The subjects comprise a traditional stone and slate single storey building, which is currently used as a Free Church. The property is not a Listed Building and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a development project for conversion/development of an existing building in to a residential use. The subjects occupy a remote location with picturesque outlook and are set within an area of land extending to approximately 0.185 acre.
Location
The subjects lie on the north shore of Loch Hourn looking south to the mountains of the Knoydart peninsula and are found at the end of a 10 mile single track road running south from Glenelg.
Arnisdale comprises a line of cottages hugging the shore of a shingly bay, culminating at its southern end with the imposing, white-painted Arnisdale House, built in 1898. Close to Arnisdale House is the pier, sloping into Loch Hourn. Moored in the bay in the shelter afforded by the tidal Eilean Tioram you will usually find a few small fishing and leisure craft. The subjects occupy one of the more remote outposts in mainland Scotland.
Inverness is located approximately 82 miles north east of the subjects whilst Kyle of Lochalsh is approximately 35 miles north.
DIRECTIONS
From Inverness take the A82 signposted Fort William. Follow this road until you reach Invermoriston and take the right hand turn signposted to Kyle (A887/A87). Follow this road for approximately 35 miles, go through Shiel Bridge and turn left on to Old Military Road which is signposted as an alternative router for the Isle of Skye, via Glenelg ferry. Follow the road from the A87 for 19 miles and you will reach Arnisdale which lies beyond Glenelg. The property is located on your left hand side before the graveyard.
Accommodation
The building foot-print extends to circa 169 sq m (1,819 sq ft) as measured using Promap.
Terms
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves on services to the property.
PLANNING
The property is considered to be suitable for residential conversion/development, subject to relevant consents being obtained from the local authority. The property currently has a Class 10 (non-residential institutions) Consent in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. Prospective purchasers should make their own planning enquiries with The Highland Council on 01349 886608.
CLOSING DATE
It is possible that a Closing Date for offers will be fixed and, to ensure that they receive intimation of this, prospective purchasers should formally intimate their interest in writing or by email. As offers will require to be considered by a church committee, they should not be subject to short time limits for acceptance. The sellers do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any of the offers received.
RATEABLE VALUE
Listed in the Valuation Roll online as Church - RV £1,925. Where there is a Change of Use, the subjects will be reassessed for non-domestic rates or council tax, as appropriate.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Further details will be made available on request.
SALE PRICE
The heritable interest (Freehold equivalent) is For Sale with vacant possession. Offers over £85,000 are sought.
Specification
- FORMER CHURCH
- CONVERSION/DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
- PICTURESQUE VIEWS
- REMOTE AND PEACEFUL LOCATION
- RARE OPPORTUNITY