Loch Ness View Croft and Westfield Croft

DESCRIPTION

Occupying a spectacular elevated position with commanding panoramic views over Loch Ness, this exceptional and rarely available offering comprises two adjoining crofts, presenting a unique lifestyle, residential and commercial opportunity.

Loch Ness View, to the north, features an attractive one-bedroom chalet together with planning permission for a barn, while Westfield Croft, to the south, comprises five chalets of varying sizes and styles together with five static caravans.

The crofts enjoy direct access from the A82, the principal route through the Highlands connecting the Central Belt via Glencoe and Fort William, and occupy an enviable position overlooking one of Scotland's most celebrated landscapes.
Several decrofted areas offer significant scope for additional accommodation, a bespoke home, or further visitor facilities, subject to the necessary consents.

Whether seeking to create a remarkable Highland home, establish or expand a hospitality business, develop a distinctive visitor destination, or secure a substantial Highland landholding with outstanding future potential, this versatile offering presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Scotland's most spectacular settings.

The crofts are available for sale either as a whole or in separate lots.

REASON FOR SALE

The crofts are offered for sale due to the owner's desire to pursue new interests.

LOCATION

Enjoying an elevated position overlooking the iconic Loch Ness, the Crofts benefit from one of the Highlands' most sought-after and picturesque settings.

The area attracts visitors from around the world throughout the year, renowned for its spectacular scenery, outdoor pursuits and the legendary Loch Ness. Nearby villages provide a range of everyday amenities, while the Highland capital of Inverness is within easy reach, offering excellent shopping, transport links and Inverness Airport.

Combining breathtaking natural surroundings with convenient access to local services, this is an exceptional location for a private residence, holiday accommodation or tourism-based enterprise.

SERVICES

Across both crofts, services comprise of a mains electricity, and drainage via septic tanks. Water supplies may need to be established in some areas of the crofts.

PRICE


Guide Price £980,000 for both Crofts (Freehold)
Westfield Croft Guide Price £760,000(Freehold)
Loch Ness View Croft Guide Price £220,000 (Freehold)


OFFERS

All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The crofts offer exceptional potential for a variety of future uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning and statutory consents. Opportunities include the development of glamping pods or other visitor accommodation, the construction of additional residential dwellings, the expansion of a hospitality or tourism business, or the creation of a sustainable smallholding for self-sufficient rural living.

At Loch Ness View, planning permission (Caravan Site| Development Opportunity Reference: 23/02927/PNO, 2023) has been granted for the erection of a barn. In addition, pre-application discussions regarding the development of glamping pods received a favourable response, further highlighting the site's development potential. Further information is available upon request.

At Westfield Croft, concept plans have been prepared for a chalet manager's house together with eight glamping pods, demonstrating the property's excellent potential for further tourism or residential development. Pre-application planning discussions have been undertaken in respect of these proposals under reference 20/00089/PREAPP. Copies of the concept plans and further supporting information are available to interested parties upon request.

GROUNDS

CROFTING REGISTER

The Croft has been registered on Crofting Register under numbers C3605 (Loch Ness View) and C8873 (Westfield Croft). Interested parties are advised to consult a solicitor specialising in Crofting Law.
A prospective purchaser should note that this croft land is regulated by the Crofting Commission. This means 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 (20 miles) 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 a 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.

Further information on being a crofter can be found at www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk

Details of the decrofted areas are available upon request from the selling agents ASG Commercial.