A compact commercial conifer woodland in an excellent location.
• Mix of young spruce and mature pine
• Opportunity to continue restructuring the woodland
• Tax free harvesting income available
• Attractive woodland and easily managed
• Well located for timber processors

Location
Knock Wood is located 5.5 miles south of Banchory in Aberdeenshire. The area benefits from soils and climatic conditions which are favourable for conifer production. There are major timber processing plants nearby at Banchory (Cordiners) and at Aboyne (James Jones). There are also sawmills at Fordoun, Nethy Bridge and Fochabers. Banchory is a popular town which provides local amenities. Aberdeen international airport is 18 miles away.
The property is shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars. The nearest postcode is AB31 6LB and What3Words: bandage.juggles.pavement

Access
Access into Knock Wood is taken from C29K public road which is classified as an agreed route for timber transport by Aberdeenshire council. From the C29K there is a gateway at A1 onto a
turning/stacking area.

Description
Knock Wood – 46.91 Hectares / 115.91 Acres
This woodland was originally planted with mixed conifers in the 1950s. Recently it has undergone a restructure, 24.20 hectares has been harvested and restocked with Sitka spruce. The spruce crops are well established and showing good leader growth. The remaining 19.73 hectares of pine is mature and could be considered for harvesting. The woodland is attractive, compact and easily managed.

Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are included in the sale. The stalking is currently let and a copy of the lease is available from Goldcrest.

Boundaries
Boundary fences are maintained to a stockproof condition at joint equal expenses with the adjoining landowners.

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
According to our online searches, there are no designations which affect the property. Interested parties should carry out their own searches.

Forest Grants & Management
There are no active grants on the property. The woodland is currently managed by Bidwells in Perth; telephone number: 01738 630 666.
For information on current grants available, please visit the following websites:
https://forestry.gov.scot
https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures

Viewing
Viewing is by appointment only. Please contact GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of potential hazards when viewing. There are locked gates, please contact the Selling Agents for the combination codes.