Fort Augustus PH32 Kyltra
- Offers Over
- £750,000
- Freehold
- B Council Band
Features at a glance
- Attractive & easily accesible grazing land
- Approx. 186.54 acres (75.49 Ha)
- Grades 4, 5 & 6 - James Hutton Institute
- 2 Bedroom cottge in need of modernisation
- Off-grid
- Borders Caledonan Canal
**CLOSING DATE SET - THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2022 AT 12 NOON** An attractive and easily accessible block of grazing ground plus cottage (in need of upgrading and modernisation) located in the heart of the Great Glen, enjoying spectacular views.
Approximately 186.54 acres (75.49 Ha) in total - For sale as a whole
The property comprises an attractively diverse block of grazing, pasture land and scrub woodland which extends to approximately 186.54 acres (75.49 Ha) in total. The land is classified by the James Hutton Institute as grades 4, 5 & 6 which is capable of growing a narrow range of crops but is most suited to growing grass. Some of the land may be suitable for tree planting, subject to obtaining planting scheme approval from Scottish Forestry. A particular feature of the northern boundary of the land is that it shares a boundary with the famous Caledonian Canal.
Located centrally within the subjects is an attractive granite stone constructed cottage/bothy, set under a corrugated iron roof. The cottage dates from around 1912 and provides fantastic opportunities to extend and develop to provide a comfortable and private residence on the property (subject to obtaining the appropriate planning consent - www.highland.gov.uk). The cottage is off grid, is not wired/connected to mains electricity and is in need of significant upgrading and modernisation. To the north east of the cottage is a range of derelict buildings which now just comprise of stone walls and may provide some development potential (subject to planning)
This property has 186.54 acres of land.
Situation
Kyltra lies just to the north of the A82 (Inverness-Fort William) public road and is accessed approximately 4 miles to the south of the village of Fort Augustus.
Fort Augustus has a range of local amenities including a medical centre, pharmacy, post office, local store, petrol station and a good range of hotels, restaurants and bars. Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands, lies approximately 38 miles to the north east, and as the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands, offers a comprehensive range of amenities including Eastgate Shopping Centre, bus and train stations, cafés, bars, restaurants, High Street shops, shopping parks and supermarkets. Leisure and entertainment facilities include Inverness Leisure & Aquadome, Eden Court Theatre & Cinema. Inverness train station provides onward links to major regional centres including sleeper service to London. Inverness Airport has regular daily flights to London and other UK cities and some European destinations.
Directions
From Inverness take the A82 south to Fort Augustus. Follow the A82 through the village and the entrance to the subjects is found after approximately 4 miles on the right hand side through a section of forestry.
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