Moormore Woodland Near Coylumbridge, Inverness-shire Draft WWW.LANDFOR.CO.UK MoormoreMOORMORE WoodlandWOODLAND 3 Moormore Woodland Near Coylumbridge, Inverness-shire 26.66 Hectares / 65.90 Acres Leasehold for Sale Offers Over £40,000 Outstanding location within Rothiemurchus Forest with stunning views of the Cairngorm Mountains Opportunity to regenerate and manage part of the Caledonian Forest with potential for carbon sequestration Excellent wildlife habitat with an abundance of native species Wild camping and access to a range of local outdoor facilities and pursuits Selling Agent Patrick Porteous +44 (0)7444559510 [email protected] www.landfor.co.uk 4 Location Moormore is situated just to the east of Coylumbridge within the renowned native Caledonian Pine Forest of Rothiemurchus and next to Glenmore Forest in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. The area is well known for its stunning scenery, wildlife and range of outdoor pursuits that can be enjoyed in the area with Loch Morlich and Glenmore Lodge within walking distance and all interlinked by a fantastic network of walking and cycling tracks. Aviemore is just 3 miles to the west of Moormore, which provides all local amenities, accommodation, and public transport links. Please refer to the location and sale plans and the OS grid reference for the property is NH 935 849. Description Moormore occupies gently undulating ground with the most stunning view of the Cairngrorm Mountains from its raised position within the forest. The land was originally established with Scots pine in 1973 on moorland as a commercial conifer crop which was felled last year. Some seed trees were left, along with approximately 2.41 hectares of Scots pine as a long-term retention, located to the west of the property. The felled land is approved for restocking by natural regeneration as the soil conditions are ideal for this type of management, whereby the surrounding forest and its associated species will cast seed onto Moormore to naturally regenerate given time. A Forest Plan has been approved to guide the purchaser on how to manage this unusual opportunity, which will not only create a future timber supply, but will also lock up carbon and provide a haven for the diverse range of wildlife found in Rothiemurchus. Such as Capercaillie, Crossbill, Red Squirrel, Red and Roe deer and many other species found in this area. The lease is for forestry purposes only with no right to construct any dwellings on the land. The landlord is Rothiemurchus Estate, and the duration of the lease is for a further 51 years (2071) with the option to extend the lease to 2121. Rent is currently set at £260 per annum with the next rent review due in 2022. A copy of the lease and the Forest Plan is available from the Selling Agent. 5 Access Boundaries From the south of Aviemore, follow the B970 public road to Coylumbridge and then The boundary is identified by a deer fence which can be removed and there is an continue towards Loch Morlich for approximately 1½ miles to reach a private access approved Forestry Grant Scheme contract grant worth £5,250 for the removal of the deer track located on the left and sign posted Cairngorm Dog Sled Centre. Either park fence during the 2020 claim year to prevent Capercaillie bird strike. your vehicle in the layby at the road end (point A1) or drive up to the entrance to Moormore, shown at point A2 on the sale plan. Please do not block the access and please make sure you always close and lock the access gate. There is a right of access Mineral Rights between points A1 – A2 with maintenance of the track shared according to use. The Mineral Rights are reserved by the landlord. However, the tenant is permitted to use material from within Moormore for construction and maintenance of access Woodland Management tracks associated with the lease. There is an approved Forest Plan for the period 2018 -2038, setting out a plan of operations for establishing the woodland by natural regeneration, including plans for Third Party Rights & Burdens removal of the deer fence. However, the tenant should be aware that if Scots pine regeneration does not develop adequately to achieve 2,500 trees per hectare across The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, 85% of the felled area by year 10 (2029), then the tenant will be expected to carry out reservations and any third-party rights within the Title. remedial work to achieve this required level of growth. Which may involve scarification of the ground to encourage seeding and/or supplementary planting with Scots pine and other native tree species. Authorities Further information and a copy of the plan is available from the Selling Agent and the current managers would be happy to assist with ongoing management. Scottish Forestry Highland Council Contact Harry Wilson, RTS Forestry Ltd, [email protected], Tel: 01764 652858. Highland & Islands Conservancy, Glenurquhart Road, Woodlands, Inverness, IV3 5NX Fodderty Way Tel: 01349 886606 Dingwall, IV15 9XB Sporting Rights Tel: 0300 067 6950 The Sporting Rights are excluded and reserved by the landlord. However, the tenant has the right to control deer and vermin that damage tree growth on the land if it is enclosed Taxation within a deer proof fence. This would require the boundary fence to be renewed. 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. 6 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. Seller’s Solicitor Robin Dunlop Thorntons Law LLP Solicitors Citypoint, 3rd Floor 65 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD Tel: 0131 225 8705 Finance & Anti-Money Laundering To comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the payer) Regulations 2017. It is vital that all formal offers are submitted in Scottish legal form along with sufficient identification and a bank reference or guarantee showing proof of sufficient funds and the source to satisfy the regulations. Important Notice 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 October 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 contract. Landfor Limited will not be responsible to purchasers and they should rely on their own enquiries and seek suitable professional advice and surveys prior to purchase. This sale brochure shall not be binding 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 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. 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 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. Neither the seller or Landfor Limited will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties and no warranty is given for the health of the trees within the property for 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. 7 A2 MOORMORE WOODLAND COYLUMBRIDGE INVERNESS-SHIRE LANDFOR CHARTERED LAND & FORESTRY AGENCY +44 (0) 7444 559510 A1 [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 0 100 500 1000 form any part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Sta�onery Office metres Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number LIG1383 WWW.LANDFOR.CO.UK.