Offers in the region of £230,000

87 Upper Borve, Isle of Barra ,

HS9 5XR

• House
• Status: Under Offer
• Area: Western Isles Area
• Garden
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Property Description

Situated in the crofting township of Upper Borve on western side of the Isle of Barra we are delighted to offer an unusual and exciting opportunity to acquire a traditional stone-built croft house and a croft tenancy to include a renovated byre and 2.51 Ha of in-by with shares in common grazings. The seller wishes to sell the croft tenancy and the decrofted house site together preferably.

The decrofted house has a modern kitchen and shower room, however the rest of the house is in need of modernisation and renovation. This area includes a ruined blackhouse.

The byre has a bright and modern open plan living area with ample kitchen space and storage, a double bedroom and a shower room. The rear doors lead onto a decking area which gives lovely views to the hill and the west coast of Barra.

The croft tenancy extends to some 2.51Ha or thereby which is outlined in the map attached. Crofting is a system of landholding unique to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland which is normally held on a tenancy. This may or may not include a house and farm buildings.

When looking to tenant a croft, a person must obtain the approval of the Crofting Commission www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk. The Crofting Commission’s aim is to promote the well-being of crofting communities. They will consider several points when an application is received which include the specific needs and long term interests of the community, and the skills a new tenant will bring, suitability of the new tenant in terms of their experience and plans for the croft. The suitability of the proposed tenant is of prime importance and they will be asked to give plans for the working and stocking of the croft as well as previous experience and skills which would be useful to the township. The Commission are able to refuse an assignation if they feel the proposed tenant is not suitable.

Castlebay, some 5 miles distant, boasts both Primary and Secondary schools, Hospital, Post Office, Bank and Shops. The ferry terminal provides regular sailings between Castlebay and Oban.

The Isle of Barra boasts the unique airport situated in the shallow bay of Traigh Mhòr which is the only one in the world where scheduled flights use the beach as a runway. The airport offers flights to Glasgow. A further ferry terminal with sailings to Eriskay can be found at Aird Mhòr on the North Eastern side of the island.