DRUMTASSIE WOODLAND ARMADALE
31.59 hectares (78.06 acres) Armadale 3 miles Glasgow 26 miles Edinburgh 29 miles (all distances approximate) An affordable and accessible woodland Well located in Central Scotland Freehold for sale as a whole or in two Lots Offers Over: Whole: 100,000 Lot 1: 18.45Ha - 60,000 Lot 2: 13.14Ha - 40,000 DRUMTASSIE WOODLAND ARMADALE
Location and Directions Drumtassie Woodland is located between Glasgow and Edinburgh, 3 miles north west of Armadale. Access can be taken to both the northern and southern sections of Drumtassie off the minor public road which bisects the property as well as the minor public road that runs along the east of the woodland (see Location Plan). The grid reference for the main access point from the public road is NS 904 707. Access Access can be taken into the main forestry block (Lot 1) south of the public road via an existing forest road running north-south through the middle of the forest. Access to the woodland north of the public road (Lot 2) can currently only be taken on foot. No timber transport group operates in this area and there are no know constraints to timber haulage. Description The majority of Drumtassie was planted in 1999 and 2000 with areas of larch, broadleaves as well as intimate mixtures of conifers and broadleaves, with the remainder being open ground. Lot 1 - Area by Planting Year Species 1900 1980 1999 Open Ground Area Total Hybrid larch/mixed broadleaves 7.86 7.86 Mixed broadleaves/corsican pine 1.26 1.26 Mixed broadleaves 0.61 0.04 2.24 2.89 Open ground 6.44 6.44 TOTAL IN HECTARES 0.61 0.04 11.36 6.44 18.45 Lot 2 - Area by Planting Year Species 2000 Open Ground Area Total Mixed broadleaves/larch 7.01 7.01 Mixed broadleaves 1.41 1.41 Mixed broadleaves/scots pine 0.08 0.08 Open ground 4.64 4.64 TOTAL IN HECTARES 8.5 4.64 13.14 The forest is bisected by a minor public road, with Lot 1 located south of the public road and Lot 2 located to the north. Both sections of the property benefit from attractive ride networks primarily associated with utilities wayleaves, facilitating easy access around the woodlands including the ponds in the southwest of Lot 1. Please note, all signage will be removed and does not form part of the sale. Management There are no current grant schemes in place over the property. Information on the Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and grant scheme availability can be accessed through the following websites: www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland and www.scotland.gov.uk/ Topics/Rural/SRDP
Sporting Sporting rights are owned and unlet. Minerals The whole ironstone, whinstone, freestone and other metals and minerals (other than coal which is vested in the National Coal Board) have been reserved in favour of a previous owner. Boundaries The fences bordering the subjects are maintained jointly with neighbouring owners. Third Party Rights and Burdens The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and any other third party rights howsoever constituted, however the following matters are of particular note: Various rights and servitudes exist in relation to utilities, most notably gas pipe lines. A vehicular and pedestrian servitude right of access exists over the forest road between points A and B in favour of a neighbouring owner. The Title Deeds are available on request from the Sales Agent. Viewing and Closing Date Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. It is anticipated that a closing date for best offers will be set in due course but the owner reserves the right to sell without setting a formal closing date. The owner will not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer. Potential purchasers are advised to formally register their interest, in order that they may be informed if a closing date for offers is set. Purchasers should have their solicitor submit a Letter of Intent for the whole, detailing the price, date of entry and any conditions, which they require to attach to their offer. The solicitors acting on behalf of the vendor will then issue an offer to sell to the successful bidder. Contact: Tim Barratt Bidwells, 5 Atholl Place Perth PH1 5NE Tel: 01738 630666 Fax: 01738 627264 tim.barratt@bidwells.co.uk Authorities Forestry Commission Central Scotland Conservancy Bothwell House Hamilton Business Park, Caird Park Hamilton ML3 0QA Tel: 01698 368530 Fax: 01698 423464 Email: centralscotland.cons@forestry.gsi.gov.uk West Lothian Council West Lothian Civic Centre Howden South Road Livingston EH54 6FF Tel: 01506 280000 Agents Note For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a survey. Given the potential hazards of a working forest we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making an inspection of this property. If communications, condition of the property, situation or other such factors are of particular importance to you, please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey. Any photographs displayed in these particulars depict only part of the property and it should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. No assumptions should be made regarding other parts of the property that have not been photographed. The property being open to inspection, the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof and as to the ownership of any boundary or part of the property. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of part thereof. Bidwells LLP do not make or give either in these particulars or during negotiations or otherwise, any warranty or representation whatever in relation to this property. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any omission or miss-statement in these particulars. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection.
Particulars prepared August 2017. Photographs taken May 2017.
01738 630666 bidwells.co.uk Drumtassie Drumtassie Compartments Subcompartments A B Date: 9 August 2017 Scale @ A4: 1:5,000 Plan No: A.50,369 Crown copyright and database right 2017 Ordnance Survey 100021242 Drumtassie Crown copyright and database right 2017 Ordnance Survey 100021242 Important notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. The above plans are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only. OS licence NO. ES100017734. Copyright Bidwells LLP 2017. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD