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Brora, Sutherland Property for sale
Brora, Sutherland
£8,500,000
Brora, Sutherland
£8,500,000
Our Summary
- Sciberscross Forest offers an incoming purchaser with a significant opportunity to generate a swift return on investment from tax free timber sales over the next 10 years and beyond, along with the potential to improve the yield classes of the next rotation
- The forest also offers opportunity for wind energy development, subject to consent
- Peatland restoration potential exists, and more broadleaves will be introduced in the second rotation allowing a purchaser to enhance the biodiversity within the forest
- WIND ENERGY POTENTIALSciberscross is located in an area renowned for itsexcellent wind energy development potential
- There is significant opportunity for a large scale wind energy project, subject to planning permission
- A Standard Security is to be granted by the purchaser in favour of the seller for a clawback of 30% of the value resulting from any renewable energy development granted planning permission
- There is also the opportunity to develop some wild fowl flighting ponds and enjoy rough shooting of game in season
Description
Sciberscross Forest is a mature conifer forest in Sutherland, Scotland, with a mix of Sitka spruce, Lodgepole pine, Scots pine, and Larch. The forest has an approved Long-Term Forest Plan, allowing for tax-free income from harvesting over the next 10 years and beyond. The timber crop is of excellent quality, with growth attributed to peaty podzols and gleys. The forest also offers potential for wind energy development, subject to consent, and peatland restoration. The sporting rights are included, with opportunities for deer stalking, wild fowl flighting, and rough shooting. The forest is located in a scenic and rugged area, with access via a 10km internal road network. The property is being sold with a Standard Security to be granted by the purchaser in favor of the seller for a clawback of 30% of the value resulting from any renewable energy development.