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SOLD: Logie Wood £58,000 Freehold

Description

Logie Wood was planted to Spruce trees around twenty years ago. The trees have taken well and are maturing nicely. As was practice at the time a belt of broadleafs was planted around the wood comprising of oak and alder with a scattering of birch and rowan. Although by their nature developing more slowly than the conifers these trees are also doing well and are having the desired effect of softening the plantation edges. Perched on a terrace of the Teviot Water the wood boasts river frontage and an impressive view over the hills opposite. Beneath the fringe broadleaf, a variety of grasses proliferate, punctuated throughout by a surprising variety of woodland flowers.

Surrounded by grazing pasture, well populated with sheep, this wood enjoys a peaceful yet accessible location near by the attractive market town of Hawick.

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.

There is a growing interest in hut, bothy and temporary shelter building, especially in Scotland; for those interested in erecting a hut or shelter, here is some interesting and very helpful guidance from Reforesting Scotland’s Thousand Hut Campaign. Your Local Planning Authority should also be consulted.

Trees

Sitka spruce is the dominant species throughout the main body of the wood, this useful timber tree is ideally suited to upland locations and low-nutrient soils. Oak trees predominate in the broadleaf fringe with alder birch and hawthorn also present.

Wildlife

For those interested in animals and birds, Logie Wood has plenty to offer, be it the roe deer, stoats, the local buzzard couple with their grown chick, the grey heron and chaffinches, the small shrews or the even smaller cinnabar moths and field crickets. Those interested in wildflowers will find wild geranium, meadowsweet, purple clover and joyful oxeye daisies.

Features

A small secluded path takes you from the hard standing in the direction of the river, winding through the spruce trees with their dense carpet of needles from which fungi spring throughout the year. Upon emerging from the woodland you will find a well-made rustic bench to sit upon beneath the young oak trees and ponder awhile whilst gazing at the river below and the lush green hills beyond.

Access, tracks and footpaths

Access: An unlocked gateway leads off a quiet country lane along a solid track across the fields, where there is a full right of way (suitable for most cars) to the woodland entrance. A locked gate leads to a central track up to the Logie entrance with a further track, internal paths, clearings, a timber stacking area and vehicle turning point.

Rights and covenants

The sporting rights, including the fishing, are owned and included in the sale.

Activities

The spruce is now of a size where sensitive thinning could be considered. This would allow more light in and give the opportunity for further broadleaf planting thus improving the biodiversity of the wood. This could also provide a small source of domestic firewood, easily processed and stacked to dry on the provided hardstanding.

As the sporting rights are included in the sale then fishing the Teviot is an attractive option. Salmon, sea trout, brown trout and grayling can all be found and caught in the appropriate season. As this is Scotland a government fishing licence is not required.

Local area and history

Local area: Hawick, meaning entrenched settlement, is the nearest town and is right in the heart of reiver country. Once well known for lawlessness and cattle stealing it is now a pleasant market town with plenty to offer including numerous B&B’s.

At the back of the larger woodland is a strange, pointed stone structure. This is the memorial to Henry Scott Riddell, poet and songwriter who lived nearby in Teviothead.

Wood maps

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Find this wood

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Location

  • OS Landranger: OS No. 79
  • Grid ref: NT 415 065
  • Nearest post code: TD9 0LG
  • GPS coordinates: 55.3492, -2.924

Location map

Directions

Logie Wood is well connected via the scenic A7 and is around 35 miles north of Carlisle, 15 miles north of Langholm and 10 miles south of Hawick.

To get to the woodland simply drive along the A7 to the postcode of TD9 0LG near the small village of Teviothead.

At the sign to Falnash near the Johnnie Armstrong Gallery cross the River Teviot and take an immediate right once over the bridge.

Follow the track to just before the closed farm gate with cattlegrid and park safely at the small junction on the left.

Proceed on foot through the farm gate (remembering to close it after you) and walk along the track beside the river. Continue along this track through an open gateway up to the locked woodland gate.

(Dog owners will note that a dog-friendly stile has been provided at the entrance to the woodlands. All dogs should be on a lead when walking through the sheep fields.)

Climb carefully over the stile and continue walking along the track for about 250m where you will find the entrance to Logie Wood on your right.

A key to the locked gate will be provided upon purchase of the woodland and a right of way will allow you to drive all the way to your woodland.

How we support our buyers

Membership of the small woodland owners’ group

£300 for a woodland course of your choice

One year's free membership of the royal forestry society

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 their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract.

A picturesque spruce and oak woodland with other native broadleaf species in a beautiful location on the bank of the River Teviot with good access to the river.

Managed by David and Sarah Alty

Telephone: 07795 104 594

Email: davidandsarah@woodlands.co.uk