Crochail Forest Cannich, Invernesshire, IV4 7NE Crochail Forest, Cannich, Inverness-shire, IV4 7NE Cannich 5 miles, Inverness 23 miles, Edinburgh 181 miles An extensive block of amenity woodland in a beautiful and unspoilt location with a good internal road network. Sporting rights included. Possible development potential. For sale as a whole. Great aspect with stunning views of the surrounding landscape Good internal infrastructure Sporting rights included Well located within easy reach of Inverness Development potential (subject to consents) Timber reaching maturity with a long term forestry plan in place Situation/Location Crochail Forest is situated in some of the most breathtakingly attractive countryside in In- verness-Shire. Located in the Strathglass valley close to Glen Affric it has an enviable loca- tion with great views of the surrounding countryside. Crochail is 22 miles south west of Inverness with Cannich the nearest village only 5miles away. Communication links are ex- cellent, with Inverness offering an airport, mainline railway station and excellent road links to all parts of the country. Description Crochail Forest is located on the lower slopes of Meall Cluainidh to the south west of the River Glass. The woodland extends to approximately 91.09 hectares (221.81 acres) and is predominantly mixed conifers established, by the neighbouring Mauld Estate, in the 1960’s on a former ancient wood- land site. The woodland consists of Sitka Spruce, Scots Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce and Larch. Within the property there is a small arbore- tum comprising of a variety of rare conifers including Forrest Fir, Rupprecht Larch, Brewster Spruce, Morinda Spruce and Mexican White Pine. Exam- ples of which warrant special mention in John Millers Trees of The Northern Highlands. Some conifer clearance has taken place to improve deer stalking and the site now benefits from open areas with natural birch regeneration. These open areas provide good habitats which support local flora and fauna and create a broken mosaic woodland habitat. In addition to the woodland the property has a small pond, meadow flush and a charming picturesque gorge. Development potential There is at least one potential residential development site on the property (subject to consent) offering panoramic views of the Strathglass valley and surrounding hills. Private and secluded, a site would offer the purchaser a peaceful and tranquil setting for a house. Forest Plan The woodlands are included in a Long Term Forestry Plan which commenced in 2012 and has 6 years remaining. Please note there is a restocking obli- gation, please contact us for more details. Sporting The sporting rights are not subject to a lease and come with vacant possession. With a number of rides and open areas throughout, the woodlands provide good sporting potential. Furthermore, there is scope to develop the small pond for duck flighting. The woodland is home to a mix of Red, roe and Sika deer, which move across the property and are held in the numerous woodland compartments. The current owners encourage deer to the ground with deer licks and have been careful not to overshoot. Approximately 10 red deer were shot last year. There are no fishings on the property but fishing can be arranged on the River Glass by negotiation with the Strathglass Fishing Society. Boundaries The property has a deer fence along the roadside and is fenced to the east where it marches with the hill. March fences are soley main- tained by the current proprietors. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Mineral Rights Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles. Wayleave and third party rights The proprietors of Crochail own the access roads marked green on the attached plan, the purchasers will have a right of access over these roads. All other internal roads will be included within the sale. The proprietors will reserve a right of access across the road leading to their property from the forest entrance. Please contact us for further details. The purchaser will have a right to all services with a shared re- sponsibility for the maintenance of the water source and collection chambers/tanks. Local Authority Highland Council, Town House, Castle Street, Inverness, IV1 1JJ Telephone 01349 886606 Offers Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Goldsmith & Co, 48 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3LU. A closing date for offers will probably be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed. Overseas Purchasers Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank that is acceptable to the seller. Special Conditions of Sale 1. Crochail Forest will be sold subject to all rights of way, rights of access, wayleave, servitude, water rights, drainage and sewage rights, restrictions and burdens of whatever kind at present existing and whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise and whether formally constituted or not affecting the subject of sale. 2. The seller (s) shall be responsible for any rates, taxes and other burdens for the possession and for collection of income prior to the said date of entry. Where necessary, all rates, taxes and other bur- dens and income will be apportioned between the seller(s) and the purchaser (s) as at the said date of entry. Tax Currently all revenue from the sale of timber products is Corporation and Income Tax free; and whilst land may be subject to Capital Gains Tax growing timber is exempt. 100% Business Property Relief ought to be available on commercial woodlands under the Inheritance Tax Regime. VAT is chargeable on all timber sales and forestry works but its effect is neutral if managed as a business. All government grants are tax free with the exception of subsidy payments and farm woodland grants. DISCLAIMER Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Goldsmith & Co. in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Goldsmith & Co. nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all infor- mation is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated: March 2016. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Goldsmith & Co, telephone 0131 476 6500. Travel Directions Follow the A9 to Inverness, continue on the A9 over Kessock Bridge to the Tore roundabout. Turn left onto the A832 towards Muir of Ord. Turn left onto the B9169 towards Beauly. Continue through Beauly and turn right onto the A831 signposted Cannich. Follow the A831 until you reach the Struy Inn on your left hand side. Turn left and cross the Mauld Bridge. Turn right at the T junction and fol- low the road for approximately 4 miles. Crochail Forest will be on your left. .