Property description

Superbly located country house with an additional cottage, stunning views and an initiated planning consent which would result in one of the most striking houses in the area.

Location

Leckie is situated in the heart of Scotland. The House was once the principal house to the wider Leckie Estate and enjoys a splendidly sheltered and private setting, with the Gargunnock Hills to the south and wonderful views northward to Ben Ledi and Ben Vorlich.

The pivot of the motorway network is only 7 miles to the east near Stirling, with the M80 giving quick access to Glasgow and the M9 leading directly to Edinburgh. Glasgow Airport is 36 miles via the Erskine Bridge and Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles via the M9. Both airports offer regular services to London and other UK cities, as well as an increasing number of international destinations.

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is within easy reach to the west. Gleneagles Hotel and its associated Country Club (22 miles) provides an extensive range of sports and leisure facilities including three golf courses – the King's, the Queen's and the pga Centenary Course (designed by Jack Nicklaus). The golf courses of Aberfoyle, Callander, Sherrifmuir and Stirling are also nearby. In addition to the sport on Leckie, grouse and pheasant shooting can be taken in the area with salmon fishing on the River Teith.

Gargunnock lies one mile to the east and is an attractive village which has a primary school, pub/restaurant and a local shop. Stirling (7 miles) is the major city of central Scotland, with its historic castle and excellent shops and services, including a choice of supermarkets, a large shopping centre, a cinema and swimming pool. There is a Park & Ride terminus on the outskirts of Stirling linking to regular bus and train services to Edinburgh and Glasgow in addition to a direct service to London King's Cross (including sleeper service).

Independent schools in the area include Ardvreck in Crieff. Glenalmond, Strathallan and Kilgraston are also within easy reach. Bridge of Allan is also home to Stirling University which has a sports centre and the MacRobert Art Centre with a theatre and cinema.

Description

Leckie House occupies a commanding elevated position with stunning views to the west and north towards The Trossachs. The house, which is constructed of harled brick under a slate roof, benefits from planning permission (17/00201/ful) to be altered and extended. Currently the property comprises 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a beautiful open plan living space adjoining a well appointed kitchen with a varnished wood finish, integrated siemens over and a 5 ring Rangemaster hob and oven, The property also benefits from an indoor leisure facility with swimming pool along with his and hers changing rooms. The property extends to over 7000 q ft with a spacious and convenient flow that make a tremendous space for entertaining as providing a comfortable and convenient space for modern family living. The planning consent extends this to 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms including a magnificent master suite built not the bay taking full advantage of the incredible views.

Included in the permission is a two storey extension providing additional reception rooms and bedrooms on the western elevation and a single storey extension creating a large open plan kitchen/sitting area adjoining the swimming pool on the eastern elevation. The permission also allows for the replacement of Whitehill Cottage which lies adjacent with garaging and stores if desired.

(The current and proposed accommodation is shown on the accompanying floor plans)

The house is approached via a tarmac drive which leads off the private estate road and sweeps through the lightly wooded gardens to a parking area adjacent to the house. The formal gardens are enclosed by a high beech hedge and are enjoyed from the south facing paved terrace which is accessed directly from both the existing drawing room, swimming pool and proposed open plan kitchen/sitting room area. An enclosed all weather tennis court lies to the east of the garden.

Whitehill Cottage

Situated on the rear drive to Leckie House, Whitehill Cottage is a single storey detached bungalow built of timber clad brick under a tile roof. The accommodation comprises: Sitting room, kitchen, four bedrooms and bathroom. There is an enclosed garden to the front with drying green to the rear and a wooden garage for a single car.

Surrounding the house, cottage and gardens are about 16 acres of policy fields and woodland. The fields are down to pasture with a number of specimen trees interspersed throughout. To the west of the house there is a section of broadleaved woodland which leads you down to the Leckie Burn.

Directions

From Glasgow take the M80/A80 east, following signs to Stirling, merging onto the M9. Leave the M9 at Junction 10. Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A84 and continue west towards Callander / Crianlarich / Safari Park. After Blair Drummond (3 miles) turn left onto the B8075 signposted to Gargunnock. Turn right at the T junction onto the A811 and continue for 1 mile, taking the first road on the left signposted to Leckie Estate. Follow this minor public road which sweeps left below Beild Farm. The entrance gates to Leckie Estate lie on the right immediately adjacent to Beild Farm.

From Edinburgh take the M9 north past Stirling. Leave the M9 at Junction 10 and continue as above.

The postcode is FK8 3BN.
Amenities

Country house with commanding elevated position with stunning views

Beautiful open plan living space

Indoor swimming pool

Approx. 24 acres of land

Situated in the heart of Scotland