Land For Sale £100,000
Overview
Rare opportunity to acquire a 20-acre owner-occupied croft set in a particularly scenic rural area at Ocraquoy in the South Mainland of Shetland, a convenient location just 9 miles from Lerwick.
The registered croft land, currently used for sheep grazing, comprises three areas of ground on either side of the Fladdabister loop road just to the north of the village of Cunningsburgh, an area with a strong crofting community.
There are stunning panoramic views from the croft to the sea and part of the croft stretches down to the foreshore.
It is thought there may be some development potential subject to the usual consents.
Location
Ocraquoy is quietly situated in an attractive, sparsely populated, rural area on the east coast of the South Mainland of Shetland just to the north of the village of Cunningsburgh, a convenient location within easy reach of both Lerwick, just 9 miles to the north, and Sumburgh and the airport to the south.
Amenities in the village which host Shetland’s biggest agricultural show in August, include a primary school (secondary schooling is available at Sandwick to the south or Lerwick), a well-supported community hall, pier and slipway, separate marina. There is also a farm shop & café on the main road about ½ mile away and the Lerwick - Sumburgh bus service runs along the Fladdabister loop road by the croft a couple of times a day in both directions.
Further information about the South Mainland area can be found at:-
The Land
The owner-occupied registered croft of Ocraquoy (Register number Z0384) is estimated to extend to around 20 acres (8 hectares) as shown on the plan (areas 2 – 8). The land is grouped together in three separate areas by the Ocraquoy junction, areas 2,3 & 4 lying to the west of the road, area 5, and areas 6,7 & 8, being situated to the east, areas 7 & 8 stretching from the roadside to the foreshore. There are three buildings on the croft – a single garage with a pit, a small shed / henhouse, and a small store to the east of the croft suitable for storing boating / other equipment.
The croft is registered with the Crofting Commission. Prospective purchasers requiring more information in this regard should discuss with their own Agents or contact the Crofting Commission at Crofting Commission, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW. General information on crofting can be found on the Commission’s website at:-
Potential for Development
It is thought the land may have some development potential. The general area has seen some limited development in recent times but has not been over-developed, hence it still retains a very rural feel which makes it such an appealing place to live. It is however thought that it should at least be possible, under the prescribed statutory provisions in the Crofting Acts, to decroft a house site for the landowner’s own use although any development would be subject to planning permission and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard by contacting the local planning department directly for further advice and information.
Further information on the Local Development Plan can be found on Shetland Island Council’s website at:-
Property location
The croft lies either side of the Fladdabister loop road which connects with the main A970 Lerwick – Sumburgh road at the south end of the Fladdabister straight to the north, and just outside Cunningsburgh to the south. Apporaching from the south junction take the turning eastwards to Aithsetter & Fladdabister just to the north of the Cunningsburgh Hall. Turn immediately first left to Ocraquoy & Fladdabister. The croft is situated about ½ mile from the junction on either side of the road at the Ocraquoy junction.
Rare opportunity to acquire a 20-acre owner-occupied croft set in a particularly scenic rural area at Ocraquoy in the South Mainland of Shetland, a convenient location just 9 miles from Lerwick.
The registered croft land, currently used for sheep grazing, comprises three areas of ground on either side of the Fladdabister loop road just to the north of the village of Cunningsburgh, an area with a strong crofting community.
There are stunning panoramic views from the croft to the sea and part of the croft stretches down to the foreshore.
It is thought there may be some development potential subject to the usual consents.
Location
Ocraquoy is quietly situated in an attractive, sparsely populated, rural area on the east coast of the South Mainland of Shetland just to the north of the village of Cunningsburgh, a convenient location within easy reach of both Lerwick, just 9 miles to the north, and Sumburgh and the airport to the south.
Amenities in the village which host Shetland’s biggest agricultural show in August, include a primary school (secondary schooling is available at Sandwick to the south or Lerwick), a well-supported community hall, pier and slipway, separate marina. There is also a farm shop & café on the main road about ½ mile away and the Lerwick - Sumburgh bus service runs along the Fladdabister loop road by the croft a couple of times a day in both directions.
Further information about the South Mainland area can be found at:-
The Land
The owner-occupied registered croft of Ocraquoy (Register number Z0384) is estimated to extend to around 20 acres (8 hectares) as shown on the plan (areas 2 – 8). The land is grouped together in three separate areas by the Ocraquoy junction, areas 2,3 & 4 lying to the west of the road, area 5, and areas 6,7 & 8, being situated to the east, areas 7 & 8 stretching from the roadside to the foreshore. There are three buildings on the croft – a single garage with a pit, a small shed / henhouse, and a small store to the east of the croft suitable for storing boating / other equipment.
The croft is registered with the Crofting Commission. Prospective purchasers requiring more information in this regard should discuss with their own Agents or contact the Crofting Commission at Crofting Commission, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW. General information on crofting can be found on the Commission’s website at:-
Potential for Development
It is thought the land may have some development potential. The general area has seen some limited development in recent times but has not been over-developed, hence it still retains a very rural feel which makes it such an appealing place to live. It is however thought that it should at least be possible, under the prescribed statutory provisions in the Crofting Acts, to decroft a house site for the landowner’s own use although any development would be subject to planning permission and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard by contacting the local planning department directly for further advice and information.
Further information on the Local Development Plan can be found on Shetland Island Council’s website at:-
Property location
The croft lies either side of the Fladdabister loop road which connects with the main A970 Lerwick – Sumburgh road at the south end of the Fladdabister straight to the north, and just outside Cunningsburgh to the south. Apporaching from the south junction take the turning eastwards to Aithsetter & Fladdabister just to the north of the Cunningsburgh Hall. Turn immediately first left to Ocraquoy & Fladdabister. The croft is situated about ½ mile from the junction on either side of the road at the Ocraquoy junction.
