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Lot 16 Northbay DSR Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Western Isles HS9 5YD Land
Features
• Extends to 0.03 hectares (0.08 acres) • Scenic area with open views
Description
The subject property comprises an irregular shaped piece of land of slightly tapering topography extending to approximately 0.03 Hectares (0.08 Acres) identified shaded blue on the supplementary title plan extract opposite).
The site houses a now redundant Scottish Water concrete tank measuring approximately 4.1 m x 8.1 m with earth mounded around it and roughly grassed over. The tank has 4 secure metal covers plus a concrete cabinet with secure timber doors on top. The area is fenced with mainly timber posts plus some metal posts and wire including a top strand of barbed wire.
It should be noted that the title does not contain any access rights which would benefit the Property directly due to its isolated geographical location. The Property is also situated some distance from the nearest road.
The surrounding area to the site is used for the grazing of livestock. The site is situated within registered common grazing land but the actual site has been removed from common grazing status.
Location
The scenic Isle of Barra (population circa 1,174 – 2011 Census) is an island in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of the Scottish mainland. Barra is the second southernmost inhabited island after the adjacent island of Vatersay to which it is connected by the Vatersay Causeway.
The subject site is located on the north side of Barra Airport. From the main ring road (A888), take the road in the NE signed Barra Airport, Eoligarry & Sound of Barra Ferry. Stay on this until you have driven past the airport (on the right) and then a school on your left. The road then starts to go round a hillside on your left and the tank site is on this hillside c 50m up. Easily visible from the road. Park at a gate close to a bus stop and walk from there.
Note
**NO RESALE CLAUSE** Please note the vendors will not permit resale of the property within 12 months from the date of purchase. See legal pack for information.
*Guide Price £2,000 (plus fees if applicable)
20 * Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price and auction fees
Planning
The land may be suitable for a number of uses subject to securing the appropriate planning consent.
Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - There are no buyer's fees on this lot. Being sold on behalf of: