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Plot West of Fechlin House Moor of Knockchoilum, Whitebridge, IV2

Land size
0.98 acres

Key Features

  • Fantastic opportunity to purchase a generous plot of land
  • Peaceful woodland setting within commuting distance of Inverness
  • Site extends to approx. 0.98 acres
  • Outline planning permission for a detached dwelling
  • Mains electricity on site, water supply nearby via borehole
  • Vehicular access in place

Description

A superb opportunity to acquire a sizeable plot in the tranquil hamlet of Whitebridge, surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty. Extending to approximately 0.98 acres, the site includes a timber plantation with a cleared development area to the south. Outline planning permission has been granted for the construction of a detached dwelling. A water supply is available via a borehole on the neighbouring property, with a shared service/maintenance agreement expected. Mains electricity runs through the site, although a formal connection will be required. Drainage will be via a treatment plant and soakaway, to be installed to the satisfaction of the planning authority and SEPA. Access is via a shared driveway, with vehicular access already in place. Boundaries are marked with post and wire stock fencing on two sides.

A superb opportunity to acquire a sizeable plot in the tranquil hamlet of Whitebridge, surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty. Extending to approximately 0.98 acres, the site includes a timber plantation with a cleared development area to the south. Outline planning permission has been granted for the construction of a detached dwelling. A water supply is available via a borehole on the neighboring property, with a shared service/maintenance agreement expected. Mains electricity runs through the site, although a formal connection will be required. Drainage will be via a treatment plant and soakaway, to be installed to the satisfaction of the planning authority and SEPA. Access is via a shared driveway, with vehicular access already in place. Boundaries are marked with post and wire stock fencing on two sides.LocationWhitebridge offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with a hotel and bar facilities, while the village of Foyers, around 3 miles away, provides a general store, caf?, Post Office, and health centre. Fort Augustus, a popular tourist destination approximately 7.5 miles away, offers further amenities including a supermarket, bank, hotels, restaurants, and boutique shops. The surrounding area is famed for its scenic landscapes and outdoor activities, including hillwalking, fishing, and golf, with attractions such as Urquhart Castle, the Caledonian Canal, the Great Glen Way, and Loch Ness close by. Inverness, the Highland capital, is around 25 miles away and offers excellent shopping, leisure facilities, and transport links by road, rail, and air.DirectionsFrom Inverness, take the B862 towards Dores and follow signs for Whitebridge. Continue through the hamlet taking the first left turn signposted for Killin and follow the road for approximately 200m, then turn right onto the shared driveway leading to the plot. The entrance is marked and vehicular access is in place. Alternatively you can use the app What3words. By entering the below words it will give you directions to the house.What3words ///lousy.goes.skilletPlanning ReferenceHighland Council - 23/02567/PIP - Outline planning permission granted for the erection of a dwelling house. Notice of review reference - 23/00044/RBREF. Planning permission granted on appeal on 16 February 2024. Viewing: Don't delay - get in touch with Tailormade Moves today to arrange a viewing.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-04-01

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Stratherrick Primary School4.7 miles
    Pupils
    15
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kilchuimen Primary School7.8 miles
    Pupils
    48
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Glenurquhart Primary School9.5 miles
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Balnain Primary School11 miles
    Pupils
    14
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Invergarry Primary School14 miles
    Pupils
    22
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Kilchuimen Academy7.8 miles
    Pupils
    47
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Glen Urquhart High School9.5 miles
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kingussie High School19 miles
    Pupils
    417
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Inverness Royal Academy21 miles
    Pupils
    1,351
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Charleston Academy21 miles
    Pupils
    746
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar Penny Petroleum Great Glen, Fort Augustus7.6 miles
Co-op Scotmid Drumnadrochit, Lewiston9.6 miles
Spar - Cannich, Cannich15 miles

GP surgery

Loch Ness East And Strathnairn4.3 miles

Pharmacy

Loch Ness East And Strathnairn4.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Newtonmore Rail Station17 miles

Nearest bus stop

Drummond View915 metres

Typical drive times

Nairn58 min · 41 miles
Dingwall56 min · 43 miles
An Gearasdan56 min · 40 miles
Inverness (city)38 min · 25 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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