Land for sale

SITUATION
Achnashelloch Farm is an excellent example of a diversified farm as it comprises permanent pasture, a former farm shop, holiday let and an area of land which has been converted into a motocross track. The land extends to a total of 48.32 Ha (119.40 Acres) and the property is situated in a rural yet accessible location, situated just off the A816 which is the main route between Oban and Lochgilphead. Achnashelloch farm is just 2.5 miles North of Lochgilphead and 34.4 miles South of Oban. Lochgilphead has a good range of amenities for shops, supermarkets, doctors, and schooling. Glasgow is 92.7 miles south east and provides a wide range of amenities, educational facilities and Glasgow airport which offers regular flights throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.

Primary Schooling is in the next village of Glassary, further primary schools, secondary and college education is provided in Lochgilphead. The Argyll College has 2 separate campuses in Lochgilphead offering a wide range of courses.

Agriculturally the surrounding area of Argyll provides an attractive location with breath taking scenery and a wide range of grassland and woodland. The farm is easily accessible as it is next to the main trunk road for Oban and Lochgilphead and within reaching distance of agricultural merchants and livestock markets.

DESCRIPTION
Achnashelloch Farm extends to a total of 48.32 Ha (119.40 Acres) of permanent pasture, conifer woodland and a motocross track. The land is split by the A816 dividing the residences and majority of the land to the east of the A816 and a large block of land to the west of the A816.

The farm benefits from a range of traditional agricultural buildings which some have been used for the purposes of livestock housing, workshop, office, stable and general-purpose storage.

Achnashelloch benefits from a handful of diversified attributes to include a self-catering holiday let, a former farm shop which sold local produce and the motocross track, all of which attract tourists to the area.

METHOD OF SALE
Achnashelloch Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in 5 lots.

Lot 1: Achnashelloch Farmhouse, Farm Buildings, Holiday Let, Former Farm Shop and surrounding area extending to 2.20 Ha (5.44 Acres) East of the A816.

Farmhouse
Achnashelloch Farm Farmhouse is a traditional stone-built farmhouse under a slated roof located in the centre of a range of traditional out buildings. The farmhouse offers spacious and flexible accommodation over two floors and comprises:

Ground Floor:
Kitchen, sitting room, W/C, lounge, conservatory, and dining room. The kitchen has a separate staircase that leads to and office & storeroom above the kitchen.

First Floor:
3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and additional W/C.

The Byre (Former Holiday Cottage)
The Byre holiday cottage is of traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof providing accommodation over a single floor. The cottage comprises of:

Ground Floor:
Galley kitchen, sitting room, 2 bedrooms and a shower room.

The Dairy (Former Farm Shop)
The Dairy farm shop is of traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof. This property was previously used as a holiday cottage but has recently been converted into a farm shop which sells local produce.

Farm Buildings
Achnashelloch Farm is well equipped with a range of traditional stone built out buildings and some slightly modern farm buildings. The buildings are situated in close proximity to the farmhouse, cottage and farm shop.

The farm buildings comprise:

Range of Traditional stone under slate outbuildings comprising:
• General Purpose Store
• Workshop
• Barn
• Stable
• Bothy
• Office
• Store

Livestock Shed (31m x 9m)
Steel portal frame construction, concrete block walls, fibre cement roof and box profile clad. The property has open feed barriers on one side of the building.

General Purpose Storage Shed (9m x 8.5m)
Steel portal frame construction under a corrugated steel roof and cladded sides with an earth floor.

Old Dutch Barn/Silage Pit (13.8m x 6m)
Steel frame construction with corrugated iron roof and sides and concrete floor.

The Land
The land within Lot 1 extends to 2.20 Ha (5.44 Acres) of predominantly rough grazing land in and around Achnashelloch Farm steading. The land is classified as Grade 5(3) by the James Hutton Institute, this indicates that the land is predominantly suited for grazing purposes. The land sits between 27m and 32m above sea level. Lot 1 Achnashelloch is subject to a right of access in favour of Barr-nan-craobh. This right of access can be noted on the sale plan between points A and B.

Lot 2: Land extending to 12.39 Ha (30.62 Acres)
The land within Lot 2 extends to 12.39 Ha (30.62 Acres) of grazing land. The land is classified as Grade 5(2) and Grade 5(3) by the James Hutton Institute, this indicates that the land is predominantly suited for grazing purposes with limited silage ground. The land sits between 17 m and 69m above sea level. The land within this lot is predominantly down to grassland, with the addition of a woodland plantation being situated to the south of this lot. The fields are a good size and can be accessed directly from the A816.

Lot 3: Land at Forest Lodge extending to 4.15 Ha (10.25 Acres)
The land within Lot 3 extends to 4.15 Ha (10.25 Acres) of grassland. The land within this lot sits within a singular ring-fenced parcel and has been classified as Grade 5(2) by the James Hutton Institute. The land sits between 21m and 42m above sea level. The land has been recently utilised for the purposes of livestock grazing and cropping.

Lot 4: Land extending to 12.88 Ha (31.83 Acres)
Land within Lot 4 extends to 12.88 Ha (31.83 Acres) and is split into two by the A816. There is a small land parcel extending to 0.96 Ha (2.37 Acres) which sits east of the A816 and west of the unclassified road leading to Bridgend. The remainder of the land within this lot sits west of the A816 in a long block. The land is predominantly utilised as permanent pasture and rough grazing. The land within this lot sits been 6m and 20m above sea level across the site. All of this land within this lot has direct access from the A816 or unclassified public road.

Lot 5: Land extending to 16.70 Ha (41.27 Acres)
The land within Lot 5 extends to 16.70 Ha (41.27 Acres), a large area of this land is currently utilised for motocross events with a track in situ, however we are of the opinion this could be easily returned to agricultural productivity. The remainder of the land within this lot is down to grassland. The fields are a good size and can be accessed directly from the A816 with the addition of access from the farm steading.