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Offers Over £65000 Plot at 23 Tarskavaig The Isle of Skye Estate Agency Portree Office: [email protected] The Isle of Skye Estate Agency 01478 612 683 Kyle Office: [email protected] www.iosea.co.uk 01599 534 555 Plot at 23 Tarskavaig Offers Over £65,000 0.25 Acres (to be confirmed with title). Planning in Principle Panoramic Views Excellent Location Planning Ref : 17/05692/PIP Elevated Description: Excellent opportunity to purchase an area of land located in the township of Tarskavaig on the popular Sleat penin- sular. The site benefits from planning permission in princi- ple for the erection of a single or 1 ½ storey property. The road to Tarskcavaig is very picturesque and really lives up to the name given to Sleat – ‘The garden of Skye’ with the luscious greenery and woodland settings. The whole site extends to 0.25 acre or thereby (to be con- firmed with title) and offers widespread views across Loch a’Ghlinne and over to the small isles and beyond. The plot is well positioned to take advantage of the stunning views afforded by the area. Sites in this area do not be- come available very often and this is a rare opportunity to acquire a plot that is ideally positioned to take advantage of the amenities that this beautiful area has to offer. Planning Permission in Principle has been granted for the erection of a single or 1 ½ storey property, dated Mon 05 Mar 2018 . Full details are available on request. All docu- ments can be viewed on the Highland Council Website www.highland.gov.uk, using the planning reference num- ber 17/05692/PIP which is the allocated renewal num- ber. Interested parties may also wish to contact planning direct at Dingwall office. Telephone 01349 868600. SITE NOT YET DECROFTED Location: Tarskavaig is a small friendly settlement located near Loch Eishort in the south west of Skye on the popular Sleat peninsula which is one of the Islands most sought after locations and is referred to as the ‘Garden of Skye’ due to its luscious greenery, forestry walks and coun- tryside along with the beautiful coast line and secluded bays from where an abundance of wildlife can be spotted. Although it could be considered rural it is not too far from amenities. Closest facilities in- clude The Eilean Iarmain Hotel with bar and restaurant, seasonal ‘whisky tasting’ shop, clothes shop and gallery. Also close by are the Hotels Duisdale, Kinloch Lodge and Toravaig, all serving a varied menu and offering local produce. Ardvasar and Armadale villages are some 11 miles away and here you will find a small shop, hotel, garage, Post office and craft shops. The terminus for the ferry at Armadale offers regular sailings to and from Mallaig on the mainland. Broadford is some 18 miles away and is the nearest main settlement providing excellent local services you would expect of a thriving area. The Isle of Skye Estate Agency The Isle of Skye Estate Agency Portree Office: [email protected] 01478 612 683 Kyle Office: [email protected] www.iosea.co.uk 01599 534 555 Services: Electricity, drainage and mains water are believed to be close by and accessible (however this does not guarantee that a connection will be granted). It is the responsibility of the pur- chaser to check that all services will be granted. Scottish wa- ter contact telephone number is 0845 6018855. Entry: By mutual agreement. Viewings: Strictly by appointment through The Isle of Skye Estate Agency. Directions: Proceed into Tarskavaig and make your way down the hill until you pass the red phone box, take a right here and continue for approx 50yards, park up your car and walk through the field and towards the old house up on the hill. The plot lies to the left of this. The Isle of Skye Estate Agency It is important that if you retain an interest in the acquisition of this property you arrange for your interest to be formally noted to this Agency, otherwise Portree Office: Bridge Road a sale may be concluded on a closing date set without you having been advised. Portree Kyle Office: Main Street Every reasonable care has been taken in the drawing up of these particulars for the guidance of interested parties. They are believed to be correct but no Isle of Skye Kyle of Lochalsh guarantee of their accuracy is given and no error or misdescription herein shall annul any sale or be made the subject of compensation by either side. IV51 9ER Neither shall these details be deemed to form any part of any contract by either side. Prospective purchasers are advised to take legal advice on the Ross-Shire IV51 9ER extent and nature of the subjects they propose to acquire. IV54 8RD .
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