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  • Status: Available
  • Type: Land
  • Ownership: Freehold
  • Occupation: Vacant

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY stunning rural location *** RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ***Caithness. 0.5 acres of land with outline planning (expired) for residential property. highly desired rural location

FREEHOLD - Approx 0.5 acres outlined in RED in Picture 1 Plot A The original application can be viewed on Highland & Island Council Planning Portal with the ref 21/02138/PIP

PROVIDES PANORAMIC COUNTRY AND SEA VIEWS. A shared road which runs off the main A99 offers access to the plot which is elevated 300ft above sea level.

A once in a lifetime opportunity to build your dream eco friendly house, or even off grid site. May be suitable for multiple uses (subject to investigating and satisfying planning consents)

John o' Groats offers hotels, general store and a number of tourist shops. Offering magnificent views over the Pentland Firth towards Stroma and the Orkney Isles, nearby there is a small harbour.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY stunning rural location *** RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ***Caithness. 0.5 acres of land with outline planning (expired) for residential property. highly desired rural location. FREEHOLD - Approx 0.5 acres outlined in RED in Picture 1 Plot A The original application can be viewed on Highland & Island Council Planning Portal with the ref 21/02138/PIP PROVIDES PANORAMIC COUNTRY AND SEA VIEWS. A shared road which runs off the main A99 offers access to the plot which is elevated 300ft above sea level. A once in a lifetime opportunity to build your dream eco friendly house, or even off grid site. May be suitable for multiple uses (subject to investigating and satisfying planning consents) These two potential house sites are situated in a countryside location on the outskirts of the village, being within comfortable walking distance to the village centre. Enjoying far reaching views across the surrounding landscape to the Pentland Firth, Stroma and Orkney Isles the plots previously each had planning permission in principle for the erection of a dwelling. Electricity, water and telephone line are nearby, private drainage would be required. Each site extends to approximately 0.5 acres and access to the plots is over a shared private road off the main A99 – the popular NC500 Route. A comfortable commute to both Wick and Thurso, there are provisions for nursery and primary schooling at nearby Canisbay. Water, electricity and telephone line are nearby. A private treatment plant would be required. For advice on electricity connections please see https://www.ssen.co.uk/our-services/new-supplies/ or contact Scottish and Sutherland Electricity Networks on 0800 048 3515 or email: connections@ssen.co.uk. For advice on Water & Sewerage connections please see https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/your-home/your-water/connecting-your-home or contact Scottish Water direct on 0800 389 0379 or e-mail: developmentsoperations@scottishwater.co.uk.

Heading South on the A99 within John O’Groats take the turning to the right just prior to reaching the John O’Groats Bed & Breakfast. Continue down this road and you shall find the plots on opposite sides of the road (approx. 150 yards from turn off). From the South upon entering John O’Groats take the turning to the left immediately after the John O’Groats Bed & Breakfast. Continue down this road and you shall find the plots on opposite sides of the road (approx. 150 yards from turn off). John o' Groats offers hotels, general store and a number of tourist shops. Offering magnificent views over the Pentland Firth towards Stroma and the Orkney Isles beyond there is a small harbour where local fishing boats tie up and wildlife trips are offered. John o' Groats is usually regarded as the most northerly settlement of mainland Great Britain. The actual location of the most northerly point, however, is at nearby Dunnet Head. Duncansby Head has a large seabird population during the summer and there are great walks in the area including around Sannik beach and the Stackes of Duncansby can be visited.

Full Address: Plot A at the Broo, John oGroats, KW1 4YR

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Date & Time: 12 March 2026, 10am-3pm
Type: Timed Online Auction

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