STRATHBRAN FOREST, NR DINGWALL, WESTER ROSS, SCOTLAND

A WELL MAINTAINED WOODLAND WITH GOOD ACCESS, CONTAINING SUBSTANTIAL AREAS OF MATURE WOODLAND, NEWLY RESTOCKED SITES AND RE-STOCKING OPTIONS.

LOCATION

The property is situated approximately 23 miles west of Dingwall within Strath Bran. Inverness, with its comprehensive facilities, trunk road, rail and air links is only 35 miles to the south east.


DIRECTIONS

From the Tore roundabout on the A9 north of Inverness take the A835 towards Dingwall. At the roundabout north of Conon Bridge continue on the A835 signed Ullapool. After approximately 13 miles, to the north of Garve, take the A832 towards Achnasheen. Achanalt station is approximately 8 miles from this junction and Strathbran woodland is to the north of the road at this point.

There are several access points off the A832 and the old road. The central forest entrance is at Grid Reference NH238613.
 

DESCRIPTION

The property which totals 457.9 hectares is situated on the generally sheltered, lower south facing slopes immediately to the north of the A832 in Strath Bran. Elevation ranges from 120m to 317m at highest point.

The stocked woodlands extend to 256 hectares and were mostly planted between 1973 and 1980, with small stands of pre 1920 Scots pine, and mixed conifer from 1956 remaining. A programme of felling and restocking was commenced in 2001, 6 hectares were re-stocked in 2002 and a further 120 hectares of felled or open ground, are available for planting / replanting by the purchaser. A substantial harvesting programme could also be undertaken within the near future, subject to adoption of the current Forest Design Plan or felling licence approval.

The conifer woodland comprises of well established stands, the majority being Sitka spruce or Sitka, Lodgepole pine intimate mixtures on the higher ground. Smaller stands of mixed conifer containing Scots Pine and Larch are dispersed across the lower ground.

The majority of the remaining area consists of open hill, unplantable outcrops, broadleaf woodland, or riparian areas with scattered broadleaves.
 

A more detailed compartment schedule is available by email on request from the selling agents. The summary table is based upon the woodland area included within the property Title Deeds.


BOUNDARIES

The property is generally enclosed within a deer fence with maintenance of the stock element shared mutually with neighbouring proprietors. The western edge is stock fenced against neighbouring woodland included within the ring deer fence. Sections of roadside fencing and some other fences are solely the responsibility of the woodland owner.

Short sections of the fence lie partly outwith and partly inside the title boundary. This accounts for the minor discrepancy between crop schedule and legal areas. The ground for sale is as described in the title deeds and warrandice will be excluded re any area where the fence lies inside the boundary.


SPORTING

Sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale. The property offers excellent opportunities for red, sika and roe stalking with an 8 year (1999 – 2007) average of 35 red and 28 sika deer per annum. Salmon fishing is however, excluded.


GRANT SCHEME

The purchaser will be obliged to take over the Forest Design Plan prepared by Forestry Commission Scotland in respect of all areas within the subjects identified by Forestry Commission Scotland as fallow or clear-felled land and to carry out, at the purchaser's expense, all replanting and, once planted maintenance, of the fallow areas in accordance with the Forest Design Plan.

A copy of the Forest Design Plan is available from the selling agents for inspection. There are no other outstanding grant scheme obligations.

Provided that the purchaser takes over and complies with the Forest Design Plan, Forestry Commission Scotland may reduce the requirement for full formal consultation in accordance with any felling licence application and grant any application for felling licence applied for by the purchaser within 5 years of the date of entry in respect of the subjects

There may be opportunities for future grant aided projects when the new Rural Development Contracts are announced. Refer to the Selling Agents for further information. The sellers can give no warranty as to availability of future payments.


MINERALS

Mineral rights are included, except as provided for by statute. These include Achanalt quarry containing unexhausted materials, which have been subject to a minerals lease in the past.
Forest Roads
There is one length of Class A and one of Class B forest road providing timber loading sites and access to the public road.


DEVELOPMENT

The location is designated open countryside within the Rural Development Area of the Local Plan and consequently appropriate sympathetic development to support the local community may be considered, subject to satisfying the local planning department criteria. If this is significant purchasers must make their own enquiries.


THIRD PARTY SERVITUDES AND BURDENS

The property is sold under the conditions of the Title Deeds, subject to all Servitude Rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of way and rights of access howsoever constituted.

The purchaser shall be held responsible to satisfy themselves as to the nature of all should they exist. Further details can be obtained via the selling agents. Title deeds will be exhibited to the purchasers’ agents for examination.


VIEWING

May be undertaken at any time with a set of these particulars, however, it is recommended that the selling agent be contacted beforehand.


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ENTRY

Early entry with vacant possession is available following legal settlement and payment of purchase price.
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OFFERS

Formal offers in Scottish legal form should be submitted in writing to the Selling Agents’ Perth office.


CLOSING DATE

The closing date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd, Durn, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HF.


DEPOSIT

The purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 10 days of the date of conclusion of missives. If the payment is not made within the time limit the seller will be entitled to cancel the sale contract.

The balance of the purchase price will become payable upon the date of entry, whether or not physical possession is actually taken by the purchaser. If this payment is not made by the due date interest at 4% above the prevailing base rate of the Bank of Scotland will be charged thereon from the date due until paid.

In the event of the balance not being paid within 21 days of the date of entry then the seller will be entitled to cancel the sale contract and resell the subjects to any person. In such event the purchaser will be liable for all reasonable loss, including expenses, resulting from the purchaser’s breach of contract. The seller will retain the deposit to offset such loss and expenses and will account to the purchaser for any balance remaining.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular.

i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities;

ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in there photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and

iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.