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Lot 15
Den of Ogil Reservoir and Land, Near Glenogil, Angus DD8 3UB
Reservoir and Land
Features
• Approved site for off-grid cabin
• Potential for holiday lodge
• Rare opportunity to purchase a secluded reservoir
• Sporting rights included
• Newly certified as to safety by supervising engineers
Description
This beautiful and tranquil reservoir was formed in 1880 by the construction of two
embankment dams and was previously used to supply the public in Forfar and the
surrounding area with water. Today, no water is taken from the reservoir, and it has
become a haven for wildlife and leisure.
The length of the reservoir makes it ideal for recreational activities such as water skiing,
sailing, kayaking, wild swimming and paddleboarding.
In addition, there is a healthy population of trout and pike to fish for. Situated on the
northern bank runs a strip of highly attractive mixed amenity woodland which thrives with
biodiversity including rabbits, roe deer, badgers, foxes as well as many plants and
insects.
This woodland could be used for the construction of further cabins/huts subject to
approval from the authority.
Location
The property is peacefully and privately situated approximately 1.5 miles south of
Glenogil in Angus. Forfar is close by 10 miles south and Brechin some 12 miles east.
Site Area
Site area 11.06 Hectares (27.33 Acres)
Planning
Planning permission has been granted under reference 23/00523/FULL for the creation
of a recreational cabin with wooden decked area, boat mooring and composting toilet.
Additional information on the application is available upon request or via the Angus
Council planning Department website. The property is well located and suited for the
development of further chalets or similar buildings and there is high demand for holiday
accommodation in the area; however, this is subject to planning consent. Interested
parties should satisfy themselves with regards to services and planning consent for
development of the cabin.
*Guide Price £99,000 (plus fees if applicable)
Note
SPORTING RIGHTS - Sporting rights are included, and as previously
mentioned, the reservoir is well suited to fishing. The right of angling for trout
by two rods from the reservoir bank or from a rod-fishing boat has been
granted to Dundee City Council, subject to the following conditions: - They
are bound to restock the trout every 5 years (at a minimum) in order to
replace the number of fish caught and removed over that period. - They are
bound to supervise and maintain fishing in and up on the reservoir and to
control those making use of the facilities, as well as the size of fish caught
and taken. - A boathouse should be provided and maintained by them if this
is deemed necessary to provide reasonable fishing facilities in and upon the
reservoir. - We understand that none of these rights have been exercised for
many years.
Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 2.4% inc VAT(2% plus VAT) subject
to a minimum of £3,000 inc VAT(£2,500 plus VAT).
* Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price
and auction fees
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