John Clegg & Co
2 Rutland Square Edinburgh, EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 email: [email protected]
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS
WESTERTON WOOD Near Dores, Inverness-shire 38.60 Hectares/95.38 Acres
A compact commercial woodland investment, located in the stunning Inverness-shire countryside overlooking Loch Ashie. Sporting rights included. FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
Offers Over £ 175,000
www.johnclegg.co.uk
Dores 4 miles
Inverness 9 miles Fort William 57 miles (Distances are approximate)
Edinburgh 156 miles
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Jon Lambert
LOCATION Westerton Wood is located near the head of the great glen, just south of Loch Ashie in Inverness-shire. The region is strikingly attractive and well known for its dramatic landscapes. The wood is well located with a number of timber markets in the area and is just 9 miles to Inverness city centre The property is shown on the location and sale plan to the rear of these particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 26, Grid Reference NH 622 333. ACCESS From Inverness travel south on the B862 for approximately 7 miles before turning left onto a minor road. Continue for a further 3 miles, past Darris and over a cross road junction to the south side of Loch Ashie to reach point A1 on the sale plan within these particulars. Access into the wood can be gained at this point, where there is a layby and gated access. DESCRIPTION The woodland was planted in 1985 with predominately pure stands of Sitka spruce, Scot’s and Lodgepole pine. Stocked ground amounts to an area of approximately 32.5 hectares. Stands of Sitka spruce have been established to the north west of the property where sloping ground has promoted good drainage. This has allowed the Sitka to grow at a yield class of 18 – 20m3/ ha/yr. Scot’s and Lodgepole pine make up the majority of the crop and have been established to the south and east of the wood. The pine crops are showing variable growth rates, with stands on better ground growing at 10 – 12m3/ha/yr. Some enrichment planting of mixed broadleaves took place in 1994, over an area of approximately 2 hectares, mainly around the fringes
SPORTING RIGHTS Sporting rights are included and in hand. The design and layout of the open ground (approximately 3.41 hectares) within the woodlands creates challenging stalking opportunities with some magnificent views. Roe, Sika and Red deer are present within the wood. BOUNDARIES Boundaries are made up of stock fences or stone dykes. Maintenance is shared with neighbouring proprietors except for on the road side where it is at sole expense of the woodland owner. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS There is an overhead electricity transmission line which passes through the woodland from east to west. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles. WOODLAND GRANTS There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations required. For further information on current grants available please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: • •
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures
AUTHORITIES Forestry Commission Scotland Highland and Islands Conservancy ‘Woodlands’ Fodderty Way, Dingwall Ross-shire IV15 9XB Tel: 0300 067 6950
Highland Council Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5NX Tel: 01349 886606
VIEWING Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours so long as potential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. Please contact the Selling Agents in advance of your visit to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the woodland when viewing. OFFERS If you wish to make an offer on this property or would like us to inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest. Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the Selling Agent. SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Jon Lambert. SELLER’S SOLICITORS Freelands Solicitors & Estate Agents, 139 Main St, Wishaw, ML2 7AU Tel: 01698 442797 Ref: Stephen Wight. TAXATION At present, all revenue from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is no Capital Gains Tax on growing timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief should be available on commercial woodlands. VAT is charged on forestry work and timber sales, although its effect is neutral if managed as a business. Government grants are received tax free with the exception of farm woodland and subsidy payments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE John Clegg & Co, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in April 2017) and all statements, areas, measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances or references to condition form no part of any offer or contract and are only intended to give a fair overall description of the property for guidance. John Clegg & Co will not be responsible to purchasers, who should rely on their own enquiries into all such matters and seek professional advice prior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by John Clegg & Co will be binding on its clients, whether acted upon or not, unless incorporated within a written document signed by the sellers or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 3. The sellers do not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co nor its members or employees nor any joint agent have any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to the property. 4. The property (which may be subject to rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others) will be sold as per the title deeds, which may differ from these particulars. Photographs may depict only parts of the property, which may not have remained the same as when photographed. 5. Where reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co in good faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiries into those matters. 6. Prospective purchasers should be aware of the influence and effect the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Wildlife and Natural Environmental (Scotland) Act 2011 along with any statutory designations, may have on the property, including rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. 7. The sellers will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer or withdraw the property from the market. Neither the sellers nor John Clegg & Co will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.
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WESTERTON WOOD
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Sole Selling Agents
John Clegg & Co Chartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents
2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel 0131 229 8800 Fax 0131 229 4827 email: [email protected]
This plan is only for the guidance of intending purchasers. Although believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it does not form any part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020416
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John Clegg & Co Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730735
John Clegg & Co is a trading name of Strutt & Parker LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales with registered number OC334522. Its registered office is at 13 Hill Street, Berkley Square, London, W1J 5LQ.
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS
WESTERTON WOOD Near Dores, Inverness-shire 38.60 Hectares/95.38 Acres
A compact commercial woodland investment, located in the stunning Inverness-shire countryside overlooking Loch Ashie. Sporting rights included. FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
Offers Over £ 175,000
www.johnclegg.co.uk
Dores 4 miles
Inverness 9 miles Fort William 57 miles (Distances are approximate)
Edinburgh 156 miles
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Jon Lambert
LOCATION Westerton Wood is located near the head of the great glen, just south of Loch Ashie in Inverness-shire. The region is strikingly attractive and well known for its dramatic landscapes. The wood is well located with a number of timber markets in the area and is just 9 miles to Inverness city centre The property is shown on the location and sale plan to the rear of these particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 26, Grid Reference NH 622 333. ACCESS From Inverness travel south on the B862 for approximately 7 miles before turning left onto a minor road. Continue for a further 3 miles, past Darris and over a cross road junction to the south side of Loch Ashie to reach point A1 on the sale plan within these particulars. Access into the wood can be gained at this point, where there is a layby and gated access. DESCRIPTION The woodland was planted in 1985 with predominately pure stands of Sitka spruce, Scot’s and Lodgepole pine. Stocked ground amounts to an area of approximately 32.5 hectares. Stands of Sitka spruce have been established to the north west of the property where sloping ground has promoted good drainage. This has allowed the Sitka to grow at a yield class of 18 – 20m3/ ha/yr. Scot’s and Lodgepole pine make up the majority of the crop and have been established to the south and east of the wood. The pine crops are showing variable growth rates, with stands on better ground growing at 10 – 12m3/ha/yr. Some enrichment planting of mixed broadleaves took place in 1994, over an area of approximately 2 hectares, mainly around the fringes
SPORTING RIGHTS Sporting rights are included and in hand. The design and layout of the open ground (approximately 3.41 hectares) within the woodlands creates challenging stalking opportunities with some magnificent views. Roe, Sika and Red deer are present within the wood. BOUNDARIES Boundaries are made up of stock fences or stone dykes. Maintenance is shared with neighbouring proprietors except for on the road side where it is at sole expense of the woodland owner. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS There is an overhead electricity transmission line which passes through the woodland from east to west. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles. WOODLAND GRANTS There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations required. For further information on current grants available please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: • •
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures
AUTHORITIES Forestry Commission Scotland Highland and Islands Conservancy ‘Woodlands’ Fodderty Way, Dingwall Ross-shire IV15 9XB Tel: 0300 067 6950
Highland Council Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5NX Tel: 01349 886606
VIEWING Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours so long as potential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. Please contact the Selling Agents in advance of your visit to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the woodland when viewing. OFFERS If you wish to make an offer on this property or would like us to inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest. Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the Selling Agent. SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Jon Lambert. SELLER’S SOLICITORS Freelands Solicitors & Estate Agents, 139 Main St, Wishaw, ML2 7AU Tel: 01698 442797 Ref: Stephen Wight. TAXATION At present, all revenue from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is no Capital Gains Tax on growing timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief should be available on commercial woodlands. VAT is charged on forestry work and timber sales, although its effect is neutral if managed as a business. Government grants are received tax free with the exception of farm woodland and subsidy payments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE John Clegg & Co, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in April 2017) and all statements, areas, measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances or references to condition form no part of any offer or contract and are only intended to give a fair overall description of the property for guidance. John Clegg & Co will not be responsible to purchasers, who should rely on their own enquiries into all such matters and seek professional advice prior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by John Clegg & Co will be binding on its clients, whether acted upon or not, unless incorporated within a written document signed by the sellers or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 3. The sellers do not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co nor its members or employees nor any joint agent have any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to the property. 4. The property (which may be subject to rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others) will be sold as per the title deeds, which may differ from these particulars. Photographs may depict only parts of the property, which may not have remained the same as when photographed. 5. Where reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co in good faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiries into those matters. 6. Prospective purchasers should be aware of the influence and effect the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Wildlife and Natural Environmental (Scotland) Act 2011 along with any statutory designations, may have on the property, including rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. 7. The sellers will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer or withdraw the property from the market. Neither the sellers nor John Clegg & Co will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.
WESTERTON WOOD
WESTERTON WOOD
WESTERTON WOOD BY DORES INVERNESS-SHIRE N
Sole Selling Agents
John Clegg & Co Chartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents
2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel 0131 229 8800 Fax 0131 229 4827 email: [email protected]
This plan is only for the guidance of intending purchasers. Although believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it does not form any part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020416
A1
0
100
England: 01844 291384
500
1000 metres
John Clegg & Co Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730735
John Clegg & Co is a trading name of Strutt & Parker LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales with registered number OC334522. Its registered office is at 13 Hill Street, Berkley Square, London, W1J 5LQ.
