Taigh Ghoblach - Lot 2, Dundonnell Woodland, Garve, IV23

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 Dundonnell 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 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.


LOT 2: Dundonnell Woodland
An area of regenerating native woodland on sloping ground, managed for amenity purposes and extending to approximately 21.75 acres (8.75 hectares) in total. It is made up of mixed, mainly deciduous trees and lies on the north side of Strath Beag near the village of Dundonnell. Situated 26 miles from the town of Ullapool, where most amenities can be found. The property also lies approximately 59 miles to the northwest of the City of Inverness, where other major transport links are located.
Planning permission, now lapsed, was granted in 2010 for the development of a lodge and eight holiday letting units on the site. Details of which can be found on the planning pages of The Highland Council’s website using reference 10/00089/FULRC