Woodland for sale

A delightful rough grassland and conifer wood located in rural Dumfries and Galloway in a quiet and secluded location with extensive views across the surrounding countryside.
Craigview wood occupies level ground on the west side of a broadleaf woodland about 3 miles west of Castle Douglas. The main A75 trunk route is just five minutes to the south giving easy access to Galloway and Carlisle.
The wood was planted with conifers about fifteen years ago which have now become well established. Current owners have made many improvements including access and have installed all new fencing and gates. They have added two animal/pony paddocks with post and rail fencing. There are wonderful panoramic views to the north-west of a wide sweep of the Galloway Hills.
The wood presents a wonderful blank canvas on which to create a rich habitat of new native woodland broadleafs shrubs and woodland flowers conjunction with a superb locus for camping and recreation.

conjunction with a superb locus for camping and recreation.conjunction with a superb locus for camping and recreation together with providing a superb locus for camping and recreation.

A number of sitka spruce have been planted which have now become well established
Thanks to the adjacent woodland and the lack of disturbance the area is rich in wildlife. Both red and roe deer are present, as are badgers, foxes and stoats. Kites, sparrow-hawks and buzzards are also resident along with a variety of songster and moorland birds. Ospreys can be viewed at nearby RSPB Nature Reserve. A Red Kite feeding station is located a short distance away facilitation frequeasnt sightings of these avian acrobats.
The woodland has access to a small spring located adjacent to the main access track.
A temporary dwelling in the form of a 12 foot yurt with a wood burning stove, futon bed and many other extras, has been in place in the summer months.This can be made available by separate negotiation.
Access into the wood is via a right of way across a neighbouring field and the surounding woodland.

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.
A shared maintenance clause covers all shared rights of way with liability according to use.
A covenant is in place over the land:
a) that the Property shall not be used in such a way as to create a nuisance to the neighbouring owners including the Transferors and specifically the Transferees shall not:
(i) use the Property for any sort of racing whether with motorcycles car or other vehicles; or
(ii) use the Property as a commercial campsite; or
(iii) unreasonably damage the said tracks
(iv) park any motor vehicle, nor erect any gate, fence, barrier or hedge, or otherwise obstruct or allow any obstruction to any reserved track.
(b) not to dispose of part or parts only of the Property whether by sale, lease, gift, charge or otherwise.
An ideal location for conservation and recreation. The quiet elevation lends itself to an overnight camping stop or maybe the construction of a small cabin within the hutting framework.
Craigview Wood is a beautiful and secluded woodland retreat. Local activitity facilities include; canoeing at nearby Loch Ken and on the river Dee, horse riding, hillwalking and stargazing, including recent spectacular views of the nothern lights. The wood is within the Galloway dark skies area. Threave Castle and Castle Douglas food town are a short walk or cycle from the site. The surrounding roads are quiet and suitable for cyclists and horse riders.
The site is next to Balmaghie Parish where the Galloway Hoard was found.

The boundaries of the wood are as shown on the detail map.