Ramscraigs Croft, Ramscraigs, Dunbeath, Caithness KW6

Ramscraigs Croft is a 5.6 Acre croft located on the north east coast of Scotland in Caithness. Situated in a convenient location aside the A9, with stunning views of nearby hills, surrounding countryside and out over the Moray Firth. The land is arable with secure fencing, suitable for a range of uses. The croft has lapsed planning permission for a two bedroom bungalow with integral garage. Services are located nearby.

CROFT REGISTER C8542

2.2761 Hectares ( 5.62 acres Approx) registered Croft with the Crofters Commission

DESCRIPTION

Secure fencing flat arable ground with stone built outbuilding currently used for storage. Access via side road off the A9.

LAPSED PLANNING

17/01579/FUL Granted - 27/07/2017

ALT REF -001

Lapsed Planning Granted for 2 bedroom bungalow with built-in single garage, with driveway and entrance from a subsidiary road leading from the A9.

LOCATION

Ramscraigs Croft is located on the east coast of Caithness between Helmsdale and Wick and although it is a short drive to the majestic Caithness coastline, the Moray Firth is visible from the croft. The highest peak in Caithness, Morven and neighbouring hills sit nearby. The croft is conveniently aside the main A9 route heading north to Wick/Thurso and south to the town of Inverness. The nearby small fishing village of Dunbeath benefits from a doctors surgery, primary school (with a current school role of 30 pupils), and a small convenience store. Wick lies 20 miles north of Dunbeath where you'll find supermarkets, independent shops, cafe's, restaurants, hospital, a secondary school and other local amenities while Inverness is approx 80 miles south. Wick airport provides flights to Aberdeen where onward domestic and international flights are available.

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Point to note 

‘A prospective purchaser should note that this croft land is regulated by the crofting Commission. This means that the successful purchaser/assignee is agreeing to abide by certain duties with regard to the croft land. These duties are:- 

·         A duty to be ordinarily resident on, or within32km(20 miles) of your croft

·         A duty to cultivate and maintain your croft or put it to another purposeful use

·         A duty not to misuse or neglect your croft

In addition, there is legal requirement to return an Annual Notice to the crofting Commission each year, confirming whether or not you adhere to these duties. Failure to return this notice is a criminal offence, and if as a result of this, any failure to meet the duties is discovered, you could lose the croft or the right to use it.’

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