The Lodge House, Crianlarich, Perthshire

Overlooking the River Fillan and nestled by mountains this charming highland home sits elevated in its own secluded grounds. The peaceful location offers fabulous views of the countryside.

Historically, The Lodge House has operated as a successful B&B/Guest House however the accommodation easily lends itself to spacious, well equipped and bright family living. For those considering a lifestyle change, it provides the ideal business opportunity. The proximity of the popular West Highland Way and A85 westerly route to Oban and the A82 heading north to Fort William offer excellent passing trade. The central location also provides the perfect base for tourists who visit the area and beyond.

The accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, cloakroom/WC leading into lounge with log fire burner and access to front garden via patio door, reception room with log burner, dining room with additional kitchen cupboards, well equipped modern kitchen, rear boot room and a utility room.

The upper floor comprises a large additional lounge which could be used as a principal bedroom suite with its own ensuite bathroom. Three further double sized bedrooms all with en-suite shower rooms. One of which has a lovely balcony with far reaching views. Access is also provided to a further attic bedroom and easily accessible storage.

The Lodge House is warmed by LPG gas central heating, new double glazing was fitted in March 2018, mains electricity, mains water supply with private septic tank drainage.

General:

EPC Band: E

Council Tax: Band: A

Local Council: Stirling

Services: Worcester LPG boiler and 300 litre water cylinder newly fitted 2020. New 3 phase consumer unit electrical board, new wiring and plumbing throughout 2020. New fire alarm hard wired. Heat and smoke detectors sounders and call points throughout the building 2022. Inspected every 6 months. Mains water supply to external 2000 litre cold water storage tank and pump to main house and cabin. New tank 2020, new pump 2022.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Fixtures and Fittings: included are all carpets and curtains, blinds, fitted kitchen units and appliances in main kitchen, also free standing fridge, free standing freezer in pantry.

Outbuildings:

The Bunkhouse: timber, sleeps up to 6 people (4 Adult bunks & Double sofa bed), toilet, shower room, stone fire pit.

The Cabin: Self contained accommodation for 2 with separate kitchen and ensuite shower room.
The Bothy: Television room, Cooking facilities, Dining area, Extra storage space, and can sleep up to 3 people. Drying room.

Gardens: The property is accessed along a privately owned driveway via a sweeping circular gravel driveway to hard standing parking areas at the front and rear of the house. Surrounded by mountains, glens and overlooking the river Fillan, the grounds extend to grass lawns sprinkled with trees and shrubs.

Located on the perimeter of Crianlarich and set within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, The Lodge House is home to spectacular highland scenery. The area is bound by the counties of Perth, Stirling and Argyll and is a focal point for road and rail links throughout Scotland.

Crianlarich is a pretty highland village with a small supermarket providing post office and banking services. Within Crianlarich and the neighbouring village of Tyndrum a variety of local shops, pubs and restaurants cater for everyday needs. The village of Crianlarich has its own primary school and a reputable secondary school is located to the south in the town of Callander.

For the sports enthusiast the great outdoors await offering water sports, fishing, cycling, and superb hill walking and climbing. To the east lie the mountains Ben More and Stob Bennein and to the south the Arrochar Alps which include four Munros and six Corbetts, the most recognised of these is the Cobbler. Glencoe lies to the north, where seasonal sports attract many visitors. During summer, paragliding and mountain biking are available and winter provides the prospect of amazing skiing and snowboarding.

The Fillan is a fantastic salmon and trout river which flows into loch Dochart and loch Tay and can be accessed from The Lodge House via a short walk. Permits for fishing can be applied for.

The West Highland Way is only a short distance from the Lodge House and is walked by tens of thousands of people each year making it the most popular long distance walk in Scotland. Loch Lomond is about 10 miles to the south and is well known for water sports including windsurfing, sailing and excellent water skiing. Oban and the west coast are approximately 40 miles away with ferry links to the Western Isles. This area also provides offshore sailing and fishing opportunities. Within the vicinity of Crianlarich, there are several well respected golf courses including Loch Lomond Golf Club.

Glasgow city centre is approximately 55 miles south of Crianlarich and is recognised as one of Europes's finest cities with a thriving central business district with high street and designer shopping that comes second only to London. Glasgow's International Airport is approximately 50 miles from Crianlarich and is easily accessed via the A82. Rail links between Glasgow, Oban and Fort William are served by train stations at Crianlarich and Tyndrum. The Caledonian Sleeper rail service allows convenient access from as far as London.