Polvinister Wood

Location 

Polvinister Wood is situated in a stunning location on Scotland’s west coast, within the county of Argyll & Bute. Situated approximately two miles northeast of Oban, a renowned coastal town celebrated for its scenic beauty, the property enjoys an elevated position that offers exceptional views across Oban Harbour and towards the Isle of Mull. The surrounding area is well known for its high-quality commercial forestry and excellent growing conditions, making Polvinister Wood well-suited for timber production.

To locate the property, refer to the location and sale plans, and use the what3words reference plantings.balancing.downward to identify the forest access point at A1, as per the sale plan.

Description 

Polvinister is a highly desirable and productive second rotation conifer woodland, set in a picturesque location with views of the surrounding landscape.

Following the felling of the first rotation, the woodland was restocked in 2018 with improved Sitka spruce, complemented by well-designed pockets of mixed broadleaves and mixed conifers. The region’s mild, moisture-rich climate, strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream, combined with its fertile, well-drained soils, provides optimal conditions for commercial timber production. These factors have combined to create excellent growth rates, with the yield class of Sitka spruce estimated at 20 and above. An incoming purchaser has the flexibility to allow the crop to mature to felling age or, alternatively, benefit from a period of thinning, generating tax-free timber income.

Beyond its commercial appeal, Polvinister benefits from a lovely former reservoir and lochan, enhanced by a mix of mature conifers and open ground. These features add biodiversity and amenity value to this attractive, compact, and highly productive commercial woodland.

Polvinister also benefits from planning permission in principle for three residential house sites, strategically positioned around the reservoir to benefit from the spectacular views and peaceful surroundings the woodland enjoys. It is anticipated that a private water supply, utilising the reservoir or boreholes, and a private sustainable drainage system will be created for each house site. An electricity supply will also be required to be extended from the southern boundary of the woodland.

The location of the house sites can be seen on the sale plan and copies of the planning documents are available on request from the Selling Agents.

Please refer to the online Sale Brochure for further information and contact the Selling Agents for more details.