STRATH TIRRY WOODLAND, STRATH TIRRY, BY LAIRG, SUTHERLAND, SCOTLAND

THREE WELL ESTABLISHED ATTRACTIVE YOUNG CONIFER WOODLANDS SET AMONGST MAGNIFICENT SCENERY. THE PROPERTY IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND
IN CONVENIENTLY SIZED LOTS, OFFERING HIGH AMENITY WITH RIVER FRONTAGE, WELL LANDSCAPED PLANTING, ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES AND A RUINED SHEEP FANK.
 

Lot 1  179.1 ha. (442 acres) - Offers over £180,000
Lot 2  139.2 ha. (344 acres) - Offers over £140,000
Lot 3    78.4 ha. (194 acres) - Offers over £83,000
Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2008, at 12 noon
 

LOCATION

The woodlands are situated either side of the A836 in Strath Tirry approximately 9 miles north of Lairg. Inverness with its airport, rail and trunk road connections is 68 miles to the south.


DIRECTIONS

From Inverness take the A9 northwards, at the roundabout 2 miles beyond Tain take the first exit onto the A836 to Bonar Bridge and onto Lairg. Alternatively Tain can be bypassed by taking the Struie hill road (B9176) off the A9 before Alness and rejoining the A836, 4 miles before Bonar Bridge. Continue northwards on the A836 out of Lairg and after 51/4 miles the road crosses the Feith Osdail burn (Grid Reference NC 575 140) and woodland Lot 1 is immediately to the east. Lot 2 also to the east of the road is a further 1 ¾ miles northward at Rhian Bridge. Lot 3 lies to the west of the road down to the River Tirry a further ¼ mile further on. (Grid Reference NC 556 177).
 

DESCRIPTION

The property totals almost 397 hectares and is situated on gently undulating land with road frontage onto the A836. Altitude ranges from 130 metres to 230 metres above sea level. Soils are peaty gleys, peaty podzols and peat of varying thickness.

All three lots have river frontage or are bisected by water courses adding to the amenity of the property. Lot 1 contains a scheduled ancient monument and other archaeological features. Lot 2 contains a former sheepfold and associated structures which might form the basis of some future development subject to appropriate planning approval, but not been investigated to date.

The woodland areas were planted in 1998 and comprise principally of Sitka spruce, in self-thinning mixtures combined with Lodgepole pine, Scots pine and larch in mixture and small areas planted pure. Mixed broadleaves have been planted adjacent to the roads and watercourses to create attractive native riparian woodlands. The balance of the land comprises of a substantial area of open ground for landscaping and to maintain views from the public road, the archaeological site and to break up the woodland to provide habitat diversity.
 

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

		Lot
Species	1	2	3	Total	%
SS/LP	74.9	87.0	38.4	200.3	50.5
SP/JL	9.7	5.5	8.1	23.3	5.9
SP	7.3			7.3	1.8
HL	3.4			3.4	0.9
MB	24.5	13.2	9.3	47.0	11.8
OG	59.3	33.5	22.6	115.4	29.1
Total	179.1	139.2	78.4	396.7

  

WOODLAND GRANT SCHEMES

There are no outstanding grant scheme obligations, except for a 5 hectare section due final instalment next year. There may be opportunities for future grant aided projects within the new Scottish Rural Development Contracts. Refer to the selling agents for further information, however, the sellers can give no warranty as to the availability of such future payments.


SPORTING

Sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale.


MINERALS

Mineral rights are included, insofar as belonging to the sellers except as provided for by statute.


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 howsoever constituted.


TAXATION

At present all revenue from timber sales is exempt from income tax. There is no capital gains tax on timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the current inheritance tax regime, 100% business property relief should be available on commercial woodlands after two years ownership.


AUTHORITIES

The Highland Council Council Offices High Street DINGWALL Ross-shire IV15 9QN

Forestry Commission Scotland Fodderty Way DINGWALL Ross-shire IV15 9XB

MANAGEMENT

Planting was undertaken by Scottish Woodlands. Contact Bruce Taylor at their Dingwall office for further information.


VIEWING

Viewing may be undertaken at any time with a set of these particulars.


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ENTRY

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


OFFERS

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


CLOSING DATE

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


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.