THE TEAPOT , , FK8 3TP

• Kinlochard 1 mile • Aberfoyle 4 miles • 15 miles • Stirling 25 miles • Glasgow 31 miles • Edinburgh 65 miles

A beautifully finished country house with equestrian facilities enjoying a wonderful setting in the heart of The yet highly accessible to Glasgow and Stirling.

Approximately 7.54 acres (3.05 Ha) in total PARTICULARS OF SALE

DIRECTIONS From Stirling travel West on the A84 then the A873. This will lead you through the villages of Thornhill, and then follow the A81 leading into Aberfoyle. From the centre of Aberfoyle follow the B829 signposted . Travel through Kinlochard and 1 mile further along the B829. The Teapot is set on the right hand side.

SITUATION The Teapot is set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the country and is within The and The Trossachs National Park.

The surrounding countryside is a paradise for outdoor pursuits including fishing, shooting, sailing, hill walking, rambling, golfing, mountain biking and wildlife watching.

Kinlochard is positioned one mile East of The Teapot and offers a sub-post office / village shop, The Forest Hills Hotel with bar, restaurant and sports facilities and a village coffee shop.

Aberfoyle is a further three miles east of The Teapot offering a range of shopping facilities, a small supermarket, a bank, a garage, primary schooling and leisure amenities including an 18 hole golf course. The secondary schooling for the area is McLaren High School in Callander.

Stirling is a vibrant City 25 miles east of The Teapot. It is world famous for its impressive castle and also features many other buildings of national importance and historical interest. It offers an excellent range of facilities including High Street shops, edge of town retailers, business amenities, sports and leisure facilities.

Edinburgh and Glasgow are within driving distance of the subjects offering an excellent mix of business, leisure, shopping and cultural amenities.

Edinburgh and Glasgow international airports are also easily accessible by road.

HISTORICAL NOTE The Teapot enjoys an interesting history being a popular stopping point in coaching times between Aberfoyle and Inversnaid. It was famous for producing the best illegal whisky in the county. Visitors would order pots of tea and that’s exactly what they would receive, where locals would order a glass of tea and be able to enjoy an illicit dram.

Description The Teapot is a charming country house built on the site of the original cottage. It enjoys a traditional Scottish architectural style with a slate roof and a wet dash finish to the exterior walls.

Internally the subjects enjoy superb finishes with hand made Oak doors and facings, slate floors, a high quality fitted kitchen with granite worktops and an open fire in the lounge.

The Teapot is perfect for use as a principal family home or as a weekend retreat with a versatile four bedroom design. The main living space includes a lounge open plan to the dining room and a separate family room. The large kitchen is complimented by a utility room. The upper floor features a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two further bedrooms and a principal bathroom. The fourth bedroom is on the lower floor and there is a downstairs WC. The specification also includes specialist lighting, a gas (LPG) central heating system and double glazing.

Outside The Teapot occupies mature gardens which are mainly in grass with mature trees and a stream on the west boundary. There is an attractive patio area beside the stream. On the east side of the house there is a detached double garage (6.6m x 5.3m) and a driveway.

Opposite The Teapot is an enclosed paddock and some woodland of approximately 6.95 acres (2.81 Ha) ideal for equestrian and amenity use which leads down to the banks of The Water of Chon. There is also a detached wooden stable building (9.7m x 3.6m) comprising two boxes and a tack room.

This is an unrivalled opportunity to acquire a character country house with excellent grounds and buildings in an area of great natural beauty.

Services Mains electricity, private water and private drainage.

Particulars prepared March 2008.

Photographs taken June 2007 and March2008. GENERAL INFORMATION

POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on entry by arrangement.

WEBSITE Details of The Teapot and all other properties available through DMH Baird Lumsden are available to view on our website at www.dmhbl.co.uk.

NATIONAL PARK Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, National Park Headquarters, The Old Station, Balloch Road, Balloch, G83 8BF Tel . 01389-722600.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the selling agents. Contact DMH Baird Lumsden during office hours, Monday to Friday 9.00-5.30.Tel.:01786 833800.

Selling Agents DMH Baird Lumsden The Mill, , Stirling, FK9 4JS Tel. 01786 833800 Fax. 01786 834382 www.dmhbl.co.uk

PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION

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