Lot 1 Achafolla Mill, Toberonochy, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34

SITUATION
The Isle of Luing, one of the former slate isles, has a population of about 170. The island is situated within commuting distance of Oban town to the north on Scotland’s West Coast. Access to the island is via a car ferry which runs a regular, daily service making it one of the most accessible of the Western Isles. The island is serviced by a shop, post office, two village halls, church and heritage centre with café, there is also a medical practice on neighbouring Seil and 9-hole golf course. Luing offers a choice of outdoor pursuits including walking, sailing, kayaking and fishing and has its own skiff club. It is also a haven for a diverse range of wildlife. The popular coastal town of Oban offers an excellent range of retail outlets, professional services, a leisure centre and cinema. There is also a choice of primary and secondary schools. The town’s railway station runs daily services to Glasgow and from the harbour are regular ferry sailings to the Western Isles. Further to the north at Connel, a small airfield operates flights to the Outer Isles with plans to extend to Glasgow in future.

DESCRIPTION
Achafolla Mill
The Achafolla Mill was built to mill corn in the early-mid 19th century, a relatively rare building type and retaining all its machinery. The Grade C-listed old corn mill has views down to the coast and the island of Scarba. Access to the Mill would be constructed over the brown track on the plan from the main road.

SERVICES
Some services are either close by including water, telephone and electric. Drainage will be to a septic tank, the buyers will be responsible for their installation. However, the owner may be willing to contribute towards these installation costs.

NOTES
The buyer(s) will be responsible for construction of the access road(s) from the existing road to the plot(s). For further information, please contact the Selling Agent.

DIRECTIONS
From Oban travelling south on the A816 Oban/Lochgilphead road, turn right at the signpost for Easdale (B844) continue along this road, crossing the ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’. Pass the Tigh-an-Truish Inn on the right and continue south through Clachan Seil and Kilbrandon to Cuan where the ferry connects with Luing. On leaving the ferry continue along the road towards Toberonochy. The plots can be found on the right and left hand side of the road after passing the Kilchattan Church.

POST CODE
PA34 4TY

SOLICITORS
Turcan Connell
Princes Exchange
1 Earl Grey Street
EH3 9EE

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Argyll and Bute

PLANNING
The plots do not currently benefit from planning permission, a pre-app application has been put into the Argyll and Bute Council and we will be able to provide the outcome once we receive feedback from the council.