ardross house kinlochard, by aberfoyle, stirling, fk8 3tl

A fine country house in spectAculAr setting overlooking loch Ard

Aberfoyle 4.5 miles Stirling 24 miles Glasgow 31 miles Edinburgh 62 miles

DirectionsFrom 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 3 miles until just past Altskeith Country House where the driveway to Ardross House is found on the right hand side.

SituationArdross House sits in around 4 acres in an enviable elevated position overlooking Loch Ard, it is around 4.5 miles west of Aberfoyle, within the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, which is part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Kinlochard offers excellent leisure facilities including a sailing club, the Go Ape Country outdoor activity centre and the MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa. The wide range of activities in the area include mountain biking and walking, pony trekking, canoeing, wild swimming, shooting and fishing, and the UK’s longest zip wire is at Go Ape, part of the nearby David Marshall Lodge visitor centre. Aberfoyle provides a good range of facilities including a primary school, shops, post office, supermarket and a variety of hotels and restaurants as well as 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 deer, which coexist with creatures such as roe deer, wildcats, foxes, feral goats, badgers and red squirrels.

Writers, poets and artists have all been drawn to the shores of the lochs in this part of Scotland, fascinated by the tales of Rob Roy and the mystery of the “Children of the Mist”, the clans who lived amidst these wild hills. William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and James Hogg all savoured its incomparable atmosphere. Nearby Loch Katrine was the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott’s Lady of the Lake. Several films including The 39 Steps (1959 version, starring Kenneth More) and Rob Roy (1953, starring Richard Todd) were filmed in the area. Loch Lomond is at the end of the B829 at Inversnaid, opposite the Arrochar Alps and the famous Loch Lomond Golf Club.

A fine country house in spectAculAr setting overlooking loch Ard

ardross house kinlochard, by aberfoyle, stirling, fk8 3tlReception hallway w Drawing room w Dining room w Kitchen/breakfast room w Utility w Sitting room w Boiler room w Boot room w Games room w Downstairs bedroom w Shower room w Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room w 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite) w 2 bedroom apartment w Sun room/Conservatory w Outbuildings w Approx 4 acres w Garden & Lochan

DescriptionArdross House is an exceptional country home, finished to an impeccable standard and retaining some wonderful features including parquet flooring, ornate ceiling cornicing and imposing fireplaces. It was built in 1908 as a hunting lodge and designed specifically to take full advantage of its elevated position and breathtaking views of Loch Ard.

The accommodation extends to over 7000sq ft and comprises entrance porch with tiled floor and double storm doors which lead via a door with stained glass into the reception hallway. This has wood panelling, a fireplace with wood burning stove and doors out to a paved terrace.

Off the main reception hallway are the drawing room, dining room, downstairs bedroom and an inner hallway leading to the kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and games room.

The drawing room has a bay window with spectacular views, further window to the side, parquet flooring, ceiling rose and cornicing and an impressive alcove with ornate carved fireplace with open fire. The dining room also has a bay window, parquet flooring, ceiling rose and cornice and a splendid fireplace with hearth and decorative grate; there is an access door from the dining room to the kitchen. Along with the downstairs bedroom there is a cloakroom and under stair office.

The inner hallway again has wooden wall panelling and a further stairway to the upper floor. To the rear of the house is a cosy sitting room. There is a gun room with steel door; a boiler room/work shop and WC. This part of the house is home to a fabulous breakfasting kitchen by Cameron Interiors, with cream four oven Aga and bi folding doors to the terrace. There is a separate utility room and a door from the kitchen leads to a passageway which has access to the patio and the games room which has its own kitchen/bar area.

From the main reception hallway a majestic staircase rises to the first floor with a window half way up ensuring plenty of natural light. On the first floor there are a further six bedrooms, the master with dressing room and luxurious en suite. Two other bedrooms also have en suite facilities.

There is a self contained two bedroom apartment which can be accessed from the main house which also has its own private entrance from the rear.

A summer house, which is split into a greenhouse and a conservatory, sits above the house to take advantage of the wonderful views.

GroundsArdross House sits in well planted, beautifully landscaped gardens extending to some 4 acres. The serpentine driveway rises from the B829 curving up towards the house. Beautifully maintained rolling lawns descend down from the house and there is a small lochan. The owners have put a gravel service road around the ground of Ardross House to allow for ease of maintenance.

There is a slipway and mooring on Loch Ard and various outbuildings.

General RemarksEPCBand E

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Possession Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875

Purchase priceWithin 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

Pond

32.9m

Landing Stage

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House

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Boat

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CottageLochard

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Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1377NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (L&P) Limited.

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0141 222 5875

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in 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. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 161028CG

Gross internal area 659.2.8 sq m (7094.8 sq ft)

For identification only. Not to Scale. Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd ©

ReceptionHall

5.21m x 5.77m(17'1" x 18'11")

DiningRoom

6.30m x 6.40m(20'8" x 21')

DrawingRoom

6.74m x 5.80m(22'1" x 19')

Bedroom4.20m x 3.66m

(13'9" x 12')

ShowerRoom

WC

O�ce

SittingRoom

3.50m x 4.51m(11'6" x 14'10")

Kitchen/BreakfastRoom

8.30m x 6.40m(27'3" x 21')

WC

Boiler3.30m x 2.80m(10'10" x 9'2")

Store

BootRoom

2.42m x 2.60m(7'11" x 8'6")

Store

Bar4.57m x 2.30m

(15' x 7'7")

GamesRoom

5.98m x 8.30m(19'7" x 27'3")

Ground Floor

Bedroom4.50m x 5.40m(14'9" x 17'9")

DressingRoom

2.50m x 3.10m(8'2" x 10'2")

Bathroom4.20m x 4.50m(13'9" x 14'9")

Bedroom4.20m x 3.60m(13'9" x 11'10")

Bedroom5.20m x 3.80m(17'1" x 12'6")

Bedroom5.21m x 3.80m(17'1" x 12'6")

Bedroom5.21m x 4.84m(17'1" x 15'10")

ShowerRoom

1.57m x 4.00m(5'2" x 13'1")

WetRoom Bedroom

3.00m x 3.60m(9'10" x 11'10")

SittingRoom

3.43m x 6.80m(11'3" x 22'4")

Kitchen2.30m x 5.00m(7'7" x 16'5")

ShowerRoom

2.40m x 2.90m(7'10" x 9'6")

Bedroom5.30m x 3.84m(17'5" x 12'7")

Bedroom2.22m x 3.80m(7'3" x 12'6")

WC

First Floor

Hallway

Utility

Gross internal area(approx.): 659.2.8 sq m (7094.8 sq ft)

For identification only. Not to Scale.

Ardross House, Kinlochard, Aberfoyle

Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc

ReceptionHall

5.21m x 5.77m(17'1" x 18'11")

DiningRoom

6.30m x 6.40m(20'8" x 21')

DrawingRoom

6.74m x 5.80m(22'1" x 19')

Bedroom4.20m x 3.66m

(13'9" x 12')

ShowerRoom

WC

O�ce

SittingRoom

3.50m x 4.51m(11'6" x 14'10")

Kitchen/BreakfastRoom

8.30m x 6.40m(27'3" x 21')

WC

Boiler3.30m x 2.80m(10'10" x 9'2")

Store

BootRoom

2.42m x 2.60m(7'11" x 8'6")

Store

Bar4.57m x 2.30m

(15' x 7'7")

GamesRoom

5.98m x 8.30m(19'7" x 27'3")

Ground Floor

Bedroom4.50m x 5.40m(14'9" x 17'9")

DressingRoom

2.50m x 3.10m(8'2" x 10'2")

Bathroom4.20m x 4.50m(13'9" x 14'9")

Bedroom4.20m x 3.60m(13'9" x 11'10")

Bedroom5.20m x 3.80m(17'1" x 12'6")

Bedroom5.21m x 3.80m(17'1" x 12'6")

Bedroom5.21m x 4.84m(17'1" x 15'10")

ShowerRoom

1.57m x 4.00m(5'2" x 13'1")

WetRoom Bedroom

3.00m x 3.60m(9'10" x 11'10")

SittingRoom

3.43m x 6.80m(11'3" x 22'4")

Kitchen2.30m x 5.00m(7'7" x 16'5")

ShowerRoom

2.40m x 2.90m(7'10" x 9'6")

Bedroom5.30m x 3.84m(17'5" x 12'7")

Bedroom2.22m x 3.80m(7'3" x 12'6")

WC

First Floor

Hallway

Utility

Gross internal area(approx.): 659.2.8 sq m (7094.8 sq ft)

For identification only. Not to Scale.

Ardross House, Kinlochard, Aberfoyle

Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc