Acharacle is a remote rural village on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in Lochaber. For over 20 years, the Communities Housing Trust (CHT) has been involved in various housing and community-driven projects which have brought significant benefits to the village.
Queen’s Cottage: CHT initially let the home to a local teacher, and then agreed a shared equity sale with a Rural Housing Burden.
Rent to buy: The sale of Queen's Cottage enabled the building of a new Rent to Buy home in the grounds,
Old School and Schoolhouse: These buildings were converted to provide three units. Two of these are owned by CHT and made available at social rent level to Key Workers. The third is owned by Lochaber Housing Association at social rent level.
Empty Homes Initiative: Druim Garbh, bought by the Community Company and renovated with help from CHT and The Nationwide Foundation. Managed on an innovative Long Lease model.
MacNaughton Crescent: Former Council-owned home being rented to a local business Key Worker and their family.
Rent to buy: The sale of Queen's Cottage enabled the building of a new Rent to Buy home in the grounds,
Old School and Schoolhouse: These buildings were converted to provide three units. Two of these are owned by CHT and made available at social rent level to Key Workers. The third is owned by Lochaber Housing Association at social rent level.
Empty Homes Initiative: Druim Garbh, bought by the Community Company and renovated with help from CHT and The Nationwide Foundation. Managed on an innovative Long Lease model.
MacNaughton Crescent: Former Council-owned home being rented to a local business Key Worker and their family.
For further details, download the fact sheet:
| Acharacle Factsheet |
