Altskeith, Kinlochard, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
10
- BATHROOMS
9
- SIZE
6,835 sq ft
635 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Altskeith enjoys one of the finest positions in Scotland's first National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
- Stunning waterfront country house with incredible versatility and unrivalled views.
- Currently operating as a highly successful wedding venue.
- Timber boathouse, jetty and beach.
- Additional 1 bedroom annexe/bothy.
Description
Description
Altskeith is a traditional Scottish country house, built of white harled stone with sandstone surrounds to the windows under pitched Aberfoyle slate roof. The painted wooden external shutters to the first floor windows create an almost French appearance.
The original part of the house is over 200 years old. The house was broadly speaking extended into its present layout in 1898, although there have been some additional developments with the creation of the magnificent reception suite with far reaching views, as well the inclusion of additional bathrooms and the fabulous one bedroom annexe/bothy.
The property has been used both as a primary residence and as a small hotel, although more recently it has evolved into arguable one of Scotland’s best loved wedding venues, owing to its fabulous views, waterside positioning and abundance of Scottish country charm throughout the house.
The sellers bought the property in 2012 and have worked hard to return both the house and grounds to their original style and quality.
The grounds principally comprise sweeping lawns interspersed with a number of magnificent mature broadleaf trees which include a large copper beech planted to celebrate the end of the Boer War. The burn running through the property and out into the loch is a delightful feature with waterfalls and a rockery beside it. Additionally, the property benefits from a cedar wood hot tub offering relaxing views over the Loch.
The gardens have rhododendrons and azaleas throughout the grounds and behind the house there is also a dog kennel with a dog run set back in the trees.
Location
Altskeith was built in 1898 in a magnificent position on the edge of Loch Ard with spectacular views south over the loch and west to Ben Lomond. The property lies midway between historic Stirling and Loch Lomond, in the heart of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Altskeith lies between the village of Kinlochard (1 mile) and the small town of Aberfoyle (4 miles). The area has excellent leisure facilities including a sailing club and the nearby MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa. Aberfoyle provides a full range of facilities including a primary school, shops, post office, supermarket and a variety of hotels and restaurants as well as an 18 hole golf course. The Lake Hotel and Nick Nairn's Cook School are nearby at Lake of Menteith.
The Trossachs is the heart of Rob Roy MacGregor's Scotland and it was in this area with its delightful mix of lochs, burns, hills and glens that he lived his life and where some of his more famous exploits took place. The Trossachs has a diversity of wildlife including magnificent golden eagles, peregrine falcons and red deer.
Writers, poets and artists have all been drawn to the shores of its lochs, fascinated by the tales of Rob Roy and the mystery of the "Children of the Mist", the clans who lived amidst these wild hills. William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and James Hogg all savoured its incomparable atmosphere.
Loch Lomond is 10 miles on from Altskeith, at the end of the B829 at Inversnaid, opposite the Arrochar Alps and the famous Loch Lomond Golf Club.
Square Footage: 6,835 sq ft
Acreage: 3.2 Acres
Additional Info
Mains Water, Electricity
Drainage - Shared Septic tank
Oil fired central heating
Non-domestic rateable value £26,750
The property also benefits from;
Two electric car charging points
High definition CCTV
Intruder alarm
Fire alarm system
Fully double glazed
Electric entrance gates
Robot lawnmowers
Accounts: Trading accounts will be made available on request, following discussion with the agents and on provision of evidence of finance.
Commercial EPC - current rating G (154) with potential rating of B (28)
Superfast broadband is currently being installed in the area.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Altskeith, Kinlochard, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8
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