Port of Monteith The Cottage Blaircessnock, Port of Monteith

www.corumproperty.co.uk The Cottage is one of only four properties at Blaircessnock in a stunning rural location on , just to the southeast of the Lake of Menteith.

Property Description Blaircessnock was originally a working farm and has been transformed into five unique homes, including the original farmhouse, two converted barns and two semi-detached cottages. For sale is The Cottage, a semi-detached home developed by our client out of the original manager’s house. It is a charming stone home, highly insulated and with a stunning outlook, eastwards, over Flanders Moss and the Carse towards Stirling. There are also some wonderful views which include Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and Knockhill in the county of Fife. Further to the North East the view takes in the Menteith Hills and the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. The property is on the very easterly edge outwith the & Trossachs National Park and its rural idyll, situated at the end of a 2/3 mile long road, guarantees peace and tranquillity.

Accommodation extends to lounge with open fire, fitted kitchen, two double sized bedrooms with Velux windows and amazing views and a modern fitted bathroom. The home retains superb character.

There is mains water and electricity, with drainage to septic tank. The Cottage has its own garden area to the front, which lies mainly under lawn, with a pebble driveway. The home is heated via a modern oil central heating boiler.

Local Area Directions Blaircessnock lies between the villages of Aberfoyle, to the west, From , and specifically , take the A81 Thornhill, to the east, , to the south east, and , northbound for approximately nine and a half miles, passing to the south west. Main shopping and health facilities can be through /, the Glengoyne Whisky Distillery found in Kippen and Aberfoyle but there are major facilities to and, on reaching the crossroads at Ballat, turn right here as be found in Stirling (fourteen miles) or Glasgow (twenty eight signposted for the A811 and Stirling. Continue on this road, for miles). Despite its rural location, it will provide a good about six and a quarter miles, into the village of Arnprior, turn commuting base for those travelling to the centres of Stirling, left onto the B8034 as signposted for and or Glasgow, with the M9 motorway network at travel for approximately three miles. Take the second lane on Stirling reachable within twenty minutes. The area provides the right hand side, after passing through the hamlet of fantastic outdoor pursuits, with an abundance of lowland and Dykehead, as signposted for Blaircessnock and The Green Pea stunning highland walks. There are forest walks, golf courses, Studio. Continuing on this lane/road for two thirds of a mile to the fishing and biking all nearby, as well as, ’s only lake, the very end, where you will come upon Blaircessnock steading. Keep Lake of Menteith, where there is an excellent hotel, bar and straight ahead passing the Barn on your right and follow drive restaurant, and a fishery. There is also an island containing the until your reach the turn around area in front of The Cottage. ruins of the Inchamahome priory, hiding place of Mary Queen of Scots when still a child. Alternatively, from Stirling, take the A811 westbound for approximately eleven and a half miles into Arnprior, turning right as signposted for Port of Menteith and the B8034 and follow the directions above.

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Hall

Lounge Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Two 15’2” x 14’10” 15’7” x 6’10” One 15’5” x 7’0” 15’5” x 8’0” Bathroom 7’3” x 7’3”

Ground Floor First Floor

BD2331. EER Band D All measurements and distances are approximate. Floorplans are for illustration purposes and may not be to scale. Port of Monteith The Cottage Blaircessnock, Port of Monteith, FK8 3JZ

For more information please contact our Office. 4 Canniesburn Toll Bearsden G61 2QU Tel: 0141 942 5888 Fax: 0141 943 2288 [email protected] www.corumproperty.co.uk

We believe these details to be correct however their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of a contract. Fixtures and fittings are not included unless specified in the schedule. Photographs are produced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Corum is a trading name of The Corum Partnership, 20 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4GB.