Summary - BOGKNOWE, DUMFRIES, SOUTHWICK DG2 8AW
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large-scale productive woodland with proven access and strong timber potential.
Huge 152.30 ha (376.33 acres) commercial woodland ideal for timber production
Predominantly Sitka spruce; weighted average age ~23 years
High-yield stands on lower slopes (yield class up to 22)
Proven, reliable access and internal forest road network
Close to BSW Timber sawmill (~7 miles), strong local forestry infrastructure
Sporting rights included; current annual rent ~£590
Owner responsible for most boundary maintenance; gated access onsite
Remote location with limited services; due diligence on designations advised
Ryes Forest is a substantial commercial woodland of 152.30 hectares (376.33 acres) dominated by fast-growing Sitka spruce and mixed spruce/larch stands. Weighted average crop age is about 23 years, with productive lower-slope first-rotation stands showing an estimated yield class up to 22. The scale, species mix and proximity (≈7 miles) to a major sawmill make this a clear option for buyers focused on commercial timber production or long-term forestry investment.
The property benefits from reliable, proven access via an established shared farm road and an internal forest road network with turning circles and stacking areas—previously used for significant harvesting and thinning operations. Sporting rights are included and currently let for approximately £590 per annum. Mineral rights are included insofar as held by the seller; the tenure is freehold.
Material considerations: the woodland lies in a remote, very deprived area with limited local services, so operational logistics and workforce accommodation should be planned. Boundary maintenance is partly shared (north-west) but otherwise the owner is responsible. There are locked gates and viewers must arrange access. No statutory designations were found in initial enquiries, but buyers should undertake their own due diligence to confirm planning, environmental or grant-related constraints.
This holding suits experienced forestry operators, portfolio investors and organisations seeking scale for timber production, carbon sequestration projects or nature-conservation initiatives. It offers clear commercial potential but requires active management and professional input to realise value and to address on-the-ground operational and regulatory responsibilities.
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