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No.6 Watson House is an impressive four-bedroom conversion situated within 11 acres of idyllic, well maintained communal garden grounds.

The property is in an accessible location, approximately one mile to the west of the village of Gargunnock and six miles to the West of the City of Stirling.

Watson House is approached via a long private driveway. Entry to the property is via a large, impressive communal hallway with ornate ceilings, a feature window and fabulous staircase, leading to the first floor where No.6 is located. This stunning property offers a generous living space spread across two floors, with a total area of 2,217 sqft. The first floor features a welcoming entrance hall that leads into a spacious lounge, ideal for relaxation and entertaining guests.

The lounge benefits from an LPG fireplace plus dramatic open views to Ben Vorlich, Ben Ledi and beyond. The open plan kitchen and dining area is designed to accommodate both cooking and family gatherings, while a conveniently located WC adds an extra touch of practicality. Storage is provided by a large cloak cupboard and under stairs cupboard.

A turned staircase, beautifully lit by a large roof lantern leads to the first floor. A central hallway with a second lantern, offering glimpses of ornate chimney stacks links the rooms. The master bedroom serves as a luxurious retreat complete with en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. The guest bedroom offers comfort and privacy, featuring a walk-in dressing area and its own en-suite shower room. The third room is a versatile space, ideal for children, guests or a home office. A further quiet study / bedroom provides an ideal setting for work or additional guests, and a family bathroom completes the upper level offering all necessary amenities.

The property is heated by an LPG heating system. There is a large gravel area to the front of the property providing parking for both residents and guests. Within the gardens there is a tennis court and a brick built outhouse for No.6.

Watson House, originally called New Leckie House was built in 1830 by C.A. Graham Moir. The Moirs initially owned the house, but it was later purchased in 1906 by George Younger of the eminent brewing family. It was used as a military hospital in World War 2 and then converted into a Church of Scotland Eventide home for the elderly. It was eventually developed into luxury apartments and villas in 2001.

The village of Gargunnock provides amenities within easy reach including a community owned shop and active village hall, the award winning Gargunnock Inn, church and playpark. Primary schooling is available at Gargunnock whilst secondary schooling is available either in Stirling or at the highly regarded Balfron High School. Independent private schooling can be found at Beaconhurst in Bridge of Allan (15 miles) or Dollar Academy (26 miles), with a further range of schools in Strathclyde, Lothian and Perthshire.  A local doctors surgery and pharmacy can be found in the nearby village of Kippen. The historic City of Stirling offers a full range of amenities including shopping, leisure and business facilities with regular mainline rail connections to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Aberdeen. The City of Stirling is the historic heart of Scotland with Stirling Castle, Bannockburn and the Wallace Monument just a few of the many sights to visit in the local area. There are some excellent golf clubs in the area including courses at Stirling, Callander and Dunblane, whilst the world famous courses at Loch Lomond, Gleneagles and St Andrews are all relatively easily accessible. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs national park is a short distance away and offers world famous scenery with a plethora of recreational and leisure opportunities including water sports, hill walking and climbing. The surrounding hills of the Trossachs and Campsie Fells are extremely popular with hill walkers and climbers and the area also offers excellent opportunities for mountain biking, sailing, pony trekking, shooting and fishing.