Affrusk Woodland, Banchory AB31
- Land size
- 11.22 acres
Key Features
- Affrusk Woodland - 4.54 Hectares / 11.22 Acres
- Viewing is possible at any time, unaccompanied.
- Attractive and easily managed
- Suitable for the development of a cabin or hut
- Tax free timber income
- Stunning location with views over the River Dee and close to the renowned Falls of Feugh
Description
Location
Affrusk Woodland sits just two miles south of Banchory in Aberdeenshire, offering a perfect balance of rural serenity and excellent accessibility. Positioned close to the banks of the famous River Dee and within easy reach of the picturesque Falls of Feugh, well known for the spectacular salmon leap, this tranquil woodland is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Despite its peaceful setting, it is only a short drive from Banchory's shops, cafés, and amenities, making it both a convenient escape and an ideal base for exploring Royal Deeside and beyond.
The property is shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars.
The nearest postcode is AB31 6LJ and What3Words: instructs.mild.able
Access
Access to Affrusk Woodland is directly from the U52K public road, ensuring convenient and straightforward entry to the property. The U52K forms part of an approved timber transport route, offering excellent connectivity to several local sawmills. This direct link to the public road network adds to the property's practicality and long-term appeal. At present, access within the woodland is on foot, but creating a parking area should be relatively simple, subject to the necessary consents.
Description - Affrusk Woodland- 4.54 Hectares / 11.22 Acres
Affrusk is an attractive, small commercial woodland which has been planted with mostly Sitka spruce which is growing well and tax free income will be available when the woodland is harvested in approximately 5-10 years.
The south western part of Affrusk has been planted with broadleaves and offers an excellent opportunity for the development of a cabin or hut, subject to the necessary consents from the relevant authority. Its peaceful setting, close proximity to the river and natural character make it an ideal location for a private retreat or nature-based project.
Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are included in the sale.
Boundaries
Boundary fences are maintained to a stockproof condition at joint equal expenses with the adjoining land owners.
Mineral Rights
Mineral rights are included so far as the seller has right thereto.
Wayleaves & Third-Party Rights
The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles.
Designations
According to our online searches, there are no designations which affect the property. Interested parties should carry out their own searches.
Forest Grants & Management
There are no active grants on the property. The woodland is currently managed by Scottish Woodlands in Banchory; telephone number: .
Viewing
Viewing is possible at any time, unaccompanied. Please contact Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of potential hazards when viewing.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 36 Woodland listings in Scotland (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Banchory Primary School1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 430
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Hill of Banchory School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 363
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Crathes School3.8 miles
- Pupils
- 41
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Durris School5.7 miles
- Pupils
- 43
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Finzean School5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 33
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Banchory Academy1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 865
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Mackie Academy11 miles
- Pupils
- 1,118
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Aboyne Academy12 miles
- Pupils
- 669
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westhill Academy12 miles
- Pupils
- 847
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Cults Academy13 miles
- Pupils
- 1,275
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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