near Sandy, Bedfordshire 37.36 Hectares / 92.31 Acres Situated in East Bedfordshire, Sutton Wood offers a rare opportunity to purchase a large former Estate woodland which offers timber income as well as huge conservation value to the woodland investor. FREEHOLD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Guide Price 435,000 www.struttandparker.com www.johnclegg.co.uk
Sandy 5 miles Bedford 12 miles Cambridge 20 miles (all distances are approximate) DIRECTIONS From the roundabout on the A1 follow the B1042 into the village of Sandy, and head east on the B1042. After 2 miles turn right to Sutton and follow the road for approximately half a mile. The wood adjoins the road on the right. There is an entrance into the wood at point E on the sale plan but the best access is over the route shown with a broken brown line. This is through Portobello Farm from the Biggleswade Road. Please note the woodland rides are soft so cars should be parked at the woodland entrance. OS 1:50,000 Map 153 Ref TL209476. Nearest postcode SG19 2NA. VIEWING Viewing is possible without appointment at any time during daylight hours so long as prospective purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. Please be aware of hazards within the woodland when viewing. DESCRIPTION Sutton Wood sits close to the village of Sandy. This historic town, dating circa 250 BC, derives its name from the old English meaning Sand Island. This is a character that has remained essentially unchanged. The gentle west facing topography of the wood provides an easy to traverse landscape either by foot or machine. There are several open tracks that divide the wood and aid access throughout. The species mix comprises mixed conifers and broadleaf crops including Scots pine, Japanese larch, birch, oak with small areas of sweet chestnut and beech. On the western side of the property is an area which was felled about 3 years ago. This was replanted with mixed broadleaves. The Scots pine is mature and has been well thinned. Should the purchaser choose, some felling may be completed subject to an application to the Forestry Commission for a felling licence. The southernmost part of compartment 2 is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) imposed by Biggleswade District Council. A TPO protects the woodland from being cleared but normal forest operations are regulated by the Forestry Commission. The amenity uses of this wood are well served by its relatively secluded location and private feel. In the south-eastern corner of compartment 4b is a small but rather picturesque pond. STOCKING SCHEDULE Cpt. Area P. Year Principal Species (ha.) 1a 0.2 Uneven Mixed broadleaves 1b 10.4 1960 Mixed conifers, mixed broadleaves 2 9.4 1960 Sitka spruce, mixed broadleaves 3a 2.2 Uneven Mixed broadleaves 3b 1.3 Uneven Mixed broadleaves 4a 2.6 2012 Mixed broadleaves 4b 5.1 Uneven Mixed broadleaves 5 6.2 Uneven Mixed broadleaves Total 37.4 hectares MANAGEMENT The wood is currently managed by UPM Tilhill, The Old School House, High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8AP, telephone 01449 720594. Their Mr Oliver Hands will be pleased to discuss future management with prospective purchasers. TAXATION After two years ownership, commercially managed woods qualify for 100% relief from Inheritance Tax. Timber sales are free of all Income Tax and do not attract Capital Gains Tax. In certain circumstances it is possible to roll-over Capital Gains into the proportion of the purchase price attributable to the value of the land. SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale. They are let until 1 st February 2016. The rent has been paid in advance and will not be apportioned on completion. MINERAL RIGHTS These are owned and included except where excluded by statute. FENCING The woodland owner is responsible for maintaining stockproof fences on the boundaries shown with inward facing T marks on the sale plan.
RIGHTS OF WAY The woodland is sold with the benefit of rights of way over the routes shown with broken brown lines on the sale plan. Maintenance of the track from the Biggleswade Road to Portobello Farm is according to user. The woodland is sold subject to rights of way over the routes shown with broken blue lines on the sale plan. RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS The woodland is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, gas and electricity supplies and any other easements. WAYLEAVES The woodland is sold subject to all existing wayleaves and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the routes thereof. An oil pipeline is understood to run under the northern section of the wood. PLANS AND AREAS These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to their accuracy and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. TENURE AND POSSESSION Freehold. Vacant possession will be given on completion. METHOD OF SALE Sutton Wood is offered for sale by Private Treaty. Prospective purchasers should register their interest with the Selling Agents to whom offers should be submitted. Joint Selling Agents John Clegg & Co Suite 8 Rectory House Thame Road, Haddenham Buckinghamshire HP17 8DA Telephone: 01844 291384 Email: woods@johnclegg.co.uk Strutt & Parker LLP 5 South View Tinwell Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2JL Telephone: 01780 484040 Email: stamford@struttandparker.com ref. Stuart Paton OFFERS AROUND 435,000 ARE INVITED IMPORTANT NOTICE John Clegg & Co LLP and Strutt & Parker LLP for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose joint agents they are, give notice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract (2) All statements contained in these particulars as to the property are made without responsibility on the part of John Clegg & Co LLP and Strutt & Parker LLP or the vendor. (3) None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. (4) Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. (5) The vendor does not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co LLP and Strutt & Parker LLP nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. Particulars prepared July 2015. Photographs 2013 and 2015. John Clegg & Co LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland (No. SO302718) whose registered office is at 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2AS. Strutt & Parker LLP is a limited liability partnership and is registered in England and Wales with registered number OC334522.
SUTTON WOOD Not To Scale Suite 8, Rectory House Thame Road Haddenham, Bucks HP17 8DA www.johnclegg.co.uk N This plan is only for the guidance of intending purchasers. Although believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed and does not form part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office, Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. Licence No. 100023148 Produced by Pear Technology Services Ltd. www.peartechnlogy.co.uk info@peartechnology.co.uk Strutt & Parker 5 South View Tinwell Road Stamford PE9 2JL Telephone -01780 484040 John Clegg & Co Suite 8 Rectory House Thame Road, Haddenham HP17 8DA Telephone - 01844 291384