Croft for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
A croft assignation extending to 2.463 Ha (6 acres) or thereby (to be confirmed)
2 Gillean offers the rare opportunity to purchase a croft assignation in the small township of Gillean, Achnacloich on the Sleat peninsula. Detailed planning permission for a 3 bedroom contemporary property has been applied for.
Croft Assignation:
The croft at 2 Gillean represents a rare opportunity to acquire the assignation of a croft tenancy in the south of Skye extending to approximately 2.643 hectares in total.
The croft assignation is in two parts which span either side of the township road.
As this is a croft assignation, anyone wishing to take over the croft tenancy would require the approval of the Crofting Commission.
There is also 1 share in the Gillean Common Grazings.
Interested parties are advised to consult a solicitor specialising in Crofting Law.
The current annual rental for the croft is £?? (although this may be subject to review).
Further information regarding croft tenancies can be found at
Crofting Commission Number: I6238
Crofting Register Number: C8170
Planning Permission:
The croft has previously benefitted from outline planning consent but a detailed planning application has recently been submitted for a modern contemporary three bedroom property under application number 24/00889/FUL and a decision is awaited. Details can be made available on request or viewed on the planning portal via using planning reference.
Services:
It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to arrange for the connection and supply of all services to the potential site including the installation of a septic tank/treatment system.
Location:
Gillean,Achnacloich is a crofting township on the Sleat peninsular which is also known as the Garden of Skye. The croft is in walking distance of the Achnacloich beach with easy access to Loch a’ Ghilnne.
The village of Armadale, home to Clan MacDonald and the ruinous Armadale castle and garden, is located approximately 7 miles away where there is a community petrol station with artisan shop and sub post office, a vehicle repair garage, a couple of galleries/pottery, cafe and a clothing shop. Armadale is also where the Mallaig ferry arrives and departs from. Mallaig is served by the national rail network.
Primary schooling is located in Kilbeg approximately 6 miles away with secondary education provided at Portree or Plockton High Schools. There is also a doctors’ surgery in Kilbeg. Wider facilities are available in Broadford some 19 miles away.
Directions: Heading south from Broadford on the A851 you will come to Sabhal Mor Ostaig. Take the right hand turning just past the college and follow this road for about 5 miles until you come to Floating Farm Croft on your right. Take the right hand turning and croft 2 is adjacent to Floating Farm Croft.
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