* Freehold
* Beautiful country setting on the edge of the village
* Recently upgraded living space
* 5 bedrooms and a separate guest suite
* About 0. 6 mile walk to Dollar Academy
* Stunning gardens surrounding the house
* EPC Rating = D
Outstanding Victorian family home on the edge of Dollar.
Description
Strathdevon House is a handsome Victorian family home which dates back to the
mid - 19th century. The house is Category C Listed and retains an abundance of
traditional character throughout, but it has been modernised in recent years
to enhance the spacious and family - friendly accommodation. It sits in about
1. 3 acres of beautiful mature gardens and woodland, creating the feel of a
private country house despite its convenient location on the edge of the town.
A useful footpath at the top of the garden leads onto Back Road which
continues on to Dollar Academy.
The principal living rooms are situated on the ground floor, set off a central
entrance hall. The sitting room and family room both have lovely south facing
outlooks over the front garden through large bay windows with working
shutters. Both have fireplaces, and the sitting room is particularly
characterful thanks to its bow end and three presses. A study with its own WC
and the dining room also sit off the main hall. The dining room has a shelved
pantry and understairs cupboard, and connects through to the kitchen which is
at the rear of the house. The kitchen has French doors opening up onto a south
facing patio and is fitted with units and a range of integrated appliances
including an aga and a Hotpoint electric oven. To the side of the kitchen sits
the spacious garden room, which makes for an excellent games room. A door
leads into the guest suite with shower room and stairs to the bedroom above.
A carpeted stone staircase with original curved wooden banister leads up to
the first floor landing. A large window above the stairs provides an abundance
of natural light and views over the garden. The bow - ended principal bedroom
has stunning south - facing views through a large bay window over the front
garden and countryside beyond. It has fitted wardrobes and a recently
installed en suite with freestanding bath and separate double shower. There is
a further south - facing bedroom with large bay window, and another with lovely
views over the garden to the rear. The family bathroom has a bath and separate
shower. A linen cupboard also sits off the landing. The staircase continues up
to the top floor where there are two further bedrooms with dormer windows, and
a shower room.
Gardens and Grounds
The pillared entrance to Strathdevon House leads to the tarmac driveway which
sweeps through the mature rhododendrons of the front garden and up to the
house. There are gravelled parking areas to the front and side, as well as a
garage with wooden doors. The principal garden sits to the rear of the house
and is largely laid to lawn but surrounded by a band of mature conifer trees
providing excellent shelter and privacy. An area of woodland sits above the
garden and a public footpath beyond leads into the town.
Stone steps from the front of the house lead down into the south facing front
garden which is beautifully presented with well - stocked flowerbeds and borders
containing a rich variety of established shrubs and plants, including a
spectacular array of rhododendrons. A south facing patio sits to the east of
the house with direct access into the kitchen.
Location
Strathdevon House sits in a beautiful countryside setting on the edge of the
picturesque and highly sought after town of Dollar. It is a short walk from
the property to the centre of town, where there are a range of services and
amenities, including a grocery store, butcher, baker, delicatessen and a wine
shop. It also has a post office, health centre, dentist and newsagent in
addition to several specialist shops, cafés, a pub and a restaurant. Dollar is
best known for its long established Academy, which is often billed as one of
Scotland’s most respected independent schools. There are a range of other well
known private schools within reach of the town, including Strathallan and
Kilgraston.
Dollar has a vibrant and friendly local community with a variety of sports and
arts clubs as well as youth groups. The tennis and squash clubs are all
particularly popular and there are golf courses locally at Dollar and
Muckhart. The world - renowned golf courses and leisure facilities at Gleneagles
Hotel are only about 14 miles away. For those who enjoy the outdoors there are
wonderful walks to be enjoyed locally on the Ochil Hills while the more
dramatic hills and lochs of Perthshire are only a short drive north.
The town is very accessible, with the major centres of Stirling (12 miles),
Perth (26 miles), Edinburgh (34 miles) and Glasgow (37 miles) all within easy
reach.
Square Footage: 4, 315 sq ft
Acreage:
1. 3 Acres
Additional Info
**General remarks
**
Services: Mains water, gas and electricity. Private mains drainage. Central
heating provided by mains gas fired boiler.
Local Authority & tax band: Clackmannanshire Council tax band H.
Listing: Strathdevon House is Category C Listed
Fixtures & Fittings: All fitted carpets, blinds and light fittings are
included in the sale. The integrated white goods are included apart from the
tumble dryer, dishwasher, washing machine and freestanding fridge freezer.

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