LAND INCLUDING GRAZING AND BOTH COMMERCIAL AND AMENITY WOODLANDS EXTENDING TO ABOUT 192 ARES

Description

Lot 2 extends to about 192 acres in total and sits to the north and east of Lot 1. The land lies between 80 and 350 metres above sea level. At its highest point and forming the backdrop to Middleton, the land is bound by the Lang Craigs, a dramatic line of volcanic cliffs formed over 360 million years ago.

The land is classified by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research as Class 4 and 5 and is best suited for grazing livestock. Some of the land has moderate potential for further afforestation and is classified between F4 and F6 on the land capability for forestry map series.

The grazings have been used in recent years by a local farmer to graze both sheep and cattle. The fields are stock proof and have access to water.

The commercial coniferous woodland at Middleton was planted approximately 20 years ago. The amenity woodlands were planted in 2010 with the vendors receiving grant funding for the native woodland creation. The grant runs until 2026 and the funding amounts to approximately £2,800 per annum.

Location

Middleton lies in an enviable and highly accessible setting on the southern fringe of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, enjoying panoramic views of the River Clyde.

Regarded as the area where the lowlands of Central Scotland meet the Highlands, the National Park itself is iconic, with its surrounding landscape and world famous loch forming some of Scotland’s most attractive countryside. Loch Lomond, Great Britain’s largest lake in terms of surface water, is surrounded by charming villages and offers much amenity including a range of water sports. The rolling landscape offers many opportunities for hill walkers and cyclists, whilst nearby Cameron House Hotel and Spa (8 miles) provides membership leisure facilities including a swimming pool, gym, 18 hole golf course, fine and casual dining and a marina.

Overtoun Estate marches with Middleton to the northwest and features a Scottish Baronial mansion house, tea room, gardens, picnic areas and walks. The village of Milton (1 mile), located to the south, offers a range of local amenities including a fuel station with M&S Simply Food, cafés, restaurants and a hotel.

Dumbarton, situated 3 miles to the southwest, provides a wider range of shops and professional services. In addition, a BBC Scotland studio, Dumbarton Football Club, and Dumbarton Golf Club are located in the town. It also hosts the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Championships which are held annually with over 140 bands from the UK, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Ireland.

The area has good access links to Glasgow (14 miles) and beyond. The A82 and M8 allow for an easy commute by car to the city centre. There are three railway stations close by, all on the North Clyde Line linking Helensburgh in the west to Glasgow Queen Street, and beyond to Edinburgh Waverley in the east. Glasgow Airport (9 miles) provides regular domestic, European and international flights with Prestwick Airport, 32 miles south of Glasgow, also offering links to many European and international destinations.

Primary and secondary schooling is available in Dumbarton and there are a number of highly regarded private preparatory and secondary schools available within the Glasgow area including Lomond School and St Columbus School; Glasgow Academy, Glasgow High and Hutchesons Grammar School in the city.

Glasgow offers all the professional and cultural services you would expect from Scotland’s largest city with an array of museums, music venues, iconic architecture and art spaces. It has four universities and is home to Scottish Opera, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Scottish Ballet.




Acreage: 192 Acres

Directions

From Glasgow follow the M8 westbound towards Greenock. Take Exit 30 signposted towards Erskine Bridge and continue on the A898 over the bridge taking the A82 to Crianlarich. Follow the A82 for approximately 3 miles (going straight at the roundabout). Directly after the BP garage on your right, turn right onto Milton Brae. Follow Milton Brae for less than a mile. Turn right onto the private access drive to Middleton and follow the road until it terminates at Middleton House.

From Dumbarton follow the A82 eastbound for approximately 2 miles. Directly opposite Arnold Clark and before the BP garage, turn left on to Milton Brae. Follow directions as above. The postcode for sat nav purposes is G82 2SG.

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