Tullich , savills.co.uk

Attractive woodland in Royal Deeside with commercial timber, moorland and opportunities for conservation, sport and amenity Tullich, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Ballater: 1 mile : 40 miles Edinburgh: 110 miles n Mixed woodland and open hill extending to about 353 hectares in total n About 31 hectares commercial Scots pine n About 52 hectares Scots pine and mixed broadleaves n About 270 hectares native woodland and heather hill n Roe and red deer stalking n Walked up grouse n For sale as a whole or in two lots

Solicitors – Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Savills Perth 1 Exchange Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 8UL 55 York Place, Perth PH2 8EH [email protected] [email protected] 0131 228 9900 01738 477525 Location Access Tullich is situated about one mile north of the town of Ballater, within striking distance. Deer stalking, low ground and grouse Access to the wood is taken directly off the B972. A track runs and to the immediate north of the Pass of Ballater road. Lying shooting, and golf are readily available in the locality. up the eastern boundary of the wood, as indicated on the plan. within the , the area is renowned for its The track is currently passable with a Land Rover Defender or magnificent scenery and conservation interest, and benefits from Directions similar vehicle if care is taken. excellent timber growing qualities and good access to timber From the east, take the A93 towards Ballater. About one mile markets. before reaching Ballater bear right on to the Pass of Ballater road Description (B972). The entrance to the wood is at the gateway on the right Tullich forms an extremely attractive block of mixed woodland The area is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast with a wide and hand side just before the sub-station on the left. From the west, and open hill which rises from the Pass of Ballater to a height of varied range of sporting activities, including excellent hill walking leave the A93, taking the Pass of Ballater road, about 1 mile about 520 metres above sea level, and extends to about 353 and on/off road cycling facilities, and the ski centres at Aviemore, before Ballater. The entrance to the wood is on the left, just after hectares in total. The lower slopes include commercial quality Glenshee and the Lecht are all within a short travelling distance. the sub-station. The grid reference for the entrance to the wood Scots pine which is close to felling age, whilst the higher ground For the sportsman, the River Dee is one of the most popular is N0 376972 and it can be found on OS Landranger sheet 44. is made up of native woodlands and open ground offering a salmon rivers in Scotland and the Rivers Don and Deveron are valuable habitat to a wide range of bird life including black and red grouse, and an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels, pine martens, roe deer and occasional red deer. Tullich offers fantastic opportunities for sport, conservation and amenity, and is to be sold in up to two lots, as shown on the sale plan.

Lot 1 (about 83.15 hectares) The lower slopes of Tullich which make up Lot 1 were predominantly planted with Scots pine in 1952, although there are pockets of mixed broadleaves and mixed conifers. Part of compartment 603 in the south west corner of Lot 1 is steep and rocky, and includes a crag popular with rock climbers. The remainder of Lot 1 is made up of stands of mature Scots pine, interspersed with some mixed broadleaves and mixed conifers. The Scots pine has been carefully managed and thinned, and is now approaching felling age.

Lot 2 (about 270.21 hectares) Woodland Grants a liability on the land. Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% The whole of Lot 2 was included in a Woodland Grant Scheme The Woodland Grant Scheme under which the native pinewood Business Property Relief should be available on commercial in 1999 to create a native pinewood with groups of broadleaves was established has recently been completed, and closed by woodlands. and open ground. The establishment of this has been largely Forestry Commission Scotland, with no outstanding payments successful, with the woodland being relatively dense on the or obligations. A Long Term Forest Plan which covers Tullich and General Remarks & Information lower slopes, with more open ground as the altitude increases, the whole of the current owner’s woodlands is already in place. Viewing creating a woodland fringe to the moorland which provides a The new owner will have the opportunity to create a forest plan Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours. Please valuable habitat for black grouse. to suit their own requirements. contact the selling agents in advance to confirm viewings. Parties carrying out viewings are also requested to be in A detailed compartment schedule is available on request from Development possession of a set of these sale particulars. For your own the selling agents, but in brief the species composition is as A Standard Security (clawback) is to be granted by the personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the follows: purchaser in favour of the seller to secure 50% of the uplift woodland when viewing. in value arising from any consented development projects Compartment Area (Ha) Main Planting granted planning approval within the subjects, or where access Entry & Possession Species Year is granted as part of a planning consent to a neighbouring Entry by arrangement. 603 22.31 SP/MB 1952 development, within a period of 25 years from the date of entry. Offers For further information please contact the selling agents. 604 29.60 SP 1952 Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling 605 16.87 SP 1952 agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective Authorities 608 14.37 SP 1952/1970 purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling Forestry Commission Scotland agents following inspection. 609 270.21 SP/MB/OG 1900/2000 Grampian Conservancy, Ordiquhill, Road, Total 353.36 AB54 4SJ Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public Tel: 01466 794542 And Other Access Rights Sporting Rights 1. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Aberdeenshire Council existing burdens, servitude and wayleave rights, including The sporting rights are in hand. The open moorland currently Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB forms a grouse drive onto a neighbouring estate, and has also rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. produced small bags of walked up grouse in recent years. The The property is also sold subject to the rights of public Taxation access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The woodland provides good stalking opportunities for roe deer, with Potential investors should be aware that, at present, all revenue red deer stags being taken from time to time. purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is the nature of all such burdens, servitude rights and others no Capital Gains Tax on growing timber, although there may be following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds. 2. The telecoms mast sites close to the centre of the property Generally made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of are excluded from the sale and servitude rights for access Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements and services to these sites are to be retained by the seller. General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives or representations of fact, unless the same is incorporated within of Sale, the latter shall prevail. a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf Mineral Rights satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the Apportionments Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any sale. Outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the such document. purchaser(s) as at the date of entry. Timber 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. Important Notice text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the Woodland Managers property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other Forestry advice has in recent years been provided by Scottish 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment Woodlands. or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. otherwise. Stipulations They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be Purchase Price On conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.

Disputes Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.

Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Overseas Purchases Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident out with the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it these particulars. is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. 609

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This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

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