LOFT COTTAGE, GARCHELL FARM, , G63 0QY

Particulars of Sale

Offers over £190,000

A charming mid-terraced traditional stone steading cottage, with an abundance of character, pretty garden area, allocated parking and beautiful surroundings.

Balfron approximately 3.7 miles approximately 8.6 miles approximately 16 miles

• Charming cottage with an abundance of character

• Flexible accommodation over two levels

• Move-in order throughout

• Brand new modern kitchen

• Pretty garden area to the front

• Wonderful views over the surrounding countryside

• Allocated parking

LOCATION Garchell Farm lies in a most private and secluded rural area between and , surrounded by rolling fields and views up the fabulous Ben Lomond. Stirling (approximately 16 miles) offers a wider range of facilities including excellent shopping, leisure facilities and businesses plus national road and rail links, whilst (approx 34 miles) and Edinburgh (approximately 38 miles) provide an excellent range of shops, restaurants, galleries, national rail stations and international airports. Within the locality there is a wide range of primary and secondary state and public schools, of particular note is the highly reputed High School. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh offer a number of highly regarded private schools, with the highly reputable schools of Fair View International School, Morrisons Academy and Dollar Academy all within 30 miles. Loft Cottage is conveniently located within close distance to main road links throughout the country with the M9 approximately 11 miles to the east, providing dual carriageways and motorways to the east of . The A84 and A811 are both also close by and provide access to the north and west of the country. This part of the historic county of Stirlingshire offers a diverse range of recreational activities. There are 18 hole golf courses to be found in the nearby villages of Aberfoyle and with further excellent courses found at Balfron, Buchanan Castle and Strathendrick near Drymen. Renowned trout fly fishing can be found on the stunning Lake of Menteith with its own ancient monastery. Swimming is available at and at the private pool at Arnprior Farm or in Stirling. The scenic and Trossachs National Park is only 20 minutes drive to the west and offers world famous scenery with a plethora of recreational and leisure opportunities, including a wide range of water sports. The surrounding hills are also extremely popular with hill walkers and climbers and the County offers excellent opportunities for cycling, sailing, pony trekking, shooting and game fishing. The world renowned Gleneagles Hotel lies 30 miles north east of the property and offers an array of facilities. These include three championship golf courses, leisure club, shooting school, equestrian centre and a number of restaurants.

LOFT COTTAGE This idyllic rural retreat is located at the end of a private driveway which is accessed by seven traditional steading properties in a courtyard formation. The Loft has two allocated parking spaces and a sweet cottage style garden area to the front, ideal for planters and pots. Of particular note are the outstanding views from this property up to Ben Lomond and over the surrounding open fields and countryside. The Loft is a dreamy character cottage with flexible accommodation over two levels. The entrance porch also serves as a useful study or dining area.

The glazed French doors lead to the new fully fitted modern kitchen. The accommodation can be configured to provide two reception rooms and two bedrooms or one reception room and three bedrooms. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a rural idyll in picturesque surroundings. The accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR Entrance Porch. Living room. Inner hallway. Useful cupboard under the stairs. French doors to the new modern fully fitted kitchen. Sitting room with dual aspect. Bedroom/ second reception room.

FIRST FLOOR Toilet with WC and WHB, coombed ceilings. Bathroom with shower over bath. Bedroom 1 with walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 with wardrobe and wonderful views over the garden towards the hills.

GARDENS & PARKING The property is accessed via a shared private drive. A stone chipped parking area with two allocated spaces is found close to the property and delineated on the enclosed sale plan. A cottage style garden is to the front of the property with timber fenced boundaries.

NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION To the North West of the property, behind the boundary fencing, a plot has been sold, a one and a half storey dwelling is proposed, full details can be found on the Stirling Council Website (Ref: 18/00034/FUL).

LOCAL AUTHORITY Stirling Council 1-5 Port Street Stirling FK8 2EJ https://www.stirling.gov.uk/ 01786 404040

DIRECTIONS For satnav purposes the property postcode is G63 0QY. The property is accessed at the end of the private driveway to Garchell Farm, where the road branches to the left. You will be directed to the parking spaces for this property on arrival.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Carpets are included within the sale. No other items are included unless referred to within the particulars.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Water Mains Water Drainage Septic Tank Heating Electric Council Tax Band D EPC F23

SERVITUDES There is a right of vehicular and pedestrian access over the access road. Each dwellinghouse proprietor at Garchell shall be liable for the maintenance, repair and where necessary renewal of the access road to a standard for domestic vehicles and each dwellinghouse shall be responsible according to use.

The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:75000. Paper Size – A4 VIEWING Please note that there is an online viewing that interested parties are encouraged to watch prior to scheduling a viewing in person https:// youtu.be/l2yq56TgJiU For up to date guidance on viewings please refer to https://www.gov.scot/ publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-moving-home/.

Viewings are strictly by appointment only, please contact the Selling Agents to arrange this.

DATE OF ENTRY The property is vacant and ready to be occupied. The date of entry shall be by mutual agreement.

SOLICITORS 24 Stirling Gilmour Alexandria G83 0DB

CONTACT Jennifer Campbell Baird Lumsden Tel: 01786 833 800 Mobile: 07909 917540 [email protected]

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to submit with their offer original ID including photographic ID and proof of address. We can accept a certified and dated copy of such ID from the purchasers’ solicitors along with written confirmation from that solicitors confirming that they accept that we will be relying on this copy of ID for AML purposes. PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION The following note is of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property. Baird Lumsden, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items, nor for any error they may contain, however caused. No information in these particulars should be considered to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, equipment or facilities are in working order. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. It should not be assumed that the selling agents have verified these matters which must be verified by any intending purchaser. Descriptions in these particulars are stated as a matter of opinion and not as a statement of fact. Any plans, areas, measurements or distances stated in these particulars are approximate only. Information contained in these particulars is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. No person in the employment of Baird Lumsden has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of Baird Lumsden, nor any contract on behalf of the Sellers. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through a Scottish Solicitor to Baird Lumsden, in writing, may be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. Photographs taken January 2021. Particulars prepared January 2021.