John Clegg & Co - OnTheMarket
FORSINAIN FOREST Near Forsinard, Sutherland
179.45 Hectares / 443.42 Acres
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS
FORSINAIN FOREST
Forsinard 4 miles
Thurso 24 miles Wick 45 miles (Distances are approximate)
Inverness 91 miles
FORSINAIN FOREST 179.45 Hectares / 443.42 Acres
A commercial conifer woodland located in a stunning part of north Sutherland with good access to a public road. Sporting rights included. FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
OFFERS OVER £275,000 SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous MICFor
LOCATION LOCATION Forsinain ForsinainForest Forestisislocated locatedininStrath StrathHalladale, Halladale,Sutherland Sutherlandininthe the north northofofScotland. Scotland.This Thisregion regionisisfamous famousfor foritsitsdramatic dramaticand and striking strikinglandscape landscapeasaswell wellasasitsitsunique uniquehabitat habitatand andwildlife. wildlife.
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The Thevillage villageofofForsinard, Forsinard,which whichlies liesjust just4 4miles milessouth southofofthe the forest, forest,isisconnected connectedtotoInverness Invernessand andWick Wickbybyboth bothroad roadand andrail. rail. The Hotel is now closed and up there TheForsinard Forsinard Hotel is now closed andforupsale; forhowever, sale; however, isthere a B&B in the village. Forsinard also has the popular RSPB is a B&B in the village. Forsinard also has the popular Visitor historytheofhistory the Flow RSPB Centre, Visitor which Centre,explains which the explains of Country the Flow and its ecology. Country and its ecology.
The Allt Na Criche burn flows into the southern edge of the the property where it joins another minor burn. There is potential to where it joins another minor burn. There is potential improve the wetland habitat at this point and, possibly, create to improve the wetland habitat at this point and, possibly, createa pond diversity and wildlife habitat. a pondforforadded added diversity and wildlife habitat. The woodlands hold a healthy stock of deer, deer, and and there there isis undoubtedly scope scope to to improve improve the the woodland woodlandstalking. stalking.
The Theproperty propertyisisshown shownon onthe thelocation locationand andsale saleplans planswithin withinthese these particulars particularsand andcan canbebefound foundon onOS OSSheet Sheet1:50,000 1:50,000Number Number10, 10, Grid GridReference ReferenceNC NC901 901495. 495. ACCESS ACCESS The Theforest forestcan canbebereached reachedfrom fromthe theA9 A9trunk trunkroad roadatatHelmsdale, Helmsdale, via viathe theA897 A897through throughKinbrace Kinbraceand andForsinard Forsinardtotothe theentrance entranceatat point pointA1. A1.An Analternative alternativeisistototravel traveltotothe theNorth NorthCoast Coastthrough through Thurso, Thurso,west westtotoMelvich Melvichthen thensouth southononthetheA897. A897.
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Between points A2 and A3 there is a Bailey Bridge crossing the Between points A2 andbridge A3 there a Baileybeen Bridge crossingand thea Allt Na Criche. This has isrecently re-decked Allt Na Criche. This bridge has recently been re-decked and formal inspection in 2009 advised a weight limit of 38 tonnes. a formal inspection in 2009 advised a weight limit of 38 tonnes. The road between A1 and A3 is in reasonably regular use. The road between A1 and A3 is in reasonably regular use. The A897 is a Consultation Route For Timber Transportation The is apermits Consultation Forfully Timber and A897 currently haulageRoute of four ladenTransportation timber wagons and currently permits haulage of four fully laden timberScrabster wagons per day north towards Melvich and then east to either per day north towards Melvich and then east to either Scrabster Port or to timber markets via the A9 trunk road. Port or to timber markets via the A9 trunk road. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Forsinain Forest was planted in a series of phases throughout Forsinain planted in a series phases throughout the the 1980s.Forest Thewas lower, western slopesofare dominated by Sitka 1980s. The lower, western slopes are dominated by Sitka spruce spruce planted both pure and in mixture. The subordinate planted pureJapanese and in mixture. The subordinate species include speciesboth include larch, Scots pine and Lodgepole pine. Japanese larch, Scots pine and Lodgepole pine. The gentle slopes The gentle slopes offer a degree of natural drainage that has offer a degree of natural drainage hasParts benefited yield benefited the yield class and growththat rates. of thisthe section class rates.for Parts of this section could couldand begrowth considered felling within 5 years or be so,considered subject to for felling within 5 years or so, subject to formal approvals. formal approvals.
Access into the forest is taken at point A1, as shown on the sale Access into the forest is taken at point as shown onthe theforest sale plan, which leads onto a shared forestA1, access road to plan, which leads onto a shared forest access road to the forest entrance at point A2. The road continues along the edge of the entrance at Forest point A2. The road continues of the Forsinain property to point A3. along From the A3 edge onwards the Forsinain Forest is property to point From Forest. A3 onwards the road formation within the title toA3. Forsinain road formation is within the title to Forsinain Forest.
Harvesting opportunity to to restructure restructure the the forest, forest, which which Harvesting offers offers an an opportunity could include improved timber production by better species could include improved timber production by better species choice, brings benefits benefits for for future future deer deer management management and and choice, but but also also brings sporting with a more more sensitive sensitive layout. layout.
Towards Towards the the eastern eastern part part of of the the forest, forest, the the higher higher ground ground is is flatter and the species choice favoured is Sitka spruce in flatter and the species choice favoured is Sitka spruce in mixture mixture with have withLodgepole Lodgepole pine. pine. These These crops crops are are slower slower growing growing but but have potential for biomass and a modicum of log content. potential for biomass and a modicum of log content.
Species Sitka spruce Lodgepole pine Japanese larch Hybrid larch Scots pine Mixed conifer Mixed broadleaves Open ground Total
Planting Year 1982 1986 1987 1988 N/A Area (Ha) 4.79 22.91 16.86 6.69 79.35 21.34 42.16 9.52 13.88 1.11 2.88 3.95 11.68 1.98 0.68 2.66 24.66 24.66 67.14 38.53 22.91 18.84 7.37 24.66 179.45
1981 28.10 20.82 4.36 1.11 1.07 11.68
Further information, including compartment data data and and maps, is available available from from the the Selling SellingAgent Agentupon uponrequest. request.
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SPORTING RIGHTS Sporting rights are in hand and included with the sale. Red and Roe deer are present in the area and within the forest.
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
The Highland Council Council Headquarters Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5NX Tel: 01349 886606
BOUNDARIES Boundaries to the north and west are deer fenced as a perimeter fence including neighbouring forest properties. Maintenance is a joint mutual cost with neighbouring proprietors. The eastern and southern fence against the neighbouring forest area is not fenced and is marked either by the road section A2-A3 (excluded) and A3-A4 (included) or by an open ride northwards from A3 to the northern boundary where there is a gate in the deer fence. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Title. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The neighbouring forest owners to the east share a servitude right of access over the route A1-A2 and a right to stack timber along the edge of the forest and access road between points A2-A3, shown on the sale plan. An overhead electricity wayleave passes through part of the northwest of the forest. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Title.
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. The seller reserves the right to sell the property without going to a formal closing date.
The sale of this property will proceed by way of an offer to sell issued by the seller’s solicitors’. Interested parties wishing to offer should have their solicitor submit a letter of intent to the Selling Agent detailing their name and address, the price and the proposed date of entry. In addition, any letter of intent presented must be accompanied with proof of identity of the offeror and his/her residential address before acceptance of an offer can be confirmed.
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
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Patrick Porteous.
John Clegg & Co, its members, employees and their clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in September 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.
England: 01844 291 384
John Clegg & Co Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730 735
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, Berkeley Square, London W1J 5LQ.
179.45 Hectares / 443.42 Acres
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS
FORSINAIN FOREST
Forsinard 4 miles
Thurso 24 miles Wick 45 miles (Distances are approximate)
Inverness 91 miles
FORSINAIN FOREST 179.45 Hectares / 443.42 Acres
A commercial conifer woodland located in a stunning part of north Sutherland with good access to a public road. Sporting rights included. FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
OFFERS OVER £275,000 SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous MICFor
LOCATION LOCATION Forsinain ForsinainForest Forestisislocated locatedininStrath StrathHalladale, Halladale,Sutherland Sutherlandininthe the north northofofScotland. Scotland.This Thisregion regionisisfamous famousfor foritsitsdramatic dramaticand and striking strikinglandscape landscapeasaswell wellasasitsitsunique uniquehabitat habitatand andwildlife. wildlife.
28/09/2017 10:09 604
The Thevillage villageofofForsinard, Forsinard,which whichlies liesjust just4 4miles milessouth southofofthe the forest, forest,isisconnected connectedtotoInverness Invernessand andWick Wickbybyboth bothroad roadand andrail. rail. The Hotel is now closed and up there TheForsinard Forsinard Hotel is now closed andforupsale; forhowever, sale; however, isthere a B&B in the village. Forsinard also has the popular RSPB is a B&B in the village. Forsinard also has the popular Visitor historytheofhistory the Flow RSPB Centre, Visitor which Centre,explains which the explains of Country the Flow and its ecology. Country and its ecology.
The Allt Na Criche burn flows into the southern edge of the the property where it joins another minor burn. There is potential to where it joins another minor burn. There is potential improve the wetland habitat at this point and, possibly, create to improve the wetland habitat at this point and, possibly, createa pond diversity and wildlife habitat. a pondforforadded added diversity and wildlife habitat. The woodlands hold a healthy stock of deer, deer, and and there there isis undoubtedly scope scope to to improve improve the the woodland woodlandstalking. stalking.
The Theproperty propertyisisshown shownon onthe thelocation locationand andsale saleplans planswithin withinthese these particulars particularsand andcan canbebefound foundon onOS OSSheet Sheet1:50,000 1:50,000Number Number10, 10, Grid GridReference ReferenceNC NC901 901495. 495. ACCESS ACCESS The Theforest forestcan canbebereached reachedfrom fromthe theA9 A9trunk trunkroad roadatatHelmsdale, Helmsdale, via viathe theA897 A897through throughKinbrace Kinbraceand andForsinard Forsinardtotothe theentrance entranceatat point pointA1. A1.An Analternative alternativeisistototravel traveltotothe theNorth NorthCoast Coastthrough through Thurso, Thurso,west westtotoMelvich Melvichthen thensouth southononthetheA897. A897.
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Between points A2 and A3 there is a Bailey Bridge crossing the Between points A2 andbridge A3 there a Baileybeen Bridge crossingand thea Allt Na Criche. This has isrecently re-decked Allt Na Criche. This bridge has recently been re-decked and formal inspection in 2009 advised a weight limit of 38 tonnes. a formal inspection in 2009 advised a weight limit of 38 tonnes. The road between A1 and A3 is in reasonably regular use. The road between A1 and A3 is in reasonably regular use. The A897 is a Consultation Route For Timber Transportation The is apermits Consultation Forfully Timber and A897 currently haulageRoute of four ladenTransportation timber wagons and currently permits haulage of four fully laden timberScrabster wagons per day north towards Melvich and then east to either per day north towards Melvich and then east to either Scrabster Port or to timber markets via the A9 trunk road. Port or to timber markets via the A9 trunk road. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Forsinain Forest was planted in a series of phases throughout Forsinain planted in a series phases throughout the the 1980s.Forest Thewas lower, western slopesofare dominated by Sitka 1980s. The lower, western slopes are dominated by Sitka spruce spruce planted both pure and in mixture. The subordinate planted pureJapanese and in mixture. The subordinate species include speciesboth include larch, Scots pine and Lodgepole pine. Japanese larch, Scots pine and Lodgepole pine. The gentle slopes The gentle slopes offer a degree of natural drainage that has offer a degree of natural drainage hasParts benefited yield benefited the yield class and growththat rates. of thisthe section class rates.for Parts of this section could couldand begrowth considered felling within 5 years or be so,considered subject to for felling within 5 years or so, subject to formal approvals. formal approvals.
Access into the forest is taken at point A1, as shown on the sale Access into the forest is taken at point as shown onthe theforest sale plan, which leads onto a shared forestA1, access road to plan, which leads onto a shared forest access road to the forest entrance at point A2. The road continues along the edge of the entrance at Forest point A2. The road continues of the Forsinain property to point A3. along From the A3 edge onwards the Forsinain Forest is property to point From Forest. A3 onwards the road formation within the title toA3. Forsinain road formation is within the title to Forsinain Forest.
Harvesting opportunity to to restructure restructure the the forest, forest, which which Harvesting offers offers an an opportunity could include improved timber production by better species could include improved timber production by better species choice, brings benefits benefits for for future future deer deer management management and and choice, but but also also brings sporting with a more more sensitive sensitive layout. layout.
Towards Towards the the eastern eastern part part of of the the forest, forest, the the higher higher ground ground is is flatter and the species choice favoured is Sitka spruce in flatter and the species choice favoured is Sitka spruce in mixture mixture with have withLodgepole Lodgepole pine. pine. These These crops crops are are slower slower growing growing but but have potential for biomass and a modicum of log content. potential for biomass and a modicum of log content.
Species Sitka spruce Lodgepole pine Japanese larch Hybrid larch Scots pine Mixed conifer Mixed broadleaves Open ground Total
Planting Year 1982 1986 1987 1988 N/A Area (Ha) 4.79 22.91 16.86 6.69 79.35 21.34 42.16 9.52 13.88 1.11 2.88 3.95 11.68 1.98 0.68 2.66 24.66 24.66 67.14 38.53 22.91 18.84 7.37 24.66 179.45
1981 28.10 20.82 4.36 1.11 1.07 11.68
Further information, including compartment data data and and maps, is available available from from the the Selling SellingAgent Agentupon uponrequest. request.
646
SPORTING RIGHTS Sporting rights are in hand and included with the sale. Red and Roe deer are present in the area and within the forest.
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
The Highland Council Council Headquarters Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5NX Tel: 01349 886606
BOUNDARIES Boundaries to the north and west are deer fenced as a perimeter fence including neighbouring forest properties. Maintenance is a joint mutual cost with neighbouring proprietors. The eastern and southern fence against the neighbouring forest area is not fenced and is marked either by the road section A2-A3 (excluded) and A3-A4 (included) or by an open ride northwards from A3 to the northern boundary where there is a gate in the deer fence. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Title. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The neighbouring forest owners to the east share a servitude right of access over the route A1-A2 and a right to stack timber along the edge of the forest and access road between points A2-A3, shown on the sale plan. An overhead electricity wayleave passes through part of the northwest of the forest. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Title.
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. The seller reserves the right to sell the property without going to a formal closing date.
The sale of this property will proceed by way of an offer to sell issued by the seller’s solicitors’. Interested parties wishing to offer should have their solicitor submit a letter of intent to the Selling Agent detailing their name and address, the price and the proposed date of entry. In addition, any letter of intent presented must be accompanied with proof of identity of the offeror and his/her residential address before acceptance of an offer can be confirmed.
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
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Patrick Porteous.
John Clegg & Co, its members, employees and their clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in September 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.
England: 01844 291 384
John Clegg & Co Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730 735
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, Berkeley Square, London W1J 5LQ.
