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
BANDODLE WOOD Midmar, Aberdeenshire
20.87 Hectares/51.57 Acres A young, mixed native broadleaved woodland, planted in 2005, enjoying peaceful Aberdeenshire countryside; a haven for wildlife. FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
Offers Over £60,000
www.johnclegg.co.uk
Banchory 12 miles
Aberdeen 20 miles Perth 85 miles (Distances are approximate)
Inverness 96 miles
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Fenning Welstead LOCATION Bandodle is situated less than 5 miles north/north-east of the village of Torphins, to the west of Aberdeen. This is an area of rolling hillside, combining a mixture of farming and forestry alongside the rural residential areas of Aberdeen City. The property is shown on the location and sale plans to the rear of these particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 38, Grid Reference NJ 665069 being the junction at A1 on the sale plan. ACCESS Bandodle can be approached from a number of directions. Travelling from the south through the village of Torphins, take the B993 northwards for just over 3 miles until reaching the junction with the B9119. Turn right on to that road for approximately 1 mile until reaching Auchorrie; then turn hard left, an acute turn almost back on yourself, and head northwards on the minor county road to Comers. After approximately half a mile, you will reach point A1, as shown on the sale plan; Bandodle Wood lies immediately ahead. Alternatively, you may approach from Aberdeen, coming through the village of Echt on the B9119 then passing Midmar Forest to the south of the road. Take the second turning right to Comers to reach point A1, as shown on the sale plan. If, by chance, you take the first turning down into Comers, you will have to climb uphill again towards point A1. From point A1, a private road leads along the south-western boundary of the property, as shown marked on the sale plan A1-A4. At point A2, there is a gate into the open, unplanted fields at Bandodle. Further on at point A3, there is a new access road heading westwards to Backhill and other residential properties. Close to A3, there is a gate in the deer fence into Bandodle Wood. The track continues towards point A4. This track can be overgrown in the summer months. The small bridge over the Roughhaugh Burn is beyond the end of the access rights.
From point A1, the minor county road continues north-eastwards heading down towards Comers. At point A5, there is a gate in the deer fence and this could be developed as a main access point into Bandodle Wood. DESCRIPTION Bandodle was an area of open grazing land with scattered mature trees until planted with the present mixture in 2005. The native woodland includes alder, ash, birch, hawthorn, oak, willow, etc. Establishment has been successful and the Forestry Commission grant contract has been fully signed off. The establishment has been successful and the final Forestry Commission grants were paid in 2011/12. There are further payments due under the Farmland Premium Scheme amounting to approximately £2,541 per annum. The young woodland is now at a stage where an interested owner can begin to remove protection guards from trees and consider longerterm management. There is a small pond adjacent to the northern boundary of the property, already colonised by wildlife, which could form a focal point for the woodland. In some areas tree growth rates have been excellent and one could begin to consider thinning and longer-term management for the creation of a very attractive woodland environment. Further information, including a compartment plan and schedule, is available from the Selling Agents upon request. PROPERTY AREA The property is advertised for sale on the basis of a recent measurement at 20.87 hectares/51.57 acres. The property will, however, be sold as per the Title documents. SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are included in the sale and are unlet.
BOUNDARIES Most of the boundaries are represented by a mixture of stock fences and stone dykes in varying states of repair. This is believed to be the Title boundary. Within this, a deer fence was erected to protect the young trees. Maintenance of this deer fence is understood to be the liability of the woodland owner. Maintenance of stock fences on the legal boundary is mutual with adjoining proprietors. The northern boundary follows the Roughhaugh Burn. It is believed that the boundary is the burn itself but it may be the small stone wall that runs alongside and crosses the burn from time to time. Title plans are not clear on this. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS There are overhead electricity wayleaves crossing the property and an overhead BT line that follows the private access road. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens within the Titles. WOODLAND GRANTS Bandodle Wood was established under a Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme Contract, Reference No. 031900646, with the scheme name – Comers of Kebbatty. This contract has been completed and was signed off by the Forestry Commission on 30 August, 2011. There will still be a Transfer of Obligations agreement to be signed by the purchaser as the obligations under the grant scheme continue until August 2016. There are no further forestry grants payable. Farmland Premium Grants are due to be received for the years 20162020. The payments are due on 1 October each year and amount to approximately £2,541. A copy of the contract is available from the Selling Agents upon request. 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 Grampian Conservancy Ordiquhill Huntly AB54 4SJ Tel: 01466 794542
Aberdeen Council Woodhill House Westburn Road Aberdeen AB16 5GB Tel: 08456 081 207
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. There is no developed vehicular access into the woodland. It is possible to park a car at the access point A2 and leave the private access road clear. There is also space to park a car at point A3. 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. SELLING AGENTS John Cleg g & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Fenning Welstead.
SELLER’S SOLICITORS Ledingham Chalmers LLP, Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HA; Tel: 01224 408429; Fax: 01224 408407. Ref: Daniel Stewart. 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 LLP, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in March 2016) 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 LLP 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 LLP 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 LLP 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 LLP 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 LLP will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.
BANDODLE WOOD
England: 01844 291384
John Clegg & Co Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730735
John Clegg & Co LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland (No. SO302718) whose registered office is at 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS
BANDODLE WOOD
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A3 A2
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A1
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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
BANDODLE WOOD MIDMAR ABERDEENSHIRE 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]
A5
250
500 metres
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS
BANDODLE WOOD Midmar, Aberdeenshire
20.87 Hectares/51.57 Acres A young, mixed native broadleaved woodland, planted in 2005, enjoying peaceful Aberdeenshire countryside; a haven for wildlife. FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
Offers Over £60,000
www.johnclegg.co.uk
Banchory 12 miles
Aberdeen 20 miles Perth 85 miles (Distances are approximate)
Inverness 96 miles
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Fenning Welstead LOCATION Bandodle is situated less than 5 miles north/north-east of the village of Torphins, to the west of Aberdeen. This is an area of rolling hillside, combining a mixture of farming and forestry alongside the rural residential areas of Aberdeen City. The property is shown on the location and sale plans to the rear of these particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 38, Grid Reference NJ 665069 being the junction at A1 on the sale plan. ACCESS Bandodle can be approached from a number of directions. Travelling from the south through the village of Torphins, take the B993 northwards for just over 3 miles until reaching the junction with the B9119. Turn right on to that road for approximately 1 mile until reaching Auchorrie; then turn hard left, an acute turn almost back on yourself, and head northwards on the minor county road to Comers. After approximately half a mile, you will reach point A1, as shown on the sale plan; Bandodle Wood lies immediately ahead. Alternatively, you may approach from Aberdeen, coming through the village of Echt on the B9119 then passing Midmar Forest to the south of the road. Take the second turning right to Comers to reach point A1, as shown on the sale plan. If, by chance, you take the first turning down into Comers, you will have to climb uphill again towards point A1. From point A1, a private road leads along the south-western boundary of the property, as shown marked on the sale plan A1-A4. At point A2, there is a gate into the open, unplanted fields at Bandodle. Further on at point A3, there is a new access road heading westwards to Backhill and other residential properties. Close to A3, there is a gate in the deer fence into Bandodle Wood. The track continues towards point A4. This track can be overgrown in the summer months. The small bridge over the Roughhaugh Burn is beyond the end of the access rights.
From point A1, the minor county road continues north-eastwards heading down towards Comers. At point A5, there is a gate in the deer fence and this could be developed as a main access point into Bandodle Wood. DESCRIPTION Bandodle was an area of open grazing land with scattered mature trees until planted with the present mixture in 2005. The native woodland includes alder, ash, birch, hawthorn, oak, willow, etc. Establishment has been successful and the Forestry Commission grant contract has been fully signed off. The establishment has been successful and the final Forestry Commission grants were paid in 2011/12. There are further payments due under the Farmland Premium Scheme amounting to approximately £2,541 per annum. The young woodland is now at a stage where an interested owner can begin to remove protection guards from trees and consider longerterm management. There is a small pond adjacent to the northern boundary of the property, already colonised by wildlife, which could form a focal point for the woodland. In some areas tree growth rates have been excellent and one could begin to consider thinning and longer-term management for the creation of a very attractive woodland environment. Further information, including a compartment plan and schedule, is available from the Selling Agents upon request. PROPERTY AREA The property is advertised for sale on the basis of a recent measurement at 20.87 hectares/51.57 acres. The property will, however, be sold as per the Title documents. SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are included in the sale and are unlet.
BOUNDARIES Most of the boundaries are represented by a mixture of stock fences and stone dykes in varying states of repair. This is believed to be the Title boundary. Within this, a deer fence was erected to protect the young trees. Maintenance of this deer fence is understood to be the liability of the woodland owner. Maintenance of stock fences on the legal boundary is mutual with adjoining proprietors. The northern boundary follows the Roughhaugh Burn. It is believed that the boundary is the burn itself but it may be the small stone wall that runs alongside and crosses the burn from time to time. Title plans are not clear on this. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS There are overhead electricity wayleaves crossing the property and an overhead BT line that follows the private access road. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens within the Titles. WOODLAND GRANTS Bandodle Wood was established under a Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme Contract, Reference No. 031900646, with the scheme name – Comers of Kebbatty. This contract has been completed and was signed off by the Forestry Commission on 30 August, 2011. There will still be a Transfer of Obligations agreement to be signed by the purchaser as the obligations under the grant scheme continue until August 2016. There are no further forestry grants payable. Farmland Premium Grants are due to be received for the years 20162020. The payments are due on 1 October each year and amount to approximately £2,541. A copy of the contract is available from the Selling Agents upon request. 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 Grampian Conservancy Ordiquhill Huntly AB54 4SJ Tel: 01466 794542
Aberdeen Council Woodhill House Westburn Road Aberdeen AB16 5GB Tel: 08456 081 207
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. There is no developed vehicular access into the woodland. It is possible to park a car at the access point A2 and leave the private access road clear. There is also space to park a car at point A3. 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. SELLING AGENTS John Cleg g & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Fenning Welstead.
SELLER’S SOLICITORS Ledingham Chalmers LLP, Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HA; Tel: 01224 408429; Fax: 01224 408407. Ref: Daniel Stewart. 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 LLP, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in March 2016) 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 LLP 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 LLP 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 LLP 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 LLP 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 LLP will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.
BANDODLE WOOD
England: 01844 291384
John Clegg & Co Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730735
John Clegg & Co LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland (No. SO302718) whose registered office is at 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS
BANDODLE WOOD
A4
N
A3 A2
0
A1
B to 91 50
19
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
BANDODLE WOOD MIDMAR ABERDEENSHIRE 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]
A5
250
500 metres
