Lot 1: Collalis, Gartocharn, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83

A country house situated in a private and tranquil setting surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds


Description

Collalis, formerly part of Pirniehall Estate, has been in the vendor’s family ownership for over 50 years.

Collalis House
Collalis House sits elevated at the end of a private track enjoying a 360 degree outlook, including views of the iconic Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro. The original house dates back to the 14th century, when crofting was prevalent. It was thoughtfully extended and converted by the vendors in the 1970s to create a substantial country house with a two storey core and a single storey bedroom wing.

The house has occasionally been let as holiday accommodation, yet it is evident that the property has also served as a cherished family home. Internally, the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and bathed in natural light, with the reception rooms benefiting from either a double or triple aspect. Well-positioned, double glazed windows frame picturesque views of the gardens, countryside, and far-reaching landscapes.

Constructed of stone under a pitched tile roof, the walls are finished in roughcast and painted yellow, giving a warm and welcoming impression. Upon arrival, the driveway terminates adjacent to the house at a gravel parking area. A pathway from the garage follows the perimeter of the house to a patio and the main entrance.

Upon entering the property, a utility room and small WC are located on the left-hand side, and the main hall is situated on the right. The double-height hallway serves as the gateway to the rest of the property, featuring flagstone floors, a large wood-burning stove, and a stairway to the upper floor. It also leads to the large drawing room, an open-plan dining kitchen, and the bedroom wing. From the kitchen, there is access to the utility room, and a small garden room with double doors into the garden.

The wing features a family bathroom, two double bedrooms, and the principal suite complete with an en-suite and a dressing room. A large storeroom, garage, covered car port and log store adjoin to the north.

On the first floor there are two en-suite double bedrooms. The layout and dimensions of the accommodation is shown on the accompanying floor plan.

The house benefits from a three way heating system including a wood-burning stove with a back burner, oil fired central heating and a solar thermal panel which heats the hot water during the day.

Location

Collalis is located in the parish of Drymen, Stirlingshire to the south of Loch Lomond, bordering Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

The National Park is renowned for its remarkable scenery and is where Scotland’s lowlands meet the Highlands. For Collalis it offers a wealth of amenities on the doorstep. The surrounding hills are popular for hiking and biking, while the loch provides a range of water sports. In addition, there are a wealth of excellent golf courses and two leisure centres including Buchanan Arms Leisure Club (3.5 miles) and Cameron House Hotel and Spa (8 miles).

Conveniently in the nearest village of Gartocharn there is a farm shop, newsagents and fuel station.

Local health and dental services are available in the surrounding area (Drymen, Killearn and Alexandria). Primary education is available at Killearn, with secondary schooling provided at Balfron High School. There are several private preparatory and secondary schools available in the Glasgow area, including Lomond School, St. Columba’s School, Glasgow Academy, Glasgow High, and Hutchesons’ Grammar School.

The area, albeit rural, is highly accessible and benefits from an excellent transport network. Road access to Glasgow (20 miles*) and Stirling (25 miles*) is via the A82 and A811. Balloch railway station (7 miles*) offers direct services to Glasgow; and Glasgow Airport (22 miles*) provides regular domestic, European, and international flights.

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, offers a full range of professional and cultural services, including museums, music venues, iconic architecture, and art spaces. The city is home to four universities as well as the Scottish Opera, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and the Scottish Ballet.




Acreage: 7.8 Acres

Directions

Are available on request. Please note that for sat nav purposes the postcode may not take you to the property.

Additional Info

Vendor Relationship with Savills: By law we must disclose that one of the vendors works for Savills in Taunton.