Pools of Cruachan Garvalt, Rogart, Sutherland

POOLS OF CRUACHAN GARVALT, ROGART, SUTHERLAND

POOLS OF CRUACHAN, GARVALT, ROGART, SUTHERLAND

A decrofted cottage, croft and building plot with spectacular views.

Rogart 3 miles ■ Golspie 10 miles ■ Inverness 55 miles.

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS

LOT 1 ■ 2 Reception Rooms. 2 Bedrooms. ■ Modernised traditional cottage. ■ Separate bothy for additional/letting accommodation. ■ Beautiful landscaped grounds with ponds. ■ About 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres) in all.

LOT 2 ■ A decrofted house site with full planning permission. ■ A level site with services nearby. ■ Registered croft land.

About 7.5 hectares (18.5 acres) in all.

Inverness 01463 224343 [email protected] SITUATION Pools of Cruachan is in a spectacular rural setting with south-facing views over a dramatic landscape of hills and moorland. The property is close to Pittentrail, a small Highland village set in the historic crofting community of Rogart in Sutherland.

The village has The Pittentrail Inn, the local Spar shop with post office, petrol station, primary school, garage and village hall, focus for many community activities, as well as a railway station which is a request stop on the Far North line. Secondary schooling is available in Golspie and Dornoch, both offering a further range of shops and facilities. Inverness has all the amenities of a modern city as well as its airport with regular flights to the south and flights to Europe.

The surrounding area offers an excellent range of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast including walking, hill climbing, golf, and sailing, while the peaceful countryside is home to a variety of wildlife. In addition, the success of the NC500 route has brought an increased demand for goods and services.

DESCRIPTION

Lot 1 Pools of Cruachan is a traditional cottage of stone construction which has been modernised to create a comfortable home with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. On the ground floor there is a welcoming sitting room with an open fire, along with a dining kitchen with sliding doors to the garden and a well-appointed bathroom, whilst the second floor has two bedrooms, both with beautiful views. The bothy, which lies to the rear of the cottage, has The sitting room in the cottage with an open fire. been sensitively converted to create comfortable and guest or holiday letting accommodation. There is potential to modify the layout to include a kitchen, subject to the necessary consents. The whole offering provides an opportunity for the purchaser to build their dream home on the plot, while living in the cottage and croft and once built, the cottage has the potential as an investment opportunity.

ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: Sun Room. Sitting Room. Dining Kitchen. Hall. Bathroom.

First Floor: 2 bedrooms. Landing. WC.

Bothy: Bedroom/ Sitting Room. Shower Room.

GARDEN GROUNDS The property is approached from the single track public road to a gravel driveway and parking area at the side of the cottage. There is also two secondary entrances leading to the bothy.

The grounds extend to approximately 5.4 acres and comprise beautifully planted formal terraces at the front of the cottage overlooking a landscaped amenity garden with wildlife ponds, grassy paths, viewpoints and a series of golf holes.

OUTBUILDINGS Multi-purpose Shed/Garage 9m x 6.08m Of timber construction with power and light.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S) Water Drainage Heating Council Tax Broadband EPC The kitchen. Mains Private Electric Band B Available F The Bothy The Sitting Room/ Bedroom in The Bothy.

Views across the grounds Views over the croft land Lot 2 The decrofted building plot and croft lie to the east of Pools of Cruachan.

The plot extends to approximately 0.2 acres and has planning permission for one house, granted on 3rd July 2020 Ref No: 20/01646/FUL https://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/ simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage. There is a servitude right of access to the plot over an existing track as well as its own separate entrance and both electricity and a mains water supply are close by.

The croft (Registration number S1809) extends to 12.6 acres and comprises well-managed, deer fenced grazing land with ponds and a burn.

DIRECTIONS The postcode for the property is IV28 3YD. From Inverness, take the A9 north. Continue past the turns to Dornoch and cross The Mound. Take the first turn on the left on the A839 towards Lairg. Continue on this road until reaching the village of Pittentrail. In Pittentrail, take the right turn signposted to St Callans Cemetery. Continue on this road, past the cemetery and over a bridge and the property is situated on the right hand side (approximately 2.9 miles).

MOVEABLES All fitted curtains, carpets and light fittings are included in the sale. Further items may be available by separate negotiation.

NOTES Access to the plot Offers for the whole would be preferred however offers for Lot 2 - the building plot and croft - won’t be considered until an acceptable offer has been received for Lot 1.

The area noted blue on our site plan is outwith our client’s ownership and is not included in the sale.

VIEWING Viewing is by prior appointment only through the Selling Agents, Galbraith, Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness IV2 3HF. Telephone (01463) 224343. The person who may accompany you may however not be an employee of Galbraith.

POST CODE SOLICITORS IV28 3YD Mackenzie & Cormack, Tain

2017 ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either: a) originals of primary (eg a passport) and secondary (eg current council tax or utility bill) ID; or b) copies of such primary and secondary ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ solicitors as true copies along with written confirmation from the purchasers’ solicitors that they accept that we will be relying on this copy ID for AML purposes.

Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered. The plot MORTGAGE FINANCE Galbraith has an alliance with Fox Private Finance, a brokerage with a bespoke approach to funding. Through their relationships with retail, commercial and private banks they can assist with securing a mortgage to suit your circumstances. For further information contact Matthew Griffiths, Duddingston House, Edinburgh EH15 1RB. Tel: 0131 510 9250.

IMPORTANT NOTES 1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4 Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5 Offers - Formal offers in the acceptable written Scottish Legal form should be submitted to the local Galbraith office per these sales particulars, through a Scottish Lawyer, confirming: if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if the offer is subject to the sale of a property, together with proof of funding and identification. 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. 7. Photographs taken in summer 2018 and November 2019.