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Croft Assignation, Crofts 3 & 4, East Gerinish, Isle of South Uist, HS8 5NZ
Under Offer
£50,000 Offers Over
Offers: Over £50,000 Are Invited Croft Assignation, Crofts 3 & 4, East Gerinish, Isle of South Uist, HS8 5NZ The crofts at 3 & 4 East Gerinish represent a rare opportunity to acquire the assignation of two remote croft tenancies extending to approximately 35 hectares. The crofts at 3 & 4 East Gerinish represent a rare opportunity to acquire the assignation of two croft tenancies extending to approximately 35 hectares. The crofts are set in a remote rural location with no vehicular access or services. There is an old stone built croft house located on croft No 3 (although this has been unoccupied for some time) and an old stone byre. There are also a number of other stone ruins located on croft No 4. The crofts are located on a small peninsular with direct access to the shore. Interested parties are advised to consult a solicitor specialising in Crofting Law. The current annual rental for the crofts is £17.00 (although this may be subject to review). Each croft has a share in the East Gerinish Common Grazings. Further information regarding croft tenancies can be found at www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk Crofting Commission Numbers: I5044 for No 3 East Gerinish & I5045 for No 4 East Gerinish. Location: The crofting township of East Gerinish is situated on the North East coast of South Uist. Eochar is located some 6 miles away and has a primary school, community hall which is the venue for local sales, dances and other community events. Further facilities, including various shops, post office, bank, restaurant, police station, hospital and primary school, are located in Balivanich in Benbecula, the neighbouring island, connected to South Uist by causeway. Balivanich is also home to the airport, which offers flights to both Glasgow and Stornoway. A secondary school, which also houses a community library and swimming pool is located at Liniclate, also on Benbecula. Services: There are no services to this property/croft. Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency. Directions: From the main A865 take the turning signposted Loch A Charnan. Follow this road right to the very end where you will come to two properties. To the left of the properties there is track. You will need to follow this track on foot for approximately 1 mile to reach the crofts. Note These particulars are believed to be correct but no guarantee of their accuracy is given and no error or misdescription herein shall annul any sale or be made subject of compensation by either side. Neither shall these details be deemed to form any part of any contract. Prospective purchasers are advised to take legal advice on the extent and nature of the subjects they propose to acquire. *