Brodoclea and The Haining Woodland, Dalry, North Ayrshire, KA24

A progressive woodland holding integrating commercial forestry, habitat restoration and regenerative land management. Dalry 3 miles. About 464.72 acres (188.07 hectares). Block of mixed commercial and amenity woodland. Predominately planted in 2013. FOR SALE AS A WHOLE.

Brodoclea and The Haining Woodland is situated in a pleasant rural position within the Valley of the Rye Water, approximately 3 miles north of the village of Dalry in North Ayrshire. The nearby village of Dalry provides a range of shops, schools and local services, with further amenities available in the surrounding towns. Kilwinning and Irvine are within easy reach, providing a wider range of retail, leisure and professional services. The area also benefits from good road connections, providing access to Ayrshire and Glasgow, with the M77 and A77 offering links to Glasgow and locations further afield.

Brodoclea and The Haining Woodland extends to approximately 464.72 Ac (188.07 Ha) in total including miscellaneous areas and is principally broadleaved woodland together with pockets of mature woodland, including conifer shelterbelts and areas of Sitka Spruce. The land is principally classified as Grade 4(1) and Grades 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) by the James Hutton Institute and is classified as F4, F5 and F6 for Forestry Capability. The land rises from approximately 128 metres above sea level to 192 metres at its highest point.

The woodland is of varying ages and comprises a diverse mix of native broadleaves and Sitka Spruce. The holding also benefits from areas of wildflower-rich wetland and meadow enhancement, with over 15,000 sqm established to support biodiversity. More than 40 bird species have been recorded across the woodland, including species of conservation concern. The current owners are also undertaking agroforestry activities, integrating livestock and woodland management to support biodiversity and create a productive land use system.

The woodland is deer-fenced along both its external and internal boundaries and benefits from a network of internal tracks, providing good access throughout the property.

The current owners have adopted agroforestry practices within the woodland, including the grazing of pigs amongst the trees. This integrated approach to woodland and livestock management contributes positively to biodiversity, ecological resilience and the long-term sustainability of the property while also supporting a productive and diversified land-use system. Further information regarding the agroforestry and pig grazing enterprise is available on request for interested parties.

Brodoclea and The Haining Woodland is offered for sale as a whole.

Further information regarding any outstanding forestry grant scheme obligations will be provided by the Selling Agents.

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.