A “charming” rural stone cottage, a byre and a plot of almost 92ac of land suitable for livestock has been brought to the market by Baird Lumsden.
The property is being marketed by the rural estate agency in three lots at offers over £555,000.
Situated at Balquhidder in Stirlingshire, the plot has been described as having “an abundance of character” and is located 10 miles from Stirling.
The first lot comprises the cottage, byre and a plot of 6.46ac of grazing land. It is available for offers over £340,000.
Lot 2 features land extending approximately 51.7ac and represents an area of grazing land which runs down to the River Balvag.
Baird Lumsden is accepting offers over £130,000 for the second plot. Access is from the public road via a livestock pen gate.
The land has been let for cattle grazing over recent times, the estate agency said, and has been classified as a mix between class 5.2 and class 5.3 according to the James Hutton Institute.
In the event that Lot 1 and Lot 2 are sold separately, the purchasers will be mutually responsible for erecting a stock proof boundary fence.
Lot 3 features land extending to approximately 33.44ac for which offers over £85,000 are invited. It forms hill ground and is accessed to the northwest of the property on the other side of the road.
It is accessed by a metal field gate opposite a livestock pen. It includes areas of mature woodland, which has also been used for sheep grazing, and is a mix between class 5.2 and class 5.3 according to the James Hutton Institute.
Kirstie McLachlan of Baird Lumsden said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire land and property in a gorgeous and historic rural location which is also part of a long-established community.”
Accommodation and location
The ground floor of the cottage provides:
- Hallway;
- Study/bedroom 1;
- Shower room;
- Kitchen/dining room.
On the first floor there is Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Family Bathroom and storage cupboards.
The Byre is a traditional stone building which provides usual storage facilities, Baird Lumsden said.
The property is accessed from the roadside and its driveway leads to a gravel yard with a “generous” parking area.
“The cottage is of stone construction under a slate roof offering a wonderfully peaceful home for gardening enthusiasts or those with an interest in hobby livestock,” the estate agency said.
Is is situated 3.4 miles from Callander and 16 miles from Gleaneagles. The village of Balquhidder lies at the head of Loch Voil, south west of Lochearnhead and west of Strathyre.
“Balquhidder provides a wide range of recreational activities including hill-walking, climbing, cycling and water sports which can be found on Loch Earn, together with Loch Tay and Venacher,” Baird Lumsden said.
“The Sustrans National Cycle Route 7 is to hand connecting Callander, Balquhidder, Killin and beyond.
“Monachyle Mohr, an outstanding boutique hotel and shop renowned for excellent Scottish food and drink can be found to end of Loch Voil.”
