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Meadowfoot Forest Near Drumclog, South Lanarkshire Meadowfoot Forest Near Drumclog, South Lanarkshire Draft WWW.LANDFOR.CO.UK GLASGOW Meadowfoot MEADOWFOOT FORESTForest KILMARNOCK 3 Meadowfoot Forest Near Drumclog, South Lanarkshire 66.92 hectares / 165.36 Acres Freehold for Sale Offers Over £675,000 A highly desirable commercial forest with an attractive mosaic of conifer and broadleaves. Fertile soils and good access to established timber markets in south west Scotland. Excellent wildlife habitat and Roe deer stalking with the sporting rights included. Selling Agent Patrick Porteous +44 (0)7444559510 [email protected] www.landfor.co.uk 4 Location Meadowfoot Forest is situated to the north west of the village of Drumclog in south Lanarkshire, south west Scotland. In a very accessible part of the country for access to timber markets and within easy reach of Glasgow, as shown on the location plan. The local area has an excellent climate for growing good quality timber and a diverse range of species which can found within the forest. Historically, the area is known for the Battle of Drumclog (1679) which took place to the north of the forest between the Covenanters and Government forces, that was in fact little more than a skirmish. Please refer to the sale plan and the OS grid reference is NS 633 392 or Co-ordinates East: 263308 – North: 639259. 5 Description The forest was planted in two stages on farmland in 1994 and 1998. Creating an attractive mosaic of commercial conifer and broadleaved areas that are maturing well in the favourable climate and on the fertile underlying brown earth soils. Sitka spruce is the principle conifer species which is growing at a Yield Class of between 20 - 24 and there are is also a small areas of Norway spruce and other mixed conifer scattered through parts of the forest which will produce a significant volume of timber when mature enough for felling. The owner put a great deal of passion into designing and establishing the forest, which is obvious with the range of broadleaved species that can be found, such as Oak, Sycamore, Beech, Ash, Alder, Poplar, and some more unusual species. He also left his mark on part of the forest with his initial H clearly visible from the air, following the felling of the Larch that he had planted. To the west of the forest there is an unusual area of Lombardy poplar growing in a very distinct pattern and several ponds and streams are scattered through the forest that have been left for wildlife habitat, which adds to the diversity of the property. Planting Year Species 1994–1998 Sitka spruce 31.87 Norway spruce / Mixed conifer 2.60 Poplar & Mixed Broadleaves 2.95 Mixed Broadleaves & Open ground 29.50 Total 66.92 6 Access Ownership Rights & Reservations The forest adjoins Meadowfoot public road where there are several laybys that The property is being sold Freehold with vacant possession along with the following were extended for wind farm access and have access gates leading into the rights and reservations. forest, as shown on the sale plan. These could be developed for access, creating either loading/stacking areas or access tracks, subject to obtaining local Council • The Sporting Rights are included with some excellent Roe deer stalking, especially permission. around the mosaic of mixed broadleaves, ponds and fertile grassland areas that create the perfect habitat for Roe deer and wildlife. Where Meadowfoot Road runs along the southern edge of the forest and down to the A71 and Drumclog, this was improved for wind farm construction traffic • The Mineral Rights are included unless as reserved by statute. and is now used by HGV’s on a regular basis. It is anticipated that this will shortly become a Consultation Route for timber haulage down to the A71 for access to • Please note there is an overhead electricity powerline servitude passing though the established timber markets in this region of south west Scotland. For further part of the property. information please contact the Selling Agent. Woodland Management Third Party Rights & Burdens Some parts of the forest were originally planted in an intimate mixture with Larch, The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, which were felled to waste several years ago due to the risk of Larch Dieback. This burdens, reservations, and any third-party rights within the Title was completed through a Statutory Plant Health Notice and no further action was required. There are no grant schemes, management plans or felling licences affecting the property, therefore the purchaser will be able to manage the forest to suit their own Authorities objectives, subject to obtaining the usual consents. Scottish Forestry South Lanarkshire Council South Scotland Conservancy, Almada Street, Hamilton, 55/57 Moffat Road South Lanarkshire, Boundaries Dumfries DG1 1NP ML3 0AA Tel: 0300 067 6500 Where boundary fences adjoin neighbouring agricultural land, these are to be maintained at joint equal expense with the neighbouring proprietors. 7 Taxation Land and timber crop ownership enjoys a favourable tax structure that will enhance the value of your investment and so it is important to get the right advice from your Financial Advisor or Accountant to fully appreciate these tax benefits. Viewing & Offers Please contact the Selling Agent to arrange a viewing in advance of your visit and to obtain further details regarding access. Please also be aware of hazards within the property when viewing. A closing date for offers may be set, however, the Seller also reserves the right to sell the property at any time, so it is vital that potential purchasers register their interest with the Selling Agent. Please also be aware the Seller is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer and reserves the right to withdraw the property from the market at any time. Important Notice Seller’s Solicitor Landfor Chartered Land & Forest Agency, the trading name of Landfor Limited acting for themselves and for the seller of this Property, whose agents they are, give notice that: This sale brochure (prepared in August 2020), content, areas, measurements, maps, distances or technical references to condition are for guidance and are only intended to give a fair description of the property and must not form any part of any offer or Tom Gray contract. Landfor Limited will not be responsible to purchasers and they should rely on their own enquiries Harper Macleod LLP and seek suitable professional advice and surveys prior to purchase. This sale brochure shall not be binding Th Ca’d’oro, 45 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3PE on the seller, whether acted upon or not, unless incorporated within a written document signed by the seller or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act Tel: 0141 221 8888. 1995. Neither the seller or Landfor Limited, its employees or joint agent have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. The property will be sold as per the title, which may differ from the information within this sale brochure. Photographs may depict only parts of the property and no assumptions should be made on other parts of the property not shown in these photographs. Finance & Anti-Money Laundering Where reference is made to government grant schemes, contracts, planning permissions or potential uses, this information is given by Landfor Limited in good faith and purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Purchasers should be aware of the influence and effect the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Nature To comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of 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 Funds (Information on the payer) Regulations 2017. It is vital that all formal Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. Neither the seller or Landfor Limited will not be responsible for any costs offers are submitted in Scottish legal form along with sufficient identification incurred by interested parties and no warranty is given for the health of the trees within the property for and a bank reference or guarantee showing proof of sufficient funds and the sale. Landfor Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 (Registered number SC646818) and having its registered office at 16 William Street South West Lane, Edinburgh EH3 7LL, Scotland. source to satisfy the regulations. 9 MEADOWFOOT FOREST DRUMCLOG SOUTH LANARKSHIRE LANDFOR CHARTERED LAND & FORESTRY AGENCY +44 (0) 7444 559510 [email protected] www.landfor.co.uk 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 0 100 500 1000 Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Sta�onery Office Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number LIG1383 metres WWW.LANDFOR.CO.UK.
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