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Guide Price£89,000

Plot At Croft 37, Old Town, North Ballachulish, PH33

Land size
0.5 acres

Key Features

  • Large, Desirable Decrofted Level Building Plot
  • Stunning Countryside & Mountain Views in Attractive Location
  • Planning Permission in Principle for Detached Dwellinghouse & Garage
  • Mains Services available for Connection Nearby
  • Soakaway to be Installed by Successful Purchaser
  • Access by a Shared Road
  • Around 0.5 Acres (0.2 Hectares)

Description

LARGE DESIRABLE DECROFTED LEVEL BUILDING PLOT WITH MOUNTAIN AND COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to purchase a highly attractive and generously sized level plot extending to approximately 0.5 acres, situated within the charming crofting township of Old Town, North Ballachulish. Enjoying breath-taking views across the surrounding countryside towards the magnificent Beinn a’ Bheithir mountain range and the dramatic Highland landscape beyond, Croft 37 offers an idyllic setting for those seeking to create a bespoke home in a most desirable locations. The plot benefits from Planning Permission in Principle for the erection of a detached dwellinghouse together with a detached garage. Having been decrofted, the site is accessed via a shared private road, with mains water, electricity and sewerage services located nearby and readily available for connection. Nestled within the peaceful township of Old Town, the property enjoys a superb location approximately 11 miles south of Fort William and just 3 miles north of Glencoe, placing it at the heart of some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery and outdoor pursuits. The area is renowned for its wealth of leisure activities, including skiing, golf, water sports, hillwalking, mountain biking, climbing and Segway adventures, all within easy reach.

The nearby villages of Onich and Ballachulish provide a range of everyday amenities including shops, a post office, hotels, pubs and restaurants. The highly regarded St Bride's Primary School is located nearby, while secondary schooling is available in both Fort William and Kinlochleven. This outstanding plot presents a rare chance to build a dream home in a stunning Highland setting, combining rural tranquillity with excellent access to local amenities and world-class outdoor recreation.

Planning Permission

Planning Permission in Principle was granted for on 21/01/25, Reference: 24/02288/PIP for the erection of a detached dwellinghouse and detached garage. Copies of the Planning Permissions, are available on the Highland Council website, under the Planning section, or by request with the selling agent.

Services

Mains sewerage, water and electricity are all nearby the site for connection.

Travel Directions

Travelling south of Fort William on the A82 for around 11 miles through the village of Onich and on to North Ballachulish, pass the Gleaner Petrol Station on the right hand side, then St Brides Church on the left hand side. Pass the next five properties on the left and take the first junction on the left signposted Old Town. Follow the road ahead and take the second turning on the left. Proceed along the gravelled track and the plot is located on the left, directly after the turning to the left.

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Date Posted
2026-06-24

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

Property Features

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Parking
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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 79% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • St Bride's Primary School585 metres
    Pupils
    29
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ballachulish Primary School2.6 miles
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Glencoe Primary School3.1 miles
    Pupils
    22
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ardgour Primary School3.4 miles
    Pupils
    18
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Duror Primary School5.5 miles
    Pupils
    7
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Kinlochleven High School8.2 miles
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lochaber High School10 miles
    Pupils
    839
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ardnamurchan High School15 miles
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Oban High School23 miles
    Pupils
    1,009
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mallaig High School32 miles
    Pupils
    101
    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

Co-op Ballachulish - Old Station Yard, Ballachulish2.4 miles
Spar - Grange Fort William, Fort William8.2 miles
Co-op Kinlochleven, Kinlochleven8.3 miles

GP surgery

Ballachulish Medical Practice2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Ballachulish Medical Practice2.5 miles

Green space

Play Space653 metres

Walking trail

Bail Ur ? Bishop?s Bay Path681 metres

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

Fort William Rail Station8.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Oldtown Junction84 metres

Typical drive times

Oban48 min · 32 miles
Tobermory1 hr 54 min · 53 miles
Inbhir Aora1 hr 20 min · 62 miles
An Gearasdan21 min · 12 miles
Inverness (city)1 hr 57 min · 78 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

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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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