Springbank Gardens, Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15

Ground-floor corner flat in a popular converted red sandstone mill in a convenient, desirable location, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a residents' pool and onsite parking. Ideal for first-time buyers or downsizers.


Mill Court is a handsome former mill of red sandstone, standing in lovely gardens on the banks of the Allan Water. It was converted into 30 one- and two-bedroom flats in the 1980s, and number 20 has one of the best spots in the building: a ground-floor corner position with floor-to-ceiling wood-framed windows that fill the flat with light and look out over the gardens and river. Open them and you can hear the rush of the water. Fortunately, Mill Court sits at a safe elevation and is not prone to flooding.

Step into a surprisingly spacious hall, with room to hang your coats or tuck in a piece of hall furniture. A large cupboard houses the boiler and meters and provides extra storage. A door on the left leads to the recently refurbished bathroom, which has a white suite with a bath and shower over, WC and wash-hand basin, a herringbone-style laminate floor and ceramic wall tiles, all in good order.

The bedroom is a good-sized double with built-in mirrored wardrobes and a lovely view over the garden.

Beside this, the open-plan sitting room and kitchen is a generous space, with lots of light and plenty of room for sofas and a dining table.
The kitchen is fitted with solid-wood units and laminate worktops, and equipped with a ceramic hob, electric oven, washing machine and under-counter fridge.

Residents have private parking and the use of the swimming pool, both of which are included in the factor fee, and the pool has recently undergone maintenance to keep it at its best. The flat would benefit from some small refurbishment but promises to be a charming home for first-time buyers or downsizers.

What the Owners Love Most
The super-convenient location, the light, and the daily lengths in the pool.

Location
Dunblane is a lovely small cathedral city, with its medieval cathedral, a good choice of independent shops, cafes and restaurants on the High Street, and riverside walks along the Allan Water. All within short walking distance. The railway station has direct trains to Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the M9 and A9 are close by for easy road links across central Scotland.