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Brenachoile Lodge BRENACHOILE LODGE LOCH KATRINE · STIRLINGSHIRE BRENACHOILE LODGE LOCH KATRINE · STIRLINGSHIRE · FK17 8JA Trossachs Pier 2.5 miles Aberfoyle 9 miles Callander 12 miles Stirling 27 miles Glasgow 33 miles Edinburgh 60 miles An exceptional country house with stunning views over Loch Katrine Detached lodge dating back to circa 1870 Prime elevated setting overlooking Loch Katrine Expansive accommodation extending to almost 6,500 sq ft Four reception rooms, seven bedrooms Wonderful gardens with a number of outbuildings Access and fishing rights on Loch Katrine About 6.2 acres The inner hallway has the original Victorian tiled floor and leads to the ground DIRECTIONS HISTORICAL NOTE floor living accommodation, with stairs leading to the upper level. There is From Glasgow, travel north on the A81 towards Aberfoyle. At the Loch Katrine is one of the largest lochs in the Trossachs at almost 9 miles long a sitting room with bay window and doors to the gardens, a formal bay- Canniesburn Toll, take the 2nd exit onto Drymen Road. Continue for and is owned by Scottish Water as the primary water supply to Glasgow. windowed dining room, double bedroom with feature fireplace, a study, WC approximately 10 miles, passing through Bearsden, Carbeth and Craighat. Its name is thought to come from the “caterans” or cattle rustlers who and a cloakroom. A door off the hallway opens out to the rear of the house. Take a right onto the B834 signposted Killearn. At the roundabout, take once inhabited the Trossachs, the most notorious of whom was Rob Roy the first left onto the A81 and continue to Aberfoyle. At the roundabout, MacGregor. His birthplace in 1671 was Glen Gyle at the western end of The kitchen is to the back of the property and is finished to a high standard. take the first left and continue through Aberfoyle following the road around Loch Katrine. A range of wall and base units are arranged in a U-shape with a Belfast sink to the right, signposted Callander. Continue on the A821 (Duke’s Pass) for and Rangemaster cooker. There is a breakfasting island in the centre and approximately 6 miles before taking a left towards Trossachs Pier. Follow This famous Scottish folk hero and outlaw was a multi-talented man, a ample space for a dining table and chairs. A fully fitted pantry with bespoke through the gates onto Loch Katrine and continue for approximately 2 great swordsman and soldier who was declared an outlaw after defaulting wine rack and utility room are located off the kitchen. miles. Brenachoile Lodge is the second house on the right hand side. on a loan which began his campaign of harassment against the Duke of Montrose, culminating in the imprisonment of the Duke’s factor on an The master bedroom suite is situated on the first floor and enjoys some SAT NAV island. Factor’s Island can be seen from Stronachlachar. MacGregor died a of the finest views of the loch. There is a feature fireplace and round bay For sat nav purposes, set the address to Trossachs Pier via Aberfoyle or pardoned man in 1734 at Balquhidder. window. Off the master bedroom is a dressing room with fitted wardrobes Callander. and drawers, and plenty of dressing table space. There is a spacious en suite Loch Katrine is also famous for its association with Sir Walter Scott. bathroom with oversized bath, twin sinks and a separate shower cubicle. SITUATION Writers, poets and artists have all been drawn to the hills and lochs of the There are five further bedrooms, three of which are en suite, and a family area, fascinated by the tales of Rob Roy and the legends of the Children Brenachoile Lodge occupies an enviable elevated and wonderfully bathroom with separate bath and shower. of the Mist. Loch Katrine was the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott’s Lady private position above Loch Katrine, in the heart of the Loch Lomond A spiral staircase from the first floor leads down to a home gymnasium, with of the Lake, while William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and James Hogg all and Trossachs National Park. The house is situated about 9 miles from a sauna and shower off. There is a separate access to the side. savoured its incomparable atmosphere. Scott’s works are credited with first the village of Aberfoyle and 12 miles from Callander. bringing tourists to the area. OUTBUILDINGS The Kinlochard and Aberfoyle area has excellent leisure facilities including Queen Victoria opened the water supply to Glasgow in 1859 and Scottish There are a range of converted outbuildings within the grounds of a sailing club on Loch Ard near the MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel and Water as the owners of Loch Katrine ensure its purity, tranquillity and Brenachoile Lodge, which offer the potential for a variety of uses. Spa. The B829 from Aberfoyle continues to the eastern shore of Loch beauty by prohibiting certain activities. Lomond at Inversnaid, about 4 miles to the west. On Loch Katrine, the A larger bothy has been converted to create a large games room with WC. pleasure steamer The Sir Walter Scott sails between Trossachs Pier and There is potential to develop this into secondary accommodation, subject Stronachlachar Pier all year round. There are cafés at both piers. DESCRIPTION to obtaining the necessary consents. There is a smaller bothy which sits Brenachoile Lodge is an outstanding country house, set in a sought alongside the games room, with a further bothy at the top of the gardens. Aberfoyle provides a full range of facilities including a primary school, after elevated and south facing position above Loch Katrine. Set within shops, post office, supermarket and a variety of hotels and restaurants approximately 6.2 acres, the property enjoys a private setting with a range of as well as an 18 hole golf course. Nearby Callander offers a wider range outbuildings offering considerable potential to develop. GARDENS AND GROUNDS of restaurants, bars, cafés and bistros, with banking facilities and two A sweeping private drive leads from the lochside to the rear of the property, supermarkets also to hand. Secondary schooling is available in Callander at Built as a lodge in 1870, the property has been extended and renovated where there is ample parking space for a number of cars. McLaren High School with private education on hand at Dollar Academy or over the years and now offers generous living space which extends to almost The grounds extend to approximately 6.2 acres, with gardens mainly laid the highly regarded independent schools in Glasgow. The Trossachs form 6,500 sq ft. The accommodation is set over two floors, with fantastic reception to lawn. the heart of Rob Roy MacGregor’s Scotland and it was in this area with its spaces and original period features, which are complemented by modern delightful mix of lochs, burns, hills and glens that he was born and lived his fixtures and fittings. The principal living accommodation is set to the front of the BOATING AND FISHING RIGHTS life and where some of his more famous exploits took place. The Trossachs property and takes advantage of the stunning views over Loch Katrine. Brenachoile Lodge is being sold with fishing rights and the right for two have a diversity of wildlife including magnificent golden eagles, peregrine boats on Loch Katrine. Fishing is otherwise prohibited on the loch. An entrance vestibule opens onto a wonderful reception hall, with original falcons and red deer, which coexist with creatures like roe deer, wildcats, wood floors, wall detailing and ceiling panelling and a feature fireplace. LOCAL AUTHORITY foxes, feral goats, badgers and red squirrels. Double doors open into the drawing room which has a feature round bay Stirling Council Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh are all accessible by road and offer a much window overlooking the gardens and loch. The wooden flooring and detailed wider range of amenities and facilities. Glasgow International Airport (37 panelling continue through from the reception hall to create a wonderful open COUNCIL TAX miles) and Edinburgh International Airport (54 miles) are also within reach. space, ideal for entertaining. Band H B renachoile Lodge Total area: approx. 602.8 sq. metres (6488.6 sq. feet) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd Gross Internal Area (approx) FLOORPLANSB renachoile Lodge Total area: approx. 602.8 sq. metres (6488.6 sq. feet) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd Total area: approx. 602.8 sq. metresGross Internal A r(6488.6ea (approx) sq. feet) G ym For identification only. Not to scale. Copyright JPI ltd. 6.10m x 3.80m G round F loor (20' x 12'6") Approx. 345.4 sq. metres (3718.0 sq. feet) WC G ym G ames 6.10m x 3.80m G round F loor R oom (20' x 12'6") 6.30m (20'8") Approx. 345.4 sq. metres (3718.0 sq. feet) x 11.25m (36'11") max Utility R oom WC 5.00m x 2.00m (16'5" x 6'7") K itchen/B reakfas t G ames R oom S auna R oom WC C loakroom 6.60m x 4.49m 6.30m (20'8") (21'8" x 14'9") 2.30m x 2.57m 2.30m x 2.10m x 11.25m (36'11") max (7'7" x 8'5") (7'7" x 6'11") Utility R oom 5.00m x 2.00m (16'5" x 6'7") P antry 3.50m x 3.40m K itchen/B reakfas t S itting (11'6" x 11'2") R oom R oom S auna WC C loakroom 6.60m x 4.49m 5.85m x 5.64m 2.30m x 2.57m 2.30m x 2.10m (21'8" x 14'9") (19'2" x 18'6") (7'7" x 8'5") (7'7" x 6'11") Drawing R eception R oom Hall P antry 3.50m x 3.40m 5.00m x 6.06m 5.00m x 5.80m Dining Room B edroom (16'5" x 19') (11'6" x 11'2") (16'5" x 19'11") S itting 3.80m x 4.59m Study 3.90m x 3.60m (12'10" x 11'10") R oom (12'6" x 15'1") 2.70m x 2.10m (8'10" x 6'11") 5.85m x 5.64m (19'2" x 18'6") P orch Drawing R eception R oom Hall 5.00m x 6.06m 5.00m x 5.80m Dining Room B edroom (16'5" x 19') (16'5" x 19'11") 3.80m x 4.59m Study 3.90m x 3.60m (12'10" x 11'10") (12'6" x 15'1") 2.70m x 2.10m (8'10" x 6'11") P orch B edroom 6.40m (21') max x 4.10m (13'5") F irs t F loor Approx.
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