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Overview

Residential development opportunity

Approximately 1.36 acres (0.55 hectares)

An attractive site with outstanding views over Upper Strathtay towards Schiehallion

* Detailed Planning Permission for single house

* Services located nearby

* Beautiful Highland Perthshire location

* Elevated position

General

Location

The site is located within Bolfracks Estate some 3 miles west of Aberfeldy. Local services can be found in Aberfeldy, including a new medical centre, a cottage hospital, banks, veterinary, optician’s and dental practices a varied selection of shops and schooling at the well regarded Breadalbane Academy. Pitlochry about 20 miles to the east has the famous Festival Theatre and a mainline rail station. The county town of Perth is about an hour’s drive to the south and provides a wide range of services.

This part of Highland Perthshire provides a wide range of outdoor pursuits, including golf on nearby courses at Aberfeldy and Kenmore, water sports are available at Loch Tay and on local rivers. Shooting can be taken on nearby estates and fishing is available on Rivers Tay and Lyon, whilst for the hill walker there are a number of Munros in the area, including Perthshire’s highest peak Ben Lawers.

 

Description

The site occupies an outstanding elevated position over looking Upper Strathtay and benefits from the most spectacular views towards Schiehallion. The site extends to approximately 1.36 acres and is bound to the south by woodland and to the west by a drystone wall. The seller will erect a new stock proof fence to the north and east. Maintenance of the is fence will be shared between the two parties. Remains of a dwellinghouse are currently on site and bounded by an attractive dry stone dyke.

The site is accessed from and existing track over which a servitude right of access will be granted for a single dwellinghouse only. A new driveway will be made to serve the plot with its creation and ownership being passed to the purchaser. The maintenance of the existing access track will be the responsibility of the seller and maintained to its existing standard.

 

Planning

The site benefits from detailed planning permission granted by Perth and Kinross Council dated 7th July 2006 for the erection of a single, one and a half storey 3 bedroom house. Details of the planning permission and associated plans are available by request from the selling agents.

There will be a deeming provision added to the title of the purchaser that any development is restricted to a single one and a half storey dwellinghouse and garage.

Should the purchaser wish to amend the current planning permission. The seller will retain the right to approve the design and scale of any proposed development.

Services

Mains electricity will be connected prior to the sale. Private water is available via an existing bore hole located to the south of the site. The bore hole serves two other properties, any costs relating to the bore hole will be shared on an equal basis. Drainage will be by means of a private system within the site.

Technical Information Pack

A technical information pack has been prepared, containing a copy of the detailed planning permission and associated plans together with documents in relation to the location of utility services.

The technical information pack is available to view at the offices of the selling agents. In addition, copies are available to seriously interested parties, however, due to reproduction costs, a charge of £10 plus VAT will be made.

VAT

Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the instance of VAT in any transaction.

Viewing and Further Information

The site is largely open and may be viewed provided the sole selling agents receive prior notification. The sellers or their agents take no responsibility with regard to the safety of parties viewing the property.

Any enquiries or requests for further information should be directed to the selling agents, CKD Galbraith, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth PH1 5EP. Telephone enquiries should be made to Harry Stott, on 01738 451 111.

Directions

From Aberfeldy take the A827 towards Kenmore, after approximately 3.2 miles turn left at Croftmoraig Farm. Follow this road through the farm and proceed up the hill through the first gate. After approximately 0.5 miles the site is signposted to the right. Vehicles should be left here and parties should proceed on foot up to the site.

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

IMPORTANT NOTES

i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;

ii) all descriptions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them and are advised to do so;

iii) no person in the employment of CKD Galbraith has any authority to give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property;

iv) all prices, rents and premiums are exclusive of VAT at current rate

v) The seller will retain a right of pre emption over the site.