Grianan

SITUATIONGrianan sits within a unique and highly scenic position in the Balquhidder Glen, known by many as the ‘Hidden Glen’. It enjoys a superb position looking over Loch Voil and is surrounded by outstanding countryside and views. The property is located within a small village and the popular town of Callander is within easy reach.Balquhidder has a strong and active community with associations and activities for all ages with the village hall providing the venue for a variety of social activities. In addition there is the Mhor 84 hotel at the beginning of the Balquhidder Road and 4 miles further up the glen road is the award winning Monachyle Mhor hotel. Strathyre lies approximately 4 miles to the south and provides a village shop, Post Office, primary school and hotels. Callander is the closest town situated on the River Teith and often described as the gateway to the Highlands. Many shops and services are available including banks, petrol station, cafes, restaurants, doctor surgery and dentist together with the McLaren High School which also has a Leisure Centre. Callander is also home to its own 18 hole golf course.Stirling, the closest city, is well placed for road, rail and bus connections to all the major cities in Scotland. The pivot of the motorway network is only 3 miles to the west of Stirling, giving quick access to Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are within a comfortable distance. Stirling has a wide range of amenities including major supermarkets, a good selection of independent and high street shops, sporting, recreational and cultural facilities.Balquhidder is located in the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The Trossachs are renowned as one of Scotland’s most rugged and inspiring areas and provides something for everyone, whether that is adventure, exploring, relaxing, nature or history. It offers some of the most stunning scenery with breathtaking mountains and glens and the vast tranquil beauty of Loch Lomond.DESCRIPTIONGrianan is a detached villa offered with over 1.6 acres of land, bordering the loch over its entirety. The land comprises a nature conservation area, consisting of rare tussocky fen areas and carr landscape. The main house is complemented with a substantial garage/boathouse, including a first floor storage room.The house itself is accessed through a convenient porch and hallway, leading to an open plan living room and kitchen. The sliding doors in the living room give access to a large balcony overlooking the South facing garden, tussocky fen area and Loch Voil. On the ground floor, there are a further two double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, a large family bathroom and a utility & boiler room. Upstairs are a large double bedroom and study. The property benefits from a home security system.The gated grounds are entered through a driveway in front of the house, leading to the garage. The gardens to the west of the house reflect a sloping Himalayan garden.ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Porch, Hall, Kitchen, Livingroom, Bedroom One, Ensuite, Bedroom Three, Bathroom, Utility.First Floor: Bedroom 2, Study.