(Lot 13: Tayvallich Estate), Tayvallich, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31

TAYVALLICH ESTATE

CLOSING DATE: Noon 17th November 2022

Lot 13 ? Danna Island (811.56 acres)

*Viewing strictly by appointment with the selling agents*

Sometimes described as the ?jewel in the crown of Tayvallich Estate?, this lot offers purchasers the opportunity to own an island of more than 800 acres in extent which includes three existing
residential properties; a functional range of farm buildings and a boathouse; the remains of an extensive farmstead with development potential on an exceptional site; mixed grade land including good quality pasture, rough grazing, enclosed stands of woodland/forestry, open native woodland and over 6km of coastal frontage
including two jetties, several small islands and
some stunning beaches.

The component assets are summarised as:

Existing Houses/Cottages

New Danna Farmhouse ? a traditional 2-storey
stone and slate farmhouse with superb position overlooking the Sound of Jura. Lying beside the principal range of farm buildings serving the whole of Tayvallich Estate, the house has been refurbished in recent years and provides comfortable accommodation over two floors. The property is currently occupied under a Service Occupancy by the Tayvallich Estate stockman.

Port-nan-Gallan ? a 2-storey traditional house
with spectacular position looking across Loch na Cille towards the island of Jura. The living accommodation is on the first floor and is accessible via an external stone staircase. As
shown on the floor plans, the accommodation
includes 3 bedrooms and the house is occupied
under an Assured Tenancy. The ground floor of the building includes a spacious boathouse
? accessible via the gable end which opens onto the jetty and slipway. A particular feature of the estate overall and this lot in particular, this is a spacious building with gravel floor featuring an unusual barrel-vaulted ceiling.

Adjoining the exterior of the main building is a further lean-to store. The boathouse is occupied by the vendors and therefore available to purchasers with vacant possession.

Mid Danna Cottage ? Situated at the centre of the
island in an elevated position with fine views, this is a 1?-storey traditional cottage of whitewashed stone construction. The accommodation (as shown on the floor plans) includes 3 bedrooms and the house sits within an enclosed garden and has the benefit of a sizeable adjoining outbuilding/store.

The cottage (including the adjoining outbuilding) is occupied under a Short Assured Tenancy.

Farm and Estate Buildings
A range of traditional and modern buildings situated beside New Danna Farmhouse includes three steel portal-framed livestock sheds comprising a general purpose/sheep shed (13m x 36m), a cattle court (20m x 37m), and a cubicle shed (9m x 25m). In addition, there is a traditional stone steading building (6m x 11m). This is the principal set of agricultural buildings used by the
in-hand farming business and they are all available with vacant possession to a purchaser.

Redundant Houses/Cottages
Danna na Cloiche ? Situated 500m to the south of New Danna with access via a track accessible by 4WD vehicle only, this is the extensive remnants of a former farmstead featuring two dwellings and two ranges of farm buildings partially enclosing a courtyard. Having been uninhabited for many years, the two dwellings are substantially
dilapidated but, in each case, their physical structure remains largely intact including the majority of roof timbers and slates. Lying at the northern and southern ends of the site, there are two ranges of former farm buildings which are also in advanced state of dilapidation with the exception of two sections which have been
partially re-roofed to provide shelter for livestock.

With its isolated setting and outstanding panoramic views, this site is considered to be well suited to residential development ? perhaps as a single principal dwelling serving Danna Island (or, indeed, the entirety of Tayvallich Estate); as a number of dwellings (for permanent or temporary use) or for some other form of functional use.

The vendors have not engaged in discussions with Argyll & Bute Council over the potential development of the site but advice received from independent consultants suggests that, with the appropriate approach to the planning application, this site offers huge potential for a visionary development of some form.

Land
The composition of the land on Danna Island is:

533 acres Rough Grazing/Native Woodland
125 acres Permanent Pasture
42 acres Enclosed Mixed Woodland
112 acres Miscellaneous/Islands
812 ACRES TOTAL

This includes some of the best and most
productive agricultural land which is enclosed as
livestock proof and includes provision of drinking
water.

Islands and Coastline
Lying off the coast of this lot are several small and
uninhabited islands together with over 6km of
coastline on Loch Sween, Loch na Cille and the
Sound of Jura. There are two jetties at Port nan
Gallan together with boathouse and mooring
which enables boats of varying sizes to be kept on
the island and used for recreation and exploration
of the Argyll and inner Hebridean coastline ? both
far and near.

The southern shore of the island includes several
very attractive sandy beaches and a further feature is Rubha Bhreatanich (?British Point? in Gaelic) ? a small, semi-wooded peninsula extending north from the main island and lying between the open sea of Loch Sween on the west side and the estuary of Ceann an t-Sailean (?Head of Beams?) on the east side.

Sport/Amenity and Natural Capital
Danna Island provides extensive potential for
ecological enhancement/restoration including
expansion of native woodland and restoration of
wetlands.

For traditional field sports enthusiasts, there are red, sika and roe deer on the island offering
stalking opportunities; there are two flight ponds
close to Danna na Cloiche and extensive potential
for wild or reared game shooting.

The ability to access the sea and moor a boat
enables almost endless sport, leisure or recreation
on or in the sea.