THE SHERIFFMUIR INN DUNBLANE, STIRLING FK15 0LN BALLANTYNES SURVEYO RS & ESTATE AGENTS • DINING ROOM WITH 60 COVERS THE SHERIFFMUIR INN • BAR AREA WITH COMFORTABLE SEATING AROUND FIREPLACE DUNBLANE, STIRLING FK15 0LN • 4 ENSUITE LETTING BEDROOMS A WELL ESTABLISHED FAMILY FRIENDLY GOOD • EXTENSIVE FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS CLASS COUNTRY TAVERN NESTLING IN A • BIOMASS HEATING SYSTEM LOVELY SETTING IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL • MARQUEE AREA SCOTLAND AMIDST THE OCHIL HILLS • CHILDRENS ADVENTURE PLAY AREA • STANDING IN ITS OWN GROUNDS AND GRAZING PADDOCKS EXTENDING TO ABOUT Standing a short distance from the site of the Battle of 6.94 ACRES Sheriffmuir (1715) DIRECTIONS This late 17th century Droving Inn harbours memories of The Sheriffmuir Inn sits beside the country road that runs between Dunblane, Greenloaning and Blackford. There are road signs on the famous Battle of Sheriffmuir but now offers a warm the A9 Stirling to Perth road at both Greenloaning and Blackford. Scottish welcome to all visitors. The Sheriffmuir Inn is If travelling from Dunblane, at the roundabout in the centre of the town take the Glen Road up the hill and after about 4 miles you steeped in history. reach the Sheriffmuir Inn. DUNBLANE 4 MILES BRIDGE OF ALLAN 5 MILES SITUATION STIRLING 7 MILES GLENEAGLES 10 MILES The family-owned Sheriffmuir Inn is only minutes away from Stirling. Some 300 years ago, stockman and beast would hoof it over the Ochil Hills to marts in central Scotland, resting and recuperating here. The pub retains that pull-over power, while ramblers and cyclists have also long appreciated its restorative qualities. Much extended into adjoining byres and outhouses, the place is a The main entrance to the Inn is protected by a porch, and leads into SERVICES sympathetic grouping of bar, lounge, restaurant and letting rooms. the main lounge bar area, most attractively appointed with an open Mains electricity, private water and drainage. Biomass heating system Its natural surroundings are the Ochil Hills with beautiful heather high vaulted ceiling, a gallery, exposed stonework and many fine supplemented by Propane gas. moorland. features appropriate to a quality rural tavern. Steps lead down to a small lounge area with comfortable arm chairs and fireplace etc. and An old stable block has been converted to house the biomass The Sheriffmuir Inn is a very well established good class country opening into the dining/restaurant area with seating for up to 60. installation. A Fischer PX50 and a PX25 wood pellet boiler have been tavern. In various forms and styles there has been a hostelry here for installed in series to provide 75kWth output to meet the heating many years – and some colourful and eccentric previous operators! LETTING BEDROOMS and hot water requirements of the Inn, its kitchens and for its guests. Over the years, the Sheriffmuir Inn has benefited from a series of There are four letting bedrooms on the first floor that sleep 8. The 2000 litres of thermal storage have been installed to provide instant major refurbishments and modernisation programmes. It is now a bedrooms are well appointed with high quality furnishings and heat to meet peak loads. A 5.6 tonne wood pellet hopper has been property with highly effective, smart and very well equipped facilities have lovely views across open countryside. There are full en-suite installed within the outbuilding which receives blown deliveries. capable of fulfilling all the expectations of a traditional good class bathrooms. country inn, providing refreshments and hospitality, and stunning The purchaser of the Sheriffmuir Inn will enter into an Energy Supply letting bedrooms. Alternatively, these first floor rooms can be used to provide Contract (ESCo) with the Scot Heating Company (SHC) for the supply comfortable owner’s accommodation. of heat at an agreed pence per kWh basis which provides the Inn with The Sheriffmuir Inn is only a short distance from a number of well an approximate 28% reduction in fuel costs when compared with populated and prosperous population centres, including Stirling, SERVICE AREAS LPG fuel. SHC provide complete service and maintenance support Bridge of Allan, Dunblane etc. and close to Gleneagles. The Sheriffmuir A particularly attractive and important feature is the very well for the system to ensure that Sheriffmuir Inn and its guests have an Inn is clearly signposted from the main A9 trunk road between Stirling equipped kitchens. Spacious and easily worked, and include wash-up uninterrupted supply of heat and system support when it is required. and Perth and draws trade from both the immediate locality and from area, cooking/preparation area, walk-in chill, dry goods store, staff further afield, as a destination venue. room, laundry, beer store. LICENCE Full Hotel Licence with Regular Extension The Sheriffmuir Inn is offered for sale and is an ideal property for OUTSIDE ambitious and creative operators looking to develop their business Arranged at the front side and the rear is an extensive tarmacadam TRADE and catering expertise. A new owner will be able to exploit the very car park. Enclosed children’s adventure play area. A level area close Accounts for the year ending 30th April 2016 show a turnover of well known name of this well established traditional country tavern. to the Inn is set out and serviced for marquees. Grass paddocks. 6.94 £339,000 (net of VAT). In the year to 30th April 2015 turnover was acres in all. £344,000 and in the year to 30th April 2014 turnover was £333,000. THE PROPERTY The Sheriffmuir Inn can trace its origins to the mid-1800’s and is set in INVENTORY grounds of approximately 6.94 acres. The property is well furnished An Inventory of Trade Contents is available from the selling agents. and equipped to a very high standard. It is substantially built of white Stock to be taken over at valuation. painted stone walls with pitched slate roofs. LISTED BUILDING PUBLIC AREAS Sheriffmuir Inn is a Category “C” Listed Building. The pub and restaurant is surrounded by glorious countryside close to the Sheriffmuir Battlefield [1715]. The comfortable bar doubles up ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE as a waiting area for guests who have booked a table in the adjoining To be assessed restaurant. Flagstone floors, hand-carved bar top and contemporary ironwork fittings contrast with softer furnishings, mostly finished RATEABLE VALUE in Hunting MacRae tartan – as just along the road is the MacRae The 2017 Assessment is a Rateable Value of £30,500. Memorial, commemorating the local clan that was all but wiped out in 1715 at the Battle of Sheriffmuir. It was a tactically inconclusive VIEWING engagement and a rare “draw” in British battlefield history. Strictly by appointment only, by contacting either of the Joint Sole Selling Agents www.ballantynes.uk.com BALLANTYNES SURVEYO RS & ESTATE AGENTS Contact Ben Ballantyne 28 York Place, Perth PH2 8EH Tel: 01738 441825 Email: [email protected] www.ballantynes.uk.com Austin Halliday 56 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4HS Tel: 01786 833811 Email: [email protected] www.hallidayproperty.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTICE Ballantynes, for themselves, and for the Sellers of this property whose agent they are, give notice that: 1.All particulars are set out as a general outline only, for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. 2.All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves with inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3.No person in the employment of Ballantynes Scotland Limited has any authority to make or to give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property or in relation to Ballantynes Scotland Limited, nor into any contract on behalf of the sellers. 4.No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. These particulars were prepared in March 2017 BALLANTYNES SURVEYO RS & ESTATE AGENTS.