Exceptional estate with superb outlookOld Ballikinrain, Balfron, Stirlingshire
Old Ballikinrain House • 9 bedrooms• 6 bath/shower rooms (3 en suite)• Wc• 2 dressing rooms• Drawing room• Dining room• Garden room• Snug• Reception hall• TV room• Conservatory• Gym• Laundry room• Office• Kitchen/sitting room/playroom• UtilitySun room• Study
3 bedroom Coach House
Outbuildings• Double garage• Log store• Boiler room (biomass)• Plant room• Wash room• Office
Around 25 acres of garden grounds and woodland.
Killearn 3 miles
Balfron 3 miles
Stirling 22 miles
Glasgow 24 miles
DirectionsFrom Stirling take the A811 for
approximately 5 miles after
Buchylvie then take the A875
signposted to Balfron. Continue
through Balfron and at the
staggered junction turn left
onto the B818 signposted
Fintry. Continue on this road for
about 2 miles and the entrance
to Old Ballikinrain is signposted
on the left hand side.
From Glasgow take the A81
north and at the Y junction
beyond Strathblane, veer right
onto the A875 signposted
Killearn. Continue through the
village and about 1.2 miles after
leaving the village, turn right
onto the B818 signposted
Fintry and follow the
directions above.
SituationOld Ballikinrain lies about 3
miles east of Killearn below the
Campsie Fells. The surrounding
countryside is renowned for its
beauty, and the area’s
accessibility to Glasgow and
Stirling also accounts for the
perennial popularity of this
part of Stirlingshire.
Killearn has a real community
feel, with village stores, a pub,
restaurants and a number of
specialist shops.
There is an excellent primary
school in the village and the
nearby very modern Balfron
High School is highly regarded
and regularly makes the top 15
of the Scottish state schools
league table. Private day
schooling can be found
throughout Glasgow, with
boarding options available at
Helensburgh and further
north near Stirling and
into Perthshire.
Stirling (23.5 miles) is the
major town of central Scotland.
In the Middle Ages it was the
seat of the Kings of Scotland.
William Wallace defeated the
English at the battle of Stirling
Bridge in 1297, and nearby
Bannockburn was the scene of
another major Scottish victory
in 1314, when Robert the Bruce
routed the army of Edward II.
Glasgow (24 miles), Scotland’s
largest city, is one of the UK’s
most fashionable cities with
outstanding shopping,
excellent theatres and a
thriving business district. The
acclaimed Buchanan Castle
Golf Course is within a few
miles. Other outdoor pursuits
abound, with excellent low
ground shooting and also some
superb fishing in the area.
Nearby Loch Lomond offers a
variety of water sports.
Old BallikinrainOld Ballikinrain occupies an
historic site that has reportedly
had a house on it since the
middle of the 14th century. The
oldest part of the house has
been attributed to James
Napier, whose father John took
part in the Earl of Glencairns
rising in favour of King Charles,
raising the royal standard and
assembling troops in 1653. The
property then saw various
developments and extensions
through the descending Napier
family and then the Dunmore
family through the
19th century.
In 1862 Archibald Orr Ewing
acquired the estate and built a
new house for himself which
stands today known as
Ballikinrain Castle and
accordingly ‘Old Ballikinrain’
was formed.
But perhaps the most
influential changes are the
incredible internal remodelling
and restoration that the current
owners have carried out to
create the magnificent family
home that stands today.
The property is striking in
appearance with beautiful
picked out key stones and
lintels and a traditional U shape
with the principal house
flanked by two wings and a
further extension to the rear.
The construction is of harled
stone under a pitched slate
roof. Externally the property is
both commanding and visually
appealing and this is a theme
that continues throughout
the property.
The principal reception
rooms showcase high ceilings,
stunning fireplaces and
cornicing and beautiful
chandeliers.
The drawing room has fantastic
wood panelling and an
intriguing archway through to
the garden room.
The dining room has a
decorative ceiling pattern,
impressive open fireplace,
exposed timber flooring and
traditional sash and case
windows with a mirroring
archway to that in the drawing
room which leads through to
the snug.
Perhaps the biggest
transformation is the creation
of a superb open plan kitchen,
sitting and family area. Timber
taken from Douglas Fir trees
within the grounds was used to
create the striking exposed
cross beams. The kitchen itself
was handcrafted from oak, also
from the estate and features a
central breakfasting island with
storage beneath, and a further
superb range of cabinetry. A
traditional four oven black AGA
is at the heart of the kitchen
and there is also a combination
oven, Belfast sink and two
integrated dishwasher.
Either side of the AGA two
arches lead into the open plan
family/dining room. With the
sun room on one side and
clever use of roof lights and
windows, this entire wing is
flooded with natural light and is
very much the functional living
hub of the house.
The bedrooms are all
spacious, well lit and have
wonderful views. The
bathrooms all have unique and
beautiful features and finishes
and range from freestanding
roll top baths in wood panelled
rooms to sleek modern shower
units with rain heads and
heated towel rails.
In its entirety, from the
entrance hall to the attic
bedrooms, the quality and
character of the property can
be felt throughout. This “little
big house” has a layout and
proportions that flow logically
and allow for modern living as
well as acknowledging and
appreciating the grandeur and
history in which the building
is steeped.
The Coach HouseThe Coach House is a beautiful
red sandstone property, and
when combined with the
former stable block forms a U
shape to the side of the main
house. The property was
restored by the current owners
to create a superb three
bedroom self contained
residence and it offers
excellent ancillary
accommodation or the
potential for holiday lets and
commercial income.
The OfficeThe former Bothy is now used
as an office with its own
shower room. This could also
be utilised as a studio flat but
at present provides very useful
home office space.
West Gate LodgeThe West Gate Lodge lies
adjacent to the principal drive
leading to Old Ballikinrain. The
property would benefit from
some modernisation but
ultimately comprises a two
bedroom property with a
further bathroom, kitchen and
sitting room with an adjoining
area of garden.
Gardens & GroundsThe gardens surrounding Old
Ballikinrain are beautiful and
have historically been open to
the public under Scotland’s
Gardens Scheme. A tarmac
driveway sweeps through
wooded grounds and in front
of the house where a gravel
courtyard leads to the principal
entrance. The road continues
to the rear of the property
where there is a planted
turning circle and parking with
access to the house gained via
the boot room.
The 25 acres of grounds are
formed predominately of
mixed woodland on the
approach to the house and
then formal gardens and lawns
to the front and side.
Throughout the grounds the
trees are magnificent, with
highlights including an historic
yew tree the branches of which
form a perfect canopy over an
outside dining table. Extensive
outdoor lighting creates a truly
dramatic and enjoyable setting
at night.
To the front of the property
intricate box hedging can be
found bordering the path to
the front door.
The trees within the policies
offer a variety of colour and
blossom throughout the year.
Herbaceous borders and
shrubs interspersed by various
walkways make Old Ballikinrain
every bit as appealing
externally as it is internally. The
grounds mirror the grandeur
of the house while being
relatively low maintenance in
their upkeep.
Within the grounds and near
the yew tree dining area is a
wonderful modern summer
house with covered decking
and an adjoining covered
seating area.
Adjoining land.The land to the east of Old
Ballikinrain and the business
that is associated with it is
owned by the current owners
of Old Ballikinrain. This land is
‘owned but excluded’ at this
point but could be purchased
ServicesMains water, mains electricity,
private drainage to septic tank.
Biomass boilers.
Local AuthorityStirling Council
Council Tax BandingOld Ballikinrain - H
EPC RatingOld Balikinrain House – band F
Coach House – band E
The Bothy – band F
Servitude rights, burdens and wayleavesThe property is sold subject to
and with the benefit of all
servitude rights, burdens,
reservations and wayleaves,
including rights of access and
rights of way, whether public or
private, light, support,
drainage, water and wayleaves
for masts, pylons, stays, cable,
drains and water, gas and other
pipes, whether contained in the
Title Deeds or informally
constituted and whether
referred to in the General
Remarks and Stipulations or
not. The Purchaser(s) will be
held to have satisfied himself as
to the nature of all such
servitude rights and others.
PossessionVacant possession and entry
will be given on completion.
OffersOffers must be submitted in
Scottish legal terms to the
Selling Agents. A closing date
for offers may be fixed and
prospective purchasers are
advised to register their
interest with the Selling Agents
following inspection.
ViewingStrictly by appointment with
Savills – 0141 222 5875
Purchase priceWithin 7 days of the conclusion
of Missives a deposit of 10% of
the purchase price shall be
paid. The deposit will be
non-returnable in the event of
the Purchaser(s) failing to
complete the sale for reasons
not attributable to the Seller
or his agents.
Old Ballikinrain, Balfron, Stirlingshire Coach House, Old Balikinrain. 385.3 sq. metres (4,147.4 sq. feet)Old Balikinrain 882.7 sq. metres (9,501.2 sq. feet)
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