HOPETOUN BLAIRHOYLE, PORT OF , STIRLINGSHIRE South Wing Coach House

Coach House North Wing HOPETOUN, BLAIRHOYLE, PORT OF MENTEITH, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 3LF

A converted U-shaped Coach House to form three dwelling houses situated in a private rural setting.

Thornhill 3 miles Aberfoyle & 8 miles 11 miles Glasgow 34 miles Edinburgh 38 miles

A converted traditional u-shaped building providing spacious family accommodation within three individual dwellings:

Coach House: Kitchen, Living Room, 4 Bedrooms 1 with En-suite, 1 Bathroom and 1 WC North Wing: Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room, Studio/Sitting Room, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom South Wing: Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom

• Opportunity to expand existing accommodation further or combine into one or two large properties subject to necessary consents, area openings with easy removal for said purposes.

• Good range of outbuildings providing further development opportunities, possibilities for pony stable.

• Private area of garden ground surrounding the property with a mini orchard of apples and plums.

• Two large courtyards, one particularly used for outside entertaining which is partially covered and is accessible from all 3 properties.

• Within a short distance of the popular villages of Thornhill, Aberfoyle and Callander with local shopping facilities including retail, vast outdoor activities such a fishing, golf and walking, doctors and dentists. Primary and secondary schooling is within commuting distance of larger populations which offer major retail outlets and private education facilities.

• Situated in an accessible location with access onto public road networks with a public transport network.

• Placed next to the Loch Lomond and National Park with abundant outdoor recreational facilities.

About 0.54 Ha (1.33 Acres)

For Sale as a Whole

National Farm Sales Centre Suite C Stirling Agricultural Centre Stirling FK9 4RN 01786 434618 [email protected] GENERAL Hopetoun lies in the heart of rural Stirlingshire, almost halfway between the villages of Aberfoyle and Thornhill, near the .

Thornhill has a good range of local amenities including a convenience shop and primary school. Stirling (approx 11 miles) offers a wider range of facilities including excellent shopping, leisure facilities and businesses plus national road and rail links, whilst Glasgow (approx 34 miles) and Edinburgh (approx 38 miles) provide an excellent range of shops, restaurants, galleries and clubs plus national rail stations and international airports.

Within the locality there is a wide range of primary and secondary state and public schools, with Thornhill Primary School and Port of Menteith Primary School being close by, and McLaren High School in nearby Callander, the latter two have a bus service to and from the Schools. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh offer a number of highly regarded private schools, with the highly reputable schools of Beaconhurst, Morrisons Academy and Dollar Academy all within 30 miles.

Hopetoun is conveniently located within close distance to main road links throughout the country with the M9 approximately 11 miles to the east, providing dual carriageways and motorways to the east of . The A84 and A811 are both also close by and provide access to the north and west of the country.

North Wing Coach House South Wing This part of the historic county of Stirlingshire offers a diverse range of recreational activities. There are 18 hole golf courses to be found in the nearby villages of Aberfoyle and Callander with further excellent courses found at , Buchanan Castle and Strathendrick near . Renowned trout fly fishing can be found on the stunning Lake of Menteith with its own ancient monastery. The scenic Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is only 20 minutes drive to the west and offers world famous scenery with a plethora of recreational and leisure opportunities, including a wide range of water sports. The surrounding hills are also extremely popular with hill walkers and climbers and the County offers excellent

North Wing

opportunities for cycling, sailing, pony trekking, shooting and game fishing. The world renowned Gleneagles Hotel lies 30 miles north east of the property and offers an array of facilities. These include three championship golf courses, leisure club, shooting school, equestrian centre and a number of restaurants.

Hopetoun is quite literally on the doorstep of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park which offers an infinite range of recreational opportunities to include hill walking, shooting, fishing and outdoor pursuits to suit all. The National Park offers world renowned access to beautiful locations within Scotland which contains a number of Munroes to include Ben Lomond. North Wing South Wing HISTORY North Wing Garden Store (5.90m x 2.41m) LOCAL AUTHORITY Hopetoun once formed part of the The North Wing is set over two levels with Of stone construction under a tin roof Stirling Council “Blairquhoille” Estate which included a the second storey along the east section with a concrete floor. Viewforth Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 above the Coach House. The North Wing 14-20 Pitt Terrace by the Grahams which was served by accommodation comprises the following: GARDEN GROUND Stirling Hopetoun and at that time was used The property benefits from approximately FK8 2ET as the Coach House. The Estate was Ground Floor: 1.33 acres of private garden which T: 01786 404040 subsequently acquired in 1890 by George Large open plan Kitchen/Living Room surrounds the property to the front of E: [email protected] Crabbie of Crabbie’s Green Ginger Wine the house. There is a large private area ENTRY fame. There is a Lime Walk which sits to First Floor: of lawn which is enclosed by a number the south west of Hopetoun which runs of mature trees with an orchard to the The date of entry will be by mutual Studio/Living Room, Bedroom 1, agreement. through the Blairhoyle Estate gardens Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3 and east of the outbuildings. A shared private which is believed to have been a training driveway leads from the public road to a access to the Tower FIXTURES AND FITTINGS route of the famous Scottish athlete, and parking area to the front of the property providing a sufficient area for parking a Coach House has a Rayburn oil fired international rugby player Eric Liddell in South Wing number of cars. cooker and wood burning stove as part of the early 20th Century when he was a The South Wing is set over two levels with the fixtures. regular guest at Blairhoyle as a friend of the second storey along the south section the Crabbie Family. The whole house in POST CODE above the Coach House. The South Wing FK8 3LF South Wing has an oil fired Stanley Cooker more recent times was used during World accommodation comprises the following: which also runs the central heating and a War II as soldiers’ barracks before being DIRECTIONS wood burning stove, as part of the fixtures. renovated 25 years ago by the current Ground Floor: owners to form three individual dwellings. From junction 10 on the M9 at Stirling Large Kitchen follow the signs west for . At Other fixtures including an Aga Range are negotiable. Blaridrummond take the slip road to the DESCRIPTION First Floor: left signposted Thornhill A873. Continue Hopetoun comprises of a traditional OUTGOINGS Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, through Thornhill on the A873 towards U-shaped stone built building which was For Council Tax purposes, Hopetoun falls Bathroom and Living Room Port of Menteith. Hopetoun is located on tastefully converted 25 years ago to form into the following Council Tax Bands: the first left as you enter Blairhoyle. three dwellings with two courtyard areas The accommodation for each property is one being partially covered, accompanied Coach House: Band F. more clearly defined within the floorplans. From the west of Scotland on the A811, by a range of outbuildings and large area North Wing: Band F. at Arnprior, follow the signs for Callander South Wing: Band E. of garden grounds all within a private B8034. In Port of Menteith turn right onto yet very accessible position close to OUTBUILDINGS There is a partially covered courtyard the A81 and continue towards Thornhill. EPC local settlements and within commuting Approximately 1 mile after the Callander distance of Stirling. Each of the dwellings within the heart of the buildings and The EPC rating for Hopetoun is as follows: another used mainly as a parking area turnoff, Hopetoun is located on the right presents traditional accommodation, but after Blairhoyle House. with a contemporary family feel. The to the south and east of the property Couch House: F32 property has been carefully designed to with a range of outbuildings used for North Wing: F29 general storage purposes which could SERVICES South Wing: G14 maximise the living space available within Electricity: Mains have development potential subject every room. The property was designed Water: Mains to obtaining the necessary planning VIEWING and built into three properties by the Heating: Oil Central Heating consents. They comprise: Strictly by appointment and only through family as detailed below. Drainage: Private the Selling Agents. Store Shed (5.07m x 3.58m) Coach House SOLICITORS MORTGAGE FINANCE Of traditional stone construction under a Situated to the east and south of the Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP Galbraith has an alliance with Fox Private steading with accommodation provided tin roof with a concrete floor. 61 High Street Finance, a brokerage with a bespoke over a single floor comprising the approach to funding. Through their following: Garage (6.41m x 6.04m) relationships with retail, commercial and Of brick and stone construction under a FK15 0EH private banks they can assist with securing Utility Room, WC, Kitchen, Living Room, tin roof, with a concrete floor. (Previous T: 01786 822296 a mortgage to suit your circumstances. Bathroom, Bedroom 1 with En-suite planning permission for a 2 storey 3 F: 01786 824249 For further information contact Matthew Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3 and bedroom dwelling at this part of the E: [email protected] Griffiths, based in our Edinburgh office, on Bedroom 4 building.) 0131 240 6990. SITTING ROOM BEDROOM 17'2 x 12'5 12'10 x 9'9 KITCHEN / (5.23m x 3.78m) SITTING ROOM KITCHEN (3.91m x 2.97m) DINING ROOM 17'1 x 12'1 17'1 x 16'2 (5.21m x 4.93m) 18'1 x 12'10 (5.21m x 3.68m) BEDROOM (5.51m x 3.91m) 11'1 x 8'9 (3.38m x 2.67m)

UP STORE

IN HALL / UTILITY 17'10 x 9' (5.44m x 2.74m) MASTER BEDROOM 17'10 x 10'11 COURTYARD (5.44m x 3.33m) 41'3 x 30'4 (12.57m x 9.25m)

STORE COVERED AREA

BEDROOM BEDROOM 13'10 x 13'7 11'10 x 10'6 (4.22m x 4.14m) (3.61m x 3.20m)

SITTING ROOM BEDROOMBEDROOM 17'2 x 12'5 13'6 x 11' 12'10 x 9'9(4.11m x 3.35m) KITCHEN / (5.23m x 3.78m) KITCHEN SITTINGBEDROOM ROOM (3.91m x 2.97m) 17'114'5 x 10'5x 16'2 DINING ROOM 17'1 x 12'1 (4.39m x 3.18m) (5.21m x 4.93m) 18'1 x 12'10 (5.21m x 3.68m) BEDROOM (5.51m x 3.91m) UP 11'1 x 8'9 (3.38m x 2.67m) LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM / SITTING ROOM UP KITCHEN 30'11 x 17'2 BEDROOM BEDROOM 26'4 x 16'11 BEDROOM (9.42m x 5.23m) 11'10 x 7'2 11'9 x 8'8 (8.03m x 5.16m) 14'4 x 12'7 STORE(3.61m x 2.18m) (3.58m x 2.64m) (4.37m x 3.84m)

IN GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR HALL / UTILITY GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 2561 SQ FT / 237.9 SQ M FLOOR AREA 2549 SQ FT / 236.8 SQ M 17'10 x 9' (5.44m x 2.74m) MASTER BEDROOM HOPETOUN 17'10 x 10'11 NOT TO SCALE - FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY COURTYARD APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 5110 SQ FT / 474.7 SQ M (5.44m x 3.33m) 41'3 x 30'4 (INCLUDING AREAS OF RESTRICTED HEIGHT) All measurements and fixtures including doors and windows (12.57m x 9.25m) are approximate and should be independently verified. Copyright © exposure www.photographyandfloorplans.co.uk

STORE COVERED AREA

BEDROOM BEDROOM 13'10 x 13'7 11'10 x 10'6 (4.22m x 4.14m) (3.61m x 3.20m)

BEDROOM 13'6 x 11' (4.11m x 3.35m) BEDROOM 14'5 x 10'5 (4.39m x 3.18m)

UP

LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM / SITTING ROOM KITCHEN 30'11 x 17'2 BEDROOM BEDROOM 26'4 x 16'11 BEDROOM (9.42m x 5.23m) 11'10 x 7'2 11'9 x 8'8 (8.03m x 5.16m) 14'4 x 12'7 (3.61m x 2.18m) (3.58m x 2.64m) (4.37m x 3.84m)

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 2561 SQ FT / 237.9 SQ M FLOOR AREA 2549 SQ FT / 236.8 SQ M

HOPETOUN NOT TO SCALE - FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 5110 SQ FT / 474.7 SQ M (INCLUDING AREAS OF RESTRICTED HEIGHT) IMPORTANT NOTES All measurements and fixtures including doors and windows 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall descriptionare approximate of the property.and should be If independently any points verified.are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professionalCopyright advice. © exposure 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shallwww.photographyandfloorplans.co.uk be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4. Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5. Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish Legal Form confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if an offer is subject to the sale of a property, together with proof of funding, should be submitted to: Galbraith, Suite C, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN. Tel: 01786 434600 Fax: 01786 450014 Email: [email protected] 6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves, private water pipes and other services and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. 7. Photographs taken September 2017. 8. Particulars prepared September 2017.