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Rarely available, very desirable building plot extending to approximately 0.69 acres.
Outline planning permission for a 4-bedroom house.
Located in a delightful rural area, close to numerous villages and towns.
Flexible offering - changes to the planning permission may be possible depending on appropriate planning consent.
Freehold
The Rossal Steading is situated between Pittentrail and Lairg on the A839 within the community of Rogart with a population of circa 400. The local village of Pittentrail has a train station, convenience store, Inn and a car garage including fuel pumps. Primary schooling is available in Rogart, a couple of miles away, and secondary schooling in Golspie some 8 miles away. The renowned North Coast 500 route has certainly invigorated tourism in this part of the Highlands and, although being less 10 minutes off the main route, the area has enjoyed significantly increased levels of trade in recent years. Tain is the main centre of population locally with a good range of shops and services.
The area has long been a Mecca for the field sports enthusiast and with an abundance of lochs and rivers providing excellent salmon and trout fishing as well as shooting on the estates. As for tourist attractions, there are many places of interest to visit. A day trip to Orkney is within easy reach, as are numerous sites of archaeological interest. Dunrobin Castle (Golspie) and the Glenmorangie Distillery (Tain) are also within a short drive. Excellent golf courses at Dornoch, Brora and Tain provide a test to golfers of all abilities. The area has a large number of golden sandy beaches plus a great many other visitor attractions. Golspie is the home of the most northern UK outdoor karting track. It has a great reputation, with some junior drivers making it onto the big stage of F1.
DESCRIPTION
The plot extends to approximately 0.69 acres and includes a solid stone steading with approximate internal area of 115m², built around 1887. The majority of the plot is flat with a small sloping area below the steading building. The steading benefits from a good level of natural light all year round and stunning views to the surrounding farm and moorland.
Access to the plot is via a single-track bridge over the river Fleet and along track towards the owners house which is beyond the plot.
The owner is currently applying for outline planning permission which embraces the use of local materials and the façade of the local Blarich School House. It may be possible to adjust the use of the site from that presented to The Highland Council’s Planning department, the buyers would need to satisfy themselves that the relevant planning consents could be granted.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage will be available on or adjacent to the site.
PRICE
Offers Over £145,000. The freehold price includes, incoming utilities on or immediately adjacent to the site and all stone / slate materials used within the existing steading construction.
