Woodland for sale

Location

Greenlawdean Wood enjoys an attractive and accessible position in the Scottish Borders, a region widely regarded for its productive forestry. The area benefits from reliable transport links to major processors, a favourable growing climate, and good underlying soils. Combined

with generally easy terrain, these factors support efficient management, harvesting, and extraction.

Strong regional demand for timber, together with the stable and well-established forestry fundamentals of the Borders, underpins the long-term commercial appeal of the area.

The property is shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars. The nearest postcode is TD10 6XS and What3Words: scoots.verb.strapping

Access

Greenlawdean Wood is accessed directly from the Halliburton public road via a gated entrance, which leads onto a private forest road running through the centre of the property to a turning and stacking area. The internal access is practical and well laid out, enabling straightforward management and timber extraction.

The A697 at nearby Greenlaw is designated as an Agreed Route for timber transport on the Timber Transport Forum. Substantial volumes of timber have been successfully extracted from the property during recent harvesting operations, demonstrating the suitability of both the access arrangements and the internal infrastructure.

Description

Greenlawdean Wood extends to approximately 41 hectares of, with the crop made up predominantly of Sitka spruce, which accounts for around 82% of the conifer area. The woodland has a weighted average age of approximately 24 years, with the remaining 19 hectares of mature crop expected to be harvested over the next couple years, providing near-term income potential. In 2024, approximately 12 hectares were felled and restocked, forming the basis of the next rotation. Initial establishment has been reasonable, although usual beat up work is required.

The property offers a well-balanced commercial crop, combining harvest-ready timber with recently restocked ground, and presents an easy to manage, attractive opportunity for purchasers seeking both short-term returns and longer-term productive potential.

Sporting Rights

Sporting rights are included in the sale. The current owner has in place a deer management agreement.

Boundaries

The property is mostly bounded by a stock fence. Maintenance is on 50:50 basis with the neighbouring land owners.

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 with the Titles.

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.