Summary - CRAIGHOUSE, DALLEAGLES, CUMNOCK, NEW CUMNOCK KA18 4QP
1 bed 1 bath Detached
Remediated 537-acre former coal site suited to large-scale commercial forestry or habitat restoration..
- Large site: c.217.5 ha (537 acres)
- Remediated, soil-enriched former opencast coal site
- Proposed commercial Sitka spruce and lodgepole pine planting
- Riparian broadleaf planting proposed along River Nith
- Excellent access to timber haulage routes and sawmills
- Restrictive covenant: agriculture and forestry only
- Minimal services: very slow broadband, average mobile signal
- Long-term management and regulatory compliance required
This expansive former opencast coal site extends to approximately 217.5 hectares (537 acres) and is offered primarily as a large-scale forestry or agricultural opportunity. The land has been remediated and enriched with biosolids, giving it a proven track record for successful woodland establishment on similar nearby sites. Excellent direct access to timber haulage routes, proximity to multiple sawmills and reasonable road links to Ayr and Glasgow make the holding well suited to commercial timber production.
A proposed planting scheme concentrates commercial conifers (Sitka spruce, lodgepole pine) across the central areas, with substantial riparian and broadleaf planting along the River Nith to enhance biodiversity and meet environmental objectives. The topography is gently undulating between about 220m and 250m above sea level, which supports mechanised planting and harvesting operations. The site benefits from a long-term regional supply chain of processors in Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway and beyond.
Important constraints: the land will be sold subject to a restrictive covenant permitting agriculture and forestry only, and ongoing woodland management will be required to realise timber value. Services are minimal: broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal only average, so the holding is operationally rural. The single small detached dwelling (1 bed, 1 bath) on the holding should be treated as ancillary; potential purchasers should confirm tenure and any liabilities prior to purchase.
This opportunity will suit forestry investors, land managers and parties seeking large-scale planting or habitat restoration. It offers strategic access to timber routes and processors, established remediation and clear scope for productive planting — but expect long-term management, regulatory compliance for biosolids application, and limited on-site services.
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