Am Beachd Na Mara Knockrome, Craighouse, Isle of Jura, Argyll, PA60 7XZ. OFFERS OVER 225,000.
Particulars of Sale Craighouse 4.5 miles, Feolin Ferry 13 miles (Ferry point to Islay and Tarbert), Oban 49 miles (via Tarbert), Glasgow 102 miles (via Tarbert) & Edinburgh 148 miles (via Tarbert) AN INDIVIDUALLY BUILT DETACHED BUNGALOW (CIRCA 2008) WITH VARIOUS OUTBUILDINGS, A CROFT OF APPROXIMATELY 52.61 ACRES (21.28 Ha) AND A SHARE OF COMMON GRAZINGS. DIRECTIONS On arrival on Jura follow the A846 to Craighouse and then on to Knockrome. Am Beachd Na Mara is set on the right hand side. SITUATION Am Beachd Na Mara is situated approximately 4.5 miles North East of Craighouse. The subjects enjoy a prime setting with a backdrop to The Paps of Jura and views to the sea. Craighouse is the capital of the island and offers primary schooling, a church, a hotel, a Post Office, a gift shop, a bistro and a petrol station. It is also the site of the islands distillery which produces a fine range of single malts. The Isle of Jura enjoys a rugged beauty and an enviable wildlife population including: golden eagles, sea eagles, seals, otters and the island`s large red deer population of approximately 500 are a common sight. The idyllic surroundings are perfect for stalking, fishing, sailing, diving, bird watching, and walking. The immaculate beaches are ideal for surfing and body boarding. The island is an ideal environment to bring up a family, retire to, get away from it all, or to seek inspiration in. It has been a popular destination for authors and artists over the years. George Orwell famously christened the island as Extremely Unget- at-able when he spent 2 years on the island writing his novel 1984. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Am Beachd Na Mara is a wonderful home completed in 2008 and built to the highest of standards. The subjects are of timber kit construction with rendered block outer walls all under a tiled roof. The design and type of construction are ideal for a practical family home in this spectacular island setting.
The house extends to approximately 1,144 square feet (106.34 sq m) with the accommodation all formed on the ground floor. The accommodation includes a spacious lounge, an impressive fitted kitchen open plan to the dining room, a utility room, 3 bedrooms, a master en-suite shower room, a study / 4th bedroom and a well appointed principal bathroom. The design is perfect for couples and families with many rooms enjoying sea views. There are natural wood finishes throughout the property and a good range of in built storage space. The specification includes an oil fired central heating system and double glazing. The croft extends to 52.61 acres (21.28 Ha). The land is IACS registered and has been actively farmed. The vendor has used the croft to accommodate approximately 28 suckler cows with calves and up to 40 pigs. In the region of 140 bales of silage have been taken from the better areas of land. The land is primarily classified as Grade 4 (1). There is a 22.86% share of the 682.00 acre (276.00 Ha) common grazings. Full details of owning and operating a croft can be found on The Crofting Commission website: http://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk The outbuildings on the croft can be summarised as: General purpose steel portal shed Approximately 24.0m x 12.0m. Steel sheet clad roof and sides and partial concrete floor. Dutch Barn steel frame shed Approximately 14.0m x 4.6m. Steel sheet clad roof and sides with a hardcore floor. Stone Bothy Approximately 7.0m x 4.0m. Stone / block walls, steel sheet roof and concrete floor. There is water and electricity to some of the buildings and the yard is partly concreted. Planning permission was granted on the 29 June 2010 for the conversion of the bothy to form a Class 7 bunkhouse. Planning reference 10/00419/PP. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a quality detached home and croft in this popular island location. GENERAL REMARKS & INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the selling agents: Baird Lumsden, The Mill, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4JS. 01786-833800. bridgeofallan@dmhbl.co.uk TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Caledonian MacBrayne offer daily sailings from Kennacraig just south of Tarbert to Port Askaig / Port Ellen on Islay with a small vehicle ferry connecting to Jura. Hebridean Air Services offer flights from Connell near Oban to Islay where a car can be hired and you can access Jura via the small vehicle ferry. There is also a service from Glasgow Airport operated by Flybe to Islay.
Calmac Office, Kennacraig - 01880 730253 www.calmac.co.uk Hebridean Air Services 0845 805 7465 www.hebrideanair.co.uk Flybe Glasgow Airport 0844 481 5555 www.flybe.com SERVICES Private water supply, private drainage via a septic tank, mains electricity, BT telephone line and internet. LOCAL AUTHORITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Argyll & Bute Council, Kilmory Castle, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT. Tel.: 01546 602127. SOLICITOR Blackadders Solicitors, 34, Reform Street, Dundee, DD1 1RJ. Tel.: 01382-229222. COUNCIL TAX Am Beachd Na Mara has been assessed for Council Tax purposes as Band D. Brochure prepared March 2013.
PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION The following note is of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property. Baird Lumsden, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items, nor for any error they may contain, however caused. No information in these particulars should be considered to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, equipment or facilities are in working order. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. It should not be assumed that the selling agents have verified these matters which must be verified by any intending purchaser. Descriptions in these particulars are stated as a matter of opinion and not as a statement of fact. Any plans, areas, measurements or distances stated in these particulars are approximate only. Information contained in these particulars is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. No person in the employment of Baird Lumsden has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of Baird Lumsden, nor any contract on behalf of the Sellers. Selling Agents Baird Lumsden The Mill, Station Road Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4JS T. 01786 833800 F. 01786 834382 E. bridgeofallan@dmhbl.co.uk www.bairdlumsden.co.uk