Description
Halliday Homes Collection are delighted to present to the market this magnificent Victorian country house, built by the Earl of Dunmore as the vicarage for the Estate and village of Dunmore, with over 14 acres of private ground.
Erected in 1863, this category B-listed home, sits within beautiful parkland approaching fifteen acres. With a traditionally Scottish appearance, the house is built of stone with steep pitched slate roofs and large bay windows and nestles beautifully within the landscape. In recent years it has been a wedding and events venue and perfectly blends Victorian grandeur with contemporary design, whilst retaining a plethora of original features.
Accommodation
The main accommodation is reached off a large central hallway and includes on the ground floor, five well-proportioned reception rooms, drawing room, formal dining room, sitting room, informal dining room and the gallery room. The kitchen includes Neff appliances and is a spacious and sociable area with a large island. In addition, there is a laundry, two utility rooms, WC, bar, gym, two bedrooms with ensuite facilities and a further bedroom with a shower room conveniently located next door.
The upper floor offers a further eight bedrooms with six enjoying stunning ensuite bath and shower rooms and the remaining two sharing access to a shower room. Two additional rooms are accessed from a separate staircase which would make useful home office space.
Gardens and Grounds
Externally, entered via electric gates, is the tree lined driveway, which extends around the north side of the building providing parking space. The sweeping gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a carefully curated mixture of mature deciduous and evergreen trees and rhododendron bushes. To the south is an area of approximately five acres which could be fenced off to provide a paddock. To the rear of the house is an enclosed, gated courtyard which can be accessed from kitchen, utility room, gym, and gallery room. There is a large, paved patio facing Southwest offering fabulous entertaining space and a paved path leads toward the detached garage now converted to a kitchen and bar with toilets. There is also a timber barbeque hut. The open countryside beyond offers fabulous views over the Firth of Forth to the Ochil Hills and Fife.
The Parsonage is set in about 14.8 acres of beautiful grounds, sheltered by mature woodland and surrounded by open countryside. There are spectacular views to the north over the Firth of Forth to the hills beyond.
Location
The Parsonage is situated close to the rural village of Dunmore within what used to the prosperous Dunmore Estate which lies 6.5 miles southeast of Stirling and 5.5 miles north of Falkirk. The house is situated just off the A905 road on the south bank of the River Forth. The village itself was designated a Conservation Area in the late 1970s. Close access to the M876 and M9 and good public transport links make Dunmore an ideal base for commuting. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh are around a 30-minute drive and regular trains run from the station at Larbert approximately seven miles away.
The nearby village of Airth provides local shopping and a primary school with secondary education at Larbert High School with pupil transport available. Private schools in the area include Dollar Academy (10 miles), which takes both girls and boys as boarders or day pupils, and Fairview International School at Bridge of Allan. Strathallan, Morrison’s Academy, Glenalmond, Craigclowan (preparatory) and Kilgraston (girls only) are all within 40 miles. All the private schools, universities and colleges of Edinburgh and Glasgow are also within easy reach. The area is well served for public amenities and outdoor pursuits with many walking trails, three golf courses, including the championship course of Glenbervie, Stenhousemuir cricket club and Airth Castle Hotel with its private members gym and spa.
The historic Stirling city centre (6.5 miles away) has a fine range of shopping, business and leisure amenities is also close at hand. Schooling is available nearby at both primary and secondary level. The area is ideal for those who have to travel for business, with the M9 and M80 being easily accessible and Stirling railway station provides regular services to Glasgow, Edinburgh and The North for the many daily commuters. Leisure and recreational facilities in and around the city are excellent and Stirling is on the edge of some of Scotland’s most beautiful countryside, including the Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park. Stirling is the Gateway to the Highlands.
Directions
From Glasgow take the A80 and M876 north following the signs to the Kincardine Bridge. Exit at junction 3 turning left at the roundabout onto the A905 signposted to Airth. Continue through the village of Airth and proceed for about 1 mile. The Parsonage is set off the road on the left hand side.
From Edinburgh take the M9 west towards Stirling. Exit at junction 7 following the signs to the Kincardine Bridge. Turn left at the roundabout onto the A905 signposted to Airth. Continue through the village of Airth and proceed for 1 mile. The Parsonage is set off the road on the left hand side.
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EPC Rating - E
Council Tax Band - The owner has applied to the council for "change of use" back to residential, after which residential council tax will be payable.
Agents Note
We believe these details to be accurate, however it is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of a contract. Fixtures and fittings are not included unless specified otherwise. Photographs are for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Areas, distances and room measurements are approximate only and the floor plans, which are for illustrative purposes only, may not be to scale.