Land For Sale £6,250,000
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An Introduction to Longframlington
Set in a stunning landscape of sweeping moorlands and coniferous woodlands,
Longframlington is located close to the Northumberland National Park. Extending to approximately 249.68 hectares (ha) and rising from approximately 160 metres above sea level on the eastern side to 308 metres above sea level at Shirlaw Pike on the western side and occupying gently sloping hill land with a range of soils suitable for the growth of commercial timber. This area of Northumberland is one of England’s major timber producing regions and Longframlington presents an opportunity to acquire a well-located commercial woodland of significant scale, with an attractive combination of conifers and native broadleaves. The woodland has just started the restructuring process and the forest benefits from good access to major regional timber markets via
the A697, an Agreed Route for timber haulage.
Location & Directions
Travelling from Rothbury, follow the B6341 for approximately 4.3 miles before turn right onto the A697 heading southeast (towards the village of
Longframlington). Continue on for 2.4 miles before turning right onto the shared access at point A on the Sales Plan (Grid Reference NU 118 037 and
What3Words: sorters.outdone.calendars). Follow this shared access for approximately 475 metres north to the forest entrance, point B. The nearest
postcode is NE66 2BT.
Description
Longframlington was originally planted in 1983 with a single age class of predominantly Sitka spruce crops. It is currently undergoing restructuring, with the first phase of felling
due to complete in Quarter 1 of 2024. The standing Sitka spruce crop demonstrates an
impressive tree size and straightness on the lower slopes with more diverse crops on the higher ground to the west.
The forest is being sold on the basis that a proportion of the felled ground will be fully
replanted by the current owner in line with the approved restocking plan. This will consist of 14.08 ha of Sitka spruce, 2.16 ha of Mixed conifers (Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine), and 3.25 ha of Mixed broadleaves and Open ground. These replanting works will have been carried out by the time of completion of sale. A further 40.95 ha of felled over land will await restocking by the purchaser, with approval for replanting with Sitka spruce.
This will provide the Purchaser with a Sitka spruce dominated forest, at 64% by area, 6% other commercial conifer crops, 5% broadleaved woodland, and 9% open ground, with 16% comprising felled over land awaiting restocking.
Restocking with improved genetic stock will benefit the average yield class across the Property.
A subcompartment plan and database are available in the data room.
Internally, the Property benefits from approximately 2,170 metres of well proven forest
road with excellent road frontage and turning areas for presenting timber.
Prospective purchasers should note that harvesting work is currently being completed and all timber stacked on site shall remain the property of the current owner until it is cleared in full. Please be aware there may still be timber lorries using the forest road during the marketing period and care should be taken wherever these are present.
Any road maintenance required to repair the forest’s road system after harvesting will be
carried out at the expense of the vendor before the sale of the property completes.
General Information
TENURE
The title to the whole of the Property is freehold. It is registered with freehold absolute.
SPORTING
Sporting rights are owned and let on a short-term basis. Either party to the sporting lease can terminate at any time, subject to giving 3 month’s prior written notice.
MINERALS
Mines and minerals in an area to the south of the property do not form part of the Property and are not included in the sale.
The title plan is available in the data room.
BOUNDARIES
The woodlands are bounded by fencing and stone walls, which are maintained to a stockproof standard where necessary.
Details of maintenance obligations are described in the title, available in the data room.
The fences around the Property may not be located on the boundaries of the registered title. Plans are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. While they have been carefully checked, the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themself as to the description of the Property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Prospective parties are asked to satisfy themselves on inspecting the titles which take precedence over the marketing materials.
PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, stipulations, special conditions of sale and the agreement for sale, the last shall prevail.
THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS AND BURDENS
The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easement rights, burdens, covenants, reservations and any other third-party rights howsoever constituted.
There is a British Gas pipeline to the east of the Property as shown in yellow and brown on the Sale Plan. British Gas Corporation and its successors have easement rights to lay, construct, inspect, maintain, protect, use, replace, remove or render unusable a main or pipe for gas transmission or
storage and ancillary apparatus.
The square area of land within the forest, edged in red and shown in light green on the Sale Plan, is in separate ownership. There is a right of access for all purposes on foot or with horses or vehicles over an unfenced strip of land twelve feet in width, shown as C-D on the Sale Plan.
DATA ROOM
Access to the Data Room providing property plans, crop data, and the Deed of Easement is available on request.
GRANT SCHEMES AND APPROVALS
Longframlington benefits from an approved Management Plan, reference 37154. There are no active grant schemes in place.
Further information on the English Rural Development Programme and grant scheme availability can be accessed through the following websites:
VIEWING
Strictly by prior agreement with the selling agents who should be contacted in advance to advise on access arrangements.
For the personal safety of interested parties, please be aware of potential hazards at the Property and 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.
CLOSING DATE
A closing date may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to formally register their interest through their solicitors with the selling agents. Prospective purchasers should be aware that unless their interest in the Property is
formally noted, no guarantee can be given that confirmation of a closing date will be provided, consequently the Property may be sold without prior notice. For the avoidance of doubt, noting interest only entitles prospective purchasers to notification of a closing date being set and not that other potentially competing pre-emptive offers have been received.
The sellers are entitled to accept any offer at any time.
OFFERS
If you wish to make an offer or be informed of a closing date for offers, please contact the selling agents to note your interest and to obtain further information, including specific Anti-Money Laundering details that we require from a purchaser prior to accepting any offer. Parties are asked to satisfy themselves that they fully understand the implication of offering under English Law. The sellers reserve the right not
to accept the highest or indeed any offer. Completion Date to be mutually agreed in writing.
TAXATION
Any prospective purchaser should seek independent advice. At present, revenue from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is no capital gains tax (CGT) liability arising from the sale of any standing or felled trees.
However, any gains arising from the sale of the land (i.e. the solum value) on which the trees are situated is liable for CGT.
Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief may be available on commercial woodlands. VAT is charged on forestry work and timber sales (although its effect is neutral if managed as a business). Government forestry
grants are received tax free with the exception of farm woodland and subsidy payments.
Prospective Purchasers/Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Any offer by prospective purchaser(s), regardless of where they are ordinarily resident and regardless whether on a cash or subject to loan finance basis, must be accompanied by a financial reference from a bank/funding source that is
acceptable to the sellers. Prospective purchasers will also 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 in this regard. Failure to provide the requisite AML documentation with offers may result in them not being considered at the closing date or being superseded by an offer which is. Settlement may also be delayed or aborted due to non-compliance with requests for information or failure to deliver adequate information within the requisite timeframes. We may hold your name on our
database unless you instruct us otherwise.
SELLING AGENT
Denis Torley
Bidwells
Broxden House,
Lamberkine Dr,
Perth PH1 1RA
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FOREST AUTHORITIES
Forestry Commission
Eals Burn
Bellingham
Northumberland
NE48 2HP
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LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Northumberland County Council
County Hall, A197
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
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Website: IMPORTANT NOTICE
Bidwells LLP act for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
Nothing contained in these particulars or their contents or actions, both verbally or in writing, by Bidwells LLP form any offer or contract, liability or implied obligation to any applicants, viewing parties or prospective purchasers of the
property to the fullest extent permitted by law and should not be relied upon as statements or representative of fact.
No person in the employment of Bidwells LLP or any joint agents has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only, may not be to
scale and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP has not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or
facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Prospective purchasers may be asked to produce
identification of the intended Purchaser and other
documentation in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the vendors. 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.
OS licence no. ES 100017734. © Copyright Bidwells LLP 2017. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC 344553).
Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD where a list of members is available for inspection. Your statutory rights are not affected by this notice. Sales particulars prepared October 2023, and photographs taken in September 2023.
An Introduction to Longframlington
Set in a stunning landscape of sweeping moorlands and coniferous woodlands,
Longframlington is located close to the Northumberland National Park. Extending to approximately 249.68 hectares (ha) and rising from approximately 160 metres above sea level on the eastern side to 308 metres above sea level at Shirlaw Pike on the western side and occupying gently sloping hill land with a range of soils suitable for the growth of commercial timber. This area of Northumberland is one of England’s major timber producing regions and Longframlington presents an opportunity to acquire a well-located commercial woodland of significant scale, with an attractive combination of conifers and native broadleaves. The woodland has just started the restructuring process and the forest benefits from good access to major regional timber markets via
the A697, an Agreed Route for timber haulage.
Location & Directions
Travelling from Rothbury, follow the B6341 for approximately 4.3 miles before turn right onto the A697 heading southeast (towards the village of
Longframlington). Continue on for 2.4 miles before turning right onto the shared access at point A on the Sales Plan (Grid Reference NU 118 037 and
What3Words: sorters.outdone.calendars). Follow this shared access for approximately 475 metres north to the forest entrance, point B. The nearest
postcode is NE66 2BT.
Description
Longframlington was originally planted in 1983 with a single age class of predominantly Sitka spruce crops. It is currently undergoing restructuring, with the first phase of felling
due to complete in Quarter 1 of 2024. The standing Sitka spruce crop demonstrates an
impressive tree size and straightness on the lower slopes with more diverse crops on the higher ground to the west.
The forest is being sold on the basis that a proportion of the felled ground will be fully
replanted by the current owner in line with the approved restocking plan. This will consist of 14.08 ha of Sitka spruce, 2.16 ha of Mixed conifers (Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine), and 3.25 ha of Mixed broadleaves and Open ground. These replanting works will have been carried out by the time of completion of sale. A further 40.95 ha of felled over land will await restocking by the purchaser, with approval for replanting with Sitka spruce.
This will provide the Purchaser with a Sitka spruce dominated forest, at 64% by area, 6% other commercial conifer crops, 5% broadleaved woodland, and 9% open ground, with 16% comprising felled over land awaiting restocking.
Restocking with improved genetic stock will benefit the average yield class across the Property.
A subcompartment plan and database are available in the data room.
Internally, the Property benefits from approximately 2,170 metres of well proven forest
road with excellent road frontage and turning areas for presenting timber.
Prospective purchasers should note that harvesting work is currently being completed and all timber stacked on site shall remain the property of the current owner until it is cleared in full. Please be aware there may still be timber lorries using the forest road during the marketing period and care should be taken wherever these are present.
Any road maintenance required to repair the forest’s road system after harvesting will be
carried out at the expense of the vendor before the sale of the property completes.
General Information
TENURE
The title to the whole of the Property is freehold. It is registered with freehold absolute.
SPORTING
Sporting rights are owned and let on a short-term basis. Either party to the sporting lease can terminate at any time, subject to giving 3 month’s prior written notice.
MINERALS
Mines and minerals in an area to the south of the property do not form part of the Property and are not included in the sale.
The title plan is available in the data room.
BOUNDARIES
The woodlands are bounded by fencing and stone walls, which are maintained to a stockproof standard where necessary.
Details of maintenance obligations are described in the title, available in the data room.
The fences around the Property may not be located on the boundaries of the registered title. Plans are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. While they have been carefully checked, the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themself as to the description of the Property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Prospective parties are asked to satisfy themselves on inspecting the titles which take precedence over the marketing materials.
PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, stipulations, special conditions of sale and the agreement for sale, the last shall prevail.
THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS AND BURDENS
The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easement rights, burdens, covenants, reservations and any other third-party rights howsoever constituted.
There is a British Gas pipeline to the east of the Property as shown in yellow and brown on the Sale Plan. British Gas Corporation and its successors have easement rights to lay, construct, inspect, maintain, protect, use, replace, remove or render unusable a main or pipe for gas transmission or
storage and ancillary apparatus.
The square area of land within the forest, edged in red and shown in light green on the Sale Plan, is in separate ownership. There is a right of access for all purposes on foot or with horses or vehicles over an unfenced strip of land twelve feet in width, shown as C-D on the Sale Plan.
DATA ROOM
Access to the Data Room providing property plans, crop data, and the Deed of Easement is available on request.
GRANT SCHEMES AND APPROVALS
Longframlington benefits from an approved Management Plan, reference 37154. There are no active grant schemes in place.
Further information on the English Rural Development Programme and grant scheme availability can be accessed through the following websites:
VIEWING
Strictly by prior agreement with the selling agents who should be contacted in advance to advise on access arrangements.
For the personal safety of interested parties, please be aware of potential hazards at the Property and 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.
CLOSING DATE
A closing date may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to formally register their interest through their solicitors with the selling agents. Prospective purchasers should be aware that unless their interest in the Property is
formally noted, no guarantee can be given that confirmation of a closing date will be provided, consequently the Property may be sold without prior notice. For the avoidance of doubt, noting interest only entitles prospective purchasers to notification of a closing date being set and not that other potentially competing pre-emptive offers have been received.
The sellers are entitled to accept any offer at any time.
OFFERS
If you wish to make an offer or be informed of a closing date for offers, please contact the selling agents to note your interest and to obtain further information, including specific Anti-Money Laundering details that we require from a purchaser prior to accepting any offer. Parties are asked to satisfy themselves that they fully understand the implication of offering under English Law. The sellers reserve the right not
to accept the highest or indeed any offer. Completion Date to be mutually agreed in writing.
TAXATION
Any prospective purchaser should seek independent advice. At present, revenue from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is no capital gains tax (CGT) liability arising from the sale of any standing or felled trees.
However, any gains arising from the sale of the land (i.e. the solum value) on which the trees are situated is liable for CGT.
Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief may be available on commercial woodlands. VAT is charged on forestry work and timber sales (although its effect is neutral if managed as a business). Government forestry
grants are received tax free with the exception of farm woodland and subsidy payments.
Prospective Purchasers/Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Any offer by prospective purchaser(s), regardless of where they are ordinarily resident and regardless whether on a cash or subject to loan finance basis, must be accompanied by a financial reference from a bank/funding source that is
acceptable to the sellers. Prospective purchasers will also 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 in this regard. Failure to provide the requisite AML documentation with offers may result in them not being considered at the closing date or being superseded by an offer which is. Settlement may also be delayed or aborted due to non-compliance with requests for information or failure to deliver adequate information within the requisite timeframes. We may hold your name on our
database unless you instruct us otherwise.
SELLING AGENT
Denis Torley
Bidwells
Broxden House,
Lamberkine Dr,
Perth PH1 1RA
Mob:[use Contact Agent Button]
[use Contact Agent Button]
FOREST AUTHORITIES
Forestry Commission
Eals Burn
Bellingham
Northumberland
NE48 2HP
[use Contact Agent Button]
[use Contact Agent Button]
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Northumberland County Council
County Hall, A197
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
[use Contact Agent Button]
Website: IMPORTANT NOTICE
Bidwells LLP act for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
Nothing contained in these particulars or their contents or actions, both verbally or in writing, by Bidwells LLP form any offer or contract, liability or implied obligation to any applicants, viewing parties or prospective purchasers of the
property to the fullest extent permitted by law and should not be relied upon as statements or representative of fact.
No person in the employment of Bidwells LLP or any joint agents has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only, may not be to
scale and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP has not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or
facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Prospective purchasers may be asked to produce
identification of the intended Purchaser and other
documentation in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the vendors. 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.
OS licence no. ES 100017734. © Copyright Bidwells LLP 2017. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC 344553).
Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD where a list of members is available for inspection. Your statutory rights are not affected by this notice. Sales particulars prepared October 2023, and photographs taken in September 2023.
