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Strathcarron IV54 4 bed detached house for sale
Strathcarron IV54
£4,000,000
Strathcarron IV54
£4,000,000
Our Summary
- Extending to 3,907 acres (1,581 Ha), the estate offers an exciting opportunity to restore habitats and improve biodiversity
- The estate also offers mixed sporting opportunities and excellent holiday rental potential
- Kinlochdamph presents a great opportunity to restore and enhance internationally important habitats to increase carbon sequestration and increase biodiversity levels whilst also providing additional potential for improving water quality and decreasing air pollution
- The areas of the estate at lower elevations offer the better planting potential with fertile soils and better natural drainage
- There is a collective will amongst several neighbouring owners who are planning to expand their native woodland and accordingly there is potential to work with adjoining landowners to achieve this
- Kinlochdamph Estate lies within the Highland Council Woodland Strategy Plan area and has been identified as having some land outwith the designated area with the potential for further afforestation
- Based on desktop mapping and an initial field survey, it is considered that circa 55Ha hectares of the estate may offer potential for new woodland creation
- Potential for an additional native woodland planting scheme
Description
Kinlochdamph Estate is a 3,907-acre property in the Scottish Highlands, situated between Loch Torridon and Loch Kishorn, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The estate's Kinlochdamph Lodge, built in 1875, has been renovated to provide comfortable accommodation for eight adults and has an annual income of £30,000 from self-catering rentals. The estate's diverse terrain and varied habitats offer opportunities for natural capital investments, including native woodland creation, peatland restoration, and biodiversity enhancement. A 91.5-hectare peatland restoration scheme has been validated and is expected to yield 16,470 tCO2e of carbon credits. The estate also has approximately 375 acres of recently planted woodland, providing a long-term investment and potential for expansion. With its unique combination of natural beauty, sporting opportunities, and investment potential, Kinlochdamph Estate presents a rare and exciting opportunity for those looking to invest in a sustainable and environmentally conscious property.