Property description

Set within this locally admired development of traditional ‘huts’, is this rarely available opportunity. The ‘hut’ offers good-sized accommodation and would be a fantastic acquisition for a number of buyers as its convenient spot offers great commuting links to Glasgow and beyond. The West Highland Way also passes the site.

The accommodation consists of a vestibule/hallway, lounge with log burner, cloakroom/WC, kitchen and two bedrooms.
We would suggest that all interested parties make themselves familiar with the terms and conditions of the Carbeth Hutters Community Company (CHCC) in the first instance as there are a number of regulations in respect of the community needs, conservation requirements and Stirling Council planning rules.

The Carbeth Hutters Community Company has an extensive waiting list and huts for sale come along only occasionally. Huts come in a variety of shapes and sizes and in varying states of repair. This can make it difficult to assess a fair price for any hut. In addition there are a number of regulations in respect of the community needs, conservation requirements and Stirling Council planning rules. We are providing this guide for buyers in the hope that it will allow people to make informed choices when buying a hut and to avoid any misunderstandings.

Conservation Status – The Carbeth Estate is covered by a Conservation Order. This applies to both the huts and the natural environment. This means that huts cannot be demolished or rebuilt without the consent of both the CHCC and Stirling Council. It is the belief of the CHCC that all huts can be preserved or restored and therefore we will, as a matter of course oppose any applications to remove or demolish a hut. All trees, whether on your hut site or not, are the property of CHCC and should not be cut down or pruned without consent.

Hut Prices – It is difficult to be precise about hut prices but the following information is intended to help buyers and sellers to come to an agreement about a fair price. The CHCC have let out vacant sites at a cost of £4000 in the past few years. We have also built huts which have sold at £8000 plus £4000 for access to the site. We have recently sold a number of vacant and derelict huts in need of significant repair and refurbishment for prices between £4000 and £7500. Huts in good condition have recently sold at prices between £13000 and £18000. We believe that one or two huts have recently been sold for £25000. At our AGM in 2012 the community members took the decision that hut prices should be capped at £20,000. This was in recognition of the fact that Carbeth was established as a holiday retreat for the working people of Glasgow and Clydebank and we want to ensure that it remains affordable to ordinary families.
Ultimately the price will be agreed between the buyer and seller, however we would be happy to provide a guide price if requested by either party. To avoid any problems we would advise that no money should change hands until you have checked all details with the committee.

Other information

Carbeth Hutters Community Co. have taken out a loan of £1.5 million over twenty years. All new hutters will become members of the community company. As company members they will be jointly responsible for the repayment of the loan. All new hutters will be required to sign a twenty year lease.

Each hut shall be entitled to have one ordinary member of the Community Company. Rents have now been set at £1000 per year. This will be reviewed five yearly. Huts can only be sold or transferred with the approval of the Community Company. New hutters will not be permitted to sell their hut within the first five years. In exceptional circumstances the committee may approve a sale, but no profit can be made from this sale.

The lease states that the huts are for recreational use only. It will not be permitted for anyone to live in a hut as their primary residence. Hut sites shall be no larger than 60 feet x 60 feet.

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Property Features :

• 2 bedrooms
• 1 public room
• 1 bathroom