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FC Wales smooths passage to important woodland

With its fascinating historical features, enchanting scenery and strong links to the end of the last major ice age, i Parkwood on the Gower is a popular tourist location. Forestry Commission Wales has stepped in to ensure a smoother passage into this environmental jewel after the Welsh Government woodland became the victim of its own alluring beauty. The road allowing access to the site of special scientific interest (SSSI) was showing signs of serious wear and tear, with badly pot-holed areas testifying to Parkwood’s popularity.

 
Saffery Champness comment on CAP Reform announcement

Commenting on the announcement on CAP Reform by EU Farm Minister, Dacian Ciolos, Andrew Arnott, a partner of  Saffery Champness Landed Estates & Rural Business Group says: “There was not much in the announcement that had not already been leaked. However, it confirms the intention to distribute subsidies more evenly by way of a cap on payments to farmers at 300,000 euros (£261,240) per year.  A progressive levy, to be applied on all payments exceeding 150,000 euros (£130,620), was also announced as a proposal. Assuming that the proposals will be approved by both the EU parliament and all member states, this will be bad news for many large arable farmers and some medium scale farming businesses, including those in the uplands.It remains to be seen whether the ‘sustainable and inclusive growth’ for European agriculture can really be achieved through these proposals.  I think they could, as they stand, have the opposite effect, acting as a disincentive to invest for farm businesses that are highly-mechanised with lower staffing levels”.

 
Leaked proposals for the reform of CAP entitlements

News has recently been leaked from the European Commission that farmers who claim more than €150,000 from the direct support element of the CAP (Pillar1), will see their entitlement payments progressively capped.  Commenting on the leaked proposals Mike Harrison, a partner of Saffery Champness Landed Estates & Rural Business Group, says: “There is a strongly worded proposal for progressive cuts in the entitlement payments above €150,000 ( £127,000) with a cap of €300,000 (£255,000)”.   Whilst the new regulations will apparently incorporate an allowance which reflects the farm’s wages bill, which is welcome news and should mean that both larger and smaller farms are treated equally, there will be a discrimination for those using external contractors

 

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Home Rural agency Kirkcudbrightshire sporting estate for sale
Kirkcudbrightshire sporting estate for sale PDF Print E-mail
Written by Charlie Jacoby   
Saturday, 26 June 2010 11:21

Situated in a magnificent coastal area, Roberton is an agricultural and sporting estate on sale with leading Scottish property consultants CKD Galbraith.

Roberton is located in Borgue, Kirkcudbright in the South West of Scotland, a picturesque and peaceful location famous for its natural beauty and access to the wild and unspoilt countryside. Roberton is one of the most commanding estates in the area and boasts its own island and private beach.

The estate extends to some 589 acres which includes 557 acres of farmland and 24 acres of amenity woodland. For the sports enthusiasts, Roberton also offers pheasant shooting, duck flighting, sea fishing as well as a private all-weather tennis court. 

Also included in the sale is Barlocco Farm extending to 370 acres of farmland and wood; Kinganton Farmhouse; three additional cottages; traditional and modern farm outbuildings including a former dairy, store sheds, stable and bothy and four additional fields covering an area of approximately 44 acres. Roberton is offered for sale as a whole or in four lots.

The coastline at Roberton, which stretches to more than  a mile, has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) whilst a historic site exists within in the grounds comprising a stone-age fort, partly rebuilt in 1905 with the walls indicating the original layout of the fort and steps down to a safe mooring.  

At the heart of the estate is Roberton House, which has been extensively renovated to ensure the original character and charm was retained whilst offering contemporary family living. The home has five bedrooms, with an additional room which could be used as a bedroom or study area. The master bedroom offers sea views to the Isle of Man and features an adjacent dressing room and en suite bathroom.

Simon Brown, who is handling the sale for CKD Galbraith, said: “Roberton offers an extremely appealing prospect to purchase a fantastic family home and beautiful estate in one of Scotland’s most scenic coastal locations. With the flexibility of properties and rural businesses on offer, either as a whole or in separate lots, Roberton will undoubtedly attract a lot of interest.”   

Offers over £2,950,000 are being invited for Roberton as a whole or as follows:

 

  • Lot 1 o/o £1,200,000 – Roberton House and gardens, outbuildings, Braeview Cottage, approx 71.5 acres of land, beach and Barlocco private island   
  • Lot 2 o/o £1,300,000 – Barlocco Farm (370 acres of farmland and wood), Kinganton Farmhouse, Seaward Cottage No1 and Seaward Cottage No2  
  • Lot 3 o/o £300,000 – 102 acres of farm land with a mile of coastline, a historic site and a bay with swinging moorings
  • Lot 4 o/o £150,000 - Four fields extending to approx 44 acres  

 

Also on the market, situated just one mile to the east of Roberton, is High Chapelton Farm. For sale as a separate entity, High Chapelton is under the same ownership as Roberton being very much part of the same estate in terms of farm management.

High Chapelton is an excellent stock rearing farm in an early grass growing area. The land extends to some 286 acres, there is a four bed farmhouse, an additional three bed house, steading, outline planning consent for three more houses and planning consent for a holiday chalet, together with a ring fenced farm and woodlands with sporting potential, High Chapelton Farm offers an exciting prospect. Offers more than £1,650,000 are being invited for High Chapelton. 

 
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