DRUMBUIE & BARR MOOR FORESTS. Nr Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway Hectares/ Acres FREEHOLD FOR SALE IN TWO LOTS OR AS A WHOLE

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1 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh, EH1 2AS Tel: Fax: CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS Lot 2 DRUMBUIE & BARR MOOR FORESTS Nr Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway Hectares/ Acres Two compact forests offering long-term capital growth with some immediate timber income. FREEHOLD FOR SALE IN TWO LOTS OR AS A WHOLE Lot 1 Drumbuie Ha/ Acres Offers Over 500,000 Lot 2 Barr Moor Ha/76.92 Acres Offers Over 205,000 As A Whole Offers Over 705,000

2 Lot 1 Lot 2 Dumfries 28 miles Ayr 34 miles Glasgow 51 miles Edinburgh 58 miles (Distances are approximate) SOLE SELLING AGENTS, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: Fax: Ref: Fenning Welstead LOCATION Both lots are within striking distance of Sanquhar in Upper Nithsdale, an area characterised by mixed farming, forestry and energy production. The Broad Dale is in close proximity to the Carsphairn and Scaur Hills to the west; and, the Lowther hills to the east. This is highly attractive area, with good links to the Central Belt and nearby amenities. From both woods, there are panoramic views over the Valley. The properties are shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 71. The Grid References for the main access to each wood are: Lot 1 - Drumbuie NS Lot 2 - Barr Moor NS ACCESS Lot 1 Drumbuie Drumbuie is reached from the minor public road linking Sanquhar and Kelloholm. The main access is through Drumbuie Farm along the route shown A1-A2-A3. This is a well-founded private road that has carried substantial timber traffic. Maintenance is according to user. Internal access is provided to lorry standard to point A4, to where timber has been forwarded. Further rights exist over routes A2-A5-A6 but note that A5-A6 is not developed. The track from A7-A8 offers an alternative access into the northern compartments. Maintenance is on a user basis. Drumbuie Farm has established rights over A8-A9. Lot 2 Barr Moor Barr Moor is reached by way of the minor public road from Sanquhar to Euchanhead. From a broad bellmouth, access is taken over route A1-A2-A3, suitable for 4x4 vehicles only. Maintenance is according to user. Previous harvesting operations have forwarded timber to a stacking area at the bellmouth, A1. The minor public roads serving both lots are classified as Consultation Routes by the Timber Transport Forum. DESCRIPTION This is a portfolio of two commercial conifer plantations offering an opportunity for woodland ownership and longer-term capital appreciation. Whilst similar in many ways, each wood has its own characteristics and may appeal to different types of owners. Alternatively, if viewed as a whole, the package offers significant scale and the potential for flexibility over time. Lot 1 Drumbuie Ha/ Acres The largest of the two woods, Drumbuie is dominated by crops planted in Some 70% of the crops are in the year age class. Apart from some minor elements of larch, pine and native broadleaves, the balance is younger restock dating from This will require some further maintenance to achieve full establishment. With a sound access, it should be possible to develop a thinning programme in the medium term, bringing in some early income and improving the final crop potential. Lot 1 Species Planting Year Area (Ha) Sitka spruce Native mixed broadleaves Scots pine Mixed broadleaves Hybrid larch Open ground Unplanted Total Lot 2 Barr Moor Ha/76.92 Acres This is a wood of two halves. A maturing stand of Sitka, dating from 1982, could be considered for felling in the next few years. Including a small stand of larch, there are about 8.5 hectares of timber.

3 The remaining crop is restocked spruce, planted in 2004 and growing well. On the higher ground an area of about 3 hectares was planted with mixed Scots pine and native broadleaves as part of black grouse habitat management. There is a very pleasing feel to this wood which enjoys panoramic views over upper Nithsdale. Hidden under the mature timber, two small burns could form the basis for a more varied property under the next rotation. Lot 2 Planting Year Species Area (Ha) Sitka spruce Broadleaves Native mixed broadleaves Scots pine Japanese larch Birch Open ground Unplanted Total Further information, including compartment plans and schedules, is available from the Selling Agents upon request. SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights on both lots are included in the sale, subject to a sporting lease that expires on 30 April, There will be an apportionment of rent, as appropriate, at the point of sale. The area has a healthy population of Roe deer, providing the opportunity of varied woodland stalking. The small flight pond in Drumbuie attracts wildfowl and there is scope to create other wetland or open water features within these woods. AUTHORITIES Forestry Commission Scotland South Scotland Conservancy 55/57 Moffat Road Dumfries DG1 1NP Tel: Dumfries and Galloway Council Council Offices English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: WOODLAND MANAGEMENT The woodlands are currently managed by Buccleuch Estate Woodland Management, Drumlanrig Mains, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire. With their long-term knowledge of these woodlands, they are well placed to continue with the forestry management. Any interested parties wishing to consider this are invited to contact Jim Colchester on VIEWING Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours, so long as potential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. Please contact the Selling Agents in advance of your visit to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the woodland when viewing. OFFERS If 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. SOLE SELLING AGENTS, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: ; Fax: Ref: Fenning Welstead. SELLER S SOLICITORS Anderson Strathern LLP, 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh EH3 8EY; Tel: Ref: John Mitchell. BOUNDARIES The boundaries are mostly against adjoining farmland and are maintained in a stock-proof condition. Many of the boundaries are stone dykes with additional wire fencing, as required. Maintenance is on a mutual basis with neighbouring proprietors. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles. WOODLAND GRANTS These woodlands have been managed under a Forest Plan covering a larger area of forestry. At the time of sale, it will be removed from that Forest Plan and a new owner will have the opportunity to submit a new Forest Plan, should they desire so to do. There are no grants or obligations to be transferred. For further information on current grants available please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: Lot 1 Lot 1

4 DRUMBUIE & BARR MOOR FORESTS Lot 2 Lot 2 Lot 1 Lot 1 TAXATION At 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 NOTICE LLP, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared in October 2015) 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 LLP 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 LLP 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 The sellers do not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co LLP 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 LLP 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 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 LLP will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties. England: Scotland: Wales: LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland (No. SO302718) whose registered office is at 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS

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6 A3 A2 A1 BARR MOOR FOREST Nr SANQUHAR DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY metres Sole Selling Agents Chartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel Fax edinburgh@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 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

7 A1 A7 A8 A9 A2 A3 A5 A4 A6 DRUMBUIE FOREST Nr SANQUHAR DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY metres Sole Selling Agents Chartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel Fax edinburgh@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 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