Exquisite country house with breathtaking views.

The Shireing, Wester Spittalton, Thornhill, , FK8

Drawing room • Dining room • Kitchen • Utility room • Boot room • Study • Home office • 5 en suite bedrooms • Garaging • Set in about 2.5 acres

Local Information club and golf courses is only 20 The Shireing, Wester Spittalton is miles away. Thornhill has a a wonderful country home set in primary school and secondary the countryside between Blair schools are available at Stirling Drummond and Thornhill. The High, and McLaren High in house benefits from wonderful (7 miles).There are a views over the neighbouring number of private schools nearby countryside and although the which cater for day pupils, property is in a rural setting, it is including Morrison's Academy at extremely accessible. Crieff and Dollar Academy. The boarding schools in Perthshire The local village of Thornhill with include Ardvreck (preparatory), village shop is 2 miles away. Glenalmond, Strathallan and is 5 miles away and has Kilgraston (for girls). many local amenities including a post office, a pharmacy, a health The M9 is 6½ miles to the east centre, florist, antique centre, and the pivot of the motorway veterinary practice, restaurants, network is at the following primary school, several pubs, and junctions, a further 4 miles south. two convenience stores. The city It is from here that the M9 and of Stirling (8 miles) has grown M80 provide quick access to over recent years and now has a and Glasgow and their good range of shops, cafés, airports. The A9 is dual restaurants, concert halls, a carriageway all the way to Perth. cinema, pubs and high street has a railway station on shopping, together with the main line from to superstores on the edge of town. Inverness with frequent commuter Stirling is the historical heart of services to both Edinburgh and , with Stirling Castle, Glasgow. Stirling and Bridge of Bannockburn and the Wallace Allan also have railway stations. Monument just a few of the many sites to visit in the local area. The castle was the seat of the kings of Scotland in the Middle Ages. Stirling was for long the pivotal centre of the nation's history and saw both William Wallace's defeat of the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, and Robert the Bruce's victory at nearby Bannockburn in 1314. Gleneagles Hotel with its leisure

About this property alongside the character and The Shireing, was originally a features of the former farmhouse. farmhouse. It was subsequently used as a hospital and then as The bedrooms are all spacious the house for a fruit farm. The and bright, and with every property was extended in 1975 to bedroom having an adjoining create a wonderful country home. bathroom, the property is The house is L-shaped and built extremely well balanced. with harled stone and cavity walls Unquestionably the primary suite under a pitched slate roof. A with magnificent en suite range of outbuildings to the north bathroom and dressing rooms make a 'U' shape and the with specially designed fitted courtyard effect is completed by a cabinetry is the pick of the rooms. stone wall, wrought iron railings and gates. There is a large gravel As well as the principal rooms courtyard with a sheltered terrace within the house there is a at the front of the house. purpose built home office above the garage. Current superfast Internally the property has broadband speeds are in the undergone a substantial region of 150 MPS making it the refurbishment under the current ideal rural retreat for those that owners with an incredible work from home. attention to detail and an unsurpassed quality of Gardens And Grounds craftsmanship. The accommodation is spread out The Shireing is set in gardens primarily on one level with a extending to about 2½ acres, superb flow, great flexibility and which are enclosed with deer and convenience and ease for rabbit proof fencing. The gardens different age groups, making it a are principally down to lawn with versatile and attractive property a stand of trees in the south west for all situations. corner which provide shelter and privacy. Paths through the trees Throughout the house the quality lead to a foot gate onto a track is evident. Stunning pitch pine beyond. cabinetry and shelving in the dining room are matched with The lawns continue around in beautiful wooden floors, oak front of the house where there are doors, stone fireplaces with wood two shrub beds edged in stone burning stoves and a striking and a beautiful maple tree. There handmade kitchen with Smeg is a paved terrace outside the oven, handmade wooden drawing room with a stone wall cupboards with Corian worktops around. Next to this is a gravel and a central island with breakfast terrace leading around to a bar. The bespoke bathrooms are sheltered sitting area at the every bit as impressive as the corner of the house and traditional elements of the house outbuildings. There is a drying and provide the perfect balance of green and a further stand of trees modern comforts for family living beyond to the east. Within the gardens there is also the secret

“Hinterwoods” garden with wrought iron fire pit and cauldron stand for outdoor entertaining.

While the private gardens are indeed impressive the views beyond over the surrounding farmland over the hills beyond are simply stunning.

Access: The access drive is owned by Coldoch Estates. Wester Spittalton has a servitude right of access.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to septic tank. Central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler with electric immersion heaters as back-up.

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority Stirling Council Band H

Energy Performance EPC Rating = D

Viewing All viewings will be accompanied and are strictly by prior arrangement through Savills Glasgow Office. Telephone: +44 (0) 141 222 5875.

The Shireing, Wester Spittalton, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 Gross Internal Area 4733 sq ft, 439.7 m² Cameron Ewer Glasgow +44 (0) 141 222 5875 savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

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