Mumrills Farmhouse, Laurieston, , FK2 9QR Available as a whole

Particulars of Sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a portfolio of four apartments within a Category B listed farmhouse in Central .

Stirling 11 miles Glasgow 30 miles Edinburgh 24 miles

• Subdivided into four one bedroom apartments • Suitable for conversion into an extensive family home (subject to obtaining the necessary consents) • Extensive grounds and walled garden • Semi-rural location • Peaceful and private property • Panoramic views towards the Ochil hills

Total Site Area 0.38 Hectares (0.96 acres)

Available as a whole

LOCATION Laurieston is a village in the Falkirk council area of Central Scotland situated 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Falkirk, 1.6 miles (2.6 km) south-west of and 1.6 miles (2.6 km) west of . Laurieston is located on the A803 road between Falkirk and Polmont. The course of the runs through the village with the largest fort on the wall located at . Falkirk is an area that is well provided for with a wide range of locale amenities from schooling at both primary and secondary levels to shopping and a variety of leisure facilities. The area proves popular with commuters seeking access via surrounding road and motorway networks to centres of business throughout the central belt and rail links at Polmont and Falkirk High provide express services to both Glasgow and Edinburgh. Flat 1

MUMRILLS FARMHOUSE The accommodation comprises: Entrance hall with secure entry, original cornicing and ceiling rose. Mumrills Farm is an old farming settlement, dating to at least the Original staircase with decorative cast iron balusters with moulded 18th century, with the present buildings dating from the earlier 19th mahogany balustrade. Under stair cupboard houses fuse boxes for the century. Mumrills Farm forms part of the Callendar estate, however four apartments. it is marked on the early 19th century plans as being part of the Kinneil Estate. The farm passed into the possession of the Kerse Upper landing with hatch to roof void. estate during the earlier 19th century and was farmed by a Mr Robert Walker at this time, who built the adjoining subjects for sale. This Flat 1: Entrance from inner hall on ground floor. Hall cupboard. classical farmhouse, demonstrates some fine ashlar detailing and the Bathroom (Bath with shower over) WC, WHB, Bedroom with outlook remains of formally planned grounds, is thought to be the work of over rear courtyard. Living room with dual aspect and Edinburgh the celebrated Glasgow architect David Hamilton, one of Scotlands bookcase cupboard. Fully fitted kitchenette with pantry cupboard. most celebrated architects of the 19th century. It is understood that Mumrills House was built sometime between 1825 and 1835. Flat 1 Flat 2: Entrance from inner hall on ground floor or garden access door. Living room with dual aspect. Dining room with fireplace. Edinburgh The largest fort on the Antonine Wall was located at the east end of bookcase. Generous storage cupboard with further storage above. Laurieston on the site of former Mumrills Farm. Bathroom with bath, handheld shower over, WC and WHB. Fully fitted dining kitchen requiring upgrading. Garden door accesses store room Mumrills Farmhouse is accessed via a private driveway shared with in small courtyard. the neighbouring farm and to be retained by Callander Estates. A driveway sweeps around the front of this attractive sandstone Flat 3: Fully fitted modern kitchenette. Bathroom with shower over Category B-Listed farmhouse which lies under a slate roof. bath, WC, WHB & storage unit. Bedroom with storage cupboard. Living room with concealed fireplace, dual aspect, original shutters The property was divided into four one bedroom self-contained and storage cupboards. apartments some years ago however the property is presented as a potential development project subject to obtaining the necessary Flat 4: Living room with storage cupboard. Bedroom. Bathroom with consents. Mumrills may lend itself to being reinstated as a fine family shower over bath, kitchenette and pantry cupboard. Roof access via home with Georgian proportions and original period features including stairwell. Flat 1 some working shutters, sash and case windows, ornate ceiling roses and cornicing. Outbuilding: Red brick construction under a slate and partly felted roof accessed via courtyard which links to the main house, it possibly The subjects occupy a generous site of some 0.96 acre, including served as a wash-house or workshop and is now used for storage. the confines of an attractive former walled garden, and further extensive garden grounds containing a number of specimen trees and Gardens: Patio/ sun terrace to the north west. Drying green to the herbaceous borders. east. Former walled garden to the south with some raised beds and seedling trees. Flat 2

RATES PLANNING Each apartment has been allocated Band A for Council Tax purposes. DM Hall specialises in providing planning advice for residential and commercial developments. To discuss your requirements please LISTING BUILDING contact: The Farmhouse including the courtyard, garden walls and Paul Houghton outbuildings are listed as Category B. Further details are available T: 07786 260212 through Historic Scotland, the reference is LB50158. E: [email protected]

SERVICES DATE OF ENTRY Water Mains Water Date of entry shall be by mutual agreement. The property is offered Drainage Mains Drainage with vacant possession. Heating Oil fired Central Heating HEALTH & SAFETY ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Please note that there is an operational farm within close proximity Flat 2 The EPC rating for each apartment is: to the property. Caution should be exercised with regards to Flat 1 D60 agricultural vehicles on the shared access road. Flat 2 D33 Flat 3 D63 VIEWING Flat 4 D60 Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

DIRECTIONS ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS For satnav purposes the property postcode is FK2 9QR Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To LOCAL AUTHORITY enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to submit Falkirk Council with their offer original ID including photographic ID and proof of Municipal Buildings address. We can accept a certified and dated copy of such ID from West Bridge Street the purchasers’ solicitors along with written confirmation from that Falkirk solicitors confirming that they accept that we will be relying on this FK1 5RS copy of ID for AML purposes. Flat 2 Tel: 01324 506070 CONTACT E-mail: [email protected] Jennifer Campbell Website: www.falkirk.gov.uk Baird Lumsden DM Hall [email protected] SOLICITOR T: 01786 833 800 M: 07909917540 Anderson Strathern 1 Rutland Court Mike McIntyre or Rachel McCall Edinburgh DM Hall EH3 8EY [email protected] [email protected] T: 01324 628321 M: 07836 552 549 Flat 3 Flat 3

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