Rowan Croft, Auchtubh, Lochearnhead, Stirlingshire, FK19 8NZ

Three storey split level detached property

3 Double Bedrooms and 3 Large Reception Rooms

Modern fixtures and fittings

Stunning valley views

Sizeable and well-maintained garden and grounds

Detached garage and garden room

Highly accessible and close to local amenities

5.5 acres

Situation

Rowan Croft is situated in a highly accessible and beautiful location close to the rural village of Balquhidder. The property enjoys an incredible position with far reaching views across the valley and surrounding hills. The popular town of Callander is within a 30-minute drive to the south of the property, and the larger city of Stirling is accessible within an hour.

The rural village of Balquhidder is about a mile to the west of the property and 4 miles further up the glen road is the award winning Monachyle Mhor hotel. Balquhidder is located in the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The Trossachs are renowned as one of Scotland’s most rugged and inspiring areas and provides something for everyone, whether that is adventure, exploring, relaxing, nature or history. It offers some of the most stunning scenery with breathtaking mountains and glens and the vast tranquil beauty of the Lochs.

For local amenities the village of Strathyre lies approximately 2 miles to the south and offers a village shop, Post Office and Primary Schooling. Callander is the closest town situated on the River Teith and often described as the gateway to the Highlands. Callander has many services including a bank, petrol station, cafes, restaurants, doctors surgery and dentist. There is also a primary and secondary school at McLaren High along with the Leisure Centre which offers a swimming pool, gym and climbing wall. Callander is also home to its own 18-hole golf course.

The Historic City of Stirling is well placed for road, rail and bus connections to all the major cities across Scotland with the M9 motorway network providing quick access to Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Stirling has a wide range of facilities including several large supermarkets, a multi-screen cinema, large shopping centre and a modern sporting and recreational facility including a swimming pool, ice/curling rink, gym and climbing walls. The University of Stirling is a renowned international university offering over 170 undergraduate degrees and exceptional sporting facilities including an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a selection of 3G pitches for football, rugby and hockey. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are located within a comfortable distance from the property, offering daily domestic and International flights to a wide range of destinations.

Description

Rowan Croft is a truly unique family home situated in an outstanding location within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The property is a traditional stone rendered detached house under a pitched slate roof and provides spacious accommodation across three split levels with an additional outdoor balcony space, which can be accessed from the 1st floor. There are four generously sized bedrooms all of which benefit from en-suite bathrooms. With three large reception spaces the property would be perfect for entertaining and hosting family and friends. There is a large basement area accessed from double doors in the garden suitable for conversion subject to receiving necessary planning consents.

Accommodation

Ground Floor: Family room, Utility room

First Floor: Kitchen/Dining area, Living room, Office/Bedroom 4. WC

Second Floor: Bedroom with en-suite bathroom

Third Floor: 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

Garden (and Grounds)

The property benefits from an exceptionally large area of garden and grounds which has been well – maintained and is mostly laid to lawn and enclosed by trees and a mature hedge providing shelter and privacy. Within the grounds there is a detached garage and garden house along with several patio areas to enjoy the views. There is also a small derelict shed that could be renovated to provide additional storage space.