4 bed detached house for sale

Loaningbank, Back Road, Menstrie FK11

The House
Welcomed to the market is Loaningbank, enviably situated in the most peaceful, yet convenient setting at the foot of the Ochil Hills. This delightful, detached family home, is set over three levels, and sits in extensive garden grounds of approximately two acres. Loaningbank is well placed for all local amenities and has the additional benefit of being located on the popular but quiet, walking, cycling and horse friendly ‘Back Road' between Menstrie and Alva.

An outstanding additional feature of the property is it's detached outhouse - a large traditional stone Hayloft that has been sympathetically converted into a storage and non-habitable amenity space over two levels. There is excellent residential development potential subject to renewing the planning permission which was granted in 2007 for a four-bedroom detached house (plans available on request).

Loaningbank's internal accommodation on the ground floor comprises: Reception hall, bedroom 4/home office, bedroom 1 with en-suite and a utility room. A carpeted staircase takes to you the 1st floor which provides the lounge, dining kitchen and the family shower room. Another carpeted staircase takes you to the 2nd floor where there are two further double bedrooms. Warmth is provided by gas central heating and there are recently fitted external doors and double-glazed windows throughout. The property also benefits from a modern integrated house alarm with video cameras covering external driveway and grounds.

The Hayloft
An exceptional building with amazing potential for a variety of purposes - residential, home office, retreat, art/music studio, gym, table sports, man cave or a combination of these.

The Garden and Grounds
The property boasts a combination of well-maintained gardens and ‘tracked' woodland grounds which back directly onto the foothills of Myretoun Hill and the Ochils range. The wild garden with its range of interesting mature trees and foliage is a wonderful haven for wildlife and birds. A selection of fruit trees, a large vegetable plot, terraced raised borders with a fine array of plants are on hand for the keen gardener. Opportunities are limited only by imagination in the secret woodland garden. There is a large children's level play area which is suitable for camping, football etc and trampolining. A large drying green area with accessible pathway is also on hand. There is a large summerhouse on the bottom patio which has indoor seating, internal and external lighting, and power. Adjacent to that is an outdoor seating and BBQ area. Additionally, there is a second summerhouse at the top of the garden, affording extensive countryside views. This also comes with seating, lighting, and power. The garden has a large hut, ideal for storing tools and equipment, several seating areas, a Pergola, woodstore and electric points. There is also a contained family area with an open fire hearth in the upper garden.

The Location
The thriving commuter village of Menstrie has an exceptional community spirit with a lively calendar of events. It also provides a range of shops meeting day-to-day needs, with more extensive shopping available in the nearby city of Stirling. There are excellent primary and secondary schools close at hand and the town is most convenient for Stirling University. The independent sector is well provided for, with independent schools in the area including Fairview International, Dollar and Morrison's Academy. The road and rail networks give good access to major destinations throughout the central belt - the M9 and M80 can be easily reached from the town and Stirling's railway station provides frequent services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

EPC Rating: E54
Council Tax Band: F

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Reception Hall
Welcoming hall which provides access to all rooms on the ground floor and a carpeted staircase, with wrought iron balustrade and window at the half landing to the first floor. Carpeted flooring, radiator and a large storage cupboard.

Bedroom 4/Home Office 4.5m x 4.0m
Well-proportioned, dual aspect room which is currently being used as a home office. Feature timber fire surround with open fire, carpeted flooring, radiator and storage cupboard.

Bedroom 1 4.5m x 3.4m
Lovely side facing bedroom with storage cupboard, carpeted flooring and radiator.

En-suite 2.0m x 2.1m
White three-piece suite of WC, wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over. Tiled flooring, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Utility Room 4.8m x 2.6m
Good sized room with plentiful storage, timber worktop and has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Belfast sink, boiler, tiled flooring, Velux window and door to the garden.

Lounge 4.6m x 3.9m
Lovely dual aspect room offering countryside views. Feature fire surround, storage cupboard, deep skirtings, cornicing, carpeted flooring, radiator and TV point.

Dining Kitchen 7.0m x 3.5m
Spacious dining kitchen exhibiting a wide range of kitchen cabinetry, contrasting granite worktop, tiled splashback and stainless-steel sink. Space for a range cooker with gas hob, dishwasher and a fridge freezer. Fitted corner seating and excellent space for a family dining table. Vinyl flooring and two windows. Pleasing views to garden and outhouse.

Shower Room 1.9m x 2.8m
Lovely, modern white suite of WC, wash hand basin with storage and tiled shower enclosure with mains rain shower. Tile flooring and walls, window and heated towel rail.

Upper Landing
Carpeted flooring, velux window and loft hatch.

Bedroom 2 4.7m x 4.6m at the widest
Well-proportioned double bedroom with views to the Wallace Monument. Carpeted flooring and a radiator.

Bedroom 3 3.5m x 3.5m
Double bedroom with countryside views, full wall of fitted wardrobes, carpeted flooring and a radiator.

Agents Note
We believe these details to be accurate, however it is not guaranteed, and they do not form any part of a contract. Fixtures and fittings are not included unless specified otherwise. Photographs are for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Areas, distances, and room measurements are approximate only and the floor plans, which are for illustrative purposes only, may not be to scale.