Pendreich Farm, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK9 4LX

Attractive traditional detached 4-bed farmhouse enjoying an elevated position with panoramic views

Useful and adaptable range of modern farm buildings and enclosed yard area

Contiguous and productive block of predominantly grade 4 and 5 pasture and grazing land

Areas of amenity and commercial woodland providing a haven for wildlife

Located in a highly accessible and desirable rural location close to Bridge of Allan and Dunblane

Farmland and woodland offering potential to expand the sporting, natural capital and environmental interests

Strong appeal to agricultural, equestrian, lifestyle and amenity purchasers.

453.68 acres

Situation

Pendreich Farm is situated in a private rural setting in Central Scotland, close to the highly

desirable towns of Bridge of Allan, 2 miles to the south, and Dunblane, 4.5 miles to the

northwest. Bridge of Allan offers a variety of local amenities, including independent shops,

supermarkets, restaurants, a golf course, and health and fitness centres. Primary and

secondary schooling is available at Bridge of Allan Primary School and Wallace High School.

Private schools in the area include Dollar Academy and Morrison’s Academy (approximately

a 30-minute bus journey from Dunblane), as well as Ardvreck Preparatory School in Crieff. A

further range of independent schools is available closer to Perth, including Strathallan School

and Glenalmond College, all within an hour’s drive of the property.

The picturesque cathedral city of Dunblane is a popular residential location with a charming

high street that offers an excellent range of local amenities and superb selection of independent

retailers. Within the town there is also a Tesco Superstore and Marks & Spencer Food Hall

along with a number of riverside restaurants and cafés, as well as the highly regarded Cromlix

House Hotel.

The historic city of Stirling is situated approximately 4 miles to the south and offers a wide

range of facilities. It is home to the iconic Stirling Castle and The National Wallace Monument

which stand as tributes to Stirling’s rich historical heritage. Stirling city centre provides an

extensive range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities along with major business and retail

services, including Waitrose, Aldi, Sainsbury's and several other supermarkets.

The farm benefits from close proximity to excellent transport infrastructure, with the M9 and

A9 road networks accessible within a 10-minute drive. The railway stations at Bridge of Allan,

Dunblane, and Stirling are all within approximately 20 minutes of the property. Glasgow and

Edinburgh International Airports are both within an hour’s drive, offering a wide range of

domestic and international flights.

The historic counties of Stirlingshire and neighbouring Perthshire are renowned for providing

a diverse range of outdoor pursuits. There are numerous routes throughout the surrounding

hills and glens for walking and cycling, while an abundance of local estates offer opportunities

for fishing, shooting, and stalking. Dunblane and Bridge of Allan provide a variety of sporting

facilities, including golf courses and tennis clubs, while three championship golf courses are

available at the nearby Gleneagles Hotel.

The University of Stirling, located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the farm on the outskirts

of Bridge of Allan, is recognised as a national centre of sporting excellence. The campus offers

a wide range of first-class sporting facilities that are open to the public, including a Olympicsized

swimming pool.

From an agricultural perspective, the surrounding areas of Stirling and Perthshire are highly

productive and readily accessible, comprising a combination of quality pasture and arable

land. Stirling is home to two renowned livestock markets which provide an excellent outlet

for locally produced livestock. The area is also well served by a wide range of agricultural

merchants and suppliers, while a number of locally based agricultural contractors are available

to provide additional farming resources as required.

Description

Pendreich Farm presents a rare and attractive farming and amenity holding situated within a

highly accessible yet private rural location close to the sought-after town of Bridge of Allan.

The farm occupies an enviable rural position in the heart of Central Scotland, combining productive pastureland and grazing land with an attractive farmhouse and useful range of adaptable modern farm buildings. The farm enjoys a peaceful setting surrounded by rolling countryside and areas of woodland whilst benefiting from excellent links to Stirling and the wider Scottish road network.

The holding comprises a traditional detached four-bedroom farmhouse of stone construction

with a useful store/garage, a further range of modern farm buildings and approximately 183.60

Ha (453.68 Acres) of agricultural, woodland and amenity land. The land is predominantly

down to pasture and grazing, offering a balance of productive agricultural land and areas of

land which may offer wider environmental and amenity interests. The farmhouse enjoys an

attractive elevated setting with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside, whilst

the farm buildings provide practical and adaptable accommodation suited to a range of

agricultural enterprises.

Farming History

The current owners have farmed Pendreich Farm for approximately 99 years, during

which time the farm formerly operated as a dairy unit until 1995, after which the enterprise

transitioned to a mixed livestock and cropping system. Cereal crops were grown until around

the year 2000, demonstrating the versatility and productive capability of some of the land.

Following the transition from dairying, the farm was utilised for beef and sheep production,

supporting a herd of approximately 80 breeding cows together with around 450 breeding

ewes and followers. More recently, the holding has been operated solely as a sheep enterprise,

supporting approximately 550 breeding ewes plus followers.

Method of sale

Pendreich Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in 2 lots.

Lot 1 Farm Buildings and Land Extending To 177.65 Ha (438.97

Acres)

Farm Buildings

Located to the east of the farmhouse and accessed directly from the adjacent public road.

Mono pitch shed 1 - Sheep Handling /General storage (18.10m x 9.18m) + (80.10m x 5.96m)

Of steel portal frame construction under a tin roof, tin side cladding, with block walls and a

concrete floor.

Mono pitch shed 2 - Former cattle shed (36.30m x 6.69m)

Of steel portal frame construction under a tin roof, tin and box profile side cladding, with block

walls and a concrete floor.

Feed Bins

Adjacent to the farm buildings there are two V Mac feed silos with a combined capacity of 12

Tonnes.

Farmland

The land at Pendreich Farm Lot 1 extends to approximately 177.65 Ha (438.97 Acres) in total

and comprises a contiguous block of pasture, grazing and amenity woodland which extends to

the north, east and west from the farm buildings. The land is predominantly down to a mix of

ploughable pasture and grazing ground, together with approximately 39.00 Ha (96.37 Acres)

of mixed woodland. The land has been classified by the James Hutton Institute predominantly

as Grades 4.1 and 4.2, with some smaller areas of Grades 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2. The holding provides

an excellent balance of productive ploughable pasture, grazing ground and woodland offering

flexibility for a range of livestock enterprises. The farmland varies in aspect but overall lies

between 119 metres above sea level at its lowest point adjacent to Pendreich Road on the

southern boundary, rising to approximately 240 metres above sea level on the northwestern

boundary of the holding. The fields benefit from natural source water supplies and access is

provided either via field gates which lead onto the adjacent public road, or via internal farm

track which provides access to some of the northern enclosures.

The majority of the woodland is made up of a newly established block of mixed species

planting which was established in 2014 and is located near the northeast boundary of the

holding, just south of the Waltersmuir Reservoir.

There are further areas of mature amenity woodland known as Cupralaw Wood just to the

north of the farm buildings and two areas woodland adjacent to the Wharry and Cock’s Burns

on the northwestern and western perimeter of the holding respectively.

Lot 2 Pendreich Farmhouse, Garage, and About

5.95 Ha (14.70 Acres) Of Land.

Pendreich Farmhouse

Pendreich Farmhouse occupies an attractive elevated and

private position on the western edge of the original Pendreich

Farm steading. The farmhouse benefits from outstanding

panoramic views across the surrounding countryside to the

south and west, taking in a number of prominent landmarks

including the Campsie Fells, Ben Lomond and Ben Ledi in the

distance.

The farmhouse is of traditional stone construction under

a pitched slate roof and provides spacious and flexible

accommodation which is arranged over two floors. The

property combines character and appeal of a traditional

farmhouse with a private outlook but within a highly accessible

location. The farmhouse offers an excellent opportunity to

acquire a substantial family home in an attractive rural setting,

with the accompanying land providing scope for a range of

lifestyle, equestrian and smallholding interests.

Further details of the farmhouse and accommodation and

room dimensions are contained within the floor plans included

within these particulars.

Garden Grounds

The farmhouse is set within a generous and well-established garden which is principally laid to

lawn and interspersed with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, providing privacy and shelter.

There is a raised patio area, which is accessed directly from the conservatory, providing an

ideal space from which to appreciate the far-reaching views. To the rear of the property there

is a substantial area of concrete providing ample space for vehicle parking and access to the

detached garage/workshop.

Garage / workshop (5.86m x 4.91m) + (3.93m x 2.43m) + (3.71m x 2.49m)

Situated to the rear of the farmhouse there is a useful garage/workshop. The building was

formerly utilised as the tank house for the original dairy, and the building has since been

adapted to provide practical workshop and storage accommodation. The building is of

traditional stone construction under a corrugated roof and benefits from a concrete floor.

Adjacent to the building is a range of dog kennels.

Flood Risk

Flood maps of the area can be viewed at [https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps/FloodRisk/

Search]

Iacs

All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes, and the farm code is 806/0016

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)

The land at Pendreich Farm is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPSE)

The Seller may enter discussions with the Purchaser(s) to transfer the right to receive the

142.72 Region 1 and 5.97 Region 2 Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPSE) in addition to

the heritable property by separate negotiation. Further details are available from the Selling

Agents.

Any payments relating to the 2026 scheme year will be retained by the Seller. If applicable the

purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to comply fully with

the Statutory Management requirements to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural and

Environmental Condition (GAEC) as laid down under the Cross Compliance rules of the Basic

Payment Scheme (BPS) 2026 for the remainder of the scheme year.

SRDP Rural Priorities Woodland Creation

In 2013 a Rural Development Contract (Rural Priorities) was entered into under the Scotland

Rural Development Programme (SRDP), with planting carried out in 2014. The scheme extends

to about 22.46 Ha (55.50 Acres) near the northeast boundary of the holding, comprising

about 20.00 Ha (49.42 Acres) of Central Scotland Mixed Woodland and about 2.46 Ha (6.08

Acres) of Native Woodland. Establishment grants and maintenance payments (2014-2018)

have been paid. The woodland attracts Farmland Premium payments of up to £3,593/annum

until 2028. The purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to

comply with all ongoing management requirements to maintain the woodland as laid down

under the contract for the remainder of the scheme. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Less-Favoured Area Support Scheme (Lfass)

All of the land has been designated as being within a Less Favoured Area.

Historic Scotland

Pendreich (Scheduled Monument) - The monument is located within field 19 and comprises

the remains of a burial cairn of prehistoric date surviving as a low grass-covered stony mound.

Battle of Sheriffmuir (Inventory Battlefield) – This designation covers the majority of western

Dunblane with a small area to the north of the holding primarily encompassing fields 1, 15, 16,

17, 21, 23 and 27 also being designated. Further details are available from Historic Environment

Scotland: www.historicenvironment.scot

Environmental Designations

An area along the north-western part of the holding, principally comprising Fields 5, 15 and 27

together with part of Field 16, lies within the Kippenrait Glen Site of Special Scientific Interest

(SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Further details are available from Nature Scot:

https://sitelink.nature.scot/map

Local Authority

Stirling Council, 1-3 Port St, Stirling FK8 2EJ

Scottish Government Rural Payments And Inspections Directorate

Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Economy

Strathearn House, Broxden Business Park, Lamberkine Drive, Perth, PH1 1RX

Tel: 0300 2445400

Sgrpid.perth@gov.scot

Minerals

In so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.

Timber

All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale in so far as it is owned by the sellers.

Sporting Rights

In so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.

Fixtures and Fittings

No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars. The furniture within the

farmhouse (Lot 2) would be available to purchase in addition by separate negotiation.

Access, Third Party Rights and Services

• Lot 1: Access is available directly from the adopted Pendreich Road, together with an

additional point of access via a further adopted public road to the north. Access is also

taken via the shared access road serving the Pendreich Farm steading development.

• Lot 2: Access is taken from the adopted public road network and thereafter a servitude

right of access will be granted over the route marked between points A-B on the sale

plan.

• The proprietors of 1, 2 and 3 Pendreich farm steading in addition to West and

East Pendreich farm cottages benefit from a right of access between point A-C.

• The proprietors of 1, 2 and 3 Pendreich Farm Steading benefit from all necessary rights in

respect to septic tank discharge via field 13.

• The proprietors of Old Stables benefit from a right of access between point A-B to access

dwelling and septic tank.

• The proprietors of the Old Stables benefit from rights of septic tank discharge via field

12 and 8.

• The proprietors of East Pendreich Farm cottage benefit from all necessary rights in

respect to oil tank within field 14.

• The proprietors of East and West Pendreich Farm cottages benefit from all necessary

rights in respect to septic tank located within field 13.

• There is a core path which passes through the Kippenrait Glen woodland within field 5.
• There is a right of way that follows the track passing through fields 19, 21, 23 and 1.

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 as satisfied themselves in respect thereof. The property is sold subject to any

public rights of access exercisable in terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it being

noted that such rights do not apply to the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.