THE OLD CROFT HOUSE,
EARLISH, ISLE OF SKYE
£50,000
Location Map
DESCRIPTION
Situated in the pretty crofting township of Earlish the subjects for sale comprise of a ruinous stone croft house standing in a generous garden area extending to 1/3 acre or thereby (to be confirmed with title plan). The Old Croft House was last occupied some 30 years ago and retains its stone walls and part of its corrugated iron roof. A small section of the roof was blown off in the winter storms, up until that point the building was wind and water tight. It has been used in recent years as a byre. An access road will require to be formed leading from the Earlish township road across to the rear of the subjects where there is a good space for both parking and turning. From the property there are lovely open views across the adjoining croftland with southerly views to the Cuillins. The ruins of the old black house are included in the sale, located to the side of the house and this would be an ideal position for the erection of a garage if required.
Access gate to subjects for sale off township road
LOCATION
Earlish is a friendly crofting community conveniently situated for the facilties of both the village of Uig and the capital town of Portree. Uig is some 3 miles north and here you will find a grocers shop, hotels, a primary school and the ferry terminal connecting Skye to the Outer Hebrides. Portree, is some 13 miles in the opposite direction and here you will find all the facilities you would expect of a small and prosperous town including supermarkets, shops, hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities, a modern medical centre and cottage hospital. Secondary schooling is also available at Portree and a school bus service operates.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are close by. Sewerage disposal would be by way of a septic tank.
PLANNING PERMISSION
The Planning Officer has indicated that he would be in favour of the redevelopment of this house subjects to the plans meeting the approval of the Planning Committee.
ACCESS ROAD
The formation of the road to the site is the responsibility of the purchasers however once the road is formed part of the upkeep will be shared between the purchasers and the sellers. From point A to point B shared on a user basis with the Sellers. From point B to point C the maintenance of the access roadway will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. (See Map herewith).
CLAWBACK PROVISION
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.
AGENCY RATING
The subjects for sale offer great potential to develop a home in a pretty and peaceful setting.
POST CODE
IV51 9XL
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
PRICE
Offers over £50,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to the:-
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency
Bridge Road
PORTREE
Isle of Skye IV51 9ER
www.iosea.co.uk
E Mail: sales@iosea.co.uk
Tel: 01478 612683
Plan showing access route to subjects for sale
Inside of house and ...
rear view
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 a sale may be concluded or a closing date set without you having been advised.
REFERENCE NUMBER : 2181
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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 a sale may be concluded or a closing date set
without you having been advised. |
