Kinlochard, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK8

A wonderful family home situated in an elevated position with far-reaching views over Loch Ard within the National Park.

Ardview is a contemporary family home, beautifully positioned on an elevated site with stunning, uninterrupted views across Loch Ard and the surrounding Trossachs landscape. Constructed in 1993, the property offers spacious, well-balanced accommodation designed to take full advantage of its remarkable setting.

The ground floor provides flexible ancillary accommodation, including a dedicated cinema room, a WC and two home offices, one of which could be used as another bedroom. There is also internal access to two integral garages.

The principal living accommodation is located on the first floor, where the design maximises the exceptional outlooks. The sitting room is particularly impressive, with triple-aspect views over the loch, centred around an open fireplace and with direct access to a balcony — ideal for indoor-outdoor living.

The well-appointed country-style kitchen features an island and integrated appliances, creating a sociable, functional space. This flows into a charming dining room, also benefitting from balcony access and loch views.

There are four well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor, all fitted with wardrobes. Three of the bedrooms feature en-suite facilities, providing comfortable, private accommodation for family and guests alike.

The full extent of the accommodation is illustrated on the adjoining floorplan.

In addition, positioned above the main house is an attractive timber-built cabin with a tiled roof, offering excellent ancillary accommodation. The cabin is thoughtfully arranged to include a kitchen, an open-plan bedroom/living space, and an en suite shower room.

Externally, a private decking area provides a peaceful setting to enjoy the surrounding landscape and elevated views. This versatile space is ideal for guest accommodation, holiday letting potential, or as a retreat separate from the main house.

The gardens and grounds extend to about 0.33 acres. This includes a front patio with seating and outdoor dining space. This includes a hot tub and outdoor shower. Beyond is a formal front lawn. Steps lead up the side of the house boasting large gravelled areas to the rear of the property with planted borders and a water feature. At the top of the ground, there is a wonderful large decking area, perfectly positioned to take in the wonderful views.

Ardview is situated in an elevated position overlooking Loch Ard, with outstanding views south over the loch and west to Ben Lomond. The property is located between the villages of Kinlochard (1 mile) and Aberfoyle (3.5 miles), and between Stirling and Loch Lomond, and lies within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Loch Ard is a soughafter location due to its stunning scenery as well as its easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Kinlochard, which sits on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, has excellent leisure facilities, including a sailing club, the Go Ape Outdoor Activity Centre, and the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa.

Aberfoyle provides a full range of facilities, including a primary school, shops, a post office, a supermarket, a variety of restaurants, and an 18-hole golf course. The Lake Hotel and Nick Nairn’s Cookery School are nearby at Lake of Menteith. The nearest secondary school is in Callander, with a further selection of independent schools in Bridge of Allan, Dollar and Glasgow.

The Trossachs is in 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 an abundance of wildlife on offer including golden eagles, red deer, ospreys, peregrines, otters and red squirrels. Writers, artists and poets 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”. William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and James Hogg all savoured its incomparable atmosphere. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor activities including mountain biking, hill walking, shooting, fishing, stalking, paddle boarding, wild swimming and canoeing. Loch Lomond is only 10 miles away.

Glasgow Airport is 34 miles away and offers a range of both domestic and international flights.