John Clegg & CoChartered Surveyors

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

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BRUCKLAY WOODSMaud, Aberdeenshire

54.47 Hectares/134.59 Acres

A variety of mixed conifer and broadleaved woodlands established on fertile farmlandwith good potential for future timber revenue. Including good access, plantable land and

ponds. Sporting rights included.

FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN SIX LOTS

AS A WHOLE OFFERS OVER £187,000

Lot 1 Lot 4

Lot 5 Lot 2

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LOCATIONThe Brucklay Woodlands are situated just 1 mile north of the village of Maudin Aberdeenshire. The woodlands are established around the fringes of theBrucklay Castle Policy Woodlands on former agricultural land. The area isrenowned for its fertile soils with attractive rolling countryside within easyreach of Aberdeen. Various lots are shown on the location and sale plans andcan also be found on OS sheet 30, Grid reference NJ 923506.

ACCESSLot 1Access is taken off the A950 at point A1 along the shared access road,connecting with the outlying woodland across the disused railway line whichis now part of the Formartine and Buchan Way walking route. The accesstrack up to the former railway line is included in the sale of Lot 1 with ashared right of access across to the outlier at point A2. Maintenance isaccording to user.

Lot 2There are two access routes, as shown on the sale plan between points A3-A4and A5-A6. Access along the track from point A3 is shared with maintenanceaccording to user. Ownership of the access track between points A5-A6 isincluded in the sale of Lot 2.

Lot 3Access can be taken at any point off the public road following consultationwith the council and also along the shared access track between points A7-A8 to Meikle Aucheoch Farm. Maintenance is according to user.

Lot 4A minor single track public road between the A950 and A981 provides accessfrom point A9 up to point A10. Ownership of the access track is includedin the sale of Lot 4, however there is a shared servitude right of access withother users between points A3-A4-A9 with maintenance according to user.

Maud 1 mile Ellon 14 miles Aberdeen 30 miles Edinburgh 156 miles

(Distances are approximate)

Lot 5Access is provided by the single track minor public road with access takenalong the track from point A11 to A12 or anywhere from the public road.There is a weight restriction on the bridge crossing the south Ugie Waterat the corner of Lot 5; however this could be upgraded for extraction oftimber quite simply with steel plates placed across the decking.

Lot 6This is surrounded by arable land with as yet no developed access routefrom either of the public roads that are situated close by.

DESCRIPTION

Lot 1 - 15.91 Hectares / 39.33 AcresOffers Over £57,000

This woodland was planted under the Grampian Challenge Fund withpredominantly Sitka spruce in 1993 on fertile agricultural land with somepockets of mixed broadleaves and open rides, creating an attractivewoodland design. The roadside strip is included with some mature Beech,Elm, Ash and Sycamore.

Lot 2 - 9.59 Hectares / 23.70 AcresOffers Over £35,000

An interesting mix of Sitka spruce planted in 1993 and some mature Sitkaspruce planted in the 1960’s adjacent to the A950 public road. The maturespruce is now ready for felling and would provide some instant timberrevenue. Also included within this lot are two fields totalling 5.18hectares/12.80 acres, partly sown with game crop and the remainder hasrough grassland with a pond. This area has great potential for further treeestablishment or grazing.

Lot 3 - 5.92 Hectares / 14.64 AcresOffers Over £20,000

This shelterbelt was established in two stages 1993 - 1997 with Sitkaspruce, which has established very well on the fertile farmland. Somethinning could be expected within the next 5 years and would provide acash crop in the not too distant future.

SELLER'S SOLICITORSLedingham Chalmers LLP

Johnstone House 52-54 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1HATel: 01224 408408Fax: 01224 408400Ref: Catherine Bury

SOLE SELLING AGENTSJohn Clegg & Co2 Rutland Square

Edinburgh EH1 2ASTel: 0131 229 8800Fax: 0131 229 4827Ref: Patrick Porteous

Lot 4 Lot 2

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Lot 4 - 7.45 Hectares / 18.41 AcresOffers Over £30,000

An attractive woodland with maturing Sycamore, Birch, Elm, Cherryand other mixed broadleaves and remnants of conifer planted in the1960’s. The lower half of the woodland was felled and is nowestablishing with Birch natural regeneration, creating an attractivemosaic of woodland and open space. A ruined barn is included andsituated in a raised position with lovely views across the farmland tothe east. This would make a good house site; purchasers shouldmake their own enquiries with regard to the potential for planningconsent.

Lot 5 - 12.20 Hectares / 30.13 AcresOffers Over £40,000

This delightful woodland was established in 1993 on a gentle, fertileslope running down to the South Ugie Water. Planted with Sitkaspruce with groups of mixed broadleaves and scattered open spacelaid out around a well-designed pond. The pond is fed by anoverflow system from the river, providing a supply of water to thepond throughout the year.

Lot 6 - 3.40 Hectares / 8.41 AcresOffers Over £5,000

A mixture of Sitka spruce and mixed broadleaves surrounded byarable farmland, this occupies a knoll with lovely views and liesadjacent to the Formartine and Buchan Way footpath.

SPORTING RIGHTSThe sporting rights are the subject of a lease for a three year period,after which the sporting rights will revert to the title holder for eachlot. The present owner is the sporting tenant and will work closelywith the owner/owners to assist with pest control, permittingconcurrent rights. This will certainly be the case for controlling anybrowsing damage on newly planted trees or crops.

BOUNDARIESWhere boundaries adjoin public roads these will be the responsibilityof the purchaser. Where stock fences exist along the boundaries withadjoining proprietors these will be shared with the neighbouringproprietors for maintenance and replacement. Whilst we endeavourto show the legal boundaries correctly on our sale plan, there may besome differences between this and the legal title; purchasers shouldnote that each lot will be sold according to legal title.

MINERAL RIGHTSThe mineral rights for each lot are included except as reserved byStatute or in terms of the Titles.

WAYLEAVES AND THIRD PARTY RIGHTS

Lot 1There are third party rights of access across the access track frompoint A1 to beyond A2 with maintenance according to user.

Lots 3The proprietors of Meikle Aucheoch Farm take access through Lot3 across their farm access road commencing at point A7.

Lot 4The access route between points A3-A9 is shared with other userswith maintenance according to user.

WOODLAND GRANTS There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligationsrequired. For further information on current grants please visit theFCS and Scottish Government websites:

• www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland• www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Rural/SRDP

VIEWINGViewing is possible at any time during daylight hours so long aspotential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars.

CLOSING DATEIf you are interested in this property and would like us to notify youof a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us inwriting of your interest with your full contact details. Offers inScottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agent.

AUTHORITIESForestry Commission Aberdeen County Council Grampian Conservancy Woodhill House Ordiquhill Westburn RoadPortsoy Road AberdeenHuntly AB16 5GB AB54 4SJ Tel: 08456 08 12 07Tel : 01466 794542Fax : 01466 794986

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

IMPORTANT NOTICEJohn Clegg & Co LLP, its members, employees and clients givenotice that:1. These particulars (prepared in July 2011) and all statements, areas,measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances or references tocondition form no part of any offer or contract and are only intendedto give a fair overall description of the property for guidance. JohnClegg & Co LLP will not be responsible to purchasers, who shouldrely on their own enquiries into all such matters and seek professionaladvice prior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor anysubsequent communication by John Clegg & Co LLP will bebinding on its clients, whether acted upon or not, unlessincorporated within a written document signed by the sellers or ontheir behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of theRequirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 3. The sellers do notmake or give, and neither John Clegg & Co LLP nor its members oremployees nor any joint agent have any authority to make or give,any representation or warranty in relation to the property. 4. Theproperty (which may be subject to rights of way, servitudes,wayleaves and others) will be sold as per the title deeds, which maydiffer from these particulars. Photographs may depict only parts ofthe property, which may not have remained the same as whenphotographed. 5. Where reference is made to grant schemes,planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given byJohn Clegg & Co LLP in good faith, but purchasers should rely ontheir own enquiries into those matters. 6. Prospective purchasersshould be aware of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and theNature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 and to the influence andeffect they, and 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, orindeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer or withdrawthe property from the market. Neither the sellers nor John Clegg &Co LLP will be responsible for any costs incurred by interestedparties.

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