Netherley Wood £54,500 Freehold

Netherley, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
nearly 4 ½ acres
Northern Scotland

Entrance to the wood
Spacious canopy
Birch
Blue skies
Verdant growth
Sphagnum moss
Trail through the woods
Beech leaf
Plentiful birch
Fern
Rich understory
Beautiful view
Open areas
Potential camping area
Looking up into the canopy
Sunlight and shadow
Late summer fungi
Open atmosphere
A nest for someone
Fringe of the wood
Fine rowan tree
Visually stunning
Wonderful backdrop
Contrasting trees
A hole in the canopy
Grand trees
Stream
Beautiful feature
Plenty of open areas
Lichen

Description

This is a lovely small woodland close to the charming harbour town of Stonehaven, within conveneient reach of the A90.

Netherley Wood nestles into the landscape, which in turn is quite wooded, with the approach road unusually having a lovely feel to it too. This would originally have been scrubland but is maturing very nicely indeed with some fine specimen trees. Alongside the diverse tree species, there are also plenty of open areas that could be planted, such as with a forest orchard, or used for some small scale cultivation. The all important sunlight reaches the woodland floor.

This woodland could very well suit the creation of a forest garden, alternative as it is a stand alone wood, it could perhaps suit someone wanting to set up a forest school: the possibilities are endless.

The Burn of Monquich skirts the northern boundary providing a good source of water for humans and animals alike; running water is a tremendous asset to any woodland and always creates a peaceful atmosphere within a woodland; this is no exception. The woodland is very easy to traverse and is fairly flat The whole area is incredibly peaceful and would make a great escape from a busy modern life.

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

There are some fine mature trees throughout the woodland with plenty of room for additional planting throughout.

Birch trees have pioneered the land along with rowan or mountain ash. Beech trees are also adding to the fertility of the ground with their generous leaf drop each Autumn. Occasional goat willow appear too.

Wildlife

The Buirn of Monquich that runs along the northern boundary will no doubt attract many small mammals and birds to feed on its banks, as well as being a good source of water for any new planting or forest garden.

Features

The vibrant burn is a jewel in this beautiful woodland. Running water is highly desirable in any woodland and is not to be underestimated. Young or old alike, two legged visitors are naturally drawn to the possibilities of the burn.

This woodland has an incredible aspect, not often found and a truly beautiful and rare feel It has wonderful biodiversity with great potential too for hut building, subject of course to planning.

Access, tracks and footpaths

Access is by a good track that passes the entrance to the wood, there are a few walking paths used by local neighbours.

Rights and covenants

Mineral rights are sold with the wood. There are no covenants attached to this woodland

Activities

This woodland lends itself to camping activities with plenty of open areas and a handy stream.

Local area and history

Netherley Wood sits within the small village of Netherley north west of Stonehaven in the Aberdeenshire countryside. It is close to Red Moss a site of scientific interest due to its biodiversity and undisturbed character.

Stonehaven is the closest town, having a long history with the famous Dunottar Castle sitting impressively on the coast line and providing a brooding presence.

Wood maps

Wood map

Boundaries

Boundaries a re-marked by free standing posts on two sides and by the stream.

Find this wood

Location

OS Landranger: OS No. 45
Grid ref: NO 846 935
Nearest post code: AB39 3RN
GPS coordinates: 57.0332, -2.25315

Location map

Directions

Come off the A90 at the junction for the Aberdeen bypass
At he roundabout take the exit for Netherley B979
Follow this untill you reach Netherley and turn left when you reach the lodge and head for the Mains of Netherley
Just before you reach the houses turn left onto a good tarmac track/road
Follow this round till you reach a bend in the road and this is the entrance to the wood.
There is a woodlands for sale sign attached to a strainer post.

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 very pretty deciduous woodland of manageable size, with a vibrant stream.

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