(Just over Three and a half acres), Silverburn, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26

Property Details: - Type: Woodland - Bedrooms: 0 - Bathrooms: 0

Agent: Woodlands - Herne Hill Phone: 020 3641 2487

<p>Silverburn Meadow is a well-drained pasture sitting adjacent to the A702 Biggar to Edinburgh highway. Within a short drive of the capital and easily accessible ffrom the rest of the country via Jct 13 of the A74(M).</p><p>The meadow hosts a variety of grass species and has formerly been grazed by sheep. With their removal from the land, a variety of wild flowers have become established and even a self-seeded willow or two in the bottom corner.</p><p>A highly suitable environment in which to establish a new woodland by thoughtful planting. A guide to planting is provided with the sale.</p><p>The land slopes gently to the south and features panoramic views across the Cloich Hills and the Moorfoot range. A stunning backdrop is provided by the start of the Pentland Hills.</p><p>To visit; please park at the side of the track near the main for sale sign. The main access gate is then a short walk along the track.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>Trees</b></p><p>Although in the main the pasture is free of trees, a couple of self-seeded willows have appeared in the damp area in the bottom corner.</p><p><b>Wildlife</b></p><p>Hare and Roe deer are frequent grazing visitors, with field mice and voles resident in the base of the grassy stems.</p><p>Swallows skim the surface of the landscape endlessly seeking invertebrate sustenance. High above on the mountain thermals, buzzards wheel, ever vigilant for their next meal.</p><p><b>Access, tracks and footpaths</b></p><p>Silverburn Meadow is accessed from the A702 along a good hard track leading to a field gate. A separate track continues via a greensward to the ridestop entrance across the field.</p><p>The meadow virtually has its own bus stop, shown on the detail map, making access via public transport a real possibility.</p><p><b>Rights and covenants</b></p><p>The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.</p><p>The land is subject to a development overage in favour of a previous owner; details are available on request.</p><p>As is the case for all our meadows, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the meadow.</p><p><b>Activities</b></p><p>The meadow lends itself to a new woodland planting or rewilding project. With its magnificent views it would be an ideal site for an off-grid hut.</p><p><b>Local area and history</b></p><p>Set in a rural location, he meadow is adjacent to farm land to the south with the heather swathed Pentland moors to the north. The nearest town is Penicuik with a wide range of local facilities and amenities. Formerly a centre of coal mining and paper making the town is now more of a residential area.</p><p>Historic Penicuik House had links with Robert the Bruce and features excellent walks. For the more energetic, the Pentand Hills boast several waymarked walking routes.</p>