Taigh Ghoblach - Lot 1, Durnamuck, Dundonnell, Garve, IV23

Durnamuck is a small crofting settlement, on the southern shore of Little Loch Broom, near Dundonnell in Wester Ross. The west coast of Scotland is known for its mild climate and stunning coastline with sheltered sandy beaches and island views. The unspoilt countryside and traditional communities make this area popular with those seeking a change of lifestyle and Durnamuck is an excellent base from which to enjoy this region. The coast is famous for its sailing, while inland, mountains, moorlands and woodlands offer spectacular scenery, hill walking, climbing and trout fishing on the hill lochs. Little Loch Broom is popular with divers for its clear waters and rich marine life. There is a village shop in Laide some 11 miles distant, and the town of Ullapool lies approximately thirty-two miles away and has a range of amenities including schooling, a Tesco supermarket and a range of independent retailers and eateries. Inverness about an hour’s drive away has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south and Europe.

LOT 1 : Taigh Ghoblach & Croft 6.
The property is in a beautiful setting with spectacular views across Little Loch Broom to the Scoraig peninsula. Taigh Ghoblach comprises a contemporary, architect designed, de-crofted house and garden ground, along with the assignation of the crofting tenancy of the neighbouring croft on which sits a substantial agricultural outbuilding. The house, designed to take full advantage of the setting, has distinctive roof line and a semi open plan interior where extensive use of glass gives uninterrupted views of the landscape and fills the rooms with light. With accommodation spread over four levels, design features include a triple aspect lower ground floor sitting room with wood burning stove and veranda, an upper ground floor kitchen/dining room with further stove, and a first-floor principal bedroom with access to a balcony that has a glass balustrade. The house is energy efficient with a ground source heat pump and the solar PV panels on the barn generate electricity for the barn and the house whilst the panels on the roof of the house are solar thermal panels and provide domestic hot water to the house.

Croft 6
The assignation of a crofting tenancy of Croft 6, approximately 1.9 hectares (4.7 acres) in extent, which runs to the shore of Little Loch Broom. The croft lies to the northwest of Taigh Ghoblach and comprises a yard and parking area and a good quality, general purpose barn which opens to a sheep fank and the croft land. The croft land is bounded in parts by wooden post and wire fencing and is suitable for livestock grazing. There is a ruin of a stone building on the croft. Croft registration number: C8661.

EPC Rating = C