STATION YARD WOOD

John Clegg & CoCHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS

www.johnclegg.co.uk

2 Rutland SquareEdinburgh, EH1 2ASTel: 0131 229 8800Fax: 0131 229 4827email: edinburgh@johnclegg.co.uk

STATION YARD WOODNear Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

2.03 Hectares/5.02 Acres

An attractive riparian woodland on the Cairn Water.

FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE

Offers Over £45,000

Dumfries 7 miles Carlisle 43 miles Ayr 50 miles Glasgow 75 miles

SOLE SELLING AGENTSJohn Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS

Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827Ref: David Pelly

(Distances are approximate)

LOCATIONStation Yard is located just west of Dumfries in Dumfries & Galloway in south-west Scotland. The region is stunning, with a mosaic of deciduous woodlands, watercourses and an abundance of open grassland. The Cairn Water, upon which Station Yard sits, is formed by the confluence of the Castlefern, Craigdarroch and Dalquhart rivers, flowing for 11.5 miles into the River Nith in Dumfries. There are local amenities and good transportation links available in Dumfries, just 7 miles away.

The property is shown on the location and sale plans to the rear of these particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 79, Grid Reference NT 341 134.

ACCESSFrom Dumfries, travel north-west on the A76 for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto the B729, signposted Dunscore and Moniaive, and continue for a further 4.5 miles, keeping left at the fork signposted Newtonairds. Turn right onto the minor road over Drumpark Bridge to Station Yard Woodland, which is on the left.

Access into the woodland can be gained from point A1 on the sale plan via a stock gate.

DESCRIPTION Station Yard is a Lowland deciduous, riparian woodland. It is dominated by hazel, alder, sycamore, ash and rowan. A few veteran oaks are dotted throughout the woodland, which suggests that Station Yard has been established for some time.

The woodland is registered with the Native Woodland Survey for Scotland and, furthermore, forms part of the Integrated Habitat Network as a Core Native Woodland. The age and diversity of the woodland allows it to support a wide array of local wildlife and adds to the biodiversity of the area.

Station Yard would be ideal for a conservationist or woodland hobbyist. There is outstanding potential to turn the woodland into a perfect weekend retreat. A small cabin could be erected (subject to planning permission) to really make the most of the stunning surroundings. Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries with the local authority in relation to obtaining planning permission.

SPORTING RIGHTSSporting rights are included with the sale; however, there are no riparian fishing rights on the Cairn Water.

BOUNDARIESBoundaries are demarcated by an old post and line wire fence. A fence has recently been erected at the north-westerly boundary.

Maintenance is at the sole expense of the owner, unless otherwise specified in the Titles.

MINERAL RIGHTSMineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles.

WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTSThe property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens within the Titles.

WOODLAND GRANTSThere are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations required. For further information on current grants available please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites:

• http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland • https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures

AUTHORITIES

VIEWINGViewing is possible at any time during daylight hours so long as potential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. For your own personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the woodland when viewing.

Forestry Commission ScotlandSouth Scotland Conservancy55/57 Moffat RoadDumfriesDG1 1NPTel: 0300 067 6500

Dumfries and Galloway CouncilCouncil HeadquartersEnglish StreetDumfriesDG1 2DDTel: 01387 260034

OFFERSIf you wish to make an offer on this property or would like us to inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest. Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the Selling Agent.

In addition, any offer presented must be accompanied with proof of identity of the offeror and his/her residential address before acceptance of the offer can be confirmed. Further information can be obtained from the Selling Agent.

SOLE SELLING AGENTSJohn Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800.Ref: David Pelly.

SELLER’S SOLICITORSShepherd & Wedderburn LLP, Conference Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8UL; Tel: 0131 473 5436.Ref: Richard Leslie.

TAXATIONAt present, all revenue from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is no Capital Gains Tax on growing timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief should be available on commercial woodlands. VAT is charged on forestry work and timber sales, although its effect is neutral if managed as a business. Government grants are received tax free with the exception of farm woodland and subsidy payments.

IMPORTANT NOTICEJohn Clegg & Co, its members, employees and clients give notice that:1. These particulars (amended in November 2017) and all statements, areas, measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances or references to condition form no part of any offer or contract and are only intended to give a fair overall description of the property for guidance. John Clegg & Co will not be responsible to purchasers, who should rely on their own enquiries into all such matters and seek professional advice prior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by John Clegg & Co will be binding on its clients, whether acted upon or not, unless incorporated within a written document signed by the sellers or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 3. The sellers do not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co nor its members or employees nor any joint agent have any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to the property. 4. The property (which may be subject to rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others) will be sold as per the title deeds, which may differ from these particulars. Photographs may depict only parts of the property, which may not have remained the same as when photographed. 5. Where reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co in good faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiries into those matters. 6. Prospective 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. 7. The sellers will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer or withdraw the property from the market. Neither the sellers nor John Clegg & Co will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.

England: 01844 291384 Scotland: 0131 229 8800 Wales: 01600 730735John Clegg & Co is the forestry division of Strutt & Parker, a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Ltd,

a private limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 4176965 and with registered office address at 5 Aldermanbury Square, London EC2V 7BP

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John Clegg & CoChartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents

2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2ASTel 0131 229 8800 Fax 0131 229 4827

email: edinburgh@johnclegg.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 Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020416

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