,239 acres (2,528 hectares)

For sale as a whole

Savills Wemyss House 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 6DH Tel: 0131 247 3720 Fax: 0131 247 3724 Email: [email protected] Situation Gualin Estate is situated in the far north west of Scotland in the northern shore of the , a 5.5 mile coastal inlet a delivery service to the Estate), petrol station, primary school, county of Sutherland. dividing the peninsula from the mainland. hotel, public house and restaurant in addition to a number of mobile services (bank, library & Sunday papers!). Sutherland is a land of stupendous mountains and spectacular Tourism, sheep farming and crofting are the mainstays of the beaches of silver sand, soaring cliffs and deep caves, rich local economy. – Scotland’s answer to Route As well as its own sport, Gualin Estate is well placed for many with flora and fauna, wildlife and birdlife. It is one of the last 66 – is a circular touring route that encompasses everything the recreational pursuits. Grouse shooting, red deer stalking and truly natural and unspoilt places left in Britain and part of a area has to offer venturing up the west coast from Inverness and driven pheasant shooting can all be taken on nearby estates. designated National Scenic Area. back via the rugged north coast. The long summer days and the warm current of the Gulf Stream ensure the seawaters are a rich feeding ground for fish. There is Durness, 10 miles to the north, is a small village made up of a Durness has a number of local amenities, including a small plenty to be caught by anglers of all abilities, both just off-shore series of hamlets spread out along the coast beyond the supermarket (with post office), a family run grocer (which offers and further afield, where mackerel, cod, pollock, coalfish and ling can be found. There are also lobsters, crabs Inverness (94 miles), is the principal city for the region and has and a half miles of fishing on the River Dionard (pronounced and langoustines off the west coast where porpoises, dolphins all the facilities of a modern city, including its airport (101 miles) Djer-nard), fishing rights on Loch Dionard and an extremely and otters are regularly seen in the waters. Its deep, clear with regular flights to the south and parts of Europe and a train comfortable manageable lodge surrounded by stunning depths provide ideal conditions for diving. Sutherland, with its station with services which include an overnight sleeper service scenery. spectacular mountain scenery formed from some of the oldest to . Despite its remote location, the Estate is easily accessible with rocks in the world, is a paradise for both walkers and climbers. public road access to the short entrance drive to Gualin Lodge. The area also has appeal for the golfer with links courses Description There are broadband connections and local deliveries by including the Royal championship golf course, Royal Approximately 100 miles north-west of Inverness, between butcher, fishmonger and grocer. Dornoch Struie, Golspie, Brora and Helmsdale (9 holes) in the and Durness and just a few miles from Cape Wrath, east of the county and and Durness (9 holes) Gualin Estate comprises some 6,239 acres of ground with seven closer to hand. Gualin Lodge Keeper’s House Gualin Lodge is situated at the western end of the Estate, from which one can sit and watch the passing weather and Constructed of harled stone and brick under a slate roof, screened from the public road by a stand of mature conifer the deer grazing at dusk and dawn immediately in front of the the house is currently occupied by the Keeper and his wife. trees. The house enjoys a wonderful vista over the hill lochs lodge. A well equipped modern kitchen and adjoining utility Accommodation is on two floors and comprises sitting room, below the house and Strath Dionard with the majestic Foinavon room both with fitted wall and floor units includes a Brittania dining room, fitted kitchen, shower room, 3 bedrooms and behind. Views are constantly changing as weather fronts move Range with double electric ovens and gas hob, fridge, freezer, bathroom. Adjacent is the Tenant’s Flat which provides in from the sea and over the surrounding mountains to reveal ice maker, two dishwashers and microwave oven. Laundry alternative self contained guest or overflow accommodation for the dramatic scenery. facilities are housed separately in the former deer larder to the sporting guests. rear of the lodge. Originally built as an Inn by the Duke of Sutherland in 1833, Deer Larder – a fully equipped non-refrigerated larder with the lodge which is built of harled stone under a slate roof, now A drying area, three large built-in cupboards and bathroom sinks, hanging hooks etc. provides comfortable accommodation for up to 9 guests. complete the accommodation of the ground floor. On the first – with sink and deep freezers and W.C off and floor there are four double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a Fish Room The entrance vestibule, with cloakroom and shower room and Ghillie’s Flat above. further bathroom. separate WC off, leads directly into the dining room with its A range of provide useful storage, garaging and serving hatch to the kitchen behind. The Drawing Room lies To the south of the lodge are a range of traditional buildings modern sheds workshop facilities. beyond which boasts a wonderful open fire and a bay window which include: The River Dionard is a spate river which runs from Loch Dionard There are a number of trout lochs on the Estate. The most to the Kyle of Durness. The Estate includes 7.5 miles of salmon productive are the lochs in sight of the lodge where there is a fishing on the upper reaches of the river from Rhigolter Bridge boat. to Loch Dionard from both banks. The Dionard has been Gualin Estate also has the right to fish for migratory and other designated by Marine Scotland as a category Grade 1 river. fish in the Kyle of Durness and to have at least one boat on the Salmon and sea trout can be found throughout the system with Kyle. Gualin Estate is also understood to be the sole proprietor good catches made in the right water conditions. The fishings of the netting rights in the Kyle of Durness (not exercised). consists of six beats including Loch Dionard rotating on a daily basis downstream supporting a maximum of two rods, fishing by fly only, on each beat. Year Salmon Sea Trout 2008 220 35 All the beats have their own distinct character and offer a mixture of slow and fast water and include a total of 59 named 2009 210 46 pools which are at their best after rainfall. Access to the river 2010 405 78 is enhanced by a very good Estate road which runs along the entire length of the river from the top of Beat 2 all the way up to 2011 289 123 Loch Dionard (Beat 6). Access to Beat 1 is by car (from Rhigolter 2012 262 113 Bridge) or by foot from Beat 2. Each beat (with the exception of Beat 1) has a fishing hut with a bottled gas supply and hob for 2013 237 91 elevenes and afternoon tea. The beautiful Strath provides the 2014 (255 incl finnock) 176 199 most idyllic backdrop to any picnic. A bothy on the shore of Loch Dionard can accommodate up to three fishermen and is 2015 154 297 equipped with cooking facilities. 8 year average 219 122 Land A detailed description of the beats is included on the Estate Extending to 6,239 acres (2,525 ha) in total, the Estate extends Other sport website: http://www.gualin-estate.com from just north of the A838 Rhiconich – Durness road and The hill ground provides an excellent habitat for red deer, and extends in a south easterly direction encompassing Strath Loch Dionard at the head of the river is counted as the sixth beat. with the unspoilt challenging terrain and breathtaking views Dionard and hill land rising to the peaks of the Foinaven Hills Its reputation for exciting and prolific sport is supported by Trout it can provide exciting stalking. The stalking is subject to a (2,980’) on the southern boundary. The Estate includes seven & Salmon Magazine which claims Loch Dionard which extends to lease (until 2031) to one of the remaining partners although it is and half miles of the River Dionard and the northern end of Loch over 60 acres to be the best sea trout loch in Scotland. The loch normally made available as part of the sport on offer at Gualin. Dionard. is shared with the neighbouring Reay Estate. Gualin Estate has An average of 8 stags are culled each year. There is good two boats on Loch Dionard with a maximum of four rods. access to the hill ground by Argocat. The Estate falls within the The Estate has an agricultural holding number. The hill ground Northwest Sutherland Deer Management Group. could provide summer grazing. The average salmon weight is estimated* to be around 6.75 lbs. The Estate has no mandatory return policy but tenants are There is a small population of grouse on the hill, some Fishing – River Dionard and Loch Dionard expected to return any unharmed fish, especially any over 7lbs ptarmigan on the high ground and snipe and woodcock on the The focus at Gualin is very much on the fishings where the in weight. *90% of fish returned each year. lower ground. season opens on 11th February and closes on 31st October. From May onwards fishermen can expect a good run of fish in The average weight for sea trout is estimated* to be around 2.5 the right conditions. lbs excluding finnock under 1lb. *95% returned. Almost all fish are caught in daylight on Loch Dionard. General Remarks And Information Fishery Board Levy The current levy equates to an annual payment of £4,608. Viewing Entry & Possession Strictly by appointment with Savills. Ideally, the one third share will be transferred on 1st Local Authority November 2016 to coincide with the start of the financial year. Highland Council – Tel: 01349 886606 Website http://www.gualin-estate.com/ The estate is subject to a stalking lease until 2031. Fixtures & Fittings All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, furniture and white Directions Partnership Agreement goods in the lodge are assets of the partnership. Similarly all From Inverness take the A9 north over the The ownership of Gualin Estate is currently held in three Estate equipment and vehicles also form part of the Estate. signposted to . Struy road After by-passing Evanton, equal shares. A partnership agreement commenced in 1989 take the A836 to and on to Bonar Bridge. Continue for the effective management of the Estate. An AGM is held Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory on A836 through Lairg and taking the A838 signposted to every December when the three partners meet, approve draft Public And Other Access Rights Bridge. At Laxford Bridge, turn right at the T-junction accounts and agree any capital expenditure required and The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all onto the A838 and follow the road through Rhiconich. Gualin which weeks each partner wishes to fish in the following year. existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of lies on the right approximately 4 miles from Rhiconich and is All owners pay for their sport and accommodation at the access and rights of way, whether public or private. The clearly signposted. going rate with the remaining weeks being let with or without property is also sold subject to the rights of public access accommodation. The partnership agreement contains a right under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) The postcode is IV27 4SL. of pre-emption in favour of the existing partners. will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of Inverness Airport has daily scheduled flights to and from all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors Energy Performance Certificates Edinburgh, London Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow. examination of the title deeds. EPCs available on request. There are sleeper services (nightly, except Saturday) from Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme (LFASS) Services Inverness to London, as well as services to other destinations The property lies wholly within a Less Favoured Area. • Mains electricity throughout the country. • Private water Sporting Rights The salmon fishing and sporting rights (subject to the Airports • Private drainage Inverness Tel: 01667 462041 • Double glazing & electric heaters aforementioned stalking lease) are in hand. www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport • Oil fired central heating & double glazing (Keeper’s Mineral Rights House) In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in Railway Stations • Two diesel pumps (red & white) General Information Tel: 08457 48 49 50 the sale. www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations Council Tax/Business Rates Timber Gualin Lodge - £3,300* All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. Car Hire (from airports) Keeper’s House – Band A Avis Tel: 0844 544 6017 Ghillies Flat – Band A www.avis.co.uk Bothy - £480*

Europcar Tel: 0371 384 1121 * 100% relief as part of small business bonus scheme www.europcar.co.uk

Environmental and Architectural Designations

The Estate is subject to the following designations: reference only. They have been carefully checked and Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the • National Scenic Area – North-West Sutherland deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail. • Foinaven – SSSI, Special Area of Conservation & Special the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul Protection Area the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect Apportionments • Native woodland – upland birchwood The Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned thereof. between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of Rights of Pre-emption Overseas Purchasers entry. There is a right of pre-emption in favour of the existing Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the United partners of Gualin Estate. Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a Solicitors banker who is acceptable to the sellers. Brodies LLP, 15 Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8HA Generally Tel 0131 228 3777.

Offers Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

Stipulations Purchase Price Within 7 days of the conclusion 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 Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual 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 3h Grutness k ic s 4h rw Le Lerwick 6-7h Fir Isle wall rk Ki

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S Wlls A961 South Ronldsy 2h Dunnet PENTLAND Important Notice FIR Hed TH Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Cpe Wrth 1h Strthy Scrabster Duncnsby Hed Point A836 John o’ 1. They are not authorised to make or give any Butt of Lewis/ Durness Rubh Robhnis Melvich Groats representations or warranties in relation to the property either Port of Ness 6 A9 83 A A99 here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of A838 A836 Bettyhill Sinclir’s their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for L By A838 Tonue A897 A857 Hope any statement that may be made in these particulars. These A88 N h-Eilenn L Kyle of 2 particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and Hnd North-west Tongue Loch Flnnch Ben Wick Islnd Sutherlnd Loyl A9 14h A H ver must not be relied upon as statements or representations 8 Hope A858 5 7 C 927m R N of fact, unless the same is incorporated within a written R Thurso Càrlabhah N Eddrchillis A894 A99 I document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying By Stornoway M ver the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing Calanais Eye Peninsul/ L N Lybster A866 An Rubh  A858 Kinbrace (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such L A836 A859 Dunbeath / H A837 document. A838 OUTER T EILEAN LEÒDHAIS Enrd Inchnadamph A9 t R By A897 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. HEBRIDES O Assynt- och bh Ben More L N Coigch Assynt The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and Scrp 7h A859 3h 998m Lng Ledmore Helmsdale och are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed South Lewis, Hrris L H h Sìophort Lair that the property has all necessary planning, building d & North Uist C A835  A837 Oykel A839 H r regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested Trnsy/  Bride A839 e N A9 Brora RT

St Kild Trsigh Tarbert R H I Shin any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy  Shint R Oykel Western A837 A836 Golspie N FI Islnds Isles / Sclpy/ M themselves by inspection or otherwise. NA H-EILEANAN AN IAR is Bonar Bride r Sclpigh AY A859 r  A832 L Broo A949 Dornoch Pbby/ H E S R Crron 16/09/26 EC Pbigh o u Leverburh MOR n H Loch An Teallach m d Beinn Dornoch A836 o 2h Ewe 1062m De rg f H T Firth  Fionn rr Poolewe is Loch 1081m North Uist/ 1h H Loch C Loch M Uibhist  Tuth N A835 Glascarnoch Malacleit I A9 Lossiemouth M ree So Loch Alness Inverordon Kinnird Hed u Lochmaddy E A832 Burhead Spey By Cullen n 865A 2h Rosehearty d L Fnnich 41 A942 of Firth Buckie Ban Fraserburh M A867 T Ui A9 o T A862 Cromarty Heisker or n I Loch Ron Kinlochewe A832 Blck Kinloss A96 Portsoy c L rty A98 h Carinish Beinn Eighe Dinwall Monch Islnds Snizort y Wt A832 1 E  1010m Crom Elin A90 s Nairn A98 98 A834 A9 A H A855  Achnasheen Fortrose A941 Forres y T A87  A896 Benbecul/ R d A96 f n A835 Spe o Keith Aberchirder u Beinn n Foghl o A950 d Shieldai Muir of R A95 n S Rothes A850 A940 A97 Mintlaw r A890 A95 Turri Iochdar u Ord Peterhead o e ly A862 A952 Dunvean n u Charlestown S e R Nirn Maud n HIGHLAND B I A939 of Aberlour A947 A982 Portree Strathfarrar R Inverness A920 A948 Rsy Loch R Frrr A863 Lochcarron Crron Loch Monr Belleheilash Huntly A96 A90 South Uist/ A865 ss A833 Dutown  A9 Loch Uibhist  Des A87 A890 A831 A82 A941 A920 Mullrdoch R Gl ISLE OF This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Ellon Cannich Grantown A975 Sclpy Kyle of LochalshController of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). SKYE Drynoch This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not -on-Spey A920 South Uist Drumnadrochit A95 Glenlivet Rhynie guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Mchir A938 Oldmeldrum Cuillin Hills Kintil Glen Aric A87 A97Auchleven A Dalabro Lochboisdale Broadford Carrbride Inverurie 947 Invermoriston y Tomintoul Nethy R Don och Ness A90 L So A887 n R Spe Bride A939 un Loch Dyce d A8 Alford Kintore of Soy 7 Clunie R Moristo Aviemore A96 B t Mondhlith A944  Erisky/  A944 rr Eirisgeigh A851 le Mountins A97 ABERDEENSHIREDE SHIRE  Cnn S A9 Cairn Gorm f Fort Auustus A939  o 1244m n Ardvasar A980 Westhill Aberdeen 2h n d A87 A888  n A82 Cirngorm ABERDEEN CITY C u Kinussie of o Knoydrt Mountins Aboyne Castlebay d 2½h S Loch R Grr Newtonmore n y Inverarry Ben Macdui A93 Brr/Brrigh ou Kinloch Quoich 1309m A93 Vtersy/ S y A86 R Dee Rùm m Mallai Bhtrsigh ù och CAIRNGORMS Ballater Banchory A90 R 2h A957 f ch L A889 Sndry/ o Loch Lo A9 Snndrigh The Smll Isles d Arkig 6h un Loch Morr SC OOT L AND R Dee Minguly/ So Eigg A93 Stonehaven Miùghligh 2h A830 Spean Bride A86 Muck Shingle Shingle

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