Lot 5 – Keeper’s Cottage and Land

This lot provides a rare opportunity to acquire a former estate cottage (currently in an advanced state of dereliction and in need of comprehensive redevelopment/replacement) together with an extensive area blending stands of mature mixed species woodland with attractive open ground including wetlands, streams and some enclosed grazing.

With vehicular access via the track bounding the north side of Armadale Gardens, the site of the Victorian former gamekeeper’s cottage occupies an elevated position above Armadale with an exceptional outlook. Given its derelict state, the site provides the potential for the purchaser to develop a bespoke house to their own design (subject to planning) and thereby create a stunning small amenity and woodland estate on this setting.

Within this lot is a network of vehicular tracks (passable in a 4x4 only) whilst the western boundary with the adjoining South Sleat Estate is enclosed by a post and wire deer fence.

The combination of roe deer, woodcock and small ponds (which can be fed to attract wild duck) provides some traditional field sports opportunities.

This property has 94.3 acres of land.

Situation

The Armadale Castle Estate is located on the eastern shoreline of the Sleat peninsula and at the southern end of the Isle of Skye. Access to the peninsula is excellent with the A851 leading south from Broadford being a two-way road which has benefitted from extensive upgrading during the last 20 years. The village of Broadford provides a range of basic amenities including shop, petrol station, hotels and restaurants and can be reached in about 15-20 minutes’ drive from the estate.

From Broadford, the A87 connects to Kyle of Lochalsh on the Scottish mainland via the Skye Bridge and is around 30 minutes’ drive from the estate. As an alternative form of arrival at and departure from the Sleat peninsula, Caledonian MacBrayne operate a daily ferry service from Armadale to Mallaig on the Scottish mainland where, in turn, ferry sailings operate to the ‘Small Isles’ of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna. The journey time from the estate to Inverness (either via Kyle of Lochalsh or Mallaig) is around 2 hours’ driving time depending on the time of day and season.

With its combination of a majestic landscape including world famous features such as the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing, the Fairy Pools and Kilt Rock; internationally renowned hotels and restaurants including Kinloch Lodge, The Three Chimneys and the Michelin-star Loch Bay, Skye is recognised as one of the most attractive holiday destinations in Europe.

Directions

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS Postcode: IV45 8RS What3words: ///pegs.grape.grasp

VIEWING Viewings for all lots are strictly by appointment with the selling agents:

Strutt & Parker, Inverness 01463 719171 Strutt & Parker, Edinburgh 0131 226 2500

The whole estate and lot 1 can be viewed by prior arrangement and will be accompanied by a representative of the owners.

Viewings of lots 2, 3 and 6 will be at specifically designated times during each week due to their ongoing occupancy by holiday tenants and employees. Please contact the selling agents to establish the available viewing times for each of these lots.

Viewings of lots 4, 5 and 7 will be on an unaccompanied basis but by appointment with the selling agents only.