3 bedroom detached villa

CLOSING DATE SET - WEDNESDAY 18TH AUGUST AT 12 NOON.

A unique opportunity to acquire a wonderful smallholding comprising of two tenanted crofts with 3 bedroom house, associated outbuildings and extensive grazing on the famous North Coast 500 route, overlooking Handa Island. Croft 59 is a 3 bedroom croft house which has not been decrofted and approximately 11.47 hectares (28.3 acres). Croft 60 extends to approximately 8.89 hectares (22 acres) and both have been grazed with sheep, ponies and free range hens. The property would suit those with an interest in farming/equestrianism/self sufficiency or an eco friendly tourist business, within a rural crofting community. It was run as a successful B&B and working croft by the current tenants.

The property benefits from double glazing, solar panels, oil fired water filled radiator central heating system, served by the Stanley range cooker. There is a multi fuel stove in the lounge. Only by viewing can you fully appreciate this incredible location with stunning garden grounds. Its elevated position offers stunning unparalled sea views to Handa Island and Loch Dubh.

The accommodation consists of a sun porch where one can enjoy the breath-taking views, hallway with stairs leading to the upper floor; a front facing dining room, and a cosy lounge featuring original exposed stonework with an Inglenook fireplace. The double-aspect kitchen has a good selection of base and wall mounted units, Stanley range cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine, breakfast bar and access to the rear garden. There is ample room for homeworking with broadband available in the small office. On the upper floor three double bedrooms enjoy spectacular views, all with wash-hand basins and two with built-in wardrobes. The bathroom comprises a bath with electric shower over bath, WC and hand basin.

The property is set within approximately 28.3 acres of tenanted croft land and includes a 1/7 share of the common grazing of approx. 505 hectares. The crofts are fenced and suitable for livestock grazing and the garden includes a fenced hens yard and large walled vegetable garden (currently gone to seed).

This opportunity also benefits from an additional croft tenancy, Croft 60, which extends to approximately 22 acres of tenanted croft land. Again this tenancy also includes a 1/7 share of the common grazing of approx. 505 hectares. Any prospective purchasers who require further information about crofts, crofting grants and loans should direct their own enquiries to their own solicitor or to the Crofting Commission via their website .

The stunning landscaped garden to the rear of the property has plants, shrubs and a pond aswell as a gravel seating area. A single track road leads to the property with ample space for parking and turning. The property also benefits from an original stonebuilt byre and toolshed, both with light and power, aswell as a greenhouse, outhouse and small shed.

The small hamlet of Tarbet is reached via some of the most stunning scenery in the Scottish Highlands. Its shoreline boasts exceptional views and a ferry to the popular tourist attraction of Handa Island Bird Reserve. The nearby village of Scourie approximately 5 miles away, includes a general store, Post Office, hotel, surgery and village hall. The primary school is located in Scourie while secondary pupils attend Kinlochbervie High school to which bus transportation is provided daily. Ullapool is 48 miles away and offers supermarkets, Post Office, Leisure Centre, chemist, takeaways and hotels, along with a ferry port to the Scottish Islands. Inverness is approximately 100 miles away and offers shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.