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Spectacularly rural
IF laid-back luxury is what you’re looking for then you might be hard pushed to find a more impressive property than the new showhome which has just been released for sale at Stronvar in Balquhidder in the heart of Rob Roy country.
Nestled on the shores of Loch Voil, within the Loch Lomond & Trossach’s National Park, the showhome is an impressive rural property with spectacular views across one of the most picturesque areas of Scotland.
Priced at £575,000, this detached country home has an open plan entrance hall and elegant dining room with an elaborate vintage-style glass drop chandelier.
The bright and airy lounge is flooded with light from the double French doors with views out to the garden and rugged landscape beyond, and a feature multi-fuel stove perfect for chilly evenings.
Walnut and cream kitchen units also add brightness to the breakfasting kitchen which features Silestone worktops and leads to a separate sun room, utility room, shower room – and what could be a family room or a fourth bedroom.
The upper floor includes a master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room with a rustic hand-carved bed with pink and white bedlinen, and two double bedrooms decorated in creams and soft blues. There is also an integral double garage is also included.
As befitting a property of this character, the specification is of exceptional quality throughout, from the oak internal doors and ironmongery, to the choice of kitchen worktops by Jackton Moor and the Siemens appliances.
All flooring, lighting and fixtures are included in the price. Furniture and soft furnishings can be purchased separately.
The showhome is just one of a small number of properties which will be built at Stronvar. Prices for the plots start from £140,000 and there is one other home, priced at £575,000. Each home comes with shared ownership of approximately ten acres of land which includes a woodland and a The showhome at Stronvar is a light filled detached family home on the shores of Loch Voil protected Site of Special Scientific Interest which provides access to the loch and will be managed by Scottish Woodlands. Stronvar is also part of the River Teith Special Area of Conservation. The four star rated Monachyle Mhor hotel is nearby along with the popular town of Callander.
Appointments to visit the showhome can be arranged by contacting Westerwood Sales Office at Walker Group on 01506 413101.