- Charming Detached Property with 2.49 Acre Croft +
- Desirable, Rural Location +
- Full Planning Permission to Extend Cottage +
- Lounge +
- Kitchen/Diner +
- Bathroom & 3 Bedrooms +
- Solid Fuel Heating System +
- Decrofted Garden Area +
- Outbuilding +
- EPC Rating: F 33 +
CHARMING DETACHED PROPERTY WITH 2.49 ACRE CROFT
The sale of Rowan Cottage presents a rare opportunity, to acquire a charming detached property, set within approximately 2.49 acres of tenanted croft land, together with an outbuilding. Located in the picturesque settlement of Arivegaig, on the outskirts of Acharacle, the property enjoys stunning views over the surrounding countryside. This is an exciting project for the successful purchaser, with the option to renovate the existing cottage or extend it further-full planning permission is already in place. The sale offers a genuine rural lifestyle opportunity.
Arivegaig is a small crofting township which is formed around the picturesque Kentra Bay, and forms the perfect place to explore the rugged beauty of this wonderful area on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, with the Singing Sands and Ardtoe Beach all within easy reach. The property is located some three miles from the main village of Acharacle, a thriving community offering a wide range of amenities including hotel, shops, post office, bakery, tearoom, doctors surgery and churches. The highly regarded primary school is also located locally in the village, while the secondary school is some eight miles away in the neighbouring village of Strontian, making this an ideal family home.
Accommodation and Details
Entrance Porch 1.4m x 1.3m
With wooden entrance door. Window to front. Door to hallway.
Hallway
With stairs to upper level. Walk-in, under stair cupboard. Doors to lounge and bedroom.
Lounge 3.5m x 3.4m
With window to front. Tiled fireplace. Door to kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/Diner 4.0m x 3.2m
With windows to rear and side. Sink unit. Built-in cupboard. Hatch to loft. Door to rear hallway.
Bedroom 3.5m x 3.1m
With window to front. Feature fireplace.
Rear Hallway
With door to side garden. Built-in cupboard. Door to bathroom.
Bathroom 2.4m x 2.1m
L-shaped, with frosted window to rear. Fitted with WC, wash hand basin and bath.
Upper Level
Landing
With Velux window to rear. Doors to bedrooms.
Bedroom 4.0m x 3.7m
With dormer window to front. Built-in cupboard.
Bedroom 3.7m x 3.1m
With dormer window to front.
Garden
The garden grounds surrounding the property are laid to grass. Parking is available to the side of the property, whilst the outbuilding is located to the rear of the property. The grounds offer a blank canvas to the successful purchaser.
Croft
The tenanted croft for sale is outline red on the title plan and extends in total to approximately 2.49 acres (1.0097 hectares). The area shaded green is the decrofted house and garden, which is 0.17 acres (0.07 hectares). The croft is registered, in the Crofting Register, under schedule number C7992. There is also a souming 3 cow and 19 sheep share in the local common grazing. The croft comprises a mainly level, one good-sized field. Useful link:
Outbuilding
Of timber construction.
Planning Permission
Full Planning Permission was granted on 31st October 2024 for the demolition of the existing porch and rear extension, erection of sunroom and extension of Rowan Cottage. Copies of the planning and proposed floor plans and elevations are available on the Highland Council Planning website or by request from the selling agent.
Travel Directions
From Fort William take the A82 south for 8 miles then cross over on the Corran Ferry. At Ardgour, turn left and follow the road to Strontian and proceed on towards Acharacle. When entering Acharacle proceed right through the village and at the Church of Scotland, take the turning on the left at the crossroads, signposted Kentra B8044. Follow this road for approximately 1.3 miles, and turn right before a small bridge. Rowan Cottage is the 6th property on the right hand side.