Rennie's Loan, Stirling, FK8

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Forth & Carse are delighted to bring Gableview in Kippen to the market. When calling please dial extension 061 to speak with us directly. This substantial upper villa is generous in size and versatile in nature. The property is situated on Rennies Loan, in the heart of the village of Kippen, Stirling.

The property offers an elevated position overlooking the village cross and forms part of the historic centre of the village. The property enjoys amazing levels of natural light from its south facing frontage and innovative use of roof lighting to ensure the entire living space is bathed in light.

The highlight of Gableview has to be the incredible 12m open plan living area with vaulted ceiling, feature lighting, exposed sandstone, reclaimed wood flooring and a wood burning stove. The kitchen has been hand-crafted by a local carpenter and is made from solid oak and is truly built to last.

Designed with a high level of energy retention and efficiency in mind, the house has an electric air source heat pump system. The home has been highly insulated to maintain regular temperatures in winter conditions whilst regulating against excessive heat gain in summer months.

Kippen is a sought after residential village, located between Stirling and Loch Lomond, just off the A811 and commands enviable views over some of Scotland's finest scenery. The entire area is steeped in history. There are a number of walks around the village, through Burnside Wood, into glens, down to Loch Laggan and up the Gargunnock Hills.

Accommodation:

• Access to the property is via an entrance to the east. The foyer has commanding views over the Trossachs and is fitted with a handy storage cupboard for jackets and ample space for boots.
• A modern WC can be accessed via the foyer.
• An immediately impressive 12 meter living space is the centrepiece of this home. This has windows over three aspects and two roof-lights bath the space in natural light.
• There is ample space of a large family sized dining table on entry.
• The solid oak kitchen has a range of floor and wall units, a Belfast sink and solid wood worktop. There is an integrated five zone hob and breakfast bar.
•The living space is slightly elevated with a log-burning stove.
•The modern four-piece bathroom has a free-standing bath with feature tap, large walk-in shower and vanity unit.
• The Utility Cupboard can be accessed from the main bathroom and offers space for washer and dryer.
• First double bedroom has two integrated cupboards, with views to the north and access to the boiler cupboard.
• Master double bedroom with original feature fireplace and two south facing windows.
• Third double bedroom with window seats and views to the south.
• On the upper level is the generous sized fourth bedroom with integrated wardrobe and uninterrupted views across the village and beyond.

The village is well served with local shops, a post office, coffee shop, delicatessen and a primary school. There are two well established pubs in the village - The Inn at Kippen and The Cross Keys. The motorway network is only a few miles to the east, with the M80 giving access to Glasgow and the M9 to Edinburgh. Glasgow can also be easily reached via the A81 through Strathblane and Milngavie. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports have regular services to London as well as services to a wide range of domestic and international destinations. From Stirling there are rail services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and to London.