Offers in excess of £105,000

Set amidst the peaceful Angus countryside, Den of Ogil Reservoir offers a rare opportunity to acquire an extensive 13.59-hectare (33.58-acre) rural property with beautiful surroundings, abundant wildlife and the potential to create a truly unique off-grid retreat.

With outline planning consent for an off-grid cabin, the property could appeal to those looking for a private rural escape, an opportunity for habitat management, or simply a remarkable piece of countryside with its own reservoir and fishing opportunities.

A Peaceful Rural Setting

The property lies approximately 12 miles west of Brechin and 9 miles north of Forfar, accessed from a rural tarmac road through a locked gate.

The site is close to an established rural hamlet while retaining a wonderfully secluded and peaceful character. Its combination of open countryside, woodland, water and wildlife creates an exceptional natural environment.

Access is via the locked gate at:

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The nearest postcode is DD8 3UB, although this postcode extends further west than the property itself.

A Piece of Victorian Engineering

At the heart of the property is Den of Ogil Reservoir, a fascinating piece of Victorian engineering. Designed by renowned engineer John Frederick Bateman in 1880, the reservoir was constructed to supply water to the Royal Burgh of Forfar.

After being decommissioned by Scottish Water during the 1980s, the reservoir eventually passed into private ownership in 2019.

Today, it forms the centrepiece of a remarkable rural landscape, providing a haven for wildlife and a tranquil setting for recreation and habitat management.

Potential for an Off-Grid Cabin

One of the property’s most exciting features is its outline planning consent for an off-grid cabin, granted in October 2024 under planning reference 23/00523/FULL.

This provides an opportunity to create a private rural retreat surrounded by nature, subject of course to the detailed planning requirements and conditions associated with the consent.

For anyone seeking an alternative to conventional property ownership, the combination of land, water and planning potential makes this an especially interesting proposition.

Wildlife, Woodland and Fishing

The reservoir and surrounding land provide a diverse habitat for wildlife, making the property particularly attractive to those with an interest in nature and conservation.

There are woodland areas, waterside viewpoints, picnic areas and core paths, providing opportunities to enjoy the landscape throughout the seasons.

The reservoir also offers wild trout fishing, subject to conditions, adding another recreational dimension to the property.

With 13.59 hectares (33.58 acres) at your disposal, there are also excellent opportunities for habitat management and enhancing biodiversity.

Important Reservoir Information

Den of Ogil Reservoir is a registered reservoir and is regulated under the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011. As a result, the ownership carries obligations and responsibilities under the legislation.

Prospective purchasers should make themselves fully aware of these obligations and satisfy themselves regarding the ongoing management and regulatory requirements associated with the reservoir.

The property is also identified as being affected by a risk of flooding according to current and future SEPA flood maps, which prospective purchasers should take into consideration.

Access and Boundaries

The property is accessed from the rural road through a locked gate.

The boundaries are to be maintained in a stock-proof condition at mutual expense with adjoining landowners.

The subjects are sold together with, and subject to, all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and other rights, whether contained within the Title Deeds or otherwise. Purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in respect of these matters.

A Rare Opportunity in the Angus Countryside

Den of Ogil Reservoir is much more than a parcel of rural land. With its historic reservoir, extensive acreage, wildlife, woodland, fishing potential and planning consent for an off-grid cabin, it offers a genuinely unusual opportunity in the Angus countryside.

Whether the appeal lies in creating a secluded rural retreat, managing and enhancing the natural habitat, enjoying the waterside setting or simply owning a fascinating piece of Scottish landscape, this property offers plenty of potential.

Guide Price: Offers in excess of £105,000

EPC: Exempt — no building present.

Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves fully regarding planning consent, reservoir obligations, access, flood risk, title conditions and all other matters affecting the property.

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