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11.04 acres, Woodland for sale as a whole or in 2 lots, Auchentroig Wood, Buchlyvie, Central Scotland
For Sale - £128,000

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Lot 1 4.77 acres £57,000
Lot 2 6.27 acres £74,000
The Whole 11.04 acres £128,000*
*The combined price represents a discount of £3,000 if sold as a whole.

Most of Auchentroig Wood occupies level and gently sloping ground in a tranquil corner of the Carse of Forth about 2 miles west of the attractive village of Buchlyvie. It is surrounded by a mosaic of woods and farmland with the Campsie Fells rising above to the south and Flanders Moss below to the north. This appealing area is largely undiscovered and bypassed by many hurrying to Loch Lomond (which is about 15 miles to the west). Glasgow is 45 minutes to the south and Stirling is a 20-minute drive to the east.

Auchentroig contains a broad range of species, ages and habitats. Regular high forest, young broadleaves, damp hollows, grassy glades and extensive stream frontage are all found here. Consequently this wood is also host to a wide variety of birds and mammals that appreciate these undisturbed habitats. When on site we noted buzzards, cuckoos, tawny owls, roe deer and many woodland songsters.

Access is taken directly off the adjacent public road on the east side of the wood. There is permitted development approval in place for the construction of an internal forest track. Both lots have open areas which offer the prospect of siting a forest shed or cabin subject to the relevant permissions.

Both lots offer a wealth of silvicultural and recreational opportunities.

Lot 1

Most of lot 1 occupies gently sloping ground with a northerly aspect which then falls away to the Auchentroig Burn on its west side.

The northern corner supports some lofty spruce and full spreading beech. Moving south this evolves into a stand of mixed broadleaves of birch interspersed with species like rowan, sycamore and willow. The southern portion of the wood has been planted with an attractive grove of oak (perhaps 15 years old) which are growing strongly. An understorey of saplings and woody shrubs like hazel and hawthorn completes the picture.

Lot 2

This lot is split by a small stream. To the west of the stream is an area of mature well-spaced sycamore with grassy glades beneath. The land here is well drained and gently sloping. It is also very secluded and is an ideal haven for quiet woodland enjoyment. This area also has frontage to the Auchentroig Burn.

The larger area to the east of the stream supports a mix of conifers and broadleaves. Some sentinel firs at the south end are complemented by a maturing stand of well-managed conifers approaching production phase. Elsewhere there is a scattering of birch, willow, sycamore and patches of open ground.


Our Forester's Thoughts

Alastair says...

"I would construct the internal stone track (for which there is permitted development approval). I would also want to improve pedestrian access down to the burnside.

The young oaks in Lot 1 are well established so the tree tubes should now be removed before they constrict growth. I would then consider a thinning licence for the conifers in lot 2 which are approaching production phase. I would also look to remove the patches of rhododendron (a non-native species) found in corners of both lots.

Auchentroig invites quiet recreation and camping so I would also look into the possibility of hutting"

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.