Creag Darach, Lochard Road, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Savills - Glasgow Phone: 0141 376 9007

Detached traditional home with self contained three bedroom cottage.<br/><br/> <b>Description</b><br/><br/>Creag Darach is an impressive detached home on Lochard Road, on the edge of Aberfoyle, enjoying mountain views to the rear, river views to the front, and easy access to Loch Ard. The property offers generous and flexible accommodation extending to approximately 3,429 sq ft, incorporating a stone-built traditional house alongside a self-contained cottage, making it ideally suited to multi-generational living, guest accommodation or home working, subject to individual requirements.<br/>Set within mature, well established garden grounds, Creag Darach enjoys a sense of privacy and tranquillity, while being well placed for village amenities and the wider Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.<br/><br/>Creag Darach House<br/>The principal house provides spacious, well proportioned accommodation over two floors. The ground floor is centred around a welcoming reception hallway, from which the main living spaces are accessed. These include a generous drawing room with bay window and fireplace with woodburning stove, an inviting living room and a formal dining room, offering flexibility for both family life and entertaining. The bright kitchen sits at the heart of the house and features a central island with Belfast sink and breakfast bar, extensive cabinetry and a range cooker. There is ample space for informal dining and day to day living, supported by adjacent utility facilities. On the first floor, the main house offers a well balanced selection of bedrooms, including a principal bedroom and four further bedrooms, alongside the family bathroom.<br/><br/>Creag Darach Cottage<br/>The annexe is arranged over two levels: on the ground floor there is a dining kitchen and living room with fireplace, along with a utility room and WC, while upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. This space is ideal for extended family, guests or flexible ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.<br/><br/>Gardens and Grounds<br/>Creag Darach sits within established garden grounds and benefits from parking for several vehicles. The gardens offer a combination of lawn and mature planting, providing shelter, privacy and an attractive outlook. There are a variety of outbuildings, including a double car port, along with a summer house and several patio areas positioned to take full advantage of the sunshine to both the front and rear.<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/><br/>The nearby villages of Aberfoyle and Kinlochard offer an excellent range of leisure and lifestyle amenities, including a sailing club, the renowned Go Ape outdoor activity centre at the Lodge Visitor Centre, home to the UK’s longest zipwire. The area is particularly well suited to outdoor pursuits, with opportunities for mountain biking, hill walking, pony trekking, canoeing, wild swimming and fishing.<br/><br/>Aberfoyle provides a good selection of local amenities, including a primary school, shops, post office, supermarket and a variety of hotels and restaurants, along with an attractive 9 hole golf course. Championship courses at Loch Lomond and The Carrick are located approximately 24 miles away. <br/><br/>Secondary schooling is available at McLaren High School in Callander, while a number of well regarded independent schools can be found within easy reach in Bridge of Allan, Dollar and Glasgow.<br/><br/>Rail services are available at Stirling (approximately 17 miles) and Dunblane (approximately 20 miles), both offering regular mainline connections to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. Stirling Station serves as a key regional transport hub, while road links via the A81 and A84 provide convenient access to the Central Belt and beyond.<br/><br/>The Trossachs is celebrated for its rich and diverse wildlife, with regular sightings of golden eagles, ospreys, peregrine falcons and red deer, alongside roe deer, wildcats, foxes, feral goats, badgers and red squirrels—creating a truly exceptional natural setting.<br/><br/>Square Footage: 3,429 sq ft<br/> <br/> <br/><br/><b>Additional Info</b><br/><br/>Water - Mains<br/>Electricity - Mains<br/>Drainage - Septic Tank<br/>Heating - Oil fired to radiators<br/><br/>Creag Darrach is located with an conservation area.<br/><br/>Council Tax for the main house is Band G, with the cottage separately banded at Band E.