Dundarroch, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8

Stunning period country house in spectacular loch-side position with private jetty, boathouse, fishing rights and sauna.

Description

Dundarroch is arranged over two beautifully balanced levels extending to approximately 3,160 sq ft, with the layout thoughtfully designed to maximise both its exceptional setting and the quality of natural light throughout. The ground floor is centred around a bright and spacious entrance hall, introduced by a striking stained glass front door, from which a series of elegant reception spaces unfold.

The reception rooms are all rich in character and charm, including a generously proportioned sitting room featuring an open fireplace and wide bay window, providing excellent natural light and an attractive outlook over the surrounding gardens.

A particular highlight is the well-proportioned formal dining room, centred around a feature fireplace and offering ample space for entertaining. This space opens through to a bright adjoining sitting area, where expansive glazing and doors frame superb views down the loch towards the distant hills, while also providing direct access to the gardens. All principal reception rooms are neatly connected in a flowing arrangement, ideally suited to both everyday living and more formal entertaining.

At the heart of the home lies a well-appointed kitchen, finished with marble work surfaces and a central island incorporating a gas hob, alongside integrated appliances and excellent storage, including a pantry. The kitchen opens into a welcoming family and dining space with a wood-burning stove, while a striking sun room extends beyond, creating a light-filled environment with direct access to the garden. A separate study, cloakroom/WC and useful ancillary spaces complete the ground floor.

The orientation of Dundarroch has been carefully considered to take full advantage of its remarkable lochside position, with extensive glazing ensuring that many of the principal rooms enjoy delightful views from multiple aspects, including particularly impressive outlooks directly down the loch towards Ben Lomond.

The first floor is arranged around a central landing and provides five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal suite with en suite bath and shower room. Additional accommodation includes a family bathroom creating a practical and well-considered layout for modern family living.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
Externally, the property is equally impressive, with a range of lifestyle features including a beautifully positioned Finnish log sauna which sits alongside a swimming platform and private jetty, all of which further enhance the unique appeal of this exceptional lochside home. Fishing rights are included with the property, and fish identified in the loch include salmon, brown trout, pike and perch.

Dundarroch enjoys private grounds, with around 0.9 acres surrounding the house and a further 1.6 acre wildflower meadow, in which over 90 species have been identified including wild orchids. A small orchard with six types of apple tree as well as plum and cherry; several ancient oaks and an array of stunning azaleas, as well as expanses of well maintained lawn.

Outbuildings include a double garage with loft storage and a wood store.

Location

Dundarroch occupies a truly breathtaking waterside setting on the shores of Loch Ard within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. This beautiful location offers a peaceful and scenic lifestyle surrounded by stunning lochside views, woodland walks and abundant wildlife. The area is ideal for those seeking tranquility and outdoor living, while still benefiting from reasonable access to nearby villages such as Aberfoyle, where local shops, cafés and primary schooling are available.

Living on the water’s edge at Loch Ard offers an enviable outdoor lifestyle, with direct access to the loch via a private jetty ideal for boating, paddleboarding and quiet moments by the water. The loch offers both coarse and fly fishing, providing excellent opportunities to enjoy this pastime right on your doorstep. After a day outdoors, a lochside sauna creates the perfect space to relax and unwind, combining wellbeing with the natural beauty of the surroundings. This unique setting delivers an exceptional balance of adventure, calm and connection to nature, making everyday living feel like a retreat.

The nearby hamlet of Kinlochard offers excellent leisure facilities including a sailing club and the MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa, while the Go Ape outdoor activity centre (the UK's longest treetop zip wire course) is located at the nearby David Marshall Lodge visitor centre just outside Aberfoyle. The wider area provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and water sports, with good road links to Stirling and Glasgow, making Loch Ard an attractive option for both permanent living and retreat-style homes.

Aberfoyle provides a good 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. Secondary schooling is at McLaren High School in Callander, and independent schools are in Bridge of Allan, Dollar and Glasgow.

Square Footage: 3,160 sq ft



Additional Info

-HISTORY-
Set on a picturesque promontory at the eastern end of Loch Ard, Dundarroch is a distinguished inter war country house built circa 1922 as a replacement for an earlier residence on the same site formerly owned by the Duke of Montrose. Designed by noted Glasgow architect James Wilkie Weddell, the house is a well proportioned two storey neo Georgian villa, its classical symmetry and Roman Doric columned porch giving it a refined architectural presence that is unique in this lochside setting. Carefully positioned to command uninterrupted views across the water and approached to striking effect from the Aberfoyle road, Dundarroch combines the timeless elegance of the Georgian style with the romance of its Highland landscape. Recognised as a Category C Listed building, it stands today as an exceptional example of early 20th century Scottish country house design within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

-SERVICES-
Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage via septic tank.

Please note the property is a Category "C" listed building and occupies a position within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.