Farm Buildings

21-22 West Watten is served by an L-shaped agricultural building comprising tractor shed, workshop, store and bedded byre. The buildings are constructed of concrete block with steel trusses and asbestos cement fibre sheeted roof, concrete floors and timber sliding doors. The modest buildings are complemented by a large and useful sheep handling system of block construction over concrete floors with a useful dipping bath.

Whilst the holding has predominantly been a sheep farm in the past, should the right buyer wish to diversify and require additional storage, there may be the opportunity to construct additional agricultural outbuildings adjacent to or in replacement of the existing steading, subject to obtaining all necessary Local Authority consents.

Land

The IACS registered land at 21-22 West Watten extends to 391.01ha (966.19 acres) or thereby, consisting of 10 field parcels comprising permanent grass, rough grazing and woodland. There is also a small area of non-IACS permanent grass and woodland extending to 6.70 acres or thereby. The land is classified as Grades 4(2), 5(3) and 6(3) by the James Hutton Institute, lying from 52m to 96m above sea level with a northerly aspect. Within Less-Favoured Area - Severely Disadvantaged.

Woodland

Included is Acharole Wood, comprising 28.14ha (69.53 acres) or thereby of mature coniferous woodland. This presents a fantastic opportunity to invest in maturing timber as a cash crop, with the opportunity for a purchaser to consider reducing their carbon footprint through the supply of timber and, thereafter, restore moorland and Peatland habitat. According to the James Hutton Institute the woodland is primarily classified as grade F6, being land with very limited flexibility for the growth and management of tree crops. There are no outstanding grants in respect of the woodlands. Asking price includes all standing and fallen timber.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

BPS Entitlements not available. Land sits within Payment Region 0, Region 1 and Region 2.

Dwellinghouse

The Cottage at 21/22 West Watten is a well-proportioned 2-bedroom dwelling surrounded by ample garden grounds overlooking the land to the west with far-reaching views towards Morven.

The single-storey detached cottage comprises 2no bedrooms, living / dining room, modest kitchen, bathroom and entrance vestibule. The property is served with uPVC double glazing throughout. Water is heated via solid fuel stove and immersion cylinder. Space heating is via the solid fuel stove in kitchen and wood-burning stove in living area. It is believed there is a fireplace in both bedrooms connected to chimney flue.

The cottage would benefit from a package of refurbishment works to bring up to a more modern living standard.

Subject to obtaining the relevant Local Authority consents, the site may be suitable for redevelopment for the erection of a replacement dwellinghouse more suited to modern living arrangements and standards.

Property Details

EPC:

Band F

Windows & Doors:

uPVC double glazed

Council Tax:

Band B

Heating:

Solid-fuel and wood-burning stoves

Water:

Mains

Drainage:

Private to septic tank