THE GART

THE GART CALLANDER PERTHSHIRE FK17 8LE

Stirling 15 miles, Perth 37 miles, 41 miles, 52 miles

Impressive Scots baronial house with river frontage and stunning views

Cutting edge modern design and finish by Stuart and Nikki MacAlpine Miller

5 reception rooms, kitchen, 9 bedrooms, dressing room, 5 bathrooms.

Basement with office gym, laundry stores, 4 bedrooms and shower room

Extensive lawns, summer house, woodland area, paddocks

Frontage and salmon fishing on

About 12 acres in all Solicitors – Coulters Savills Edinburgh 3 Lochside Way 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh Park EPC Rating = E Edinburgh Edinburgh EH3 6DH EH12 9DT Tel: 0131 247 3738 0131 510 6980 Fax: 0131 247 3724 [email protected] [email protected] Situation The Gart is set in countryside just to the east of Callander and sits in The city of is only 15 miles away and is the historical an elevated position above the River Teith with an outlook to heart of , with Stirling Castle, and the and the Highlands beyond. Wallace Monument being just a few of the many historical sights in the area. Stirling is well placed for road, rail and bus The situation is private with the house being set in 12 acres of its own connections to all the major towns in Scotland. The pivot of the grounds which are bounded by mature trees and hedges on three sides motorway network is only 12 miles to the south west, giving and by the River Teith to the west. quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are within easy reach and the train station at Callander is well known as being a ‘gateway to the highlands’ and Stirling offers regular services to both cities. offers a good range of shops and schooling at Callander Primary School and McLaren High. There is a leisure centre with a swimming The A84 is a main route into the Highlands and The Loch pool in the town and an 18 hole golf course. Other attractions in the Lomond and the National Park. There are area include the steamship Sir Walter Scott on . opportunities for many outdoor activities including climbing, hill walking, water sports, fishing, shooting and stalking. There is a wide range of private schools nearby, including Gleneagles Hotel with its leisure club and golf courses is only Beaconhurst, Dollar Academy, Morrison’s Academy, Glenalmond, 23 miles to the east. Strathallan and Kilgraston (girls only). Stirling University is also nearby at .

Description The Gart is a handsome stone built Scots baronial country house The Gart was a joint project for the couple, and Nikki says their which dates from 1835. An original, smaller house was designed approach to the interior was “very organic” . “We knew we wanted to on the site by William Burn. It was substantially rebuilt and use grey and blue. I created a lot of mood boards on Pinterest. Once we enlarged after a fire in 1901. had a room completed, we realised what artworks would work well. We wanted to showcase Stuart’s art as we have clients who come to the house.” Stuart McAlpine Miller, the contemporary artist, and his designer wife Nikki bought the house in 2016. Since that time they have Stuart and Nikki already had some of the furniture featured upgraded, redecorated and furnished the house. throughout, and other pieces were made to order by Kingsgate Furniture . Nikki worked with David Thompson Designs when creating the stunning kitchen, which opens into the equally Today’s house has an impressive entrance facade with a tower on dramatic dining room. “We had to take down part of the wall in this the south corner featuring a pepper pot turret, and there’s a second space to make it flow into the dining room,” says Nikki. She also tower with a spired roof in the northeast corner. “The house looks specified the corner fireplace – a wonderful focal point that helps very pretty with its turrets,” says Nikki, “and looking out of the connect the two areas. The kitchen island is a sculptural pod shape windows and seeing the mountains is very humbling.” that further enhances the flow, while the rich grey-painted cabinetry and wall colour ensure that the artworks “pop” within When they bought the house the interior was very traditional. this space. “We knew we were never going to find something exactly as we wanted it,” she says, “but here the work was more to do with the It’s clear in talking to Nikki that she embraces inspiration interior than anything structural. We’ve taken on a lot of exhibition wherever she finds it, from Pinterest to magazines to chance spaces in so we’re not afraid of large spaces.” discoveries. “I love finding pieces,” she says. “There’s a little Art Deco sofa that’s reupholstered in one of Stuart’s artworks, and I found the Work started on the house, as soon as the couple had purchased it. original sofa in a store in Hackney. I like reimagining things.” They moved in when the top floor was completed and continued working through the remaining spaces, infusing each room with The house can sleep up to 26. It is ideal for entertaining with a their distinctive style and design eye, not to mention their evident 100ft long reception room with its roaring fire for winter evenings; flair for colour. The house is filled with period detail, and has a well-stocked library with an open fire and comfy sofas and the beautifully proportioned rooms, so the couple were starting with morning room with its digital baby grand piano; a cinema room good bones here. within one of the turrets; and a gin and whisky bar with bespoke seating and a pool table, not to mention the stunning kitchen and “I love original features, and I like the mix of contemporary and dining room. traditional,” says Nikki. “We were definitely looking for a place with large open spaces. We wanted to create an art gallery within the There is also the basement level, which includes a gym, laundry, house, so we wanted to have a lot of wall space and be considerate offices and store rooms and 4 bedrooms. throughout with colour. It was a blank canvas at the time, but the view from every window was like a painting.” The Gart is a remarkable property in a truly spectacular location. The McAlpine Millers have created a home for themselves, and an incredible space for guests, that feels both personal and very unique.

Garage The Gart, 4.17 x 3.32 13'8'' x 10'11'' Callander, Perthshire, FK17 8LE Gross internal area (approx) 1226 sq.m (13,415 sq.ft) (Including Garage & Stores)

Store

Store

Store Kitchen Billiard Room 6.10 x 5.80 7.50 x 7.30 24'7'' x 23'11'' Store 20' x 19' Laundry Store

Bar Store

Store

Workshop Dining Room Morning 7.70 x 5.70 Room 25'3'' x 18'8" 5.60 x 4.60 18'4'' x 15'1''

Gym Office 7.90 x 6.60 5.60 x 4.30 25'11'' x 21'8'' 18'4'' x 14'1'' y n

o Entrance c l

a Hall

B Hall

Cellar Showers

up Store Cloakroom

WC

Store Drawing Room Bedroom 10 14.30 x 6.70 3.80 x 3.50 46'11'' x 22' 12'6'' x 11'6'' Library 8.90 x 5.30 29'2'' x 17'5''

Bedroom 12 Bedroom 13 4.60 x 5.30 4.10 x 5.30 15'1'' x 17'5'' Bedroom 11 13'5'' x 17'5'' 5.80 x 6.70 19' x 22'

Ground Floor

Lower Ground Floor

WC HW Bathroom THE GART B

Linen Maids Pantry CALLANDER PERTHSHIRE

Bathroom Bedroom 6 4.50 x 3.50 5.80 x 4.20 Gross Internal Area (approx) 14'9'' x 11'6'' 19' x 13'9'' Linen Store 1,226 sq m (13,415 sq ft) Cinema 4.92 x 3.34 16'2'' x 11' (including garage an d store)

Master Bedroom 5 Bedroom 5.60 x 4.50 5.70 x 4.60 18'4'' x 14'9'' 18'8'' x 15'1''

Third Floor

Dressing Bedroom 4.40 x 4.00 14'5'' x 13'1''

Bathroom Attic Maid's Pantry Bathroom

Wardrobe Hall

Bathroom Bedroom 9 5.40 x 4.70 Bedroom 8 Bedroom 7 17'9'' x 15'5'' 3.90 x 3.80 3.80 x 3.50 12'10'' x 12'6'' 12'6'' x 11'6''

Bedroom 1 5.70 x 5.30 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 18'8'' x 17'5'' 5.40 x 3.60 3.60 x 3.00 17'9'' x 11'10'' 11'10'' x 9'10'' Second Floor

First Floor

Gardens and Grounds The Gart is set in mature gardens and grounds extending to about 12 acres.

To the east of the house is a large area of lawn interspersed with magnificent mature specimen trees. The lawns continue around to the south of the house. Along the south of the garden is an esker (natural glacial ridge) with a belt of trees along the top and a mass of rhododendrons below. This not only provides great amenity but also shields the property from the farm beyond. In the corner is an open fronted summer house with stone pillars and a tiled roof.

There are flat lawns to the south west of the house and a variety of shrubs and herbaceous borders. To the north west of the house is a sunken formal garden.

A wooden fence divides the garden off from the paddock running along the riverside. This links to a second paddock to the north of the property which is divided off from the caravan park by a high, thick hedge. There is a small area of mature trees between the paddock and the house with rhododendrons beneath, and an enclosed vegetable garden with a greenhouse. There is a wooden garden store and an open fronted three bay log/machinery store adjacent.

River Teith The Gart owns to the mid line of the River Teith along the length of its boundary. This includes the salmon and sea trout fishing. The River Teith is designated a Special Area of Conservation.

Directions Driving into Callander on the A84 from Stirling the drive to The Gart is on the left just before the 30mph sign as you enter the town. The drive leads past the caravan park and the house is on the right hand side after 400m.

General Remarks

Services Offers Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage to septic tank. Central heating from two Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is separate gas fired boilers. intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note Listing their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection. The Gart is listed Category C, including the formal sunken garden and the boundary wall to the north west. Deposit A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. Access It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non- The Gart owns the main length of the drive. The house has a servitude right of access over returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not the end section which is owned by the gate lodge. attributable to the Seller or his agents.

The Lodge, the Gart Caravan Park and Gart Farm and the cottages thereon have servitude Viewing rights of access. Maintenance of the driveway is shared. Strictly by appointment with Savills - 0131 247 3738.

Local Authority Important Notice The Gart is in Stirling Council tax band H. It lies within The Loch Lomond and The Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Trossachs National Park. 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to Fixtures and Fittings the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their All personal items and artwork will be removed but some furniture may be made available client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in by separate negotiation. these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The inspection or otherwise. Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Brochure prepared August 2018. Interior photos taken August 2017. Exterior photos taken August 2018.

THE GART CALLANDER PERTHSHIRE