Building Plot adjacent to Herkenneys, Hilton, Dornoch, IV253PW
- Bedrooms
- 3
Key Features
- ***PRIME BUILDING PLOT WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION IN THE HEART OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS â?? EXCEPTIONAL SELF-BUILD OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY***
- ***SUPERB DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY to acquire a generous building plot with FULL PLANNING PERMISSION (Highland Council Ref: 18/00176/FUL) for the construction of a substantial detached dwelling***
- ***Fantastic plot with huge potential to create a stunning,bespoke family home in a highly desirable location. Electric and water are on site and ground works have been commenced
- ***Previous local sales evidence. Torridon, Hilton. Sept 2025. £436,000. Cnoc Dubh, Hilton. Sept 24. £377,000. Dhumont, Hilton. Nov 22. £325,000***
- ***Excellent opportunity for builders, developers, lifestyle purchasers or investors seeking a premium Highland location with exceptional long-term capital growth potential and strong demand***
Description
** SALE BY AUCTION - 27 August 2026 - Timed Online Auction **
PRIME BUILDING PLOT WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION IN THE HEART OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS â?? EXCEPTIONAL SELF-BUILD OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY SUPERB DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY to acquire a generous building plot with FULL PLANNING PERMISSION (Highland Council Ref: 18/00176/FUL) for the construction of a substantial detached dwelling. Situated on the outskirts of the highly desirable Royal Burgh of Dornoch, this ready-to-develop site offers purchasers the chance to create a bespoke family home, luxury holiday property or high-value resale project in one of Scotland's most sought-after coastal locations. The site benefits from planning consent, with services available and groundworks already commenced, significantly reducing both timescales and development costs. Building plots with full planning permission in this location are exceptionally scarce, making this an attractive proposition for developers, self-builders and investors alike. OUTSTANDING LOCATION just minutes from the centre of Dornoch, offering an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, hotels and everyday amenities, together with highly regarded schooling and excellent transport links via the A9 to Inverness and the wider Highlands. Dornoch is internationally recognised for the world-famous Royal Dornoch Golf Club, consistently ranked amongst the finest championship links golf courses in the world. Established in 1877 and redesigned by Old Tom Morris, the Championship Course regularly features in global Top 10 rankings and attracts golfers from across Europe, North America and Asia, generating year-round demand for premium accommodation and property in the area. The spectacular coastline, award-winning beaches and the Dornoch Firth further enhance the area's appeal as both a permanent residential and holiday destination. The surrounding market continues to demonstrate strong demand for quality residential development opportunities. Comparable serviced plots with planning permission in the Dornoch area are rarely available highlighting the desirability of the location and the continued strength of values within this established Highland market. Planning Permission: Highland Council Planning Reference 18/00176/FUL. Excellent opportunity for builders, developers, lifestyle purchasers or investors seeking a premium Highland location with exceptional long-term capital growth potential and strong demand from both owner-occupiers and the lucrative holiday letting market.
The plot enjoys an attractive setting within the popular village of Hilton, just over one mile from the historic Royal Burgh of Dornoch, one of the Highlands' most desirable residential and tourist destinations. The area offers an exceptional quality of life, combining spectacular coastline, championship golf, beautiful countryside and excellent local amenities. Dornoch provides an excellent range of everyday facilities including a supermarket, independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs, medical centre, pharmacy, primary and secondary schooling, banking facilities and a post office. The town is renowned for its welcoming community, picturesque town square, historic cathedral and award-winning sandy beach, making it a highly sought-after location for both permanent residents and holiday home owners. The area is internationally famous for Royal Dornoch Golf Club, consistently ranked amongst the finest championship links courses in the world, attracting visitors from across the globe and supporting a strong local tourism and holiday letting market. Outdoor enthusiasts are also well catered for with opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, sailing and wildlife watching, together with easy access to the spectacular North Coast 500 touring route. The City of Inverness is around 43 miles with all amenities and transport links.
Auction Details
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-03
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Property Features
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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
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 90% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Dornoch Primary1.2 miles
- Pupils
- 160
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Golspie Primary School5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 98
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Knockbreck Primary School - Tain6.1 miles
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Craighill Primary School6.2 miles
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Inver Primary School6.7 miles
- Pupils
- 26
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Dornoch Academy1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Golspie High School5.8 miles
- Pupils
- 264
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tain Royal Academy6.2 miles
- Pupils
- 516
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Invergordon Academy15 miles
- Pupils
- 343
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Alness Academy16 miles
- Pupils
- 505
- 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
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
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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