Summary

• A rare opportunity to acquire a smallholding in picturesque Dunblane
  
• Cottage, outbuildings and land
  
• Extending to 16.96 Ha (41.93 acres in all)

Location

Dunblane is a quaint cathedral town and lies between the rugged mountain peaks of Perthshire to the north and the Carse of Stirling to the south, on the banks of the river Allan, a tributary of the River Forth. The 13th century cathedral is the focal point of this charming town with a population of around 9,000 residents.

The town has a variety of local and independent shops in addition to convenient supermarkets including a Marks and Spencer foodstore, Tesco and Cooperative store. Dunblane offers good recreational facilities which include tennis, squash and bowling clubs and a golf club. The Dunblane Centre has a range of facilities available for all ages such as a sports hall, art studio, fitness suite, music room and a conference room. The Riverside Restaurant, Old Churches House Hotel and Brasserie and the popular Tilly Tearoom provide opportunities for dining out, as well as the well-known DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel. This Hotel also offers a leisure club. In addition the highly acclaimed Cromlix hotel is nearby.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a smallholding in picturesque Dunblane. Cottage, outbuildings and land extending to 16.96 Ha (41.93 acres in all)

Dunblane is a quaint cathedral town and lies between the rugged mountain peaks of Perthshire to the north and the Carse of Stirling to the south, on the banks of the river Allan, a tributary of the River Forth. The 13th century cathedral is the focal point of this charming town with a population of around 9,000 residents.

This charming traditional stone cottage under a slate roof offers a wonderful redevelopment project in an idyllic rural location. The property is semi-detached and south facing, with gardens to three sides. It is now in need of modernisation throughout. It presents generous accommodation over one level with a lovely outlook over the surrounding countryside. The accommodation comprises: Kitchen with stainless steel sink. Living/dining room. Bathroom (bath, WC and WHB) and four bedrooms. A Home Report is available through the selling agents which provides further information on the condition of the property.

A useful courtyard lies to the rear of the cottage providing hardstanding and a turning area previously used for agricultural vehicles. The farm buildings are of mixed repair and previously served as workshops, cattle store and a hay store. Neighbouring buildings have been redeveloped into residential accommodation. There may be potential for redevelopment subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The buildings are generally in need of some repair and attention, although provide a range of basic storage facilities.

The land has been farmed historically, predominantly for sheep or cattle grazing. The land slopes to the South East and has boundary post and wire fencing and a stone dyke wall to the northern boundary. There are two field gates and a phone mast (outwith the subjects of sale) sits at the most northerly point and pylons also cross this site. The property lies at approximately 80 metres above sea level and the land slopes towards the south predominantly.
The land is shown on the Hutton Institute Land Capability for Agriculture Plans as being of Class 3:2 in quality. The soils are described on the Hutton Institute Soil Plans as being mainly mineral gleys of the Rowanhill Soil Association.

The land may have afforestation potential. Subject to necessary consents, the land may be suitable for native woodland creation. The Land is classified as F2 for capability for forestry.

The land lies within the Central Scotland Green Network Contribution Area and may therefore be eligible for grant funding for forestry creation.