7 bedroom detached house

Hillview Cottage stands as a substantial family residence within Blairdrummond.

Originally transformed and expanded from 3 x 18th-century tied cottages in 1963, the property has retained some of its original charm.

The house has been used by the current owner for Bed & Breakfast/family home purposes, and offers a flexible design suited to family life, business venture or a hybrid.
This considerable property has six spacious en suite double bedrooms, each offering comfort and privacy.

The generous lounge area provides attractive views of the surrounding farmland and the Gargunnock hills in the distance.
To the front of the cottage, ample parking space is flanked by flower beds and lawn.

Stepping through the front door (with Pro Ring doorbell and RFID card/fob/fingerprint unlocking), you enter a reception lounge with open fireplace.

This central hub connects to various parts of the house, including two distinct wings and a dining kitchen.
The kitchen, in need of modernisation, itself offers views of the rear garden, open fields, woodlands and beyond.

To the rear of the kitchen is a utility room with a central heating boiler and a wash sink, washing machines and tumble dryer, as well the door to the back garden (with dog flap).
The principal lounge, situated in the original part of the house, currently serves as a dining lounge.

Characterized by its open raftered ceiling, a substantial stone fireplace with a stove, and picturesque rural views, this lounge offers a spacious and relaxed family space.
The principal bedroom, complete with potential for a large en suite bathroom, also has access to a sun lounge and an adjoining single bedroom (or office/dressing room).

There is adequate storage within the property, including a utility room, a guest cloakroom with linen storage, a printer cupboard, a bedding cupboard to meet your organizational needs.

The printer cupboard houses the pressurized hot water tank, offering a pressurised water system for most of the house without the need for pumps. This cupboard also houses a filing cabinet, network printers, a small safe and the router
Hillview Cottage is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Stirling, just 4 miles from the city centre and motorway network to Edinburgh and Glasgow
The desirable Blair Drummond area, known for its Safari Park, offers a rural haven with village amenities such as a primary school, village hall, church, local bus services and the Smiddy Farm Shop, café and butchery.

Nearby Doune provides essential shops including a post office, coffee shops, speciality stores, library, Veterinary Surgery, GP Surgery as well as pubs and hotels with dining options.
Additional amenities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Kippen, Gargunnock, and Thornhill.

The local bus service and Stirling rail station, with connections to Scotland's major cities, ensure convenient public transportation options. McLaren High School in nearby Callander serves as the secondary school for the area with sport centre and swimming pool, while private schooling is available at Dollar Academy who offer a private bus service from Stirling station.

The countryside surrounding Hillview Cottage is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering captivating walking trails, horseback riding routes, fishing, golf courses, wildlife watching, and opportunities for canoeing.

For more extensive amenities, the city of Stirling, provides, retail outlets, business services, supermarkets and sports and leisure facilities including curling rink, is easily accessible by car.

Some items of furniture, some light fittings, some white goods and a robot mower/garage are available by negotiation.
A strip of fenced woodland to the north of the property (back of the front lawn) is currently available for a peppercorn rent.

EPC Band G.