Idyllic loch side country house with private boat house and additional annexe.

Laraich, Aberfoyle, , FK8 3TQ

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms • Self contained 2 bedroom annexe • Boat house • Direct loch access and shore front to • Double garage • Stunning views • about 5.3 acres in all

Local Information deer, which coexist with creatures Laraich House sits in around 5.3 such as roe deer, wildcats, foxes, acres in an enviable elevated feral goats, badgers and red position overlooking “Little” Loch squirrels. Ard. It is located around 2 miles west of Aberfoyle, within the Writers, poets and artists have all Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, been drawn to the shores of the which is part of the Loch Lomond lochs in this part of Scotland, and The National Park. fascinated by the tales of Rob Roy and the mystery of the offers excellent leisure “Children of the Mist”, the clans facilities including a sailing club, who lived amidst these wild hills. the Go Ape outdoor activity centre William Wordsworth, John Ruskin (the UK’s longest treetop zip wire and James Hogg all savoured its course) at the nearby David incomparable atmosphere. Marshall Lodge visitor centre, and Nearby Loch Katrine was the the MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel inspiration for Sir Walter Scott’s and Spa. The wide range of Lady of the Lake. Several films activities in the area include including The 39 Steps (1959 mountain biking and walking, version, starring Kenneth More) pony trekking, canoeing, wild and Rob Roy (1953, starring swimming, shooting and fishing. Richard Todd) were filmed in the Aberfoyle provides a good range area. Loch Lomond is at the end of facilities including a primary of the B829 at Inversnaid, school, shops, post office, opposite the Arrochar Alps and supermarket and a variety of the famous Loch Lomond Golf hotels and restaurants as well as Club. an 18 hole golf course. Secondary schooling is at McLaren High School in Callander, and independent schools are in Bridge of Allan, Dollar and Glasgow.

The Trossachs is at the heart of Rob Roy MacGregor’s Scotland and it was in this area with its delightful mix of lochs, burns, hills and glens that he lived his life and where some of his more famous exploits are said to have taken place. The Trossachs has a diversity of wildlife including magnificent golden eagles, osprey, peregrine falcons and red

About this property Outside Laraich is a beautiful property While the property itself is dating from the mid 1840’s built in certainly eye catching, it is the the traditional Victorian hunting enviable position, outlook and lodge style. Constructed over two gardens that make Laraich such a floors with stone walls under a special home. Situated on the slate roof, the property is well bank of Loch Ard, the gardens proportioned and has a natural and woodlands around the flow and straight forward layout. property are stunning, featuring The three main reception rooms colourful rhododendrons, tall pine spread from a central hallway. trees and open lawns. A short High ceilings decorative cornices walk down to the water’s edge and open fireplaces are all in and a beautiful pathway flanked place and the elegant principal with daffodils, snowdrops and rooms benefit from views over the bluebells leads along to the boat loch and to the countryside house. A gate from the garden beyond. On the first floor, five opens onto the Dun Dubh Wood generous bedrooms and two bathrooms can be found. It is fair The garden is a wonderful place to say that the property would to explore and has beautiful areas benefit from modernisation in which to sit and enjoy the throughout but the opportunities natural beauty all around, while within are endless. The large enjoying the privacy and comfort sash and case windows make the of being enclosed within your own property bright and airy, while the private 5 acre rural retreat. carefully preserved original period features give the house great For the fishing enthusiasts the character. The elevated position property comes with riparian reveals the most incredible views, rights to Loch Ard which operates showcasing all that this a motor free policy and as such extraordinary landscape has to retains its peace and tranquility all offer. year round. There is a boat house on the water’s edge that is As well as the principal home privately owned by Laraich. there is an adjoining two bedroom annexe with its own kitchen and sitting room. Again this requires a level of decorative upgrading but once refreshed will make an ideal holiday rental or ancillary accommodation for guests and family members.

Directions From Edinburgh take the M9 northwest towards Stirling. Leave the motorway at Junction 10 and take the A84 west. After about 5 miles turn left onto the A873 signposted to Thornhill and Aberfoyle. Continue straight on, joining the A81 to Aberfoyle. From Glasgow take the A81 north past Milngavie and Killearn and continue north to Aberfoyle. From Aberfoyle take the B829 west and follow this road for about 2 miles. Before reaching the bottom of Loch Ard there are two smaller lochs. Laraich sits on the hill above the middle loch and is found on the left hand side before reaching Loch Ard.

The Land The area marked in blue sits on a separate title to that of Laraich. This land is being sold with Laraich but will be subject to confirmation of probate on the owners estate.

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority Stirlingshire Council

Energy Performance EPC Rating = E

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

Laraich, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8 Gross Internal Area 4114.5 sq ft, Outbuildings 256sq ft Cameron Ewer Garage 325sq ft Glasgow Total 4696sqft +44 (0) 141 222 5875 savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

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