Carraig, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36

Carraig is a unique coastal property combining residential, agricultural and diversified enterprises. Set on the most westerly point of the Ardnamurchan peninsula, the estate boundary follows the stunning, unspoilt coastline of rocky outcrops and sandy beaches, recognised for its high ecological significance with designations including marine protected areas and special areas of conservation for harbour porpoise.

The Ardnamurchan peninsula stretches west from Salen to Ardnamurchan Point. This unspoilt landscape has glorious scenery and provides a habitat for many native species of wildlife including pine marten, deer, seals, otters and eagles. Strontian is a charming village on Loch Sunart and is the main centre for the area. Set around an attractive village green, the village has a good range of amenities including schooling up to secondary level, shops, a café, petrol station and hotel. Fort William has a good range of facilities including a cinema, supermarkets, hospital and train station.

Carraig House is in a beautiful coastal setting with stunning island views. Built in 1975 and extended in 2013, the property has well laid out, single storey family accommodation, including the two storey turret wing.

Outbuildings
Agricultural Shed, approx. 16.8 m x 9 m – constructed of a timber frame with box profile roof, some timber cladding and a dirt floor. This shed has doors suitable for vehicles and provided access to the deer larder and fuel store, as well as access to the pier.
Fuel store, approx. 6.8 m x 4.5 m - built of stone with box profile roofing and timber roof trusses and cobble floor. There are two large open fires, neither of which have been used recently and one is no longer operational.
Deer larder, approx. 5.4 m x 3.4 m – portable, refrigerated deer larder unit contained within a small extension off the main shed. Constructed of block with timber frame and box profile roofing. The larder has the capacity to hold 12 hinds.
Stock shelter, approx. 18 m x 6.5 m – constructed of timber frame with box profile cladding and roofing with dirt floor.
Pier - extending to circa 72 m the pier is constructed of stone and concrete. Originally built to transport stone to the lighthouse.

Land
The beach and agricultural land at Carraig extends to approximately 192.6 acres and comprise a mixture of rough heather ground, permanent pasture and beach with rocky coastline. Currently used for grazing cattle, sheep and deer and classified as Grade 6.3, the fully deer-fenced land stretches from the shoreline to a peak of 92 m above sea level. There are some fenced enclosures with natural water sources for livestock.
The land may be suitable for mixed woodland planting, while the carbon-rich soils with some areas of deep peat are potentially of high conservation value and offer restoration potential.

The Caravan Park
The Caravan Park is approached from the public road, a tarmacadam drive leading onto the site. The park extends to approximately 23.8 acres and sits adjacent to the shoreline. Currently open between March and October, there are 21 privately owned caravans, each charged £1,100 per annum for their site. There are no toilet or washing facilities on the site but there is a redundant toilet block with the potential for use, subject to the necessary conse

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