Croft for sale

An owner occupied croft extending to approximately 8.44 acres with planning permission in principle

Offers: Over £130,000 Are Invited

The Outcrops, ½ 7 Drumfearn is a bare land owner occupied croft extending to approximately 8.44 acres (to be confirmed by Title Deed).

The croft benefits from outline planning permission for a single or 1½ storey dwelling house together with an agricultural building, both on the upper side of the township road. This was granted under planning reference 23/03242/PIP on 20 September 2023. There is the potential for a second house site on the lower side of the township road subject to the necessary planning consent. Details of the planning permission granted are available on request or via the planning portal – - using the planning reference. From the upper part of the croft there is a view north towards the Cuillins.

Although the services of electricity and water are believed to be in the vicinity, it will be for purchasers to satisfy themselves with regard to the availability of these services and arrange for connections to the same.

Interested parties are advised to consult a solicitor specialising in Crofting Law.

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The croft has been registered on the Crofting Register under number C8024 and on the Crofting Commission register under I7659.

Location:

Drumfearn is a traditional crofting township, offering the peace and tranquillity of a rural location but being only 6 miles from the amenities of Broadford and only 10 miles from the Skye Bridge.

The Sleat peninsula, located in the south of the Island, is known as the Garden of Skye due to its abundance of trees that are largely absent in other areas on the island. The area is popular due to its spectacular scenery, the variety of walks in the area, its wildlife and its proximity to the Skye Bridge and the mainland.

There is also a regular all year ferry service from Mallaig to Armadale. Rail links to Inverness and Glasgow are available from Kyle of Lochalsh and Mallaig. There is a primary school in the area as well as a craft shops, village store at Armadale, petrol station and post office. A wider range of facilities are available in Broadford and Kyle of Lochalsh. A school bus service is available to take older children to the Secondary school in Portree.

Directions:

Head south from Broadford on the A851 towards Sleat/Armadale. After about 5 miles take the right hand turning signposted Drumfearn. (If you reach the signs for Kinloch Lodge you have missed the turn). Follow the Drumfearn township road. After approx. 1 mile you will pass a stables with ménage on your left. The croft will be on either side of the road just past this and before the light green Shepherd’s Hut.