Land at Kilwinnet
Campsie Glen, East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, G66 7APOffers Over £650,000
209.86 acres
- CLOSING DATE IS 7th FEBRUARY 2024, 12 NOON.
- Acreage 209.86 acres (84.92 hectares)
- Productive block of grazing ground.
- Land located in a rural yet accessible location.
- Forestry and Natural Capital potential
- FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
SITUATION Land at Kilwinnet is situated approximately 0.5 miles northeast of the hamlet of Haughhead just 2 miles west of Lennoxtown and approximately 13.3 miles north of the city of Glasgow. The property is surrounded by land which is mainly used for agricultural and forestry purposes within close proximity to the Campsie Glen.DESCRIPTION Land at Kilwinnet lies within close proximity to the Campsie Glen. The Land at Kilwinnet comprises of a productive block of permanent grassland and rough grazing with some areas of mature woodland. The land extends to 84.92 ha (209.86 acres) and sits within an elevated position. The land has been classified by the James Hutton Institute as a mixture of Grade 4.1, Grade 4.2, Grade 5.1 and Grade 6.1, indicating that the land on the lower slopes are capable of growing a reasonable yield of grass for the purposes of grazing livestock with the higher land being most suited to permanent grassland and rough grazing along with planting/ forestry potential throughout the site. The land is generally southeast facing in aspect and lies between approximately 100m and 315m above sea level. The land is in a good condition and is bound by a ringfenced stock proof fencing. The Land is also classified as F3, F4 and some F5 by the Land Capability for Forestry by the James Hutton Institute indicating that the land has good flexibility for the growth and management of tree crops. The details available from Scottish Forestry indicate that the Land is classified as Very Suitable for Sitka spruce and suitable for native broadleaves planting, on the basis that suitable access and egress can be provided for these operations. Access to the property is to be via a new access track which is to be agreed between the vendor and the purchaser. The cost of construction, planning and fencing off the track will be met wholly by the purchaser.METHOD OF SALELand at Kilwinnet is offered for sale as a whole.DIRECTIONS FOR VIEWINGS ONLYFrom Lennoxtown head north east towards Haughhead following Glen Road (A891), continuing onto Strathblane Road (A891), continue for 0.4 miles, then turn right onto a Private Road signposted ‘Lukeston’ (3rd road on the right from the corner). The entrance to Land at Kilwinnet will then be located 0.3 miles along the track.From Strathblane, head west along the A891 towards Haughhead, continue for 2.6 miles. As you are approach Haughhead there will be a countdown to entering the 30mph limit area, at the Second sign the Private Track will be located on your left hand side, sign posted ‘Lukeston’. The Entrance to the Land at Kilwinnet will then be located 0.3 miles along the track. WHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: https://w3w.co/engages.calm.strumming