Blairvaich, Aberfoyle, , FK8 3XJ Offers over £245,000

Particulars of Sale

Aberfoyle 4.5 miles, 16.4 miles, Stirling 25 miles, 32 miles & 64 miles.

A spacious detached cottage in this spectacular woodland setting with 3.01 acres (1.22 Ha) and timber stables.

DIRECTIONS From Stirling travel West on the A84 to and then the A873 to Thornhill and on to Aberfoyle. On entering Aberfoyle travel along the Main Street. At the junction of Main street and Lochard Road turn left onto Manse Road, go over the bridge and turn third right onto Duchray Road. Follow this road for approximately 4 miles. It leads past Duchray Castle and under some high voltage power lines. Turn right after the power lines sign posted . Blairvaich is set on the left hand side.

SITUATION Blairvaich enjoys a wonderful position within The Forest at the heart of The and The National Park. The surrounding countryside is perfect for mountain biking, walking, canoeing, wild life watching and many other outdoor pursuits.

Aberfoyle is 4.5 miles east of Blairvaich and offers churches, a primary school, specialist shops, a small supermarket, local bus services, an 18 hole golf course and hotels with bar and restaurant facilities. Callander is just over 16 miles from Blairvaich and offers a range of shopping facilities, banks, professional offices, secondary schooling at McLaren High School with a bus service for pupils and leisure amenities.

Stirling is a vibrant 25 miles east of Blairvaich Cottage with many 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 commuting distance of the subjects offering an excellent mix of business, leisure, shopping and cultural amenities, as well as airports.

DESCRIPTION Blairvaich is an historic detached cottage with parts dating from over 250 years ago. The property has been extended by the previous owners to provide a spacious 5 + bedroom family home with accommodation formed over 2 floors.

The design includes an extensive lounge with a multi fuel stove, a kitchen, a wet room, a shower room, WCs, 2 downstairs bedrooms and a study / potential 6th bedroom, an upper landing, 3 further bedrooms and a 2nd shower room. The internal accommodation overall extends to approximately 168.38 square metres (1812 square feet). The versatile design is ideal for family life and there are excellent views from the majority of rooms.

There is a dual central heating system to the property. The stove in the lounge is linked to a back boiler which can be used to heat radiators throughout the house. There is a conventional gas (LPG) central heating combi boiler which can be used to provide heating as well. The property is not connected to mains electricity. The vendors have a micro-hydro system in the adjoining Blairvaich Burn which can generate up to 500 watts. Also there is a 11 kilowatt diesel generator in a purpose built blockwork shed (4.70m x 2.30m). Both the generator and micro-hydro system are linked to 4 batteries in the property that store the electricity required for domestic use throughout the day. In practise the flow from the burn is constant and provides much of the required electricity for the property and the generator provides backup for occasional use. The vendor also has 6 large solar panels in the grounds which are available by separate negotiation.

The other services to the property include a septic tank within the grounds and water is taken from the Blairvaich Burn to a settlement tank and then pumped to the house. The sellers have satellite broadband from Q-Sat at £24 per month. There is no telephone line to the property but good mobile reception.

The grounds in total extend to approximately 3.01 acres (1.22Ha). They are mainly in grass and used for grazing by ponies. There is a timber L shaped stable block with 3 stalls (7.19m x 3.46m) and a large box or tack / feed area (3.71m x 3.64m). The stables are set on a GENERAL INFORMATION concrete foundation with a power and water supply. The other storage sheds and chicken hut / run are included in the sale. POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on entry by arrangement. The vendors own a field between Aberfoyle and which may be available by separate negotiation if a purchaser requires additional land. 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 Baird Lumsden during office hours, Monday to Friday 9.00-5.00.Tel.:01786-833800.

Particulars prepared November 2013.

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