SIR ANDREW MURRAY HOUSESTRATHYRE, STIRLINGSHIRE

STIRLING ABOUT 25 MILES

GLASGOW ABOUT 51 MILESSIR ANDREW MURRAY HOUSE

STRATHYRE, STIRLINGSHIRE

Stirling OfficeSuite C1Stirling Agricultural CentreStirling FK9 4RN

01786 434600

stirlng@ckdgalbraith.co.uk

Edge of village property offering flexibleaccommodation to suit a variety of uses

• Large reception room

• Games room

• Conservatory

• Commercial kitchen

• 3 bedroom suites with en suite and kitchen facilities

• 3 further bedrooms (1 en suite)

• Bathroom

• Utility room/shower room.

• Large garage & outbuilding

Area of rough woodland and meadowwith river frontage available in addition

GENERALSir Andrew Murray House is situated on the edge ofthe village of Strathyre in Stirlingshire in the LochLomond and the Trossachs National Park. Strathyrehas some local services (including a nearby PrimarySchool) and is only 9 miles from Callander. Callanderis one of the ‘gateways to the Highlands’ andprovides the everyday amenities expected of athriving town, including a post office, supermarkets,specialist food shops, florist, chemist, library and ahealth centre.

The town has excellent primary and secondaryschooling and The McLaren Leisure Centre offers agood range of sporting opportunities, including aswimming pool. Callander Golf Club lies to thenorth of the town and there is a sailing club to thewest, on nearby Loch Venachar. The River Teith isfamous for its trout and salmon fishing. The Rob RoyCentre is situated in Callander and other touristattractions nearby include cruises on the steamship,Sir Walter Scott, on Loch Katrine in the Trossachs,and Doune Castle.

The city of Stirling, 25 miles away, is the historic heartof Scotland, with Stirling Castle, Bannockburn andthe Wallace Monument just a few of the many sightsto visit in the local area.

Stirling is well placed for road, rail and busconnections to all the major towns in Scotland. Thepivot of the motorway network is only three miles tothe west of Stirling, giving quick access to Edinburghand Glasgow. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airportsare within easy reach. There is a wide range ofprivate schools within 40 miles of Callander,including Beaconhurst at Bridge of Allan, DollarAcademy, Strathallan, Morrison’s Academy, Ardvreck,Glenalmond and Kilgraston (girls only). StirlingUniversity is located in Bridge of Allan.

DESCRIPTIONSir Andrew Murray House was built by the Order ofSt John in 1979. Currently registered as a carehome, it has been used throughout as a holidayhome for the benefit of charities, organisations andindividuals. The property is situated in an elevatedposition, with a lovely aspect facing south-east overthe surrounding hills and countryside. The property

has been well maintained and offers extensiveaccommodation on one level and is well suited tolarge groups as well as those with limited mobilityand wheel chair users.

The property is approached from a parking area tothe east, which leads up a ramp to a spaciousentrance hall with doors off to a games room, utilityroom and broad corridor. Situated off the corridorare three bedroom suites (all with en suite, kitchenfacilities and sliding doors to the rear terrace), an ensuite bedroom, as well as a commercial kitchen witha hatch through to a large reception and dining roomwith a newly constructed spacious conservatory off.A rear hall leads off to a wing with two furtherbedrooms which could be used as a separate annexwith its own front door. It is served by a bathroomand by a kitchen with sliding doors leading onto thepaved patio area of the rear garden.

OUTSIDETo the front of the building is a garden, driveway andoff-road surfaced parking space for several cars. Tothe rear of the building is an area of garden, largelylaid to gravel for ease of maintenance. Situated offthe parking area is a double garage (7.1 m x 5.1 m),

built of brick with a concrete floor and a furtherattached outbuilding.

ADJOINING LANDTo the east side of the parking area is an area ofrough woodland and meadow, leading down to thebanks of the River Balvag, which extends to about1.7 acres and can be purchased at a price to beagreed in addition. In the event that the above landis acquired by the purchaser of Sir Andrew MurrayHouse and planning permission is subsequentlyobtained to re-develop the land, the vendor reservesthe right to claw back some of the uplift in value overa period of 20 years. In the event that the above landis retained by the vendor, all necessary rights ofvehicular and pedestrian access and servitude rightsto install, connect into, use and alter services asnecessary, will be retained. The access position willbe reviewed if a separate access is secured.

ACCESSA neighbouring property (Tigh an Uilt) has a right ofvehicular and pedestrian access over the parkingarea to the public road.

IMPORTANT NOTES11.. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please askfor further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 22.. Areas, measurementsand distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemedto be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 33.. These particulars shall not be bindingon our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on theirbehalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 44.. CClloossiinngg DDaattee A closing date may befixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date,unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right toaccept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.55.. OOffffeerrss Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, Suite C1, StirlingAgricultural Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN. 66.. TThhiirrdd PPaarrttyy RRiigghhttss aanndd SSeerrvviittuuddeess The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existingrights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to havesatisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

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DIRECTIONSFrom Stirling or the M9 (Junction 10)take the A84 west, signposted Douneand Callander. Continue throughCallander and on arriving in Strathyreturn left onto a single track roadsignposted for the cycle route toCallander and Balquidder. Continueover the bridge and take the firstturning on the left, signposted for SirAndrew Murray House.

SERVICESMains electricity. Oil fired centralheating and hot water system. Firealarm. Mains drainage and water.

SOLICITORSTurcan Connell, Princes Exchange ,1Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh , EH3 9EE

LOCAL AUTHORITYStirling Council

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSNo items are included unless specificallymentioned in these particulars.

OUTGOINGSSir Andrew Murray House is registeredas a Care Home and has a rateablevalue of £18,900. A purchaser wishingto change the use of Sir Andrew MurrayHouse would require to obtain thenecessary change of use consent.

VIEWINGBy appointment with the Selling Agents.

MORTGAGE FINANCECKD Galbraith has an alliance withindependent mortgage brokersSpringtide Capital Ltd who, throughtheir excellent relationships with lendersand private banks, can advise on themost suitable mortgage for yourcircumstances. For further informationcontact Matthew Griffiths who is basedin our Edinburgh office on 0131 2406990.

Particulars prepared July 2012Photographs taken 2012

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