Location

Back Borland encompasses approximately 7.5 acres within the stunning Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, nestled amidst the rolling hills above Gartmore. With the Queen Elizabeth Forest on the doorstep, this idyllic setting offers an abundance of cycle tracks, walking trails and wildlife.

Just 1.3 miles away lies the charming village of Gartmore, providing essential amenities such as a primary school, church and a vibrant community spirit. Residents take pride in collectively owning and maintaining the historic Black Bull pub and hotel, which dates back to 1740 and has undergone extensive renovations by dedicated locals. The village also hosts a plethora of clubs and societies and there is a community owned, beautifully refurbished village hall as well as a play park and football pitch.

Nearby Aberfoyle which is 4.5 miles distance, offers further services with a Co-op supermarket, petrol station, and a range of of shops, delis, cafes and restaurants, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the River Forth.

Secondary education is available at Balfron High, and McLaren High School with its neighbouring Sports Centre, situated in the bustling tourist hub of Callander, while independent Dollar Academy is within easy reach. The city of Stirling is a 30-minute drive away and is home to a historic castle and a university which incorporates the Macrobert Arts Centre and superb sports facilities, both of which are open to the public. Glasgow is 50 minutes away by road and provides all the attractions and services expected of a major European city including a mainline station and international airport while Edinburgh is just over an hour by car.

Description

Back Borland is a beautiful 1.5 storey former farmhouse constructed of stone under a slate roof and set amongst 7.5 acres of land offering versatile living in a peaceful rural location. Originally built around the 1700's the accommodation and outbuildings stretch to around 5425 sq ft and in its current form comprises the main house, two cottages - The Byre and The Steading, a studio and spa area.

The property has been altered and modernised by the current owners who have created a superb lifestyle business within the short term holiday rental market. The Byre offers four bedrooms with an open plan reception area and kitchen while The Steading has one bedroom and an open plan kitchen and living area.

The main house boasts a stunning generously-sized sitting room with vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams and an impressive open stone fireplace as the focal point. Thanks to the large windows overlooking the garden and the Velux windows in the roof this is an extremely light and bright space ideal for relaxing or socialising. The newly fitted dining/kitchen is well appointed with a range of wall and floor mounted units, built in appliances, parquet flooring and a dark blue wood-fired Esse cast iron cooker providing off-grid back up if needed, for both cooking and hot water. The kitchen has plenty of space for dining or entertaining and again benefits from views over the garden. Off the kitchen is a cosy family room with wood burning stove. A door leads through to the rear hallway and a downstairs double bedroom with en suite bathroom and a staircase leading up to a further two bedrooms.
The principal bedroom, located off the sitting room, has dual aspect views over the garden, built in wardrobes and an attractive en suite shower room. This completes the accommodation in the main house.

The Byre which was originally a cow barn has been wonderfully converted and displays the same high vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams that are found in the main house. The open plan living and well-appointed kitchen area is spacious and bright with a central woodburning stove that rotates to heat either the dining area or sunroom which has French doors leading outside to the lawn and a picnic bench. The Byre has four bedrooms, three of which are located on the ground floor along with the family bathroom; one benefits from an en suite shower room. The principal bedroom with adjacent shower room is upstairs and is accessed via a bespoke staircase.

The Steading, also converted from the original 18th century farm steading, has an open plan sitting and dining room and well-equipped kitchen with a woodburning stove. This property has one double bedroom, a bathroom with bath/shower, low level wash hand basin and WC.

Linked to The Steading is a versatile studio with WC and a garage (room for one small car) which stores the biomass boiler.

Other highlights include a spa area, with heated indoor 'endless' swimming pool, and adjacent outdoor hot tub to the rear of the property and solar panels.

Back Borland has around 7.5 acres of garden and land formed of lawn, mature woodland and a paddock/grazing ground making the property perfect for a small equestrian facility or hobby livestock. The property benefits from uninterrupted views over the idyllic countryside along with complete privacy.