A beautiful traditional detached country house, with outbuildings and land extending to approximately 9.91Ha (24.49 acres).
Carse of McOrriston comprises of a one and a half storey country house with whitewashed walls under a slate roof, mixed outbuildings and land extending 24.49 acres. It is a beautiful country house, in move-in condition, providing generous and flexible accommodation with a range of outbuildings. The courtyard provides generous parking and the property is surrounded to the south and east by well-maintained garden grounds.
This is a wonderful house for entertaining with a guest wing at one end of the house and family accommodation to the other. The kitchen is certainly the hub of the home and enjoys panoramic views over the Carse of Stirling. This rural idyll attracts a wealth of wildlife, with a number of bird species that can be seen over the lands. The property has been a much loved home for many years and has been designed to provide functional and comfortable accommodation, which comprises of:
Ground Floor: Entrance hallway/boot room. Kitchen / Dining room with attic room above and French doors to the alfresco dining patio. Guest Bedroom. Shower room. Living room with wood burning stove. Second living room also with a wood burning stove. Principal bedroom with walk in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. Library recess.
First Floor: Two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outbuildings: There are a range of outbuildings with previous agricultural use which may have development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The outbuildings comprise of:
- Stable/Cart Shed: Approximately 17m x 6m, a one-and-ahalf-storey stone barn.
- Byre: Approximately 22m x 6m, a single-storey stoneoutbuilding, divided into three spaces.
- Cattle Court: Approximately 15m x 13.7m, stone buildingwith no roof
- Portal Building: Approximately 25m x 15m, a steel frameportal shed with steel sheet cladding.
Land: The land extends to approximately 9.95ha (24.49 acres) and is classified as grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute. The land is permanent pasture and is in 2 large field areas.
Location
Carse of McOrriston is located southeast of the charming Stirlingshire village of Thornhill, set amidst open countryside. Thornhill offers a variety of amenities including a primary school, a local shop for everyday needs, a church, a pub/restaurant, and a local bus service. Secondary education for the area is provided by McLaren High School in nearby Callander.
The historic city of Stirling, easily accessible from Thornhill, offers a wealth of shopping, leisure, and recreational amenities. Stirling is renowned for its historical significance, with landmarks such as Stirling Castle and The Wallace Monument. Additionally, Stirling University provides excellent sporting facilities and houses the MacRobert Arts Centre.
Stirling’s train station offers direct services to major cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, and London. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow international airports are conveniently accessible via the M9/M80 motorway network.
Accommodation
Size - 100,000 sq ft (99,107.5 sq m) - 24.29 acres (9.91 hectares)
Terms
Price: Offers over £795,000
Council Tax: Band G
Heating: Oil Central Heating
Electricity: Mains
Drainage: Septic tank
Mains Water
Broadband: Wireless broadband provided by Briskona Ltd.
Fibre option is available.
Planning: Interested parties who wish to discuss further potential or a change of use to the outbuildings may wish to consult with Paul Hughes of Glen Etive: https://www.glenetiveprojects.co.uk/about
Drainage/ SEPA: According to SEPA flood maps, the map currently shows that there are low and medium risk areas of flooding to the land, in particular on the field boundary to the south and north west. Purchasers should familiarise and satisfy themselves with the most up to date information from SEPA. Purchasers can view the SEPA maps via this link: https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/flooding/flood-maps/
Rateable Value: No rateable value currently applies to this agricultural holding. However, the subjects may require to be assessed to meet specific occupier requirements. Further information on rates payments are available at www. saa.gov.uk.
Specification
- Detached country house
- Outbuildings
- Move-in condition a
- Flexible accommodation
- Land extending to approximately 9.91Ha (24.49 acres)