Exceptional estate with superb outlookOld Ballikinrain, Balfron, Stirlingshire

Old Ballikinrain House • 9 bedrooms• 6 bath/shower rooms (3 en suite)• Wc• 2 dressing rooms• Drawing room• Dining room• Garden room• Snug• Reception hall• TV room• Conservatory• Gym• Laundry room• Office• Kitchen/sitting room/playroom• UtilitySun room• Study

3 bedroom Coach House

Outbuildings• Double garage• Log store• Boiler room (biomass)• Plant room• Wash room• Office

Around 25 acres of garden grounds and woodland.

Killearn 3 miles

Balfron 3 miles

Stirling 22 miles

Glasgow 24 miles

DirectionsFrom Stirling take the A811 for

approximately 5 miles after

Buchylvie then take the A875

signposted to Balfron. Continue

through Balfron and at the

staggered junction turn left

onto the B818 signposted

Fintry. Continue on this road for

about 2 miles and the entrance

to Old Ballikinrain is signposted

on the left hand side.

From Glasgow take the A81

north and at the Y junction

beyond Strathblane, veer right

onto the A875 signposted

Killearn. Continue through the

village and about 1.2 miles after

leaving the village, turn right

onto the B818 signposted

Fintry and follow the

directions above.

SituationOld Ballikinrain lies about 3

miles east of Killearn below the

Campsie Fells. The surrounding

countryside is renowned for its

beauty, and the area’s

accessibility to Glasgow and

Stirling also accounts for the

perennial popularity of this

part of Stirlingshire.

Killearn has a real community

feel, with village stores, a pub,

restaurants and a number of

specialist shops.

There is an excellent primary

school in the village and the

nearby very modern Balfron

High School is highly regarded

and regularly makes the top 15

of the Scottish state schools

league table. Private day

schooling can be found

throughout Glasgow, with

boarding options available at

Helensburgh and further

north near Stirling and

into Perthshire.

Stirling (23.5 miles) is the

major town of central Scotland.

In the Middle Ages it was the

seat of the Kings of Scotland.

William Wallace defeated the

English at the battle of Stirling

Bridge in 1297, and nearby

Bannockburn was the scene of

another major Scottish victory

in 1314, when Robert the Bruce

routed the army of Edward II.

Glasgow (24 miles), Scotland’s

largest city, is one of the UK’s

most fashionable cities with

outstanding shopping,

excellent theatres and a

thriving business district. The

acclaimed Buchanan Castle

Golf Course is within a few

miles. Other outdoor pursuits

abound, with excellent low

ground shooting and also some

superb fishing in the area.

Nearby Loch Lomond offers a

variety of water sports.

Old BallikinrainOld Ballikinrain occupies an

historic site that has reportedly

had a house on it since the

middle of the 14th century. The

oldest part of the house has

been attributed to James

Napier, whose father John took

part in the Earl of Glencairns

rising in favour of King Charles,

raising the royal standard and

assembling troops in 1653. The

property then saw various

developments and extensions

through the descending Napier

family and then the Dunmore

family through the

19th century.

In 1862 Archibald Orr Ewing

acquired the estate and built a

new house for himself which

stands today known as

Ballikinrain Castle and

accordingly ‘Old Ballikinrain’

was formed.

But perhaps the most

influential changes are the

incredible internal remodelling

and restoration that the current

owners have carried out to

create the magnificent family

home that stands today.

The property is striking in

appearance with beautiful

picked out key stones and

lintels and a traditional U shape

with the principal house

flanked by two wings and a

further extension to the rear.

The construction is of harled

stone under a pitched slate

roof. Externally the property is

both commanding and visually

appealing and this is a theme

that continues throughout

the property.

The principal reception

rooms showcase high ceilings,

stunning fireplaces and

cornicing and beautiful

chandeliers.

The drawing room has fantastic

wood panelling and an

intriguing archway through to

the garden room.

The dining room has a

decorative ceiling pattern,

impressive open fireplace,

exposed timber flooring and

traditional sash and case

windows with a mirroring

archway to that in the drawing

room which leads through to

the snug.

Perhaps the biggest

transformation is the creation

of a superb open plan kitchen,

sitting and family area. Timber

taken from Douglas Fir trees

within the grounds was used to

create the striking exposed

cross beams. The kitchen itself

was handcrafted from oak, also

from the estate and features a

central breakfasting island with

storage beneath, and a further

superb range of cabinetry. A

traditional four oven black AGA

is at the heart of the kitchen

and there is also a combination

oven, Belfast sink and two

integrated dishwasher.

Either side of the AGA two

arches lead into the open plan

family/dining room. With the

sun room on one side and

clever use of roof lights and

windows, this entire wing is

flooded with natural light and is

very much the functional living

hub of the house.

The bedrooms are all

spacious, well lit and have

wonderful views. The

bathrooms all have unique and

beautiful features and finishes

and range from freestanding

roll top baths in wood panelled

rooms to sleek modern shower

units with rain heads and

heated towel rails.

In its entirety, from the

entrance hall to the attic

bedrooms, the quality and

character of the property can

be felt throughout. This “little

big house” has a layout and

proportions that flow logically

and allow for modern living as

well as acknowledging and

appreciating the grandeur and

history in which the building

is steeped.

The Coach HouseThe Coach House is a beautiful

red sandstone property, and

when combined with the

former stable block forms a U

shape to the side of the main

house. The property was

restored by the current owners

to create a superb three

bedroom self contained

residence and it offers

excellent ancillary

accommodation or the

potential for holiday lets and

commercial income.

The OfficeThe former Bothy is now used

as an office with its own

shower room. This could also

be utilised as a studio flat but

at present provides very useful

home office space.

West Gate LodgeThe West Gate Lodge lies

adjacent to the principal drive

leading to Old Ballikinrain. The

property would benefit from

some modernisation but

ultimately comprises a two

bedroom property with a

further bathroom, kitchen and

sitting room with an adjoining

area of garden.

Gardens & GroundsThe gardens surrounding Old

Ballikinrain are beautiful and

have historically been open to

the public under Scotland’s

Gardens Scheme. A tarmac

driveway sweeps through

wooded grounds and in front

of the house where a gravel

courtyard leads to the principal

entrance. The road continues

to the rear of the property

where there is a planted

turning circle and parking with

access to the house gained via

the boot room.

The 25 acres of grounds are

formed predominately of

mixed woodland on the

approach to the house and

then formal gardens and lawns

to the front and side.

Throughout the grounds the

trees are magnificent, with

highlights including an historic

yew tree the branches of which

form a perfect canopy over an

outside dining table. Extensive

outdoor lighting creates a truly

dramatic and enjoyable setting

at night.

To the front of the property

intricate box hedging can be

found bordering the path to

the front door.

The trees within the policies

offer a variety of colour and

blossom throughout the year.

Herbaceous borders and

shrubs interspersed by various

walkways make Old Ballikinrain

every bit as appealing

externally as it is internally. The

grounds mirror the grandeur

of the house while being

relatively low maintenance in

their upkeep.

Within the grounds and near

the yew tree dining area is a

wonderful modern summer

house with covered decking

and an adjoining covered

seating area.

Adjoining land.The land to the east of Old

Ballikinrain and the business

that is associated with it is

owned by the current owners

of Old Ballikinrain. This land is

‘owned but excluded’ at this

point but could be purchased

ServicesMains water, mains electricity,

private drainage to septic tank.

Biomass boilers.

Local AuthorityStirling Council

Council Tax BandingOld Ballikinrain - H

EPC RatingOld Balikinrain House – band F

Coach House – band E

The Bothy – band F

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleavesThe property is sold subject to

and with the benefit of all

servitude rights, burdens,

reservations and wayleaves,

including rights of access and

rights of way, whether public or

private, light, support,

drainage, water and wayleaves

for masts, pylons, stays, cable,

drains and water, gas and other

pipes, whether contained in the

Title Deeds or informally

constituted and whether

referred to in the General

Remarks and Stipulations or

not. The Purchaser(s) will be

held to have satisfied himself as

to the nature of all such

servitude rights and others.

PossessionVacant possession and entry

will be given on completion.

OffersOffers must be submitted in

Scottish legal terms to the

Selling Agents. A closing date

for offers may be fixed and

prospective purchasers are

advised to register their

interest with the Selling Agents

following inspection.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with

Savills – 0141 222 5875

Purchase priceWithin 7 days of the conclusion

of Missives a deposit of 10% of

the purchase price shall be

paid. The deposit will be

non-returnable in the event of

the Purchaser(s) failing to

complete the sale for reasons

not attributable to the Seller

or his agents.

Old Ballikinrain, Balfron, Stirlingshire Coach House, Old Balikinrain. 385.3 sq. metres (4,147.4 sq. feet)Old Balikinrain 882.7 sq. metres (9,501.2 sq. feet)

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Important notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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