Location

Drummakill House sits amidst unspoilt countryside within Scotland's first national park. The surrounding areas offer some of Scotland's finest scenery, including Loch Lomond and the Arrochar Alps.

The property lies to the west of Drymen, a charming conservation village with its own primary school, village shop, pub, and hotel. To the south is the village of Gartocharn which also has its own primary school. The area is well placed for commuting Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (around 24 miles) and can be accessed via the A82 (M8). There is a train service from Balloch station to Glasgow.   There are a number of private schools within the city, including Glasgow High School, Glasgow Academy and Kelvinside Academy, all on the near side of the city. Closer by is Lomond School in Helensburgh (17.5 miles) which provides schooling for both day pupils and boarders.

For sports enthusiasts the great outdoors awaits. There is superb hill walking and climbing in the area. The Arrochar Alps include four Munros (mountains over 3000ft) and six Corbetts, the most famous of which is the Cobbler.    Loch Lomond is well known for its water sports including wind surfing, sailing and excellent water skiing and wake boarding. There are a number of well-respected golf courses in the area including Loch Lomond Golf Course which has in the past hosted the Scottish Open and other international events.

Description

Recently refurbished by the present owners, Drummakill is a modern detached home built in a traditional style with around 12 acres formed of enclosed gardens, woodland and grazing paddocks.

This beautifully presented home is entered through a welcoming hallway, off which is the main ground floor accommodation.   To the left is the bright and expansive open plan sitting room and kitchen. The sitting room has full height French doors out to the gravelled terrace and windows to the side. The kitchen has floor and wall mounted cabinets and integrated appliances.   From the kitchen, a useful utility/boot room with an external door is accessed. From the hallway through a double glazed door there is a well appointed dining room with window to the side, fireplace and door leading to the garden room. From here there are fantastic views over the grounds and surrounding countryside as far as Loch Lomond.   A large downstairs bedroom with en suite shower room is ideal for guests. A WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs lead to the upper floor where there are a further three spacious double bedrooms, two with en suite facilities.

Outside there are attractive garden grounds planted with flowering plants and shrubs. The property is entered via a gated driveway and there is ample parking for multiple cars. There is a double garage to the side. The remainder of the 12 acres of land to the rear comprise grass paddocks and areas of woodland.

The property benefits from an approved building warrant for a single storey rear extension. The reference number of this building warrant is: BW/23/239