Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire

About 45.98 acres (18.61 ha) of croft land, a derelict stone bothy with potential for development subject to the necessary consents, outbuildings and a general-purpose shed.

The Property
Heights of Kilcoy is a croft extending to about 45.98 acres (18.61 ha) in total. This includes approximately 6.26 acres (2.53 ha) of amenity woodlands with the balance in permanent pasture. The land is classified as part Grade 3.2/4.1 by the James Hutton Land Capability for Agriculture maps and rises from about 156m to 127m above sea level.

The property includes a large hardcore yard area with a derelict stone bothy and attached outbuildings offering potential for development subject to the necessary consents. The original structure of the bothy features stone elevations outside, while inside there are several original details, including the cobbled stone floor, lime-rendered walls, timber framing and cast-iron stove.

Separate from the bothy and outbuildings there is a useful general-purpose shed (about 9m x 7.31m) constructed of breeze-blocks, concrete floors and steel eaves with a corrugated roof above.

Crofting
The entire property is subject to crofting tenure. Further information regarding the crofting status can be provided by the selling agents.

Purchasers should satisfy themselves with regards to the rules surrounding ownership of croft land. For enquiries please contact the Crofting Commission -

Location
The property lies three miles from Muir of Ord on the Black Isle overlooking the surrounding countryside and the open waters of the Beauly Firth. The village itself offers several amenities, including local shops, cafés, restaurants, a village hall and a doctor’s surgery. There is also a primary school in the village, with the nearest secondary school being in nearby Dingwall. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is just eight miles away, with its extensive range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities, as well as access to large supermarkets. Local road links include the A9, providing access to Inverness and north along the east coast. There is also a railway station in the village, providing services to Inverness where connections can be made to other major cities.