Fintry Bay Wood Plantation - Lot 1, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, North Ayrshire, KA28

Fintry Bay wood plantation is situated in a superb westerly position on the Isle of Cumbrae, North Ayrshire with superb sea views across the Firth of Clyde towards the islands of Arran and Bute. On a clear day, the Paps of Jura may be visible.

A beautiful and peaceful island, the Isle of Cumbrae is situated about a mile off the Scottish mainland, in the Firth of Clyde off Scotland’s verdant west coast. There are two Isles of Cumbrae, with the Isle of Great Cumbrae being the larger of the two with the town of Millport as a popular holiday destination dating back to Victorian times. The Isle of Cumbrae is approximately 4 miles long and 2 miles in width and a circumference of about 10 miles. A principal public road runs around the perimeter of the island and is about 11 miles long. Wee Cumbrae is a separate island to the south and is privately owned. Millport has a good selection of local facilities available including local shops, butchers, galleries and a medical practice. Primary schooling is available on the island with secondary schooling and supermarket shopping available in Largs.

It is a short ferry trip (about 10 minutes) from Largs with a regular ferry service in the summer months. Largs is a most attractive renowned seaside resort, which retains local character and charm whilst having a considerable range of amenities. The town has many attractions, including the Vikingar Centre, which celebrates the town’s historic Viking connections (the Largs Viking Festival is held annually to celebrate), together with a swimming pool and fitness suite. Nearby is the world famous Nardini’s ice-cream parlour and café. Other local attractions include Largs Yacht Haven with Scotts Bar and Restaurant. Kelburn Castle and Estate (1.4 miles) has a wide range of activities including mountain biking, adventure courses, the Kelburn Glen waterfall and deep gorge walks and a cafe.

The Isle of Cumbrae provides an excellent range of interesting walks and is particularly popular for cycling, water sports and wildlife watching. From the top of the island there are stunning views towards Mount Stewart on the Isle of Bute, the beautiful Cowal Peninsula and the hills of Loch Lomond. The Inner Circle Walk (11.4km) is a superb elevated walk which takes you to the highest point of the island where the Glaid Stone is situated. Situated in Millport is the Cathedral of the Isles, The Cathedral, designed by William Butterfield, is reputed to be the smallest in Britain. In addition, there is a fine golf course and the local bowling green has 2 bowling greens and an 18 hole putting green. The Field Studies Centre supports studies in geography, biology and environmental science where the coastal rocky shorelines of Cumbrae offer coastal sites for investigating coastal processes and biodiversity. There is a gin distillery (the Isle of Cumbrae Distillers) located on Millport and the former National Watersports Centre on the island is currently being re-developed into a luxury leisure facility, featuring glamping pods.

Largs has a train link to Glasgow and beyond whilst the popular Ayrshire coastal towns are also easily accessible. From Largs, Prestwick Airport and Glasgow Airport are easily reachable, about 27 miles and 22 miles distant respectively.

Fintry Bay wood plantation is located on the west of Cumbrae about 3 miles north of Millport and benefits from lovely sea views across the Firth of Clyde and is accessible from a public road. Comprising of mixed broadleave woodland extending to about 40.39 Acres (16.34 Ha), with 3.23 acres miscellaneous/foreshore.

Lot 1 About 36.92 Acres Woodland

The land is bounded by fencing to the north, south and east and the public road lies to the west. The land rises from approximately 3m to 59m above sea level at its highest point. Fintry Bay Wood was developed in the early 20th century as a location for game shooting. The woodland provides nesting sites and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

We are not aware of any Scheduled Monuments on the property.

All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale as so far as it is owned by the seller.

In so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.

The property is sold subject to any public rights of access exercisable in terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it being noted that such rights do not apply to the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.

The 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 is an annual wayleave payment in place.

From Glasgow follow the M8 for Glasgow Airport before leaving the M8 at Junction 29 signposted Irvine A737. At the Roadhead Roundabout (about 8 miles) take the 3rd exit onto the A760 for Lochwinnoch. Follow this road to Largs. On reaching Largs turn right onto Irvine Road (A78) leading on to Main Street. Follow this road and take a left just before the seafront and follow this road round to the ferry terminal.

When you exit the ferry terminal on the Isle of Cumbrae, turn right. Proceed along the coast road for about 3 miles and Fintry Bay wood plantation is then on the left hand side.

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Postcode: KA28 0HA