An attractive block of mature woodland, in a scenic, but accessible location, suitable for woodfuel, amenity and/or woodland management use.

LOCATION

The woodland is located approximately two miles south-east of Peebles, one and a half miles west of Cardrona and twenty-six miles south of Edinburgh, within the River Tweed valley. The surrounding area comprises a mixture of similar agricultural and farm woodland areas, with mainly commercial forestry within Cardrona Forest, adjoining to the east.

DIRECTIONS

From the west end of Peebles High Street (Parish Church end), head south across Tweed Bridge on the B7062 (“Kingsmeadows Road”) and continue out of the town. Approximately two miles from the “30” limit, turn right onto a public side road (signposted “Laverlaw”). Continue uphill for approximately two hundred metres. The woodland is on the right.

Post Code: EH45 9HT. It is strongly recommended that you do not rely on a Satnav in this rural location and check on a route map prior to any scheduled viewing.

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DESCRIPTION

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The woodland comprises an attractive block of mixed open areas and mature conifers, totalling approximately 1.49 hectares (3.68 acres). The trees are mainly Douglas Fir, though to have been planted around 1974, with a small number of other species and create a compact, but attractive area, offering the opportunity for woodfuel, woodland habitat management and amenity use.

Access is taken directly off the Laverlaw public road by way of a gate opening in the roadside wall.

A piped private water supply is provided to this area, but is not connected to any apparatus.

LAND USE CLASSIFICATION

The woodland is identified by the James Hutton Institute for agricultural use, all as Grade 4:2 and Classes F3 and F5 for forestry use.

INTEGRATED ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM (IACS) & BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) ENTITLEMENTS

The woodland is registered for IACS purposes.

TENURE

The woodland is offered on a Heritable title basis, with vacant possession.

THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES

The woodland is sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves, and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all such respects.

ACCESS

Access to the woodland is taken directly off the Laverlaw public road.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

There are no Environmental Designations or Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

MINERAL RIGHTS AND SPORTING RIGHTS

Insofar as these rights form part of the seller’s title, they are included within the sale.

VIEWINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information or to arrange an appointment to view please contact Walker Scott Ireland Ltd. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please note that the land may be grazed by stock (cattle and sheep) at the time of viewing and viewers must take all steps not to unduly disturb stock or put themselves in danger by approaching stock in a manner that might cause them disturbance.

Interested parties are advised to note interest with Walker Scott Ireland Ltd in order to be kept informed of any closing date that is set. Please note, our client need not accept the highest offer, nor indeed any offer.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

To comply with current Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, any offer presented must be accompanied with Notarised/certified photographic evidence of the purchaser’s identity and separate evidence of the purchaser’s residential address, or the offering parties must attend our offices with the original documents, before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed and the property put “Under Offer”.

SELLER’S SOLICITORS

Lindsays LLP

Caledonian Exchange

19A Canning St

Edinburgh

EH3 8HE

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LOCAL AUTHORITY

Scottish Borders Council

Newtown St Boswells

Melrose

TD6 0SA

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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT RURAL PAYMENTS & INSPECTIONS DIVISION

Local Office - Cotgreen Road

Tweedbank

Galashiels

TD1 3SG

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FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

South Region

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THE OFFICE Walker Scott Ireland is based on the bustling and highly regarded High Street of Peebles. The town lies approximately twenty five miles south of Edinburgh, on the western side of the Scottish Borders area and supports a rich diversity of people and property. The business is well set to serve the property needs of clients both locally and nationally. Bright, south facing and with external elegance, the Walker Scott Ireland office is situated in a prime location on Peebles High Street. The double fronted layout allows for prominent property displays. The internal layout is warm, welcoming and a comfortable setting for client meetings. THE TEAM Michael Ireland Walker Scott Ireland is headed up by Michael Ireland MA MLE MRICS, who was previously a Partner of Knight Frank in Edinburgh. Michael has a lifelong passion for property, be it land or buildings. He is a highly regarded and experienced Chartered Surveyor with twenty years knowledge of the residential, agricultural and rural commercial property markets throughout Scotland. His quiet, calm but firm approach compliments a depth and breadth of knowledge in all sectors he advises on. He regularly acts as an expert witness. Clients appreciate his honesty and integrity in whatever advice he gives. He is a RICS Registered Valuer and currently sits on the RICS UK Rural Professional Group Board. He is also a member of the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association. Gillian McGovern Michael is assisted by Gillian, who is responsible for the day to day running of the office, and ensuring all estate agency matters are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Gillian had a small personal portfolio of properties in Peeblesshire and the Lothians, and has 20 years’ experience of management, quality and safety. REGULATED BY RICS The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the benchmark for property professionals. Walker Scott Ireland is a member of the RICS and is governed by its rules of conduct and regulations. The RICS carry out regular member inspections and operate a number of mandatory schemes in addition to statutory consumer protection measures, to ensure the highest of standards are adhered to in whatever area of the property market you are concerned with. Walker Scott Ireland operates a Complaints Handling Procedure in accordance with RICS requirements. A copy is available upon request. Walker Scott Ireland is proud to be and operate as a RICS member.

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