Property description
*** closing date Wednesday 29th June at 12 noon ***
Terraced commercial property
Post Cottage offers an exciting opportunity to purchase a former post office, located in the heart of the most desirable, coastal village of Arisaig. The property, which has been fully stripped back to the original walls and flooring, previously had planning permission to create a one bedroom cottage, and offers a complete renovation project.
Location
Post Cottage is located in the heart of the village with stunning direct views over Loch Nan Ceall to the marina. Arisaig is a popular village, situated on the road between Fort William and Mallaig - ”The Road to the Isles”. With its coastal situation, it is an ideal location from which to explore this extremely attractive part of the Highlands & Inner Isles. The village itself has a marina, hotel, restaurants, shop with post office, two churches, primary school etc with further facilities available at Mallaig, including a secondary school, and Fort William - to which there is a link by both road and rail.
Planning Permission
Full Planning Permission was granted on 20th August 2015 (Ref:15/02337/ful) for alterations, extension and external additions including decking to the Post Office. This planning permission has now lapsed however copies of this Planning Permission and approved plans are available on the *Highland Councils website or on request with the selling agent. It would be up to the successful purchaser to gain updated planning permission, if indeed they wished.
Services
The property is still classed as a commercial property, and such pays commercial rates etc. Electricity is connected on a commercial tariff and there is water to the property. Drainage will require to be connected to the main, located to the front of the property. It will be the purchaser’s responsibility to connect to the services.
Travel Directions
Travelling from Fort William on the A830 Mallaig road for 34 miles, take the first left turning in to Arisaig, the B8008 road. Proceed down the road towards the coast and the property is located on the right hand side, before the village shop.
Amenities*** closing date Wednesday 29th June at 12 noon ***
Terraced Commercial Property / Full Renovation Project
Central Village Location
Views over Loch Nan Ceall to Arisaig Marina
Lapsed Planning Permission to Convert to Dwelling
Services on Site or Near-by