Woodland At Little Sypland

Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, DG6 4XS

Offers Over £150,000

33.22 acres

  • Two 10 kW Evoco Wind Turbines
  • Feed in Tarriff contract
  • Mixed broadleaf woodland established 2012
  • Amenity woodland with benefit of turbine income
  • Direct access from public road
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SITUATION The Woodland at Little Sypland is located between the towns of Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas, situated directly to the south off the public road B727, allowing for easy access. The market town of Castle Douglas lies approximately 7 miles to the north, and Kirkcudbright 4 miles to the south west, both towns providing local amenities and businesses. Dumfries, the regions principal town, is situated to the north east and hosts a wide range of amenities, higher education facilities and the region’s main hospital.DESCRIPTIONThe Woodland at Little Sypland provides the opportunity to purchase 33.22 acres (13.04 hectares) of broadleaf woodland with areas of open ground, and two 10kW wind turbines. Wind TurbinesThe two Evoco turbines were erected on site in 2012 and entered into a 20-year Feed in Tarriff contract. On average, the current owner has benefitted from income of around £10,000 per annum. Evidence of income can be shared with serious interest. There is a shed on site which houses the meters and provides free power usage on site in addition to the income generated from the FIT. The meters can be read remotely. The turbines have been maintained regularly.The WoodlandThe woodland is mixed broadleaf and comprises a species mix of alder, birch, ash, sycamore and native broadleaves with open ground throughout. The crop was largely established in 2012 and is no longer under any contract with Scottish Forestry. There are two watercourses running through the property and the land sits between 110 and 118m above sea level.The land extends to 33.22 acres (13.04 hectares) and is a ring fenced unit. There is a grass access track to the turbines and shed which are situation to the east of the subject. The land is access directly off the public road and has a padlocked entry gate. The land is classified as Grade 4(2), 5(1) and 6(2) according to the James Hutton Institute. METHOD OF SALEWoodland At Little Sypland is offered for sale as a whole.SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATEThere is electricity on site which is generated from the two wind turbines on site as well as a mains supply. There is a natural water supply by way of the two water courses on the subject, but no other connected water supply. Rates are currently not applicable on the subject.FORESTRY GRANT SCHEME There are no active woodland grant schemes or obligations on the land. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDESThe subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed as satisfied themselves in respect thereof.There are two electricity lines crossing the subject. The wind turbines connect to the single-phase line, with the other line being higher power transmission line. Both lines are on wayleave agreements and the current owner receives an annual payment for the apparatus on site.WHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: ///roses.vans.partnersVIEWINGStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. The entrance gate is padlocked and the code will be shared with interested parties looking to view when they contact the selling agent to arrange.