Summary - SHANDALE COTTAGE, DUNBLANE FK15 0JH
26.7 acres of grazing across four fields, equestrian-ready
Two stable blocks: eight loose boxes, two feed stores, tack room
Single-storey living with 5 beds, 3 baths and large vaulted sitting room
Substantial loft space — potential to extend subject to permissions
Integral double garage and multiple parking areas for horseboxes
EPC rating F; oil heating — requires energy efficiency improvements
Very slow broadband and private water via neighbour’s pipe
Buyer shares upkeep of access track; council tax band H (very expensive)
Set on 26.7 acres with established stabling, Shandale Cottage is a spacious single-storey family home built in 1980 and designed for rural living and equestrian use. The house sits in an elevated position with wide views to the Perthshire hills and easy vehicular access to the A9, putting Dunblane under two miles away and major cities within commutable distance. The accommodation all lies on the ground floor, with a large vaulted sitting/dining room, an open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, five bedrooms and generous utility and storage space. There is substantial loft space offering scope to extend, subject to planning consent.
The equestrian facilities include two stable blocks with eight loose boxes, two feed stores and a tack room, plus extensive parking suitable for horseboxes. The land is split into four grazing fields and includes a disused bothy. There are two garden areas with countryside outlooks, an enclosed courtyard and an integral double garage. Mains electricity is connected; water is supplied via a private pipe to a neighbouring farm and drainage is to a septic tank.
Buyers should note a few material considerations: the property has an EPC rating of F and oil-fired heating, broadband speeds are very slow, and the purchaser will share responsibility for upkeep of the access track (used also by other parties). Council tax is high (band H). The house is presented with many original fittings and offers clear potential for modernisation and energy improvement works, making it suitable for those wanting an established rural home with scope to update and personalise.
Overall, Shandale is best suited to buyers seeking countryside privacy and equestrian or smallholding potential who value single-level living and generous landholding, and who are prepared to invest in energy upgrades and connectivity improvements.
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