DESCRIPTION
Situated within the friendly and popular township of Achachork on the outskirts of the town of Portree the subjects for sale comprise a building plot extending to ¼ acre or thereby offering lovely widespread views out across the surrounding countryside towards Ben Tianavaig and the Cuillin Mountain range. The site is set on a slightly elevated site therefore allowing for the open views. Access is to be taken directly of the township road and will be shared with one other property.
Oultine planning permission was granted May 2009 for the erection of a dwellinghouse and is valid three years from this date. A copy of the permission can be made available to interested parties.
LOCATION
Achachork is a friendly and fast expanding community located just one mile from the town of Portree, the capital of the island. It is a busy and vibrant town offering a good selection of facilities and services including supermarkets, shops, hotels, restaurants, lively bars, leisure facilities, a cottage hospital and modern medical centre and both primary and secondary schooling. Portree is some 32 miles north of the Skye Bridge connecting the Islands to the mainland (toll free) and is 15 miles south of Uig where the ferry terminus for the Western Isles is located.
Looking towards site from township road
OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION
Outline planning permission granted May 2009 for the erection of a dwellinghouse and is valid 3 years from this date. Outline planning reference number 08/00280/OUSTL.
SERVICES
Electricity and telephone close by. Mains water is close by however it is recommended that interested parties approach Scottish Water with regards to getting a connection. Drainage would be by way of septic tank.
VIEWING
By appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Interested parties may wish to contact the planning office:- Highland Council Planning Department, Kings House, The Green, Portree, Isle of Skye Telephone (01478) 612412.
AGENCY RATING
This site is situated in a scenic location within the friendly and popular township of Achachork.
CLAWBACK
Clawback provision – the conveyance to the successful purchaser will be a nominee conveyance by the crofting landlord at the request of the crofting tenant in terms of the Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993. The conveyance in favour of the purchaser will contain a clawback provision providing that in the event of the land being resold within 5 years of the date of purchase a sum equivalent to one half of the difference between the price paid to the crofting landlord and the retail value of the land will be paid to the landlord. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to consult a solicitor conversant with crofting law.
ADDITIONAL LAND
There is approximately 7 acres of additional land (which surrounds the building plot) available by separate negotiation. The land is under crofting tenure therefore it would require to be assigned over to the successful purchaser. The successful purchaser will also require to be approved by the crofters commission prior to being able to purchase this extra land.
View from site toward the Cuillins
POST CODE
IV51 9HT.
PRICE
A Fixed price of £40,000 is sought and offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:-
Plan of site location and access road |
