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G L E N S T R I V E N E S T A T E C O W A L P E N I N S U L A , A R G Y L LW E S T C O A S T O F S C O T L A N D

Dunoon 14 miles Glasgow Airport 29 miles Glasgow 36 miles Edinburgh 82 miles(Distances are approximate)

An exceptional residential and sporting coastal estate,combining accessible privacy and seclusion, set amongst

beautiful West Coast scenery

A charming principal country house with 3 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms and 6 bathroomsmaintained and decorated to a high standard

Attractive policy woodlands and coastal gardens

Stable block comprising annexe accommodation, shoot room, laundry, staff flat, estate office, game larderand separate deer larder

A number of traditional and modern outbuildings

A total of 8 further cottages and farmhouses

Undoubtedly one of the best pheasant and partridge shoots in Scotland providing testing birds of world-class quality

3 miles/5 km coastal frontage to Loch Striven

Substantial pier providing access to spectacular yachting, water sports and sea fishing

Red and Roe deer stalking

The Glenstriven Arms – the Estate’s own private “public house”

Wonderful West Coast views

Attractive and diverse woodland

Some farmland

TOTAL 2,121.70 Hectares / 5,242.84 Acres

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 8 LOTS

Selling SolicitorsAnderson Strathern

24 Blythswood SquareGlasgow G2 4BG

Tel: 0141 242 7965Fax: 0141 221 4733

Contact: Leanne Hill

Sole Selling AgentsJohn Clegg & Co2 Rutland Square

Edinburgh EH1 2ASTel: 0131 229 8800Fax: 0131 229 4827

Contact: Jon Lambert

John Clegg & CoChartered Surveyors

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Location

Glenstriven lies in some of the most attractive and accessiblewild country in Scotland. It is on the west side of the unspoiltCowal Peninsula, an area combining lochs, glens, sea,mountains and forests. Despite its remote feel, GlasgowInternational Airport lies just over an hour’s drive away, makingit an easy trip for a weekend, or even a day, from other parts ofthe country.

Innellan (10 miles) has a general store, post office, and twopubs. The seaside town of Dunoon lies approximately 14 mileson the east side of the Peninsula and provides two ferry linksacross the Clyde to Gourock. Dunoon offers a range of shopsand services, whilst Glasgow has all the shops, facilities andservices expected of a major city.

The area provides an excellent base for exploring Argyll. Thereis spectacular hill walking, climbing and mountaineering and,for the country sportsman, the dramatic Cowal scenery is alsohost to some of the most exciting deer stalking in Scotland.Numerous lochs and rivers throughout the county provide bothsalmon and trout fishing and the West Coast is famous for itsexciting sailing and varied coastline. Toward is a popularanchorage for yachts and also has an active small boat sailingclub. Nearby golf courses include Dunoon (18 holes) andInnellan (9 holes). Further afield are the renowned courses ofLoch Lomond, Troon, Turnberry, Western Gailes, andPrestwick, with a host of other magnificent inland but mainlylinks courses.

Description

Glenstriven is an exceptional quality residential, sporting andforestry estate, extending in total to some 2,121.70 hectares /5,242.84 acres. It was purchased by the current owner in 1981and during the past 30 years has been developed and improvedin many ways. Glenstriven House was totally refurbished andmodernised and is maintained and run to a high standard.Most of the other houses have also been modernised to providevery comfortable accommodation of good quality.

Apart from Pier Cottage, which sits adjacent to Loch Striven, allthe properties are in elevated positions with stunning views overLoch Striven, a sea loch providing wonderful access to excitingsailing.

One of the greatest developments on the Estate has been thecreation of a truly world-class pheasant and partridge shoot,which, undoubtedly, ranks as one of the best shoots inScotland. Much of the credit for this lies with the Head Keeper,Ian Smith, who has been with the Estate for the past 17 years.His determination, creativity, attention to detail and hard workmean that parties from as far afield as the US and Hong Kongreturn year after year to shoot the most challenging of birds.

The Estate was awarded highly commended in the PurdeyAwards in 2001 for Wild Game Conservation in recognition ofthe quality of habitat, conservation and game managementemployed on the Estate.

For the owner, Glenstriven has been a most wonderful project.A second home in the true sense of the word and the mostwonderful environment in which to bring up a family and toentertain friends.

The Estate pier provides access to the West Coast waters withsome of the best sailing in the British Isles and Europe.

The hills above Glenstriven House with their commercial andamenity woodlands on the lower slopes and heather-clad tops,produce grazing for both Red and Roe deer. Due to the mildwest coast weather and shelter from the forestry, the beaststhrive and tend to grow to a large size.

For those not wishing to partake in water or field sports,Glenstriven provides the most peaceful and secluded locationwith attractive walks, wonderful views, hills to climb andbeautiful gardens to appreciate.

The Estate runs a herd of Highland Cattle, which, at the time ofpreparing these particulars, numbered 40. They are well suitedto the combination of low and high ground and are availablefor purchase at a separate valuation.

There are 783 entitlements of Single Farm Payment alsoavailable and these are scheduled to produce £43,460 in 2011.Again, the entitlements are available by separate valuation.

Careful consideration has been given to the lotting of theEstate, which allows flexibility for a range of purchasers. Thereare a number of small houses and farmhouses with a few acresand two larger properties with 1,848.79 acres and 3,364.54acres, both estates in their own right. Lastly, it also allows anindividual to come forward for the whole property.

Historical Note

The story and success of Barnes Wallis’ Bouncing Bomb inWWII is well documented. Targets such as hydro electric damsand floating vessels moored in calm waters in the NorwegianFjords were seen as targets.

Two sizes of bombs were used and dropped by LancasterBombers and Mosquito Fighters. The bombs were dropped at“precisely” sixty feet above the water at 232 mph with back-spinat 500 rpm.

There are many accounts of test runs including Chesil Beach,Dorset and the spectacular destruction of a redundant damnand Nant-y-Gro near Rhayader in Wales; however, one of thesecret test sites was Loch Striven, where the topography of thesurrounding hills at the head of the loch was similar to somesites in Germany.

Dundee University has recently carried out a survey anddiscovered fourteen test bombs lying at the bottom of LochStriven. The rocks at the side of the Loch still show signs ofblackness where tar was set alight during practices to confusethe local population.

All the local residents had been evacuated due to the secretnature of the tests. Only the family of Glenstriven Houseremained. We have been informed that “during test flights,they were taken into a back room with the curtains closed untilthe end of the trials”.


LOT 1 – GLENSTRIVEN HOUSE748.18 Hectares / 1,848.79 Acres (coloured green on the plan)

A compact, residential estate with one of the finestpheasant shoots in Scotland, located on the shores ofLoch Striven.

Glenstriven House was built in 1860 and is accessed by a mostattractive driveway with an avenue of lime trees followed byspecimen conifers.

The property comprises a most comfortable country house ofstone and slate with a harled and painted exterior. It sits in awonderful, elevated position with far reaching views over LochStriven.

Accommodation comprises:

Main Door to Hall:

• Ground Floor: Kitchen, pantry, cloakroom, utility room,boot room, boiler room, wine store and cartridge cupboard.

Down steps to:

• Reception hall, dining room, drawing room, billiard room.

Main stair to:

• Three Bedrooms withen suite bathrooms, three furtherbedrooms.

• Linen cupboard.

Back stair leading to:

• Four Bedrooms one with en suite.

There are wonderful views over policy woodlands and acrossLoch Striven to mountains, moorland and forestry.

It is decorated and maintained to an exacting standard. Thehouse to-date has been utilised by the owner, family and friendsbut it has also been let on a commercial basis to house shootingparties during the season.

Outside is a grass tennis court, flagpole, flowering shrubs and awide selection of hybrid rhododendron, wonderful maturespecimen trees, gunnera, lawns and benches, which have beencarefully sited to take advantage of the watery views.

The Stable BlockA short walk from Glenstriven House is a most attractiveconverted stable block constructed of mainly stone, which hasbeen harled and painted under a slate roof. Part of theaccommodation comprises 2 en suite double bedrooms knownas the house annexe. The annexe is used in conjunction withthe main house, which then allows a total of 20 people to stayand be entertained at Glenstriven.

The building also incorporates a wonderful pine clad shootroom with fireplaces, utility room, estate office, a 1 bedroomstaff flat and store-room.

Lying close by is a traditional stone barn (16.8m x 5.7m) with aslate roof, which is used for general storage.

Opposite the Stable Block is an implement shed (11.6m x 6.1m)made of timber frame construction. A game larder and separatechilled deer larder area with easy access.

General purpose shed (16m x 18.3m), constructed of steelportal frame, 4m height to eaves rising to 5m height at thecentre, timber clad walls and profile metal sheeting roof panelswith skylights, provides extensive storage, workshop space, hardstanding and an area for keeping all the Estate machineryincluding shooting equipment, boats and associated vehicles.

There is one further, rather unusual building, lying close to theStable Block, “The Glenstriven Arms”, a small, discreet, privatebar used by guests from the main house. It comprises a singleroom with working bar, bench and stool seating.

Estate PierThe Estate has its own pier constructed from Greenhearttimbers. It is designed to work in low or high tide and is a greatasset. It allows access to spectacular yachting off the West Coastof Scotland, water ski-ing in the sheltered loch and sea fishing.Included in the sale is approximately 5km of sea loch frontage.

The LandThe land rises from the edge of Loch Striven to the highestpoint at Cruach nan Capull at 611m above sea level.

The woodland comprises a mix of commercial conifers,principally Sitka spruce, some larch and pine and amenitybroadleaves scattered along the shore line, up gullies and at thesides of burns. In 2010, an area of mature timber and youngercrops were sold to a timber operator and this is currently beingextracted. The land under these trees is still owned and is let tothe operator for a period of time to allow him to fell the timberas the trees mature. Further details are available from theselling agents.

The hill ground is home to a strong population of Red and Roedeer that use the forestry for shelter. This, combined with thewarm weather at Glenstriven, which is influenced by the GulfStream, produces big beasts and exciting sporting opportunities.As the timber is felled, stalking opportunities will increase.

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Pheasant ShootTwenty years ago, Glenstriven ran a low-key family shoot. Overthe years, through a combination of dedicated hard work,investment, creativity, trial and error, the most varied,challenging and exciting shoot has been created. On the wholeEstate, there are a total of 21 pheasant drives and 12 partridgedrives. The majority of the pheasant shooting takes place onLot 1. Some steep ground, a variety of habitat, including tallconifers, birch banks and craggy cliffs, help produce pheasantsof world-class quality. Some of the drives have Loch Striven asthe back-drop and the scenery is quite wonderful.

The birds are challenging, not because all are extremely high,but other factors have been very carefully considered, includingthe precise positioning of gun pegs. The variety of birds isfantastic; high curling birds coming off crags, gliding pheasantsover treetops and some extreme pheasants at such drives as “RioGrande” with other notable drives including Invervegain Burn,The Birches and Quarry Drives.

The Head Keeper has been at Glenstriven for 17 years and hisenthusiasm, hard work and careful planning are in evidenceeverywhere you go. Much of the shooting is done by thecurrent owner, his family and friends but double days are letcommercially on the whole Estate. Guns usually arrive on aThursday evening, shoot Friday and Saturday and departSunday. Bags range but there is a usual expectation to shoot2,000 cartridges over the two days with a total bag of 500 birds.

There are also a number of rough days shooting – 50 birds plus– which takes place on the Estate and on neighbouring ground.The 2011/2012 season is scheduling some 25 driven days and15 rough days.

In addition to pheasants, there are wonderful wild fowlingopportunities, good numbers of woodcock inNovember/December and a few coveys of grouse on the hill.The grouse have really been left alone, apart from theoccasional outing by the family on the 12th of August to shoot abrace or two.


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LOT 2 – FLAGSTAFF COTTAGE, PADDOCK ANDWOODLAND – 3.21 Hectares / 7.94 Acres (coloured lightblue on the sale plan)

A most delightful timber framed and, principally, timber cladthree storey house with adjoining paddock and woodland.

Built 20 years’ ago, Flagstaff Cottage sits in a prominentposition with views over Loch Striven. Constructed of timberframe with timber cladding, it provides light, attractive,workable accommodation. A sizeable balcony is located on thefirst floor.

• A driveway to the back of the house, leads to adecking/balcony area and front door.

• Open plan sitting/dining room leading to kitchen withback door and steps down to the garden ground.

• Bedroom

Timber stairs leading to:

First floor:

• Two Bedrooms• Bathroom with shower over bath, wash-hand basin, wc.

Stairs down to:

Garden level:

• Bedroom with patio doors leading to decking area andgarden. Within the bedroom is a sauna and off thebedroom is an en suite bathroom with bath and showerover, wc and wash-hand basin.

• To the rear of the house is a timber framed boat shed andwooden garden shed.

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LOT 3 – GLENSTRIVEN LODGE1.12 Hectares / 2.76 Acres(coloured purple on the sale plan)

A delightful and spacious single storey house with 4 bedroomsand frontage to Loch Striven.

Glenstriven Lodge was the original Gate Lodge to the Estateand now forms a most comfortable family house. It is inexcellent order and is constructed of harled and painted stoneunder a slate roof.

Connected to the house is a wooden and steel double car-port,outside store, log-shed and courtyard patio area to rear of house.Dog kennels and run are located to the rear of the property. Tothe front of the house, garden ground runs down to a pebbledbeach at the edge of the sea.

The accommodation comprises:

Back door leading to:

• Utility room, leading to kitchen; leading through to thesitting room with French doors to garden, fireplace, viewsover Loch Striven; leading to front hallway, front door withstorage cupboard, bathroom with bath with over-shower,wash-hand basin, wc.

• Bedroom.

Hallway leading to:

• Three Bedrooms, one with en suite bath, separate shower,wash-hand basin, wc.

• Separate sitting room with bathroom.• Shower-room with wash-hand basin and wc.• Back hallway to utility area.


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LOT 4 – THE POINT2.93 Hectares / 7.24 Acres (coloured straw on the sale plan)

A most charming cottage sitting in a stunning location on theeastern shores of Loch Striven.

Having received detailed planning consent, The Point was builtfrom scratch in 2005. Great thought, attention to detail andthe highest quality fixtures and fittings were all employed. 400year old oak beams from the south of England and reclaimedfloorboards and doors have been used.

This spacious, two bedroom, house, sits in an elevated positionabove the water and faces due south.

Included in the sale is some 250m of foreshore and a craggyhillside behind the house with birch, alder, rowan and heather.There is a small, pretty pond and a burn marks the eastern edgeof the property.

From the front of the house, some stone steps lead down to aprivate pebbled beach.

To the west of the house is a timber garage building, which,subject to planning, could be converted.

Behind the house is a garden store and located to the east of thehouse is the generator shed. Due to its remoteness, mainselectricity does not reach the property.

The house is accessed via one of the Estate roads. Please noteAccess Clause at the rear of these particulars.

The house is double glazed throughout. There are ancient,exposed oak beams, reclaimed oak floorboards, doors andlintels. Attention to detail is evident throughout the property.

Constructed of stone under a slate roof, the accommodationcomprises:

Three stone steps leading to front door:

• Hallway, steps down to kitchen, bespoke furniture and twooven AGA.

• Under-stair cupboard, washing machine room, doublebedroom, open-plan sitting/dining room, staircase leadingto bathroom, bath and separate shower, wc, wash-handbasin. Landing cupboards, double bedroom with Frenchdoors to wooden balcony.


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LOT 5 – INVERVEGAIN FARMHOUSE AND BUILDINGS – 2.66 Hectares / 6.59 Acres (coloured yellow on the sale plan)

A traditional stone farmhouse with adjoining outbuildingssitting in an elevated position with wonderful views south overLoch Striven.

Constructed of stone under a slate roof, Invervegain sits in amost private location at the end of one of the Estate roads.

The accommodation comprises:

• Concrete steps leading to hallway, games room with Frenchdoors, utility room, bathroom with over-bath shower, wc andwash-hand basin, kitchen leading to sitting room with frontdoor, dining room, two bedrooms; stairs leading to a furthertwo bedrooms and bathroom.

Adjoining outbuildings with double doors leading to a barn thatis currently used for horse tack and boat storage, adjoiningstable; horse-yard to rear. Located below the house, adjoining thecoast, there is a small grass paddock, which has been used tograze horses. The balance of the ground comprises west facinghillside with rough grazing, some broadleaves and bracken banks.

The south-eastern boundary comprises the attractive InvervegainBurn, adding considerable amenity to this delightful property.

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LOT 6 – HIGHFIELD COTTAGE 1.43 Hectares / 3.53 Acres(coloured blue on the sale plan)

A pretty three storey cottage with garden ground, woodlandand paddock, with far reaching westerly views over LochStriven.

Constructed of painted stone under a steep slate roof, thecottage is accessed via an Estate road.

It sits in a private location surrounded by mixed woodland.

To the west is a small paddock, suitable for ponies, andadjoining this is an area of maturing conifers, which, whenfelled, will not only produce some Tax free timber income butwill further open up the views to the west.

A back door leads to:

First Floor:• Utility room • Bedroom • Bathroom with bath and shower-over, wc, wash-hand basin. • Bedroom • Bedroom with en suite – bath, shower-over, wc, wash-hand

basin

Stairs to:

Second Floor:

• Bathroom• Bedroom – with under eaves built in wardrobes and storage.

Ground Floor:

• Two tier sitting room/dining room with open fire, throughto kitchen.

Outside garden ground slopingdown towards the sea.Wonderful views south and westover Loch Striven. Larchwoodland, shrubs andrhododendron.

Located below Highfield is theOld Sawmill (Lot 6a). These twolots work well independently but,together, also form oneinteresting property.

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LOT 6a – THE OLD SAWMILL 0.31 Hectares / 0.76 Acres (coloured pink on the sale plan)

A redundant timber frame sawmill building, boat shed,slipway, coastline, and planning consent for a dwelling-house.

Located below Highfield Cottage is a timber framed building,which was previously the Estate Sawmill. Now used as a logstore and an area for general Estate storage, the site was granteddetailed planning consent by Argyll & Bute Council in 2009.

The site sits close to but above the coastline. The groundcomprises rough grazing but could be landscaped to formgarden ground.

Included in the sale is an attractive, traditional stone and slateboat shed with wooden doors at either end. There is a concreteslipway leading down to the water’s edge.

A right of access across the Lot will be reserved in favour ofLot 6.

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LOT 7 – PIER COTTAGE AND THE OLD SMOKEHOUSE 0.28 Hectares / 0.69 Acres (coloured brown on the sale plan)

A wonderfully located cottage with additional accommodationand boat-house, located on the shores of Loch Striven.

The cottage takes its name from the original pier that waslocated here for many years. Twenty years ago, the pier wasreplaced with the current Greenheart Estate pier. The pierallows access to deep water in both high and low tideconditions. Although the ownership of the pier will remainwith Glenstriven House, the proprietors of Pier Cottage will bepermitted an annual licence to use it.

Access to the cottage is gained by the back door at first floorlevel and the accommodation comprises:

• First Floor: kitchen/dining area, bathroom with bath, wc,wash-hand basin, bedroom, sitting room with openfireplace, sliding patio doors to wooden balcony.

Stairs down to:

• Bedroom with sliding patio doors, bathroom with bath, wc,wash-hand basin and sauna.

A short distance from the house is the Old Smokehouse, whichhas been converted to residential use. Constructed of stoneunder a slate roof, the accommodation comprises:

• Ground Floor: Bathroom

• First Floor: Bedroom with balcony


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LOT 8 – INVERCHAOLAIN GLEN 1,361.58 Hectares / 3,364.54 Acres (coloured orange on thesale plan)

A residential and sporting estate comprising farmhouse,keeper’s house, woodlands, hill ground, outstanding partridgeshoot, stalking, coastline and potential for both hydro andafforestation.

Inverchaolain is derived from the Gaelic word meaning “themouth of the narrow stream” and pronounced Inverhoolin. Thepopulation of the Parish used to be considerable. In 1755 therewere as many as 944 people; reducing to 699 by 1841 and nowonly a handful remain. Inverchaolain is a most attractive deepglen with Inverchaolain Farmhouse and Stronyaraig House lyingat its entrance. Both properties sit in elevated and secludedsettings with views over Loch Striven. They are reached by Estatetracks from the county highway. From here a number of ancientroutes and tracks head up the Glen. These have beenmaintained over the years and provide access to the top of theGlen.

Of late, the main activity in the Glen has been the partridgeshoot. Guns are located at the bottom beside the InverchaolainBurn. Partridges from both sides of the Glen produce the mostchallenging of sport. In all, there are some 20 drives and,without exception, they are of superb quality and have beentested by some of the best guns in the country. Coffin Path,Green Knapp and Lands End drives produce magnificent birds;however, Cappul Pond drive stretches the very best of them all.The drives are flexible and the Head Keeper can drive them indifferent ways or drive parts of drives to ensure the quality ofbird matches the standard of the guns or number of birdsrequired.

On average some 12 partridge days are carried out each year,followed later in the season by partridges being mixed withpheasants; again, producing birds of exceptional quality.

In addition to the partridges, there are wonderful stalkingopportunities in the Glen. Principally, Roe deer with some Reddeer stalking.

There is heather on the higher ground and although there aresome grouse, the present proprietors rarely shoot them. Verminis, however, controlled and heather has been burned.

Included in the lot is over 2km of coastline to Loch Striven.This provides access to marvellous sailing around the Kyles ofScotland and further afield amongst a myriad of islands off theWest Coast. Finnart Point would make an good location toconstruct a pier or jetty.

Subject to appropriate consents, the soils and topography of theGlen would be most suitable for a large-scale afforestationproject. The land is suitable for either timber producingconifers or for a Native Broadleave Scheme for which currentgrants are most attractive. It is estimated that perhaps a third ofthe area may be appropriate for planting. Potential purchasersare advised to make their own enquiries with the ForestryCommission to discuss suitability and grant potential.


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INVERCHAOLAIN FARMHOUSE

• Front door leads to hallway, sitting room with fireplace,kitchen, hallway, bathroom with bath, separate shower,wash-hand basin and wc

• Two Bedrooms• Double height panelled sitting room• Stairs lead to first floor with two bedrooms and bathroom

with wc, wash-hand basin.

OutsideThe current occupiers of Inverchaolain Farmhouse areparticularly keen gardeners and produced large amounts ofvegetables. To the rear of the house, the old stone sheephandling pens (fanks) have been reinstated with wooden raisedbeds constructed between the walls for shelter. Flower beds,vegetable patches and walkways have been created, with treesplanted on the banks of the burn, which runs along the side ofthe garden. To the front of the house, another area of flowerbeds helps create the most charming of properties.

Adjoining the farmhouse are traditional stone outbuildings,currently used for storage but, subject to planning consent,these could be converted to additional residentialaccommodation, producing a substantial house. The house andthe outbuildings, together, form a three sided courtyard.


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STRONYARAIG HOUSE

Stronyaraig has recently been modernised and refurbished to avery high standard with bespoke kitchen, modern bathrooms,all decorated to a high quality and attractive standard. It sits ina marvellous, elevated position, with wonderful views over LochStriven towards the Isle of Bute.

Back door leading to:

• Inner hall, kitchen, utility, sitting room, bedroom, sunporch, stairs leading to two further bedrooms, study withbalcony and large skylight, bathroom with bath,shower-over, wash-hand basin, wc.

• Outbuildings comprise stone buildings with car portattached, constructed of concrete floor and corrugated tinroof. Separate four-dog kennels and runs. Traditional storeroom with lean-to comprising log store and bin storage.Old Byre, Dutch Barn 15m x 6m, feed silo.


General Remarks & Information

HydroAn initial feasibility study has been carried out and this reportshows that there are three burns on the Estate, which arepotentially suitable for hydro electricity production; however,there are various issues which require further investigation. Acopy of this initial report is available from the selling agents.

Mineral RightsThe mineral rights are included, except as reserved by statute orin terms of the titles.

Energy Performance Certificates (Epcs) and Home ReportsAvailable upon request from the selling agents.

Sporting RightsTo date, the sportings take place throughout the Estate and thefigures below reflect that. For apportionment between the Lots,please contact the selling agents.

In the event that the property is sold in Lots, then Lots 1 and 8will benefit from a 20 year sporting lease over the other Lotswith the exception of garden ground. Full details are availablefrom the selling agents.

Nine Year Average Sporting Returns

Woodland Grants And LeaseThere are no Woodland Grant Schemes currently in existenceon the Estate. A Felling Licence was secured for mature timberin Lot 1. This timber and an area of younger trees were recentlysold on a standing sale basis. The purchaser of that timber isresponsible for the careful extraction of the timber. The landunder the trees, extending to a total of 294.75 hectares/728.32acres, is subject to a lease allowing the timber owner, the tenant,to occupy the ground. As the trees are harvested, the landreturns to the landlord for replanting. A copy of the lease isavailable from the selling agents.

An application has been submitted to prepare a Long TermForest Plan which a purchaser can choose to prepare inconjunction with the tenant.

EmployeesThe Estate employs 5 members of staff:Head KeeperUnder KeeperHousekeeperGroundsman/HandymanEstate Secretary

Employment of those individuals will pass to the purchaser(s)under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection ofEmployment) Regulations, 2006 (TUPE).

ViewingStrictly by appointment with John Clegg & Co (00 44) 0131229 8800.

DirectionsFrom Glasgow City Centre, take the M8/A8 to Gourock wherethere is a choice of two Caledonian MacBrayne ferries toDunoon, which offer regular sailings. See www.calmac.co.ukfor more information. On leaving the terminal in Dunoon,turn left (south) on the A815, continuing through Innellan andToward and keep going. The road follows the shoreline alongthe western side of the Cowal Peninsula before terminatingbeside Glenstriven Lodge and the entrance gates to the Estate.

Fixtures & FittingsAll fitted carpets and curtains within the houses are included inthe sale. It may be possible to purchase some of the furniture inthe various properties by separate valuation.

Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory PublicAccess Rights1. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all

servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way,whether public or private.

2. The property is sold subject to the rights of public accessunder the Land Reform (Scotland) Act, 2003.

3. In the event of a sale in lots, appropriate rights will bereserved and granted at the discretion of the sellingsolicitors.

Entry & PossessionEntry to the Estate will be by negotiation. A full shootingprogramme is confirmed for the 2011-12 season and this will behonoured by any new purchaser.

Closing DateIf you are interested in this property and would like us to notifyyou of a closing date, it is important that you notify us inwriting of your interest with your full contact details.

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Year Red Stags Hinds Roe Bucks Does Pheasants Partridge Woodcock Ducks

2002/3 2 2 2 11 5982 104 44 20

2003/4 3 1 20 8 6507 385 25 70

2004/5 7 5 11 3 6017 375 45 49

2005/6 5 3 15 17 7375 683 73 22

2006/7 9 6 10 5 8405 1078 26 74

2007/8 5 4 13 8 8498 1394 57 70

2008/9 10 8 7 9 8043 2496 48 136

2009/10 13 7 9 5 7521 2879 72 182

2010/11 22 1 9 3 7797 2947 61 44

Average 8 4 10 7 7349 1371 50 74


Lot Property Occupancy Services Council Tax EstimatedBand Rental Value

1 Glenstriven House Vacant Oil Fired Central Heating HPrivate Drainage –Mains ElectricityPrivate Water

2 Flagstaff Cottage Vacant Oil Fired Central Heating D £10,000Private DrainageMains ElectricityPrivate Water

3 Glenstriven Lodge Service Oil Fired Central Heating D –Occupancy Private DrainageHead-Keeper Mains Electricity

Private Water

4 The Point Vacant Oil Fired Central Heating F £12,000Private DrainageElectricity – diesel powered generatorPrivate Water

5 Invervegain Farmhouse Vacant Oil Fired Central Heating F £12,000Private DrainageMains ElectricityPrivate Water

6 Highfield Cottage Vacant Oil Fired Central Heating Non £10,000Mains Electricity DomesticPrivate Drainage RatesPrivate Water

7 Pier Cottage Vacant Oil Fired Central Heating Non £10,000Mains Electricity DomesticPrivate Drainage RatesPrivate Water

8 Inverchaolain Farmhouse Short Assured Oil Fired Central Heating E £12,000Tenancy Mains Electricity

Private DrainagePrivate Water

Stronyaraig House Service Oil Fired Central Heating D –Occupancy Mains ElectricityUnder-Keeper Private Drainage

Private Water

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TaxationAt present, all revenue from timber sales is Income andCorporation Tax free. There is no Capital Gains Tax ongrowing timber, although there may be a liability on the land.Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business PropertyRelief should be available on commercial woodlands. VAT ischarged on forestry work and timber sales, although its effect isneutral if managed as a business. Government grants arereceived tax free with the exception of farm woodland andsubsidy payments.

TimberWith the exception of the area of timber within Lot 1 that wasrecently sold and subject to a lease, all other standing andfalling timber will be included within the sale.

Plans, Areas and SchedulesThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for referenceonly. They have been carefully checked and computed by theselling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to havesatisfied themselves as to the description of the property andany error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitleeither party to compensation in respect thereof.

STIPULATIONS

Purchase PriceOn conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% ofthe purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchaseprice will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whetherentry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rateof 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shallbe effectual in avoiding such interest.

DisputesShould any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any pointsarise on the General Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or theinterpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred tothe arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting asexperts, shall be final.

Plans, Areas and SchedulesThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for referenceonly. They have been carefully checked and computed by theselling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to havesatisfied himself as to the description of the property and anyerror or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle eitherparty to compensation in respect thereof.


Overseas PurchasersAny offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the UnitedKingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank,which is acceptable to the sellers.

LottingIt is intended to offer the property for sale as described but theseller reserves the right to divide the property into further lotsor to withdraw the property or to exclude any property shownin these particulars. In the event of a sale in Lots, appropriaterights will be reserved and granted. Maintenance will beaccording to user.

GenerallyShould there be any discrepancy between these particulars, theGeneral Remarks and Information, Stipulations and theMissives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

ApportionmentsCouncil Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportionedbetween the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.The purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as tothe nature of all servitude rights.

AuthoritiesArgyll & Bute DistrictArgyll and Bute CouncilKilmoryLochgilpheadArgyll PA31 8RTTel: 01546 602127 Email: [email protected].

Forestry Commission Perth & Argyll ConservancyAlgo Business CentrePerth PH2 0NJTel: 01738 442 830Fax: 01738 441 787

Estate Pier – LicenceThe Estate pier forms part of Lot 1. In the event of a lottedsale, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be able to use the pier by way ofan annual licence for the sum of £500 per annum index-linked.

MooringsFor yacht mooring enquiries, please contact the Crown Estate atwww.thecrownestate.co.uk – telephone 0131 260 6070.

Important NoticeJohn Clegg & Co LLP, its members, employees, clients andjoint agents give notice that:1. These particulars (prepared in May 2011) and all statements,areas, measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances orreferences to condition form no part of any offer or contractand are only intended to give a fair overall description of theproperty for guidance. John Clegg & Co LLP will not beresponsible to purchasers, who should rely on their ownenquiries into all such matters and seek professional adviceprior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor anysubsequent communication by John Clegg & Co LLP will bebinding on its clients, whether acted upon or not, unlessincorporated within a written document signed by the sellers oron their behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of theRequirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 3. The sellers donot make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co LLP nor itsmembers or employees nor any joint agent have any authority tomake or give, any representation or warranty in relation to theproperty. 4. The property (which may be subject to rights of way,servitudes, wayleaves and others) will be sold as per the titledeeds, which may differ from these particulars. Photographsmay depict only parts of the property, which may not haveremained the same as when photographed. 5. Where referenceis made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potentialuses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co LLP ingood faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiriesinto those matters. 6. Prospective purchasers should be aware ofthe Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the NatureConservation (Scotland) Act 2004 and to the influence andeffect they, and any statutory designations, may have on theproperty. 7. The sellers will not be obliged to accept the highest,or indeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer orwithdraw the property from the market. Neither the sellers norJohn Clegg & Co LLP will be responsible for any costs incurredby interested parties.

John Clegg & Co LLP is a limited liability partnershipregistered in Scotland (No. SO302718) whose registered office isat 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS.

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