9 Ardmore, Edderton, Tain, Highland, IV19

SITUATION
No 9 Ardmore is located on the edge of the village of Edderton approximately 7 miles north west of Tain. The property lies to the south of the Dornoch Firth with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

This area of Ross-shire is known for its beautiful coastline, varied countryside, dry climate and fertile farmland and it offers all the benefits of living in a peaceful, unspoilt region.
Tain has a good range of shops and amenities including major supermarkets, a railway station and schooling up to secondary level. Inverness, less than an hour’s drive away, has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the South and Europe.

DESCRIPTION
No 9 Ardmore extends to approximately 52.39 acres (21.2 hectares) of owner-occupied croft land (Register No. R1267) which is classified as Grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute. The fields are divided into well-proportioned paddocks of permanent pasture and served by mains connected water troughs. The land rises from approximately 2m to 8m above sea level at its highest point.

At the entrance to the croft there is a small yard area with a traditional harled stone outbuilding, a dutch barn and a livestock handling system. The sheds are served by mains electricity and water. To the east of the croft is a modern steel portal framed shed (approximately 18m x 12m) which has a mains water supply. It is understood that there is an electricity cable undergrounded to the shed, although this is not connected.
No warranties will be provided in relation to the services.

CROFTING TENURE
The land is classified as owner occupied croft land, whereby the owner is also the croft tenant. The purchaser would therefore become an owner-occupied crofter in terms of the Crofting Acts.

This means that they are under a duty to be 1) ordinarily resident on or within 32 kilometres of the croft; 2) must not misuse or neglect the croft and; 3) actively manage the croft land. Prospective purchasers who have any concern in this regard should refer to the Crofting Commission for further information.

IACS
All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2025
The Basic Payment Entitlements will be available for sale by separate negotiation. Further details of the Basic Payment Entitlement are available from the Selling Agent.

Any payments relating to the 2025 scheme year will be retained by the Seller. If applicable, the purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to comply fully with the Statutory Management requirements to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) as laid down under the Cross Compliance rules of the Basic Payment Scheme for the remainder of the scheme year.