4 bedroom detached house for sale

Gallangad Lodge is a pretty and deceptively spacious property of white painted brick and stone construction under slated roof. Internally the house offers easily managed and spacious family accommodation laid out over two levels, located in a peaceful area of natural scenic beauty and yet retaining the option to commute to main centres.


An outer door leads to a spacious sun room with feature arched windows, the reception hall is generous and features a warming log burning stove, the drawing room has picture windows over gardens and grounds and the dining room is in rich wood lining.

The morning room is comfortable and has access to the kitchen with Aga range type cooker and off the kitchen is a good sized utility room.

The reception hall gives access to a cloakroom and wc, second wc, bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3 and bedroom 4 as well as a family bath and shower room and linen store.

An open tread staircase leads to the first floor family/tv room/possible 5th bedroom as well as access to long term stores in eaves and attic.

Gallangad Lodge is located off a single track, cul de sac minor road in the heart of rural countryside about 2.5 miles from the delightful Stirlingshire hamlet of Gartocharn.

The house enjoys a fine prominent setting amid grounds of some 6.59 acres and from its vantage point there are fine views out across adjacent countryside and over the lower grounds, River Gad and woodlands beyond.

The hamlet of Gartocharn is 2.5 miles to the north of Gallangad Lodge and has a post office, petrol station, village store and pub/restaurant. The village also has a reputable primary school.

Secondary schooling is available in Balloch.

Independent schooling is available at Helensburgh (Lomond School, 12 miles) and Glasgow has a range of independent schools from which to choose.

The larger town of Balloch is 3.5 miles to the west where there are local shops, a supermarket and services which easily cater for everyday needs and requirements.

Glasgow city is about 21 miles to the south and as with most large cities has an extensive range of retail districts, professional services and higher and further educational services. The Braehead and Silverburn retail villages are just outside the city proper.

Glasgow international airport is 17 miles away and the A82, the main road on the western side of Loch Lomond, leads to the M8 motorway corridor. The A809 leads to the city via Milngavie and Bearsden.

There is a main line railway station at Balloch with a frequent service to and from the city.

The locality offers an extensive range of outdoor and leisure opportunities. For golf enthusiasts the acclaimed Lyle Anderson owned Loch Lomond golf club is 11 miles away on the west side of the Loch and at 10 miles the Carrick Golf and Spa which is located within the grounds of the Cameron House Estate which itself offers restaurant, leisure club and marina facilities.

Loch Lomond is the centre piece of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park and is an area of natural and often dramatic scenic beauty. On all sides of the loch there are some of the most scenic and challenging walks and hill climbs in Scotland.

The loch offers inland sailing and boating and water sports opportunities. Fishing is possible by permit on the loch and some of the surrounding rivers.

Some of the local estates can, by prior arrangement, offer stalking, grouse and pheasant shooting.

Coastal sailing is available on the Firth of Clyde with marina and chandlery services available at Rhu (15 miles).

Outbuildings
Stone stores, kennel with attached enclosure, oil fired boiler room, oil tank and log store, garden equipment store and double carport and lean-to. Two detached timber workshop, lean to potting shed, Nissan hut (in need of repair/demolition).

Gardens and grounds
Formal gardens, turning and hard standing area, raised terrace at front of house with views to lower glen, well maintained lawn with colourful flowering cherry at top level. Pathways and steps leading to paddock and orchard all set in a bend of the River Gad. Steel bridge over the Gad to an area of mixed woodland.