Land and Residential Plots, Sonachan, Achosnich, Kilchoan, , , PH36 4LN. Offers over £200,000.

Particulars of Sale

Kilchoan 2.8 miles,Tobermory, 11 miles (via ferry), 33 miles, Fort William 57 miles, 82 miles, Inverness 133 miles, Stirling 136 miles, Glasgow 149 miles & Edinburgh 172 miles.

A spectacular block of land extending to approximately 878.00 acres (355.32 Ha) and a development site with planning permission for 3 detached dwellings.

SITUATION The land lies in close proximity to the most westerly point on the mainland. The surrounding countryside is perfect for outdoor pursuits with fishing, stalking, sailing, mountain biking and wildlife watching all available in abundance.

Kilchoan is the nearest village which offers amenities including a village shop / Post Office, church, visitor centre, village hall, petrol station, guest houses and a primary school. Secondary schooling is available at Strontian with accommodation for pupils.

Tobermory on the Isle of Mull can be accessed via the ferry at Kilchoan with a 35 minute journey time. Tobermory offers amenities including banks, Post Office, small supermarket, specialist shops, professional offices, churches, hotels, bars, restaurants and sporting facilities.

Fort William is the main town for the West Highlands accessible by road and via The offering shopping facilities, supermarkets, banks, professional offices, business and leisure facilities. DESCRIPTION GENERAL INFORMATION

The land is an occupied croft and as such can be sold to anyone, but the purchaser would need to be accepted by the Crofting Commission and register themselves as a crofter. Full details can be VIEWING found on their website http://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk/ By appointment through the selling agents Baird Lumsden 01786 833800 or duncan.fergusson@ dmhbl.co.uk . The land for sale is essentially a West Highland Glen ranging from 20 metres at the foot of the glen to 215 metres at its mountainous high point. It provides a mix of grazings on the lower LOCAL AUTHORITY ground for stock rearing and sporting potential overall. Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV53 5NX. Tel. 01349-886606. Sruthan Bhraigh nan Altt is a small river running through the centre of the land holding with grazings on the lower ground, rough grazing and woodland on the upper slopes and rocky hill CROFTING TENANCY & COMMON GRAZINGS tops at its peak. Large areas are covered in heather supporting a wide range of wildlife. There are It is believed some of the west most fields are subject to a crofting tenancy. Also some of the no sporting records available but large deer numbers and game birds were in evidence. There is land is classed as common grazings. a hill loch Lochan An Aodainn on the eastern boundary of the land extending to approximately 5.89 acres (2.38 Ha). This loch was historically stocked with trout and it could give good sport SPORTING RIGHTS with further management. The sporting rights are believed to be held in hand but no records are available. Approximately 375.19 acres (151.84 Ha) are IACS registered. The land in the past has been used for mixed grazing with sheep and hill cows. SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (SSSI) Some areas of the land on its eastern boundary have a SSSI designation on geological features. Planning Permission was granted on the 21st of November 2014 for the construction of 3 This in practical terms does not impact the use of the land for grazing. detached dwellings. The planning reference numbers are: REF 14/03951/PIP, REF 14/03952/PIP & REF 14/03953/PIP. The development site is adjacent to The Sonachan Hotel and was previously IACS & BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME the site of a large single detached dwelling which was destroyed by a fire. This area of land is presently being decrofted to allow the construction of the 3 consented dwellings. The site is Approximately 375.19 acres (151.84 Ha) are IACS registered. No information is available on elevated providing fine open views down The Glen to the sea in the distance. The following links payments presently received. Purchasers will register themselves to receive payments under the provide access to the planning information: Basic Payment Scheme.

House1 Sonachan Hotel http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NDKU5HI The Sonachan Hotel which lies adjacent to the development site is presently for sale. It is a 6 H7R000 bedroom hotel with 3 bedroom owners accommodation, a 6 person bunkhouse and a general purpose outbuilding. House 2 Buyers may have the potential to acquire both the land and hotel to create a small Highland http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NDKU5PI Estate. H7R000 Further details on the hotel can be provided on request. House 3 http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NDKU5W Particulars prepared May 2016. IH7R000

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a substantial land holding in a spectacular West Highland setting with consent to construct 3 detached homes. The land offers an array of farming and sporting options.

PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION Selling Agents The following note is of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property. Baird Lumsden, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Baird Lumsden These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items, nor for any error they may contain, however caused. The Mill, Station Road No information in these particulars should be considered to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, equipment or facilities are in working order. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4JS It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. It should not be assumed that the selling agents have verified these matters which must be verified by any intending purchaser. T. 01786 833800 F. 01786 834382 Descriptions in these particulars are stated as a matter of opinion and not as a statement of fact. Any plans, areas, measurements or distances stated in these particulars are approximate only. Information contained in these particulars is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. E. [email protected] No person in the employment of Baird Lumsden has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of Baird Lumsden, nor any contract on behalf of the Sellers. www.bairdlumsden.co.uk