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Backcroft Cottage

Offers Over £470,000

Backcroft, Ramoyle, Dunblane, FK15 0BL

An exceptional detached cottage situated off Ramoyle, Dunblane, set within superb and professionally landscaped gardens, Backcroft is one of the oldest properties in the historical city dating back in excess of 300 years.

The cottage had a thatched roof reportedly up to the early 1900s and now significantly modernised it blends the original character of the cottage with contemporary fixtures and fittings. The property has undergone a full programme of refurbishment in recent years.

This quaint and characterful home offers flexible accommodation formed over two floor levels, measuring 1657 sqft and in full comprising; entrance vestibule, welcoming reception hallway, cosy and comfortable lounge with wood burning stove, ground level double bedroom looking out to a lovely rear sun terra

Detached
3 Bedrooms
2 Public rooms
2 Bathrooms
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Backcroft Cottage

Backcroft, Ramoyle, Dunblane, FK15 0BL

Offers Over £470,000

Detached
3 Bedrooms
2 Public rooms
2 Bathrooms

Contact Agent

Jenna Weir

01786 471777

Jenna Weir
An exceptional detached cottage situated off Ramoyle, Dunblane, set within superb and professionally landscaped gardens, Backcroft is one of the oldest properties in the historical city dating back in excess of 300 years.

The cottage had a thatched roof reportedly up to the early 1900s and now significantly modernised it blends the original character of the cottage with contemporary fixtures and fittings. The property has undergone a full programme of refurbishment in recent years.

This quaint and characterful home offers flexible accommodation formed over two floor levels, measuring 1657 sqft and in full comprising; entrance vestibule, welcoming reception hallway, cosy and comfortable lounge with wood burning stove, ground level double bedroom looking out to a lovely rear sun terrace, superb garden room, useful utility room and impressive dining sized kitchen with cathedral style ceiling and AGA which has been converted from the original old barn and hayloft. The rear vestibule and boot room is used as the everyday entrance. Completing the ground level accommodation is the charming main bathroom with over bath shower. On the upper level a spacious hallway provides access to the principal bedroom which features an en suite shower room and has lovely views over the rear garden. There is an additional double bedroom and study/home office. The cottage has gas central heating, double glazing with triple glazing in the garden room and back vestibule, alarm system and security lighting.

Without question, one of the main features of this superb home are the exceptionally well-maintained garden grounds and extensive plot. The outside space will appeal to a cross section of the market with a barbecue area for Al Fresco dining in the summer months, a beautiful feature dry stone garden seat, summer house with electricity and insulation which has been utilised as an art studio and large green house. The beautifully stocked gardens offer fruit trees and bushes, a raised vegetable plot, garden lighting and outside water tap and power supply. Backcroft has the additional advantage of having superb off-street parking via a monobloc driveway, and detached double garage with electric doors.

Dunblane is an ancient, small cathedral city set in attractive countryside, six miles to the north of Stirling. The town is well situated for both Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth and all the other major towns of central Scotland. There is an excellent selection of local independent shops plus a Tesco supermarket and M&S Simply Food store. The town also offers good recreational facilities which include tennis, squash and bowling clubs and a golf club. Gleneagles Hotel complex with its leisure club and golf courses is only 14 miles away. There are a number of nursery schools and well-regarded public schools. Private schools which cater for day pupils nearby, including Fairview International at Bridge of Allan, Morrison’s Academy at Crieff and Dollar Academy. There are excellent boarding schools within Perthshire including Ardvreck, Glenalmond, Strathallan and Kilgraston. St Leonards in Fife and all the Edinburgh schools including Fettes and Loretto are also within reach. Dunblane is very well placed with road and rail connections to all the major towns of central Scotland. The pivot of the motorway network is only two miles to the south with the M9 and M80 giving quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow respectively. The A9 is now dual carriageway all the way to Perth. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are easily accessible. In addition, Dunblane has a railway station on the main line from London to Inverness with commuter services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. EPC - D

Key Features

  • Three bedrooms (principal bedroom boasts an en suite shower room)
  • Cosy and comfortable lounge with wood burning stove
  • Impressive dining sized kitchen with cathedral style ceiling and AGA
  • Garden room
  • Main bathroom with over bath shower
  • Study/home office
  • Original character of the cottage with contemporary fixtures and fittings
  • Exceptionally well-maintained and professionally landscaped garden grounds
  • Summer house which has been utilised as an art studio and large green house
  • Detached double garage with electric doors

Dunblane is a small Cathedral town and former Royal burgh in the Stirling council area. Situated 9 miles north of Stirling off the A9 road, the town has a population of approximately 8,800.

Dunblane would suit those looking for a new home outside of the city. With pleasant surroundings and clean air, the town is bordered by rural estates and farmlands, but retains excellent transport links to Scotland’s major cities, with Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow less than an hours’ drive away.

Add to this the historic Dunblane cathedrals, a number of outstanding hotels, bars and restaurants, a vibrant and bustling high street, and the Dunblane Centre, and you can see why Dunblane is a popular choice for those seek a serene and familial lifestyle.

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