LAMB HILL FOREST Eskdalemuir, Scottish Borders 144.6 Hectares ...
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2 Rutland Square Edinburgh, EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 email: [email protected]
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John Clegg & Co Chartered Surveyors
LAMB HILL FOREST Eskdalemuir, Scottish Borders 144.6 Hectares/357.30 Acres A compact well designed and established commercial conifer forest with good access situated in the heart of Eskdalemuir Forest, close to established timber markets. Full sporting rights included.
FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE Offers Over: £365,000
www.johnclegg.co.uk
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Lockerbie 21 miles Selkirk 50 miles (Distances are approximate)
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous
Edinburgh 65 miles
SELLER’S SOLICITORS Anderson Beaton Lamond Bordeaux House 31 Kinnoull Street Perth PH1 5EN Tel: 01738 639 999 Fax: 01738 630 063 Ref: Lizzie McFadzean
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
Lamb Hill Forest is situated within the Eskdalemuir Forest Complex, approximately 6 miles from the B709 public road just north of Eskdalemuir Village. This area is well known for its productive forestry capabilities supplying various timber markets situated in south Scotland.
The forest was established over a period of years between 1984 1995 with predominantly Sitka spruce either planted as the main crop or in mixture with a proportion of Lodgepole pine.
The property is shown on the enclosed location and sale plans and can also be found on OS Sheet No 79, Grid Reference NT 293 054.
ACCESS The forest entrance is situated half a mile north of the Samye-Ling Tibetan centre. Turn off the B709 and head north east along a well formed forest road towards Aberlosk, for 6 miles to reach Lamb Hill forest, shown on the sale plan. Maintenance of this access route is shared by the various forest owners on a user basis. The internal forest road structure is well constructed and there is ample stone available on site for road improvements. Some minor road improvements will be required on the road sections between Aberlosk and Lamb Hill prior to timber haulage. However, the proprietors of the surrounding forests served by this route will also need to consider these improvements, most likely in advance of any harvesting in Lamb Hill. The B709 is a recognised timber haulage route which now has a new timber haulage route that bypasses Eskdalemuir village. The bypass is open for use by timber wagons at no cost and is maintained by the Forestry Commission. There is thus an unrestricted haulage route down to Lockerbie and the M74.
A small amount of Sitka spruce was last planted in 2006 and all areas are now generally establishing well. Felling can be anticipated within 5 – 10 years. The internal forest access route dissects the two core areas of the forest, passing a very attractive pond feature fed by a delightful burn that runs down through the property. Planting has been held back from the burnsides to create lovely open areas with views down through the forest.
P Year Bare 33.71 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1995 2006 Total
33.71
MB
Species LP SS
0.41
0.76 0.41 0.11
0.55 0.15
11.61 12.49 4.31
1.11
29.68
20.11 10.04 10.04 10.51 11.61 12.02 4.31 1.26 79.88
Total Pond 0.22
0.22
33.93 20.87 10.45 10.56 10.51 23.21 25.05 8.76 1.26 144.60
A species plan and compartment schedule is available from the Selling Agents on request.
BOUNDARIES The boundaries are shared with the neighbouring proprietors with a mutual responsibility for maintenance of any fences, if required. The property will be sold according to legal title.
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SPORTING RIGHTS Full sporting rights are included with great opportunities for Roe deer stalking along the unplanted burnsides, rides and in the clearings within the forest. This provides exciting opportunities for the keen stalker and the pond could also provide an opportunity for duck flighting in the winter months.
WAYLEAVES AND THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The neighbouring proprietor of Post Office Knowe situated to the east of Lamb Hill has a servitude right of access through Lamb Hill to their property on a user basis along the forest road. The proprietor of Archie Grain has a servitude right of access over part of the first section of forest road entering into Lamb Hill Forest on a shared basis. There are no utility wayleaves within the property.
WOODLAND GRANTS There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations required. For further information on current grants please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: • •
www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Rural/SRDP
MINERAL RIGHTS The mineral rights will be sold according to the legal 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.
CLOSING DATE If you are interested in this property and would like us to notify you of a closing date, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest.
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.
AUTHORITIES Forestry Commission South Scotland Conservancy 55/57 Moffat Road Dumfries DG11NP Tel: 01387 272440 Fax: 01387
Dumfries & Galloway Council Council Offices English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 01387 260 000 Fax: 01387 260 034
IMPORTANT NOTICE Particulars:
These particulars are produced as a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers. They are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but are not intended to constitute any part of an offer or Contract. Particulars prepared August 2010.
Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and may not be precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries and should note that the areas provided in the sale particulars may differ from the Title Deeds; however, the property will be sold as per the Title Deeds. Stocking Schedules: Stocking details and/or schedules and stocking plans have been provided by the sellers and are given for guidance only. Purchasers should undertake their own surveys if precise areas are required. Photographs: The photograph/s (taken July 2010) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any felled timber/machinery/ buildings; etc, photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as shown in the photographs. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. Grant Schemes: Where any reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co LLP in good faith. Purchasers should, however, make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase. Descriptions: Descriptions of a property are subjective and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. Warranty: The Seller does not make or give, and neither does John Clegg & Co LLP or any person in their employment, any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. Wildlife & Prospective purchasers should be aware of the Countryside Acts: Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004, and to the influences and effects it has on rural properties. Public Liability: Parties inspecting the subjects for sale do so at their own risk.
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LAMB HILL FOREST
John Clegg & Co England: 01844 215800
Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 715311
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
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2 Rutland Square Edinburgh, EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 email: [email protected]
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John Clegg & Co Chartered Surveyors
LAMB HILL FOREST Eskdalemuir, Scottish Borders 144.6 Hectares/357.30 Acres A compact well designed and established commercial conifer forest with good access situated in the heart of Eskdalemuir Forest, close to established timber markets. Full sporting rights included.
FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE Offers Over: £365,000
www.johnclegg.co.uk
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Eskdalemuir Village 6 miles
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Lockerbie 21 miles Selkirk 50 miles (Distances are approximate)
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous
Edinburgh 65 miles
SELLER’S SOLICITORS Anderson Beaton Lamond Bordeaux House 31 Kinnoull Street Perth PH1 5EN Tel: 01738 639 999 Fax: 01738 630 063 Ref: Lizzie McFadzean
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
Lamb Hill Forest is situated within the Eskdalemuir Forest Complex, approximately 6 miles from the B709 public road just north of Eskdalemuir Village. This area is well known for its productive forestry capabilities supplying various timber markets situated in south Scotland.
The forest was established over a period of years between 1984 1995 with predominantly Sitka spruce either planted as the main crop or in mixture with a proportion of Lodgepole pine.
The property is shown on the enclosed location and sale plans and can also be found on OS Sheet No 79, Grid Reference NT 293 054.
ACCESS The forest entrance is situated half a mile north of the Samye-Ling Tibetan centre. Turn off the B709 and head north east along a well formed forest road towards Aberlosk, for 6 miles to reach Lamb Hill forest, shown on the sale plan. Maintenance of this access route is shared by the various forest owners on a user basis. The internal forest road structure is well constructed and there is ample stone available on site for road improvements. Some minor road improvements will be required on the road sections between Aberlosk and Lamb Hill prior to timber haulage. However, the proprietors of the surrounding forests served by this route will also need to consider these improvements, most likely in advance of any harvesting in Lamb Hill. The B709 is a recognised timber haulage route which now has a new timber haulage route that bypasses Eskdalemuir village. The bypass is open for use by timber wagons at no cost and is maintained by the Forestry Commission. There is thus an unrestricted haulage route down to Lockerbie and the M74.
A small amount of Sitka spruce was last planted in 2006 and all areas are now generally establishing well. Felling can be anticipated within 5 – 10 years. The internal forest access route dissects the two core areas of the forest, passing a very attractive pond feature fed by a delightful burn that runs down through the property. Planting has been held back from the burnsides to create lovely open areas with views down through the forest.
P Year Bare 33.71 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1995 2006 Total
33.71
MB
Species LP SS
0.41
0.76 0.41 0.11
0.55 0.15
11.61 12.49 4.31
1.11
29.68
20.11 10.04 10.04 10.51 11.61 12.02 4.31 1.26 79.88
Total Pond 0.22
0.22
33.93 20.87 10.45 10.56 10.51 23.21 25.05 8.76 1.26 144.60
A species plan and compartment schedule is available from the Selling Agents on request.
BOUNDARIES The boundaries are shared with the neighbouring proprietors with a mutual responsibility for maintenance of any fences, if required. The property will be sold according to legal title.
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SPORTING RIGHTS Full sporting rights are included with great opportunities for Roe deer stalking along the unplanted burnsides, rides and in the clearings within the forest. This provides exciting opportunities for the keen stalker and the pond could also provide an opportunity for duck flighting in the winter months.
WAYLEAVES AND THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The neighbouring proprietor of Post Office Knowe situated to the east of Lamb Hill has a servitude right of access through Lamb Hill to their property on a user basis along the forest road. The proprietor of Archie Grain has a servitude right of access over part of the first section of forest road entering into Lamb Hill Forest on a shared basis. There are no utility wayleaves within the property.
WOODLAND GRANTS There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations required. For further information on current grants please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: • •
www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Rural/SRDP
MINERAL RIGHTS The mineral rights will be sold according to the legal 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.
CLOSING DATE If you are interested in this property and would like us to notify you of a closing date, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest.
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.
AUTHORITIES Forestry Commission South Scotland Conservancy 55/57 Moffat Road Dumfries DG11NP Tel: 01387 272440 Fax: 01387
Dumfries & Galloway Council Council Offices English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 01387 260 000 Fax: 01387 260 034
IMPORTANT NOTICE Particulars:
These particulars are produced as a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers. They are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but are not intended to constitute any part of an offer or Contract. Particulars prepared August 2010.
Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and may not be precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries and should note that the areas provided in the sale particulars may differ from the Title Deeds; however, the property will be sold as per the Title Deeds. Stocking Schedules: Stocking details and/or schedules and stocking plans have been provided by the sellers and are given for guidance only. Purchasers should undertake their own surveys if precise areas are required. Photographs: The photograph/s (taken July 2010) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any felled timber/machinery/ buildings; etc, photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as shown in the photographs. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. Grant Schemes: Where any reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co LLP in good faith. Purchasers should, however, make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase. Descriptions: Descriptions of a property are subjective and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. Warranty: The Seller does not make or give, and neither does John Clegg & Co LLP or any person in their employment, any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. Wildlife & Prospective purchasers should be aware of the Countryside Acts: Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004, and to the influences and effects it has on rural properties. Public Liability: Parties inspecting the subjects for sale do so at their own risk.
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LAMB HILL FOREST
John Clegg & Co England: 01844 215800
Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 715311
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
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