Brackenber House, Airth, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK2

Outstanding contemporary house with substantial accommodation, separate lodge and superb leisure facilities

Description

Brackenber House is a remarkable contemporary family home offering an incredible array of luxurious features. The property was built in 2016 and was designed with open plan family living in mind. The hugely impressive accommodation includes four bedrooms with en suites and dressing rooms, five reception rooms and a superb range of leisure facilities. The house extends to over 18,000 Sq. ft, to include its leisure facilities, and integral garaging. There is additional space in the form of a separate lodge, and garage / workshop.

GROUND FLOOR
The entrance to Brackenber House is almost cathedral-like in scale with a large double height apex reception hall, with front door set within a double height glass surround. The sweeping staircase leads up to the first floor mezzanine landing, with bespoke marble steps, curved-glass balustrade and black steel banister creating a striking monochromatic effect.

The kitchen with breakfast area captures stunning views over the garden and towards the Ochil Hills, viewed from triple full height windows. Integrated appliances include three ovens, fridge /freezer and dishwasher. An induction hob is inset into the chevron island which also houses breakfast bar seating. An American style fridge/freezer is housed within the base and wall units which have natural stone surfaces. A dual facing gas fireplace looks into the adjacent open-plan snug, which features pivot glass doors into the pool room and a patio door onto the rear garden. Also accessed from the reception hall are the dining room, sitting room and games room, the latter with fitted bar with wine cooler and granite worktop. These spacious reception rooms provide the perfect space for entertaining a number of guests.

A utility room/ boot room, store rooms, two WCs and a plant room complete the ground floor.

FIRST FLOOR
From the sweeping staircase, the first floor landing leads to all four bedrooms. Bedrooms 3 and 4 feature en suite shower rooms and dressing rooms, whilst bedroom 2 offers an en suite bathroom and balcony which is perfectly located for capturing the sunset over the surrounding countryside. The outstanding principal bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling, its own private balcony, walk in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, walk in shower and double basin. The bedroom is focused around a central gas fireplace, and apex glass double height surround to the balcony door. It has its own dressing room adjacent, which connects to an office with separate kitchen and shower room and two Juliet balconies, a range of store rooms, and bright drawing room with mezzanine level. Double height windows provide views over the garden whilst a spiral staircase leads up to a snug mezzanine level, which is currently used as a further bedroom. This section of the first floor could be shut off from the main house and used as self-contained living space. It has an external spiral staircase providing it with its own access.

LEISURE FACILITIES
On the ground floor, two separate generously-sized changing rooms with WCs service the adjacent impressive 15m swimming pool under its vaulted ceiling. A sunken jacuzzi is well placed next to the double height windows, so as to soak up the views which are especially captivating at sunset. A four-person sauna and steam room complete the facilities. A glass spiral staircase leads up to the dressing area of the principal bedroom, providing easy access from the first floor.

From the reception hall, a hallway leads to a gym which overlooks the pool, and a home cinema with reclining leather sofas spread out over three tiers.

BRACKENBER LODGE
Positioned to the southeast of the main house, Brackenber Lodge is a perfectly proportioned two bedroom lodge providing separate accommodation for guests or extended family. The hall provides access to the ground floor WC, kitchen with breakfast area and sitting room, while upstairs there are two bedrooms with double walk in wardrobes and one en suite shower room. A bathroom completes the accommodation. The interiors are sleek and stylish, mirroring the monochromatic theme of the main house.

GARDENS AND GARAGING
Entering the property through private electric gates, the tarmac driveway sweeps around to the main house, with ample parking space, and continues around to Brackenber Lodge, and a separate garage with workshop. A further integrated triple garage is located at the main house.

The surrounding gardens are bordered by a mixture of low lying stone wall, wooden fencing and laurel hedging. A paved pathway follows the boundary of the property, and a pathway leads to an immaculately landscaped Zen garden where there is a paved terrace with water features providing a special setting for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining.

Location

Brackenber House is well situated between Edinburgh and Glasgow, in the heart of Scotland. It is near the pivot of the motorway network of central Scotland, being only 3 miles from the M9 motorway. Edinburgh (30 miles) and Glasgow (27 miles), as well as their international airports, are within daily commuting distance. There are also good rail connections from Larbert and Falkirk which has commuter services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth.

Airth has its own shop, post office and primary school. Stirling (8 miles), is the major city of central Scotland and regarded as the Gateway to the Highlands. Stirling provides a full range of shops, supermarkets, schools, university and services including a golf club, cinema and swimming pool. Gleneagles Hotel with its leisure club and golf courses is only 26 miles away.

Private schools in the area include Dollar Academy (10 miles), which takes both girls and boys as boarders or day pupils, and Fairview International School at Bridge of Allan. Strathallan, Morrison’s Academy, Glenalmond, Craigclowan (preparatory) and Kilgraston (girls only) are all within 40 miles. All the private schools, universities and colleges of Edinburgh and Glasgow are also within easy reach.

As well as being conveniently located for the amenities and towns of central Scotland, Brackenber House is also well placed for access to the highlands to the north. The A84 from Stirling is a main route into the Highlands leading to Callander and onto Loch Earn, Crianlarich, Fort William and Oban. The Trossachs and Loch Lomond to the west are also highly accessible. There are therefore opportunities for many outdoor activities including climbing, hill walking, water sports, fishing, shooting and stalking.




Acreage: 2 Acres

Directions

From Glasgow take the M80 north following the signs to the Kincardine Bridge. Exit at junction 3 turning left at the roundabout onto the A905 signposted to Airth. Continue through the village of Airth, along Main Street. Approaching the boundary of the village, take the left on to Curling Avenue. Follow this road all the way around, and the entrance to the property is indicated by electric gates.

From Edinburgh take the M9 west towards Stirling. Exit at junction 7 following the signs to the Kincardine Bridge. Turn left at the roundabout onto the A905 signposted to Airth. Continue through the village of Airth, along Main Street. Approaching the boundary of the village, take the left on to Curling Avenue. Follow this road all the way around, and the entrance to the property is indicated by electric gates.

Additional Info

Services - Mains electricity. Mains water. Central heating by ground source heat pump. Private drainage to 2000L biodisc (shared with Brackenber Lodge). Gas boiler as back up and separate gas boiler for swimming pool. Integrated 15 camera CCTV security system.

Solar panels and Ground Source Heat Pump - 16x Viridian roof integrated solar panels. These subsidise the house’s energy consumption and are on a FIT tariff generating circa £500 per annum. The RHI payments for the ground source heat pump heating ranges between £9,000 to £10,000 per annum paid quarterly on a 20 year agreement (commenced 2021).

Fixtures & Fittings - All fitted curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings and integrated white goods are included in the sale.

Solicitor - Alan Orme at Orme Law, 20 Meeks Road, Falkirk.

Planning - Planning consent for residential houses to the south of the property was granted in 2010 (Ref no. P/09/0525/FUL). A separate application was refused in 2023 but has been re-submitted (Ref no. P/21/0110/PPP).

Access - There is a right of access over the track to the public road.