Campbells Croft is a stunning bespoke Scandinavian style house built in 1996 by the present owners, and is finished to an extremely high standard. The house has triple glazing, under-floor heating in the ground and lower ground floors and the 1st floor bathroom. The house also benefits from a Villavent heat recovery system which reduces the energy requirements of the house, ensuring clean fresh air at all times. A Smart central vacuum system is also installed in the house. The house has a real flow to it and is well planned throughout to suit most families living requirements. The house could also be used as a holiday home. In addition it would be possible to convert part of the lower ground floor into a spacious granny flat or holiday let with separate external entrance. Furthermore, the layout of the ground floor offers a multitude of options in terms of living space. Campbells Croft is situated below Ben Venue in 3.2 acres of the most beautiful landscaped gardens on an elevated position with breath-taking views over Loch Ard, as well as towards Ben Lomond and the countryside beyond. The hamlet of Kinlochard is situated in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and is approximately 5 miles from Aberfoyle which is described as the gateway to the Trossachs - a beautiful area of hills, glens and lochs to the east of Loch Lomond with many interesting historical connections. Kinlochard has a vibrant community centred round the village hall which is used by many local organisations as well as hosting several social events from ceilidhs to weddings. The nearby Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa is popular with both tourists and locals. The hotel contains a spa, offering numerous treatments, as well as a pool, gym and recreation hall: A great place to relax and unwind at the end of the day! There are also tennis courts and an outdoor centre which provides a range of water sports as well as bike hire. In addition, there is a thriving sailing club and fishing facilities to be found on the Loch. The village tea room is named the Wee Blether and is well worth a visit when viewing the property. Aberfoyle provides a good range of local shopping, cafes, restaurants, bank, post office, hairdresser, medical centre, pharmacy, churches, information centre and car service and repair garage. Other activities in the area include an 18 hole golf course at Aberfoyle, cycling and walking in the Loch Ard Forest and sports such as gorge walking, canoeing, abseiling, cliff jumping, archery, mountain biking and orienteering. It is also home to one of Britains largest tree top forest adventure parks where you can enjoy zip wires, swings and treetop crossings. So there is plenty to do in the area! There is a good range of schooling locally with a nursery and primary school at Aberfoyle, and a well- respected secondary schools in Callander and Balfron. There are a number of private day schools in Glasgow and Bridge-of-Allan. The area is well connected by road to Stirling which is approximately 30 minutes away as well as the A81 offering good connection to Glasgow city centre and its Airport in under an hour. Equally Edinburgh airport can be reached in approximately an hour via the M9 from Stirling. Glasgow and Stirling offer good rail connections for services North and South. Glasgow and Edinburgh airports offer flights within the UK, to Europe and International destinations.
Reception Hall 3.4 x 2.5 (11'2' x 8'2')
A large and welcoming reception hall entered through a solid wood, external door with glazed side panels. The entrance is enhanced by an architectural void revealing a vaulted ceiling on the upper floor. Doors lead off to Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining and Master Bedroom Suite. A bespoke wooden staircase leads to both the upper and lower levels. Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Velux window with fitted blind. Down lights and three wall lights.
Lounge 6.3 x 4.0 (20'8' x 13'1')
Spacious room with a bay window overlooking Loch Ard and a window facing west to Ben Lomond which overlooks the garden and pond which has an island, where wild ducks nest. Timber clad ceiling and Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Ceiling Heating is also included. Doors lead to Dining Room and the Reception Hall.
Dining Room 4.8 x 4.1 (15'9' x 13'5')
Pleasant room for entertaining family and friends. This room is open plan to the Family Room which has steps leading down from the Dining Room. There is a half- height dividing wall which enables you to look into the Family Room but still provides the effect of a formal separate room. Wood cladding on the walls to dado height. Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Internal window towards the Reception Hall and external Windows with views looking out towards Ben Lomond and over the garden. Down lights.
Family Room 5.2 x 5.0 (17'1' x 16'5')
A bright family room with a vaulted ceiling, Neville Johnson fitted wall units with cupboards, drawers and bookshelves. A corner 9kw Supra French multi fuel stove adds a nice feature to the room, as well providing additional heating. A large oriel window overlooks the rear garden and patio doors lead out on to the patio area in the garden. There is also a raised area measuring 3.0 x 1.2 between the Family Room and Dining Room. Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Two Velux windows with fitted blinds in the vaulted ceiling.
Kitchen 2.4 x 4.4 (7'10' x 14'5')
A well fitted kitchen with wall and base units and drawers with wood worktops. There are fitted display cupboards and bookshelves for storing your cookery books. East facing Window overlooks the side garden. Integrated 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with waste disposal unit, drainer and mixer tap. Integrated Neff four ring hob with Neff extractor canopy above. Integrated Neff under counter dishwasher, Integrated Beaumatic microwave oven and an integrated Neff fan assisted oven. Integrated fridge. Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Ceiling Heating is also included. Down lights. Door to Utility Room.
Dining Area 2.4 x 2.0 (7'10' x 6'7')
The Dining Area of the Kitchen has a window that overlooks the rear garden. The walls are timber cladded to dado height. Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Down lights. Ample room for a six seat dining table and chairs.
Utility Room 2.0 x 4.0 (6'7' x 13'1')
Fitted base units and one tall unit for storage with wood worktops and tiled splash backs. Integrated twin bowl stainless steel sinks with mixer tap. Washing Machine and Separate Drier located under the work surfaces. Window overlooking the side garden. Laundry Racks. Spotlights. Tiled flooring with under floor heating. Ceiling Heating is also included. Two large cupboards, one houses the electric fuse boxes and still has room for storage and the other cupboard houses the hot water tank. A door leads out to the drying area and rear garden.
Master Bedroom 4.0 x 4.7 (13'1' x 15'5')
A beautiful peaceful room with a bay window and window seat providing stunning views over Loch Ard. Another window looks over the side garden. This bedroom contains an integrated dressing area and is fitted with Neville Johnson furniture, comprising of corner unit with drawers, open storage and shelf, dressing table with drawers and open storage, bedside table with open storage and drawers, two fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelf. And in the dressing area there is a triple door fitted wardrobe with hanging rails and shelf. Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Down lights.
En-Suite 2.3 x 2.4 (7'7' x 7'10')
Four piece suite consisting of a close coupled WC, Bidet, Pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains shower within. The walls have wood cladding to dado height with a shelf on top. Fitted inset storage cupboard. Wall heater and towel rail. Window overlooking the side garden. Down lights and a tiled floor with under floor heating.
Staircase & Landing
A bespoke wooden staircase leads to the upper floor with a galleried landing looking over the front door and stair. Spotlights. Panel radiator. Tarkett wood flooring.
Linen Cupboard
A good size cupboard for storing linen. The cupboard is fitted with wood slatted shelves.
Storage Cupboard
A large cupboard for storage, with hanging rail and shelves.
Bedroom 2 3.1 x 7.0 (10'2' x 23'0')
A good sized double room, currently used as a twin bedroom. Two windows overlooking the rear garden. Neville Johnson fitted dressing table, wall unit with drawer, cupboard and shelving, bedside table with two drawers, fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves. Panel radiator. Down lights. Tarkett wood flooring.
Bedroom 3 3.8 x 4.3 (12'6' x 14'1')
Another large room, currently used as a twin bedroom. Two windows, one of which looks over Loch Ard and the other window faces west towards Ben Lomond, the pond and side garden. Neville Johnson fitted dressing table, bedside cabinet with two drawers, work station with drawers and two double door fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves. Panel radiator. Down lights. Tarkett wood flooring.
Bedroom 4 4.4 x 4.6 (14'5' x 15'1')
Large double bedroom with window with views over Loch Ard. Fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Downlights. Tarkett wood flooring. Ample room for free standing furniture.
Bedroom 5/Study 3.2 x 5.2 (10'6' x 17'1')
This room is currently being used as a study; however it would make a lovely fifth bedroom. The room is fitted out with Neville Johnson units, drawers, and bookshelves with two work stations and a double sofa bed There is a window looking out over the garden, pond and Ben Lomond. An internal window looks down into the family room, giving this room character. Velux window with fitted blind. Walk in storage cupboard with shelves. Panel radiator. Triple spotlight. Hatch to attic. Tarkett wood flooring. A lovely room to use as a bedroom or study.
Family Bathroom 2.2 x 4.0 (7'3' x 13'1')
Five piece suite consisting of a large bath with mixer tap and shower spray. Bidet. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and light above with shaver socket. Shower with glazed door and mains shower within. Window overlooking side garden and an internal window with blind overlooking the reception hall. Tiled walls to dado height with a shelf on top. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Wood cladding to ceiling. Ceiling heating. Inset small fitted cupboard for storage, . Down lights.
Staircase
A bespoke timer staircase leads to the lower ground floor. The walls are timber cladded. Spotlight.
Lower Hall 1.8 x 5.2 (5'11' x 17'1')
Timber cladded walls. Tarkett wood flooring with under floor heating. Four spotlights. Doors to Boot Room, Cold Room and Garage.
Boot Room 4.3 x 1.5 (14'1' x 4'11')
A very useful room for shoes, boots and outdoor wear, with shelving and hanging rails for storage. Timber clad walls. Stainless steel sink in timber vanity unit with cupboard below and timber surround. Strip light and a spot light. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Doors lead to third bathroom and sauna.
Bathroom and Sauna 2.4 x 1.7 & 2.4 x 1.3 ()
Timber clad ceiling and walls. Close coupled WC, Inset wash hand basin in vanity unit with cupboard below and light above. Walk in shower with mains shower within. Dimplex wall heater. A good size Sauna with tiled floor and duck boarding - an area to take away the stresses and strains of day to day living! Door to Gymnasium and Games Room.
Gymnasium and Games Room 7.0 x 3.8 (23'0' x 12'6')
Plus an L shaped section 3.5m long.
A very large room for keeping fit and playing games and table tennis, or a teenagers paradise! There is a walk in storage cupboard with shelves. Three strip lights and a spot light. You could easily put a door in this room through to the Store Room, and fit it out to make a granny flat or a holiday rental apartment. Under floor heating.
Cold Room 1.6 x 1.6 (5'3' x 5'3')
A fantastic walk in cold room with shelving, kept cool by a Norcool refrigeration system.
Store Room 3.8 x 4.0 (12'6' x 13'1')
This is a great storage area if not being converted to a granny flat or holiday rental. It has block walls and a concrete screed floor with under floor heating. There is also storage shelving. This room also has power and light.
Garage 7.0 x 5.0 (23'0' x 16'5')
A large double garage, with ample room for two large vehicles, and storage. You enter the garage by electrically operated solid wood door. The garage has a concrete screed floor, power and light.
The Smart central vacuum system is housed in the garage which also allows for easy vehicle cleaning! Door to lower hall.
Exterior
Campbells Croft has the most beautiful landscaped and well looked after garden. There are many different borders with perennials, shrubs such as rhododendrons, hydrangeas, azaleas, japonica, dwarf bamboo, and the garden has been created to have all year round colour. There are various trees for shelter and providing privacy. There is a beautiful garden pond, with an island in the middle of it, which the wild ducks nest on. The garden is a haven for wild life and it is an idyllic garden to sit in and enjoy the flora and fauna. There are also sweeping manicured lawns with a patio area outside the family room and gravel pathways meandering around the garden. A fruit bush area provides you with raspberries, blackcurrants and gooseberries, plum and apple trees and an herb garden. From the rear garden there is a rock face to one side, which is ideal for setting planters on. Steps lead down from this to the garage and parking area. The gravelled driveway leads from the garage down to the main road with conifer and shrub borders and with amazing views over Loch Ard and beyond.
A truly picture postcard garden, with hills behind, and the beautiful scenic Loch Ard in front. What more could any person ask for!
Fixtures & Fittings
All flooring, curtains & blinds and kitchen appliances are included in the sale.
All furniture & fittings except pictures can be bought by separate negotiation
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