REDDINGMUIRHEAD NORTH WOOD 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh, EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 John Clegg & Co Fax: 0131 229 4827 CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS email: [email protected]

REDDINGMUIRHEAD NORTH WOODLAND Reddingmuirhead, , Central 12.50 Acres/5.06 Hectares

A diverse and attractive mixed broadleaved woodland, with potential for development, adjacent to the Union Canal in Central Scotland.

FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE

Offers Over £25,000

www.johnclegg.co.uk Falkirk 4 miles Stirling 19 miles Edinburgh 24 miles Glasgow 30 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

LOCATION Reddingmuirhead North is located just south of Falkirk town An area of open ground to the east of the site, adjacent to the centre, adjacent to the Union Canal in Central Scotland. The woodland entrance, could be utilised as an enterprise opportunity, region has outstanding transportation links with the M9 to Stirling having immediate access to the Union Canal tow path. and Edinburgh; and, the M80 to Glasgow. The Union Canal, first opened in 1822, runs from Edinburgh city centre through to the The woodland would be well suited to community involvement impressive Falkirk Wheel, there to the Forth & Clyde Canal and and falls within the WIAT (Woodland In and Around Towns) through to Glasgow. grant catchment area.

Economic development in the area has seen increased residential SPORTING RIGHTS capacity and created a pleasant suburban environment on the Sporting rights are included with the sale. doorstep of Central Scotland’s countryside. BOUNDARIES The property is shown on the location and sale plan to the rear of Boundaries are demarcated by the canal tow path to the south, a these particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number fence line to the north and hedge to the east. There is no boundary 65, Grid Reference NS 907 781. to the west.

ACCESS MINERAL RIGHTS From Falkirk town centre, travel east on the A803 for approximately Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in 1 mile before taking the third exit onto the B805 at the Mary terms of the Titles. Street roundabout, signposted Redding . Continue for a further 1.3 miles and take the second exit at the roundabout WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS onto Colliery Road. Follow this for a further 0.3 miles, over the The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all Tesco supermarket roundabout, and take the next available right- existing rights and burdens with the Titles. hand-turn into Redding Bank Industrial Estate. Follow this road, running parallel to the canal, for a further 0.3 miles to point A1, WOODLAND GRANTS shown on the sale plan. There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations required. For further information on current grants available The woodland is accessible on foot from this point and a hardstone please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: footpath running parallel to the towpath makes access easy. • http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland • https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures DESCRIPTION Reddingmuirhead was established on an old industrial site dating back to WWII. The site was demolished in 1969 and allowed to AUTHORITIES regenerate with woodland. Today the woodland boasts a diverse Forestry Commission Scotland Falkirk Council array of broadleaves with some Corsican and Scot’s pine scattered Central Scotland Conservancy Municipal Buildings throughout. Maturing beech, sycamore, hazel, horse chestnut Bothwell House West Bridge Street and hawthorn have created a habitat for local wildlife, which is Hamilton Business Park Falkirk now flourishing in the area. The Union Canal, running parallel Caird Park, Hamilton ML3 0QA FK1 5RS to Reddingmuirhead, adds to the amenity of the woodland and Tel: 0300 067 6006 Tel: 01324 506070 provides an enjoyable walk with easy access on the canal footpath. 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.

To comply with current Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, any offer presented must be accompanied with certified proof of your identity and your residential address before acceptance of the offer can be confirmed. Further information can be obtained from the Selling Agent, or from HMRC at:

• www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-your- responsibilities

SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Patrick Porteous.

SELLER’S SOLICITORS Brodies LLP, 15 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8HA; Tel: 0131 228 3777; Fax: 0131 228 3878. Ref: Kirsty Macpherson.

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 June 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. REDDINGMUIRHEAD NORTH WOOD

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Sole Selling Agents N John Clegg & Co This plan is only for the guidance of intending Chartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents purchasers. Although believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it does not form 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS any part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey Tel 0131 229 8800 Fax 0131 229 4827 on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s 0 50 250 500 Stationery Office Crown copyright. All rights metres email: [email protected] reserved. Licence number 100020416

John Clegg & Co England: 01844 291384 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.