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D E R EK M ACKENZIE E E 20 North Beach Street Phone: 01851 702211 Stornoway Fax: 01851 709035 Isle of Lewis R R HS1 2XQ D M DEREK MACKENZIE SOLICITORS D IRECTOR : D E R EK M ACKENZIE E E 20 North Beach Street Phone: 01851 702211 Stornoway Fax: 01851 709035 Isle of Lewis R Rwww.derekmackenzie.com HS1 2XQ E E K K Croft Tenancy 7B Branahuie Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS2 0BB Price: Offers over £40,000 Presented to the marker is this partially developed, substantial sized croft in the popular village of Branahuie, on the outskirts of Stornoway, enjoying beautiful outlooks over the Minch and the surrounding village. The croft is approximately 0.92 hectares/2.27 Acres and offers great potential for sheep grazing or for erection of a dwelling house. All services are nearby. There is an access road and large turning area – next to a potential house site. The town centre is just a short drive away with all amenities and services including shops and supermarkets, education, healthcare, sports centre, art centre and transport links. Sale of the croft tenancy is subject to the approval of the crofting commission Viewing is strictly by appointment only. LANDLORD: The Stornoway Trust, Leverhulme House, Perceval Square, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2DD Rent: £8.00pa More information on Croft Tenancies can be found on the Crofting Commission Website: http://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk/ CROFT PLAN The foregoing particulars of sale are to be used as a guide only. No details are guaranteed and all measurements are approximate and are intended for general guidance only. We have not tested any services, equipment or appliances in the property and we advise prospective purchasers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. Derek Mackenzie Solicitors is the trading name of Derek Mackenzie & Company Limited, a company registered in Scotland. Company Registration Number: SC540484. VAT Number: 127638792. Registered Office and Director as above. .
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