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Quarry Road, Balintore, IV20

Key Features

Large plot in Seaboard village of Balintore close to local services with further land available
Short walk to foreshore and award winning beach
Thriving village community
Easy drive to Tain and choice of supermarkets
Local railway station at Fearn with regular commuter services to Inverness
Primary school nearby at Hilton of Cadboll with senior pupils bussed to Tain Royal Academy
Planning Permission in Principle Reference No: 22/04911/PIP
Variety of long and short walks available in the area
Close to North Coast 500 (NC500) scenic drive

Description

Located in the charming Seaboard village of Balintore, this residential land offers a rare opportunity to build the home of your dreams on a large plot that is conveniently situated near local services. Enjoy the leisurely convenience of a short walk to the picturesque foreshore and the acclaimed award-winning beach, perfect for tranquil moments by the sea.

Nestled within a thriving community, residents will appreciate the local village amenities which include convenience store, post office and chemist. For additional shopping needs, a quick drive to Tain provides access to a selection of supermarkets, ensuring convenience and variety in every-day essentials.

Commuting is made easy with the nearby local railway station at Fearn offering regular services to Inverness, ideal for those who work or enjoy leisure trips to the city. Families will find comfort in the proximity of the primary school at Hilton of Cadboll, while senior students benefit from the free council run bus service to Tain Royal Academy for their educational needs.

With Planning Permission in Principle already secured (Reference No: 22/04911/PIP), this property presents a clear pathway to realising your vision of a perfect home. Take advantage of the varied terrain of the area with an array of long and short walks, offering opportunities to explore the natural beauty that surrounds the Seaboard Villages. Additional land may be available for sale to west of the plot.

Furthermore, the property's location in close proximity to the renowned North Coast 500 (NC500) scenic drive opens up endless possibilities for exploration and adventure, making every day a potential journey of discovery.

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to create a haven in the welcoming community of Balintore. Contact us now to learn more about this property and seize the chance to shape your future within this idyllic setting.

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Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Ask Agent
Date Posted: 2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

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

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Parking Available
Garden: Ask Agent

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

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

Hilton of Cadboll Primary School470 metres
Pupils
107
Type
Non-denominational
Hill of Fearn Primary School2.4 miles
Pupils
39
Type
Non-denominational
Inver Primary School4 miles
Pupils
26
Type
Non-denominational
Tarbat Old Primary School6.1 miles
Pupils
35
Type
Non-denominational
Milton Primary School6.2 miles
Pupils
59
Type
Non-denominational

Secondary

Tain Royal Academy6.5 miles
Pupils
516
Type
Non-denominational
Dornoch Academy10 miles
Pupils
217
Type
Non-denominational
Invergordon Academy11 miles
Pupils
343
Type
Non-denominational
Nairn Academy13 miles
Pupils
679
Type
Non-denominational
Alness Academy13 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

Spar - Balintore, Balintore, Highland262 metres

Asda Tain Supermarket, Knockbreck6.1 miles

Co-op Tain - High Street, Tain6.6 miles

GP surgery

Tain & District Med Group6.8 miles

Pharmacy

Web Pharmacy Ltd382 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden54 metres

Walking trail

Seaboard front65 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

Fearn Rail Station3.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hugh Street405 metres

Typical drive times

Tain15 min · 7.6 miles

Alness25 min · 16 miles

Dornoch27 min · 17 miles

Invergordon24 min · 15 miles

Inverness (city)51 min · 37 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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