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Offers overFor saleCorriedow Planting Land, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway
Marketed by
Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group
- Property type
- Land
- Land
- 191.9 acres
Our summary
Corriedow Planting Land in Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway offers 77.64 hectares of approved commercial forestry land, ideal for timber production. The site features productive, free-draining soils and is strategically located near major sawmills, making it a prime opportunity for forestry investment. Surrounded by rolling green hills and open countryside, this land provides a serene environment for future planting endeavors.
Description
Area: 77.64 Hectares / 191.85 Acres
A rare opportunity to purchase planting land with an approved commercial forestry scheme in place. Located in an area renowned for high quality timber production.
Approved commercial conifer planting scheme.
ESC model suggest that Sitka spruce could achieve Yield Classes of up to YC 24, potentially higher in favourable locations
Productive and free-draining soils.
Ideally situated within a short distance of South Scotland’s timber markets
Location
The land is located 4 miles northwest of Moniaive and 8 miles due west of Thornhill in Dumfries & Galloway. The area is dominated by grazing farms, smaller units and commercial forestry. The property is located within a competitive distance of 3 major sawmills: BSW, Dalbeatie; James Jones, Lockerbie and Glennon Brothers, Troon.
The property is identified on the location and sale plans included in these particulars. For navigation, the nearest postcode is DG3 4LE and the What3Words location is watches.sweetened.nation
Access
A purchaser will be provided with a servitude right of access up Macqueston Farm drive, past the house and buildings, points A1-A2. The purchaser will be required to build a new road over A2-A3, which they will also be granted a servitude right of access.
Description
The property benefits from an approved forestry scheme, providing an opportunity to commence planting during the forthcoming planting season. The approved planting design has been carefully developed to maximise commercial timber production, with spruce concentrated on the most productive soils, including brown earths and mineral gleys. Ecological Site Classification (ESC) indicate that Sitka spruce could achieve Yield Classes of up to YC 24, potentially higher in favourable locations, highlighting the site’s productive potential.
A copy of the approved Scottish Forestry planting contract is available from the Selling Agents.
Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are included in the sale.
Boundaries
The property is bounded by a stock fence maintenance with the neighbouring landowners is on mutual basis.
Mineral Rights
Mineral rights are included so far as the seller has right thereto.
Wayleaves & Third-Party Rights
The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens within the title deeds.
Designations
We are not aware of designations impacting the property. Interested parties should carry out their own searches.
Contact Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group for more information.