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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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-24
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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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
- Parking Available
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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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
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
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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