Mellon Charles
Aultbea IV22 2JL
Land For Sale · 0.50 ac

Plot 1 is a private 0.5 acre site (approximately)which has had the benefit of planning permission in principle for a dwelling house. There is a shared access road leading to the plot, which also has mains drainage, water and electricity. Connections will be the responsibility of the buyer(s). LOCATION The friendly crofting hamlet of Mellon Charles has its own well established perfume studio making perfumes and soaps which are sold in their gift shop, and it also has a friendly cafe serving delicious home made food. The unspoilt countryside and traditional communities of the West Coast of Scotland make this area popular with those seeking a change of lifestyle. Mellon Charles is a small community only 3 miles from the crofting and fishing village of Aultbea, which has a licensed shop, post office, 2 hotels, a doctors surgery, churches, garage, and village hall. The villagers benefit from the services of once weekly visits of a fish van, mobile library and bank. A free bus service is provided for children travelling to and from the local primary school approximately 2 miles distant, and the High School at Gairloch, where there are also churches, a health centre, chemist and more shops, garage, restaurants, heritage museum, and a golf course. From the pier, fishing and whale watching trips can be arranged. The world renowned Inverewe Gardens are only 9 miles away where you can enjoy a wander. There are walks of all standards in the area, ranging from Munros to gentle strolls along beaches and rivers. Loch and sea fishing is available and permits are sold in local shops. The Highland capital city of Inverness is approximately 79 miles distant and offers all city facilities which include links by road, rail and air to further destinations. There are also regular bus connections. Ullapool is approximately 47 miles distant. ASKING PRICE The asking price is £70,000, which includes additional one acre of grazing land available, if required. PLANNING CONSENT Planning in principle has been granted for the plot under reference 17/03690/PIP Details are available online on the Highland Council's eplanning site; www.highland.gov.uk/info/180/planning_-_applications_warrants_and_certificates/143/planning_permission/4 Then click on "Search for Planning Applications" and type in the above reference number in the "simple" search