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

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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

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

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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 Energy Performance Certificate Band B 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 Croft Land within field 8, is a site that has been given support from The Stable/ Shed 4.87m x 3.04m The owner occupied IACS registered land of Lot 1 extends to Highland Council as part of pre-application advice for the Stable/ Shed 3.65m x 3.65m 6.31Ha (16 acres) or thereby and is split in 7 parcels as per the proposed erection of a house. Any potential development on Tack Room 4.87m x 3.04m attached plan. The land is divided by traditional stone dykes this attractive site could apply for the Croft House Grant Lambing Pen/ Shed 6.09m x 2.74m and fences and is currently in grass with the land lying at an Scheme with the postcode for the area falling under the “High Shed/ Dog Run 3.65m x 3.65m altitude of 30m—50m above sea level. Lot 1 also has a Sand priority” geographical area. Further grant schemes, including School which along with the Stables and Tack Room make Lot New Entrants are available through the SRDP. Full information Entry 1 perfect for those with equine interests. is available at www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures/ By Agreement topics/customer-services/common-agricultural-policy/scottish

Lot 2— Croft Land at Armadale with House Site Potential -rural-development-programme/ Lot 2 is made up of 5 fields of IACS registered, owner occupied land extending to 4.56Ha (11.27 acres) or thereby. Included

ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED www.anestates.co.uk Lot 2 – Riverside Cottage with Planning Permission Field No Field Identifier Area The Riverside Cottage Plot provides an exciting development opportunity on the banks of the Forss Water containing two Ha Acres derelict cottages. The site has planning permission to erect a dwelling house and Installation of a septic tank and soakaway Lot 1 which was granted in November 2011. Further details of the planning permission can be seen on the Highland Council 1 NC/78417/64968 0.64 1.58 website using Ref No. 11/03429/PIP. Set in a picturesque location the property benefits from views along the river bank 2 NC/78440/64731 0.22 0.54 and open fields. The plot is set in approximately 0.31 ha (0.75 acres) of land. 3 NC/78443/64711 0.23 0.57

Lot 3 – Grazing Land 4 NC/78533/65134 3.89 9.61 Lot 3 offers approximately 4.13 hectares (10.2 acres) of ameni- ty land within a Site of Special Scientific Interest located in a 5 NC/78680/64486 0.30 0.74 picturesque riverside location. The site has significant ar- 6 NC/78767/64460 0.35 0.86 chaeological interest. 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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a himself/themselves as to the description of the property Title statement that the property is in good structural condition and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it or otherwise or that any services, appliances, equipment nor entitle either party to compensation in respect presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the or facilities are in good working order. Prospective buyers thereof. conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to must satisfy themselves on all such matters prior to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions purchase. Lotting presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are but the seller(s) reserves the right to divide the property the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT guaranteed. If such into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, details are fundamental to a purchase, buyers must rely include any property shown in these particulars. access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all on their own enquiries. other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the Generally right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any Where any reference is made to planning permissions or Should there be any discrepancy between these ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s). potential uses, such information is given by ABERDEEN & particulars, the General Remarks and Information and NORTHERN in good faith. Prospective buyers should Stipulations, the latter shall prevail. Offers in Scottish Mis-representation however make their own enquiries into such matters prior Legal Form should be submitted to the selling agents. 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The balance of the purchase price will fall due to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of has/they have not entered into this contract in reliance on for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken all such servitude rights and others. any said statements, that he has/they have satisfied or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% himself/themselves as to the content of each of the said above Clydesdale Bank plc base rate. No consignation Apportionments statements by the inspection or otherwise, and that no shall beeffectual in avoiding such interest. All outgoings shall be apportioned between the sellers warranty or representation has been made by the seller and the buyer(s) as at the date of entry. (s) or the said agents in relation to or in connection with Disputes the property. 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