5 Bedrooms for sale in Auchinlay Road, Dunblane FK15 | £ 670,000

Property Description

A fantastic opportunity to own a former croft house which has been converted and modernised to provide superb family living space. Set within its own ground of 1.8 acres and with uninterrupted views over open Perthshire countryside, this property offers rural living with amenities in Dunblane just 2 miles away.

Located in the peaceful, rural fringes of Dunblane, Crofts of Cromlix offers fantastic family living space over two levels. With breathtaking views and surrounded by nearly 2 acres of its own private land, this former croft house offers a rural lifestyle yet is conveniently placed for access to schools, Dunblane’s town centre, railway station and motorway links.

The property, which extends to around 250 sqm, is well presented throughout with stylish decor and is entered through a generous, welcoming hallway leading to the downstairs accommodation. This comprises a bright and spacious lounge, a study, a large farmhouse-style dining kitchen, downstairs bathroom, large utility/boot room. Most flooring throughout the ground floor has been tastefully upgraded to natural wood or attractive flagstone tiling.

The lounge, with double-panelled patio doors overlooking the front of the property, is bright, airy and decorated in neutral tones and finished in natural wood flooring. With a log burner adding a cosy focal point, this is a wonderful room in which to relax or entertain.

Next to the lounge is a large study, with wooden floors and neutral décor, this is a peaceful space in which to work and read.

The heart of this property lies within the fabulous dining kitchen. Extending to over 40 square metres, this is a real farmhouse-style room, ideal for busy family life or entertaining friends and extended family. With two sets of double patio doors, natural light floods the room and views of the magnificent outdoors are uninterrupted. The room is fitted with cream, solid wood shaker-style units and complemented by solid wood worktops. It is well-equipped with an American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher and a four oven Aga range cooker.

There is a useful downstairs bathroom which is fitted with a cream suite and includes a bath with mains shower over, hand basin and WC. The bathroom is fully tiled and is complete with a chrome, heated towel rail.

A utility/boot room is conveniently place at the end of the property and gives direct access to the outdoors. This is a fantastic space for storing boots and shoes after a walk in the country and there is plenty space for washing and drying laundry too. The washing machine is included in the sale.

Upstairs, there is a spacious landing which leads to a further reception lounge, five double bedrooms (master with Ensuite) and the family bathroom. There is also access to the generous attic which has been floored, lined and fitted with Velux windows to create a playroom, an office as well as providing storage space.

The upstairs lounge is a wonderful, bright room which leads to a balcony affording fine views. Presented in light, neutral tones and fitted with complementing natural carpet, it offers a tranquil space in which to enjoy a coffee or read the papers.

The master bedroom is a light and airy room that overlooks the front of the property. With a Juliet balcony and stylish decoration, the room further benefits from built-in wardrobe space and a modern ensuite shower room. The ensuite is fully tiled and is fitted with a classy white suite including a large shower unit, hand-basin and WC.

The second double bedroom again has lovely views over the garden, it is presented in tasteful décor, has a built-in wardrobe and would make an ideal guest room.

There are three further double bedrooms. These are all generous in size with lovely garden views and would make perfect children’s rooms with lots of space to sleep, study or play.

The luxurious family bathroom includes an elegant free-standing bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC, and is complete with large glossy floor tiling.

The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and has supplementary solar power. The house is also fully double-glazed throughout.

Going outside, the property is reached by a long tarmac turning driveway which has space to park several vehicles. The grounds are fully enclosed by fencing and entrance gates and the gardens are mostly laid to lawn planted with a wide range of trees to encourage wildlife. Most of the land is located on the north side of the house and grows as meadow land with young trees and a pond. The grounds could potentially be developed into paddocks if required.

The property also benefits from a detached stone-built double garage. This is a sizeable outbuilding and offers generous storage or workshop space. With the addition of an attic room above, this could be converted into a ‘granny flat’ or stables.

Further storage space can also be found in the basement of the property. Accessed from the garden, the basement has a walk-in store room, ideal for storing tools, logs or housing an extra freezer. The freezer is included as part of the sale.

The property is located on the Auchinlay Road, approximately 2 miles outside Dunblane. It enjoys an enviable position surrounded by countryside with fabulous walks, fishing and other rural pursuits on its doorstep.

All local services and amenities are readily accessible, while the city of Stirling is only a ten-minute drive to the south. The beautiful and historic City of Dunblane gains its city status from the magnificent 13th century Cathedral that dominates the local landscape. It boasts primary and secondary schools with first-class reputations, provides good leisure facilities with a challenging eighteen-hole golf course, numerous sports and social clubs, including the local tennis club and excellent Dunblane Youth and Sports Centre. Recent additions like The Riverside Restaurant, Old Churches House Hotel and Brasserie and the acclaimed Tilly Tearoom, as well as the well-known DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro hotel, have made Dunblane an ever more popular location. With its easy access to the road and rail network covering central Scotland and beyond, Dunblane remains a much sought-after area amongst house hunters.

The date of entry is flexible and by mutual agreement. Viewing is by appointment through Cathedral City Estates.

Council tax: Band G

EER: F

Superfast broadband and Sky TV available. Catchment for Dunblane Primary and Dunblane High School.

Approximate Room Sizes:

Hall: 5.0m x 3.8m

Lounge: 6.6m x 6.2m

Study: 3.8m x 3.1m

Dining Kitchen: 7.6m x 5.3m

Downstairs bathroom: 2.7m x 1.9m

Utility/boot room: 3.8m x 3.3m

Upstairs lounge: 6.3m x 4.1m

Master Bedroom: 5.2m x 4.0m

En-suite: 2.3m x 1.7m

Bedroom 2: 3.9m x 3.5m

Bedroom 3: 4.0m x 3.5m

Bedroom 4: 4.2m x 3.7m

Bedroom 5: 4.2m x 3.7m

Bathroom: 3.5m x 2.4m

Attic Room1: 7.0m x 3.2m

Attic Room 2: 4.8m x 3.2m

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