COCKLAW & HYNDSHAWLAND CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Elsrickle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS COCKLAW & HYNDSHAWLAND CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
As a Whole Offers Over £855,000
Elsrickle 0.5 miles Biggar 4 miles Lanark 12.5 miles Glasgow 37 miles (Distances are approximate) COCKLAW & HYNDSHAWLAND CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 141.79 Hectares / 350.36 Acres
An opportunity to acquire productive farmland providing an attractive yield, rental income from a leaseback on Christmas tree production and potential growth in the capital value of the land. Permanent pasture for grazing. Excellent access to South and Central Scotland. Sporting rights included.
LAND FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN FOUR LOTS WITH A LEASEBACK
LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 92.65 HA/228.94 AC 8.58 HA / 21.20 AC 33.42 HA / 82.58 AC 7.14 HA / 17.64 AC OFFERS OVER £550,000 OFFERS OVER £35,000 OFFERS OVER £220,000 OFFERS OVER £50,000
As a Whole Offers Over £855,000
SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous Lot 1
Lots 3 & 4 Lot 2 21/06/2016 15:05 LOCATION DESCRIPTION Lot 2 LOCATIONCocklaw & Hyndshawland Christmas Tree Farm is located in DESCRIPTIONOriginally, this part of Cocklaw & Hyndshawland Farm was 8.58 Ha/21.20 Acres CocklawSouth Lanarkshire,& Hyndshawland 4 miles Christmas north of the Tree thriving Farm market is located town in of Originally,managed asthis a partmixed of arable/livestockCocklaw & Hyndshawland unit. They Farmwere thenwas OffersLot 2 Over £35,000 21/06/2016 15:05 SouthBiggar.LOCATION Lanarkshire, The region 4 milesis well north known of thefor thrivingits good market quality town soils, managedconvertedDESCRIPTION as to a themixed production arable/livestock of Christmas unit. trees,They providingwere then a This8.58Lot Ha/21.202independent Acres field unit, next to the A721, is under ofgrowing Biggar.Cocklaw Theconditions & Hyndshawlandregion isand well suitab knownChristmaility forfors its Treeboth good Farm agriculture quality is located soils, and in convertedgreaterOriginally, return to thisthe from partproduction the of land,Cock ofwhichlaw Christmas & isHyndshawland classified trees, byproviding theFarm James was a permanentOffers8.58 Ha/21.20 Over pasture £35,000 Acres and has been grazed on an annual Grazing growingChristmasSouth conditionsLanarkshire, tree production. and 4 miles suitability Thenorth su ofrroundingfor the both thriving areaagriculture markethas a striking townand of greaterHuttonmanaged return Institute as froma mixedas the Grade land,arable/livestock 4.1 which and is 4.2; classified unit. suitable They by for werethe crops thenJames LicenceThisOffers independent Overfor the £35,000 past field few unit, years. next toIt thecontains A721, theis under source permanent of the ChristmasruralBiggar. landscape treeThe production. region and there is wellareThe outstanding knownsurrounding for panoramicits area good has qualityviewsa striking from soils, Huttonrangingconverted Institute from to forage theas Gradeproduction to 4.1grassland and of 4.2; Christmas andsuitable now fortrees, Christmas crops providing ranging tree a DeanpastureThis Burn,independent and haswhich been flowsfield grazed northunit, on thnextanrough annual to partthe Grazing ofA721, the Licence property,is under for ruralthegrowing landscapetop of conditionsHyndshawland and there and are outstandingHill.suitab Theility farmsfor panoramic both are alsoagriculture views extremely from and fromproduction.greater forage return to grassland from the and land, now which Christmas is classified tree production. by the James providingthepermanent past few a goodpasture years. source andIt contains ofhas natura been the l grazedwater source foron oflivestock.an theannual Dean As Grazing such,Burn, thewell Christmastop locatedof Hyndshawland treefor production.local amenities Hill. 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As such, Thewell properties located for are local shown amenities on the locationand suppliers; and sale and, plans have within good OffersOffers Over Over £550,000 £550,000 33.42the land Ha/82.58 could also Ac be suitable for equestrian use. Thetheseaccess properties sale to particularsthe are M74 shown Motorway and on can the tobe location the found north andon and OSsale south. Sheet plans 1:50,000within FormerlyFormerlyLot 1 partpart ofof CocklawCocklaw Farm,Farm, thethe landland isis generallygenerally slopingsloping OffersLot 3 Over £220,000 theseNumber sale particulars72, Grid Re andference can NTbe found042 428. on OS Sheet 1:50,000 andand92.65 freefree Ha/228.94 drainingdraining with Acreswith aa varietyvariety ofof differentdifferent ageage classesclasses ofof This33.42Lot land3 Ha/82.58 is planted Ac mainly with Christmas trees and evergreen Number The properties 72, Grid Reference are shown NT on 042the 428.location and sale plans within ChristmasChristmasOffers Over treestrees £550,000 growinggrowing onon whatwhat werewere thethe originaloriginal fieldfield units. units. hedgesOffers33.42 Ha/82.58 forOver shelter £220,000 Acwhich help to separate the field units. In the ACCESSthese sale particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 TheTheFormerly original original partshelterbelts shelterbelts of Cocklaw are are still stiFarm,ll presentpresent the andlandand thetheis generally currentcurrent owners ownerssloping past,ThisOffers landthe Over landis planted £220,000 was usedmainly for with growing Christmas forage trees crops and evergreenand for ACCESSFollowingNumber 72,the GridA721 Re eastference from NT Carnwath, 042 428. the property can be havehaveand established establishedfree draining and and manage withmanage a evergreenvariety evergreen of hedgeshedgesdifferent toto createagecreate classes furtherfurther of grazinghedgesThis land livestock,for isshelter planted which which mainly could help with beto consideredseparateChristmas the treesagain field andin theunits. evergreen future. In the Followingfound just the 0.5 A721 miles east west from of theCarnwath, village ofthe Elsrickle. property Lotscan be2, 3 shelter.shelter.Christmas TheseThese trees wouldwould growing alsoalso on benefitbene whatfit wereother other thecrops cropsoriginal or orlivestock livestockfield units. in in Therepast,hedges the is for landaccess shelter was to used waterwhich for onhelp growing site to andseparate forage two thecropssmall field andstone units. for quarries grazing In the foundandACCESS just4 are 0.5 located miles west either of sidethe village of the of A721 Elsrickle. with Lotsvarious 2, 3access and future.future.The original shelterbelts are still present and the current owners providelivestock,past, the material whichland wascouldfor trackused be consideredforrepair growings. A againruined forage in cottagethe crops future. sitsand Therein for a 4 arepoints,Following located as shown either the A721 sideon the of east thesale fromA721 plan. Carnwath,withThe postcodevarious the access isproperty ML12 points, 6RD. can as be have established and manage evergreen hedges to create further raisedisgrazing access position livestock, to water to whichonthe site west could and of twobe the considered small property stone again andquarries inhas the providesuperb future. shown found on thejust sale0.5 plan.miles Thewest postcode of the v illageis ML12 of 6RD.Elsrickle. Lots 2, 3 shelter. These would also Plantingbenefit Year other crops or livestock in views.materialThere Thisis for access trackcould torepairs. be water developed, A on ruined site subject cottageand two to sits planningsmall in a raisedstone consent. positionquarries Toand reach 4 are Lot located 1, turn either off theside A721 of the at A721the junction with various signposted access Landfuture. Use 1970 1975 1994 1999 2000 2006 - 16 Area (Ha) toprovide the west material of the forproperty track andrepair hass. superbA ruined views. cottage This sitscould in be a ToBiggar. points,reach LotFollow as shown1, turnthis on offpublic the the sale road A721 plan. for atThe approximatelythe postcode junction is signpostedML12200 metres 6RD. Christmas Trees 80.98 80.98 developed,raised position subject to to the planning westPlanting ofconsent. the Year property and has superb Mixed Woodland 0.99 1.13 2.07 0.15 4.34 and then turn right on to the minor public road towards Planting Year Landviews. Use This could 2000 be developed, 2009 subject 2011 to planning 2012 consent. Area (Ha) Biggar. Follow this public road for approximately 200 metres and Roads/Tracks 1.01 1.01 Cocklaw.To reach Continue Lot 1, turn past offthe theentrance A721 signpostedat the junction Hyndshawland signposted Land Use 1970 1975 1994 1999 2000 2006 - 16 Area (Ha) Christmas Trees 2.21 5.13 11.33 12.14 30.81 then turn right on to the minor public road towards Cocklaw. UnplantedChristmas Trees 6.3280.98 6.3280.98 FarmBiggar. to reachFollow the this entrance public for road Lot for 1, shownapproximately at point 200A1 onmetres the Unplanted 2.61 Planting Year 2.61 Continue past the entrance signposted Hyndshawland Farm to TotalMixed Woodland0.99 0.99 1.13 1.13 2.07 2.07 0.15 0.15 0.00 88.31 92.654.34 and then turn right on to the minor public road towards TotalLand Use4.82 2000 5.13 2009 11.33 2011 12.14 2012 Area 33.42(Ha) reachsale theplan. entrance for Lot 1, shown at point A1 on the sale plan. Roads/Tracks 1.01 1.01 Cocklaw. Continue past the entrance signposted Hyndshawland Christmas Trees 2.21 5.13 11.33 12.14 30.81 AA stoneUnplanted stone quarry quarry can can be befound found near near the topthe oftop Cocklaw of 6.32Cocklaw Hill, along Hill, 6.32 Farm to reach the entrance for Lot 1, shown at point A1 on the Unplanted 2.61 2.61 TheThe road road leads leads to toa yarda yard used used for for storage storage and and the the despatch despatch of of withalongTotal an with open an area open 0.99of grasslandarea 1.13 of gra where 2.07ssland 0.15the where remains 0.00 the of 88.31remains an historical of 92.65 an Lot 4 sale plan. Total 4.82 5.13 11.33 12.14 33.42 ChristmasChristmas trees. trees. From From here, here, there there is an excellentis an excellent network network of stone of forthistorical are located. fort are Impressive, located. Impanoramicpressive, views panoramic across viewsLanarkshire across 7.14 Ha/17.64 Ac accessstone tracks access linking tracks with linking various with field various rides, field providing rides, providingaccess to canLanarkshireA bestone seen quarryfrom can bethis can seen viewpoint. be from found this near viewpoint. the top of Cocklaw Hill, Offers Over £50,000 The road leads to a yard used for storage and the despatch of Lot 4 allaccess parts ofto allthe parts property. of the A propert secondaryy. A secondaryaccess is located access atis locatedpoint along with an open area of grassland where the remains of an ThisLot 4field unit lies just to the west of Elsrickle village and has Christmas trees. From here, there is an excellent network of 7.14 Ha/17.64 Ac A2at and point along A2 theand southern along the boundary. southern boundary. historical fort are located. Impressive, panoramic views across considerable potential for future development. A young stone access tracks linking with various field rides, providing 7.14Offers Ha/17.64 Over £50,000 Ac Lanarkshire can be seen from this viewpoint. Christmas tree crop is growing on the fertile soil, which would access to all parts of the property. A secondary access is located OffersThis field Over unit £50,000 lies just to the west of Elsrickle village and has Access can be taken off the A721 into Lot 2 at point A3, shown also be suitable for arable crops. Harvesting of the current crop Accessat point can beA2 taken and along off the the A721 southern into boundary.Lot 2 at point A3, shown Thisconsiderable field unitpotential lies justfor futoture the development. west of Elsrickle A young village and thethe attached attached sale sale plan. plan. ishas anticipated considerable around potential 2023 for future development. A young Christmas tree crop is growing on the fertile soil, which would Christmas tree crop is growing on the fertile soil, which would Access can be taken off the A721 into Lot 2 at point A3, shown also be suitable for arable crops. Harvesting of the current crop LotLot 3 is3 accessibleis accessible off theoff A721the A721 at point at pointA4, linking A4, linking with a stonewith a LEASEBACKalso be suitable for arable crops. Harvesting of the current crop stonethe attached access tracksale plan. through to point A6 and the minor public Theis anticipated sellers would around like 2023 to enter into a leaseback with the access track through to point A6 and the minor public road, is anticipated around 2023 road, where there is also a yard for storage. There is a servitude purchaser(s) to continue growing, managing and harvesting where there is also a yard for storage. There is a servitude right rightLot of3 isaccess accessible over partoff theof thA721is access at point leading A4, to linking Harperhall, with a ChristmasLEASEBACK trees within lots 1, 3 and 4. of access over part of this access leading to Harperhall, shown shownstone A4access –A5. track Maintenance through tois accordingpoint A6 toand user. the minor public LEASEBACKThe sellers would like to enter into a leaseback with the A4 –A5. Maintenance is according to user. The sellers would like to enter into a leaseback with the road, where there is also a yard for storage. There is a servitude purchaser(s) to continue growing, managing and harvesting purchaser(s) to continue growing, managing and harvesting Lotright 4 isof located access nextover topart Elsrickle of this andaccess access leading is taken to Harperhall, into this Christmas trees within lots 1, 3 and 4. Lot 4 is located next to Elsrickle and access is taken into this field Christmas trees within lots 1, 3 and 4. fieldshown at point A4 –A5. A7. Maintenance is according to user. at point A7. Lots 1&2 Lot 4 is located next to Elsrickle and access is taken into this field at point A7. Lots 1 & 2 Lots 1&2
In return for a lease over lots 1, 3 and 4, the sellers will pay an The sellers also wish to retain a clawback (Standard Security) AUTHORITIES annual rent fixed for 5 years and then linked to the RPI for the on Lot 4 for 25% of any increase in value deriving from any Forestry Commission Scotland South Lanarkshire Council remaining period of the lease. This equates to the following rent development granted planning consent within a period of 15 Central Scotland Conservancy Almada Street for the first 5 years, payable on each lot. years from the date of entry. Bothwell House Hamilton Hamilton Business Park South Lanarkshire Lot 1 = £28,200/Annum MINERAL RIGHTS Caird Park ML3 0AA Lot 3 = £10,800/Annum Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in Hamilton ML3 0QA Tel: 0303 123 1015 Lot 4 = £2,300/ Annum terms of the Land Certificate. Tel: 0300 067 6006
The sellers will prepare a mutually agreeable lease for a minimum WAYLEAVES, SERVICES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS VIEWING period of 15 years, possibly longer, if of interest, which the An overhead electricity wayleave passes across the western half Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours so long purchaser(s) will be required to enter into prior to conclusion of of Lot 1 and a spring fed water supply tank is located at point W1 as potential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale missives. on the sale plan. There is also access to electricity and mains water particulars. Please contact the Selling Agents in advance of your for lots 2, 3 and 4 nearby. visit to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety please be At the end of the lease, and if required, the land under which aware of potential hazards within the properties when viewing. the Christmas tree crops have been growing will be reinstated by The properties will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all the tenant, mulching tree stumps and applying nutrients to a base existing rights and burdens with the Land Certificates. OFFERS level to support grassland. If you wish to make an offer on this property or would like us to AGRICULTURAL LAND REGISTRATION inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you Alternatively, the landlord could continue with a combination of The land is registered for IACS purposes (Farm Code 537/0034) notify us in writing of your interest. Offers in Scottish Legal both Christmas tree production and agricultural activities. with no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPS). Form are to be submitted to the Selling Agents.
For further information, please contact the Selling Agent. WOODLAND SOLE SELLING AGENTS The maturing mixed conifer shelterbelts in Lot 1 will require John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS SPORTING RIGHTS a Felling Licence, if these are to be thinned or felled in the Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. The sporting rights are included with vacant possession on each future. There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of Ref: Patrick Porteous. of the lots. The shelter created by the Christmas tree crops with obligations required. For further information on current grants grass rides and shelterbelts provides excellent habitat for wild available please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: SELLER’S SOLICITORS game and Roe deer. Anderson Strathern LLP, 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh EH3 8EY • http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland Tel: 0131 270 7700 Fax: 0131 270 7788. • https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures The sellers would like to have concurrent rights to continue to Ref: Adele Nicol. control deer, rabbits and hares to prevent damage to their crops during the period of the leaseback agreement, excluding Lot 2. TAXATION At present, all revenue from timber sales is Income and BOUNDARIES Corporation Tax free. There is no Capital Gains Tax on growing The boundaries are stock fenced and in varying condition. Where timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the the boundaries adjoin neighbouring agricultural fields, the stock Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief should fences are to be maintained at joint equal expense. If the individual be available on agricultural land and commercial woodlands. lots are sold separately, the boundaries are to be maintained at VAT is charged on agricultural and forestry work and timber joint equal expense with the neighbouring proprietors. sales, although its effect is neutral if managed as a business. Government grants are received tax free with the exception of RENEWABLE ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT farm woodland and subsidy payments. The sellers wish to retain a clawback (Standard Security) on Lot 1 for 25% of any income deriving from any renewable energy project granted planning consent within a period of 15 years from the date of entry. Lot 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE John Clegg & Co LLP, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in June 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 Lot 1 John Clegg & Co England: 01844 291 384 Scotland: 0131 229 8800 Wales: 01600 730 735 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