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Bonar Bridge about 2 1/.5 miles. Tain about 16 miles.

Price on Application

Overview

An exceptionally large development plot with outstanding waterfront views over the Kyle of Sutherland.

* Outline Planning Consent for 1 house, zoned for 12

* Outstanding position with unrestricted views. each

* Land suitable for horses/amenity extending to approx. 50 acres

* Direct access to the Kyle of Sutherlandd

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General

The mansion site at Invershin has been granted Outline Planning Consent for the erection of 1 dwelling house in an area extending to approximately 50 acres. The land was formerly a gravel quarry which has now been reinstated and now includes a mixture of open grassland and amenity woodland which can be shaped and landscaped easily to individual choice. The land also includes direct access to the Kyle of Sutherland opening up the possibility of constructing a jetty for a reasonably sized boat. The area is also zoned for 12 houses in the Deposit Draft Sutherland Local Plan 2008.

The local village of Bonar Bridge lies 2 1/2 miles to the east and is an important local centre with a number of shops, hotels, post office and primary school. More extensive services including secondary schooling is available in both the Royal Burghs of Tain & Dornoch, only 16 miles to the east. The hamlet of Invershin, which is within walking distance, also has a small popular hotel and a request stop railway station serviced by daily commuter trains to Inverness for the early morning commuter train to Inverness with a further 5 trains daily.

The local area is one of stunning beauty and provides easy access to a wide variety of country pursuits including hill walking, golf, horse riding and cycling. The area is also well known for fishing,; shooting and stalking all of which that are available on nearby estates. The Kyle of Sutherland is the common estuary to the Carron, Oykel, Cassley and Shin and these rivers provide a wealth of salmon angling opportunities amongst some of the most stunningly scenic backdrops in the Highlands and have an annual salmon catch of between 3,500 and 4,000 fish. Brown Trout & Sea Trout fishings are available on the tidal waters of the Kyle of Sutherland

Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, lies within an hours drive and is the economic and cultural centre for the north of Scotland. It is recognised as one of the fastest growing cities in Europe and is world-renowned f or its traditional culture and warmth of hospitality. The City offers an excellent range of services and facilities including Eden Court Theatre, High Street retail chains, further education and an abundance of top quality restaurants. Communication links are excellent to all areas of the Highlands and the Airport and Railway offer easy access to the south and Europe.

Services

Mains Electricity is on site. Mains Water is in the roadway and an alternative private potable supply is also available.

Planning Consent

Outline Planning Consent was granted on 24th April 2006 for the erection of 1 dwelling house, installation of septic tank and soak away system. Detailed Planning Permission requires to be submitted by 23 April 2009 for a single property.

Scottish Planning Policy supports the submission of outline applications for the construction of large country houses where the design will constitute a major contribution to the architectural heritage of an area and particular favour is granted to brownfield sites.

The area has been zoned to have capacity for up to 12 houses in the Deposit Draft Sutherland Local Plan 2008 which has concluded the consultation process without objection,

Note

The seller will also undertake to install the necessary borehole for the private water supply within 4 weeks of completion of sale if appropriate. The purchaser will be responsible for laying their own supply pipe.

Subdivision of the area to create 2 or more substantial large country house sites may be possible subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The area is zoned for development as a former brownfield site for 12 lifestyle sized plots within the Draft Sutherland Local Plan.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local area Planning Office at Golspie Tel. 01408 635 300 so this should not be an issue.

Directions

Head north from Bonar Bridge on the A836 to Lairg. After approximately 2 1/2 miles, the mansion site is located on the left hand side.

Viewing

Viewing is by prior appointment only through the Selling Agents, CKD Galbraith, Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness IV2 3HF. Telephone (01463) 224343. The person who may accompany you may however not be an employee of CKD Galbraith.

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

IMPORTANT NOTES

1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.

2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of the services and appliances.

3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

4 CLOSING DATE

A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.

The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

5 OFFERS

Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, thought a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, IV2 3HF.

6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes

The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.