Land for sale

Ken MacDonald & Co are pleased to present to the market this bare land croft and apportionment extending to approximately 2.63 acres located in the highly desirable village of Back. The area of land offers prospective purchasers with the perfect opportunity to build and design their own home from the ground up. There are services nearby.

There are distant sea views of Gress beach which is popular for sea swimming, ideal for dog walks and general enjoyment of the outdoors, it is located just a short driveaway. A small community shop, garage, hairdressers and coffee shop can be found a mere 20 minute walk.

This croft is regulated by the Crofting Commission, meaning that the successful purchaser/assignee is agreeing to abide by certain duties with regard to the croft land. These duties are:

• A duty to be ordinarily resident on, or within 32km (20miles) of your croft.

• A duty to cultivate and maintain your croft or put it to another purposeful use.

• A duty not to misuse or neglect your croft.

In addition, there is legal requirement to return an Annual Notice to the Crofting Commission each year, confirming whether or not you adhere to these duties. Failure to return this notice is a criminal offence, and if as a result of this, any failure to meet the duties is discovered, you could lose the croft or the right to use it.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling out of Stornoway town centre passing the Western Isles hospital take the second turning to your right hand side after Laxdale School. Follow the roadway for approximately 6 miles until you reach the village of Back. After the filling station at Back take the fourth left turn. Continue down this road for approximately 1/2 mile until you reach the property signposted as 34 Back. Croft 36 Back is the second croft after this property.