Green Oak House , Thornhill, By Stirling, FK8 3PP Offers Over £250,000

Particulars of Sale

A wonderful character home in the heart of the village with outbuildings and generous garden grounds.

Glasgow 35 miles Edinburgh 48 miles Stirling 10 miles

 Sought after location  Wonderful views  Flexible accommodation over two levels  Development potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents  Extensive garden grounds  Outbuildings that previously served as workshops  About 0.28 Acres (0.11Ha)

LOCATION

Thornhill is a thriving village in the heart of rural Perthshire, south of Callander, east of Aberfoyle and west of Doune, surrounded by open countryside and Flanders Moss, the largest remaining area of lowland bog in Scotland and a site of special scientific interest, hosting an abundance of beautiful plants and rare wildlife. The name Thornhill is supposedly derived from the thorn covered ridge on which the village is situated. Thornhill was founded as an early planned village in 1696 and most buildings date from the 18th, 19th and 20th century. Thornhill has a village primary school and secondary schooling is at McLaren High School in Callander, a local bus is provided for pupils. Within the village there is a community hall, church, a mobile van post office, village store and an Inn with restaurant, bar and accommodation. The City of Stirling has an abundance of national and independent retailers. There are a number of supermarkets including Waitrose and Sainsburys. The city also has a University with a sports complex which contains a near Olympic size swimming pool which is open to the public. There are a number of cafes and restaurants in the city and farm shops with cafes in close proximity (The Smiddy at Blairdrummond and The Woodhouse at Kippen). There is a year round calendar of events involving the historic monuments and castles and a number of agricultural and county shows in the vicinity. Sitting in the heart of the historic county of Stirlingshire, the local area offers a wide range of cultural and leisure opportunities. There are excellent golf courses at Callander and Stirling, whilst the world famous courses at Loch Lomond and Gleneagles are within easy driving distance. The scenic Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is only a short drive to the west and offers world famous scenery with a plethora of recreation and leisure opportunities, including water sports. The surrounding hills of the Trossachs and the Campsie Fells, are extremely popular with hill walkers and climbers and the area also offers excellent opportunities for mountain biking, sailing, pony trekking, shooting and fishing. Edinburgh Airport lies some 39 miles distant. Glasgow Airport lies some 43 miles distant. Train links can be found in Dunblane, Bridge of Allan or Stirling. A local bus provides connections from Thornhill to Stirling. View

GREEN OAK HOUSE

Believed to have been built in the 1700’s Green Oak House is a character village property of white washed render under a slate roof which has been a much loved family home for many years. The property has now been brought to the market in need of modernisation and upgrading but presents a unique opportunity to acquire a detached village house with wonderful views across the Carse of Stirling with generous garden grounds. There are two rear entrances to Green Oak House which include a ground floor front door and an external staircase which leads to a door at first floor level. The property may therefore be suitably divided into two apartments, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Currently the accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance hall. Utility room with Belfast sink and storage cupboards. Cloakroom with WHB and WC. Bedroom with wonderful views over the surrounding fields. Bedroom two with windows facing the church, integrated cupboards and a fitted wardrobe. Bedroom three/ Lounge with fireplace, views over the gardens and a press cupboard. Stairs lead to:

FIRST FLOOR

Upper landing/dining room with storage cupboard. Bedroom four with dual aspect. Family bathroom (shower over bath, WC and WHB). Galley Kitchen (fully fitted floor and wall units). Door leads to external staircase. Living room with fireplace.

OUTBUILDINGS

The outbuildings were erected over 50 years ago and previously served as workshops and storage, some elements are now in poor repair they would benefit from being removed or replaced. They include a brick built workshop with harled render and asbestos sheet roof with two timber lean-to buildings and a timber shed with partly felted roof. Within the gardens there is a timber garage and two wooden sheds, a greenhouse and a redundant outdoor toilet.

GARDENS

The garden grounds are predominantly laid to lawn with a number of herbaceous beds, seedling and mature trees bounded by perimeter hedging and fencing. The rear garden also provides a driveway providing parking for several vehicles.

Vehicular and pedestrian access to the property is via the area shaded yellow on the enclosed boundary plan that is owned by a third party. Further details are available from the Selling Agents. In addition there is unrestricted parking on the main street.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY SOLICITORS PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Hill & Robb 3 Pitt Terrace Water Mains Water Stirlingshire FK8 2EY Drainage Mains Drainage

Heating Electric LOCAL AUTHORITY Council Tax Band G Stirling Council 01786 404 040 EPC F35 www.stirling.gov.uk

VIEWING DIRECTIONS Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. For satnav purposes the property postcode is FK8

3PP. The property will be identified by a Baird Lumsden For Sale Board. DATE OF ENTRY

Date of entry shall be by mutual agreement. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Fitted carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) sale. No other items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. REGULATIONS

HEALTH & SAFETY Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering The outbuildings have some elements which are now in poor repair therefore appropriate caution should be checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete exercised at all times during inspection. these checks purchasers will need to submit with their CLAWBACK CLAUSE offer original ID including photographic ID and proof of address. We can accept a certified and dated copy of It is anticipated that this property may attract interest such ID from the purchasers’ solicitors along with from residential developers. A negotiable clawback clause is proposed In the event of the purchaser written confirmation from that solicitors confirming that obtaining planning permission for additional residential they accept that we will be relying on this copy of ID dwellings on any part of the property. A clawback provision will be inserted in the missives of sale for AML purposes. allowing the vendor to recoup 30% of the uplift in value over a 15 year period. For more details please contact the Selling Agents.

PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION The following note is of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property. Baird Lumsden, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. No responsibility is assumed for the Selling Agents accuracy of individual items, nor for any error they may contain, however caused. No information in these particulars should be considered to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, equipment or facilities are in working order. Purchasers Baird Lumsden must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. It The Mill, Station Road should not be assumed that the selling agents have verified these matters which must be verified by any intending purchaser. Descriptions in these particulars are stated Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4JS as a matter of opinion and not as a statement of fact. Any plans, areas, measurements or distances stated in these particulars are approximate only. Information contained in these particulars is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. No person in the employment of Baird T. 01786 833800 F. 01786 834382

Lumsden has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating E. [email protected] to the property on behalf of Baird Lumsden, nor any contract on behalf of the Sellers. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through a Scottish Solicitor www.bairdlumsden.co.uk to Baird Lumsden, in writing, may 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. Photographs taken 13/02/2020. Particulars prepared 20/02/2020