Crutherland Farm Woodlands - Lot 1

21.47 hectares (53.05 acres)
• East Kilbride 2.5 miles
• Glasgow 9 miles
• Edinburgh 42 miles
(all distances approximate)

Summary

Attractive native woodlands
Sporting rights included
Freehold for sale as a Whole or in three Lots

Introduction

Crutherland Farm Woodlands are located approximately 2.5
miles southeast of East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire. The
property is relatively low lying and surrounded by pastoral
farmland, other woodlands and open moorland. Offered
as a whole or in three lots, this presents a rare opportunity
to acquire attractive, well located and compact native
woodland, providing high amenity and recreation interest.

Location and Directions

From East Kilbride, take the A725 road southeast for
approximately 1.5 miles to the Torrance roundabout. At the
roundabout take the second exit, continuing on the A726,
Strathaven road, for approximately one mile before turning
left at the signpost to Rigmuir waste facility (Point A on the
sale plan). Continue on this road for approximately 400 yards
and the woodlands are on the right hand side of the road.
Access from this point is on foot.

The native broadleaved woodland was established under
Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme contract 3290500522.
There are no outstanding grant payments and conventional
agricultural grazing is prohibited until 2036. The incoming
owner will require to complete the transfer of obligations
in respect of this scheme. Further information on the
Scottish Rural Development Programme and grant scheme
availability can be accessed through the following websites:
https://forestry.gov.scot/support-regulations
https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/
A sub-compartment map is available on request from the
sales agent along with a compartment schedule detailing
species and areas..

Lot 1 – Crutherland Wood (7.28 ha)
OFFERS OVER £40,000

Description

Crutherland Wood is the western most lot and enjoys
extended road frontage. There is a highly attractive and
easily accessible pond and associated wetland area which
provides additional interest to the broadleaved woodland.
The woodlands contain a variety of species including Scots
pine, birch, ash, willow, rowan, holly and hawthorn.

Species by planting year (ha) 2007 1954 Total
Native broadleaves 3.75
Woody shrubs 0.48
Scots pine/Mixed broadleaves 0.53
Open ground 2.52
TOTAL 4.23 0.53 2.52 7.28

Third-Party Rights and Burdens

The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all
servitude rights, burdens, reservations and any other thirdparty
rights howsoever constituted.

Access

There is a heritable and irremediable right of vehicular and
pedestrian access on the route marked A-B on sales plan.
Development

The seller will reserve the right to install services and
discharge surface water within the woodland.
Any sale will be subject to a clawback agreement in favour
of the seller in respect of any future planning approval on
the woodland. The agreement will require the purchaser to
pay the seller 50% of the value of any uplift in land value as
a result of planning approval, to be determined and settled
within two years of any consent being granted. For further
details please contact the Selling Agents.

Title Information

Please contact Bidwells to access Title information on the
Property and a copy of the SFGS contract.

Viewing and Closing Date

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. It
is anticipated that a closing date for best offers will be set in
due course, but the Seller reserves the right to sell without
setting a formal closing date. The Seller will not be bound to
accept the highest or indeed any offer.

Potential purchasers are advised to formally register their
interest, in order that they may be informed if a closing date
for offers is set.

Purchasers should have their solicitor submit a Letter of
Intent, acceptable in Scottish Law, detailing the price, date of
entry and any conditions, which they are required to attach
to their offer. The solicitors acting on behalf of the seller will
then issue an offer to sell to the successful bidder.

Please note all signage and movable equipment is excluded
from the sale and the seller reserves the right to remove.

Please ensure good forest hygiene measures are followed,
such as cleaning boots, equipment, vehicles and machinery,
which will help protect woodlands from potentially damaging
pests and diseases.

Prospective Purchasers and Financial Resources

Any offer by prospective purchaser(s), regardless of where
they are ordinarily resident must be accompanied by a
guarantee from a banker who is acceptable to the Seller.

Any offer by prospective purchaser(s) that is to be reliant
on finance must also be accompanied by supporting
documents acceptable to the Seller.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

Prospective purchasers will be required to produce
identification sufficient to satisfy anti-money laundering
regulations and checks against the intended purchaser
or nominee together with other documentation that may
be required, from time to time, in order to support any
conditional offers submitted to the Seller. Bidwells LLP
accepts no liability of any type arising from your delay or
other lack of co-operation. We may hold your name on our
database unless you instruct us otherwise.

Selling Agent
Denis Torley, Bidwells, Broxden House, Lamberkine Drive,
Perth, PH1 1RA
Mob: 07827 256907
Email: denis.torley@bidwells.co.uk

Forest Authorities

Scottish Forestry, Bothwell House, Hamilton Business Park
Caird Park, Hamilton, ML3 0QA
Tel: 0300 067 6006
Email: central.cons@forestry.gov.scot

Local Authorities

South Lanarkshire Council, Almada Street, Hamilton,
South Lanarkshire, ML3 0AA
Email: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/