Aulton Wood - SOLD, North Aberdeenshire - About 5¾ acres, £35,000

Description: Aulton Wood is a colourful multi-layered broadleaf woodland with some small pockets of Caledonian Scots pine, fir, larch and spruce. The older sycamore, elm, ash, lime, birch and oak trees combine to create a high summer canopy sheltering an array of wild flowers below with butterflies, woodland birds and other wildlife.

There are some open as well as sheltered grassy clearings throughout, and the more central clearings (as shown on the detailed maps) are ideal for occasional private camping or making the most of the long sunnier days. Throughout the wood there is evidence of old coppice workings and in the north the more recent broadleaf plantings could also possibly be managed for coppicing and a sustainable firewood supply.

From early summer there is a fringe smattering of pink purslane flowers to the east and other wild plants to the north and south including ferns, orchids, blue speedwell and primroses creating a truly vivid and vibrant woodland floor. Towards the west there is a wet area that could suit the creation of a small wildlife pond or alternatively be possibly drained through unblocking the old victorian water drainage channels.

Access: is directly off the private country road into the southern boundary of Aulton Wood. There is room for parking and turning inside the private gate entrance off the road.

Sporting Rights: These are owned and included with the land.

Surrounding area: Aulton Wood is historically part of the old Brucklay Castle & Estate grounds which covered a swathe of the South Ugie Water valley and is in Buchanshire. Maud village and its good local facilities, including a shop and hotel pub, are within about 2 miles walk of Atherb Wood via quiet roads or the nearby Formantine and Buchan Way. The larger village of Mintlaw and the coastal town of Peterhead are within 5 and 12 miles east respectively. New Deer village is a few miles west and Ellon, Turriff and Fraserburgh towns are within about 20 mins drive. The City of Aberdeen is about 30 miles and 45 mins drive to the south.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

Price: £35,000 Freehold
Location: Brucklay, Near Maud, North Aberdeenshire
Size: About 5¾ acres for sale

Fern ground cover

Pink purslane and birch inside chestnut fence

Flowing ditch/burn along north boundary

Wild flowers

Grassy clearing/parking

Bluebells along fringe

Bank inside north boundary

Sea of pink purslane nr.

Open wood leading to wet/pond area

Entrance gate

Quiet approach track to entrance gate

Leafy approach track from public road

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Boundaries:

The boundaries are clearly indicated with blue markings on fence or freestanding posts and some trees.

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Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on his or her mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

All woodlands are sold at a fixed price, and include free membership of the Small Woods Association and the Royal Forestry Society, as well as £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.

Aulton Wood - SOLD, North Aberdeenshire - About 5¾ acres, £35,000

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