Balkissock, Ballantrae
Offers in Excess of £255,000

Donald Ross are delighted to present to the market Balkissock Lodge. Built in 1832 this charming property sits in approximately an acre of garden and woodland and is surrounded by farmland. The property itself, which was historically a shooting lodge for the Laggan Estate, still retains original features such as a two-storey square tower. The traditional build has the home completed in stone with a slate roof. Internally you will find spacious accommodation throughout – previously used as a bed & breakfast the home provides two reception rooms, a large side conservatory and five bedrooms of which four provide en-suite facilities. On the lower level you will find a large, welcoming formal lounge with focal point open fire. This room seamlessly leads through to a generous conservatory which provides excellent views over and access to the mature grounds this excellent property offers. You also have the benefit of a second sitting room which provides another room for the family be it a dining room, playroom or indeed a home office, something that is currently in demand. The family kitchen is also on the lower level and offers a full complement of both base and wall mounted units. Furthermore on the lower level the home offers a convenient utility/laundry room and two double proportioned bedrooms, as mentioned allowing for en-suite facilities. The upper level of the home gives a further three bedrooms, two of which are double proportions and having en-suite facilities and the third being smaller in size. Currently used as an office by the present owners, this room offers the versatility of use similar to that of the family room below. Completeing the upper level is a wc/cloakroom which services the third bedroom. To the rear there is a shared courtyard accessed by a shared drive, this allows parking space for multiple cars with the further benefit of a private gated driveway, large mature garden grounds. Services include; two central heating boilers (one services the two storey house and the other services the sitting room and lower bedrooms in the single storey dwelling), private water supply (spring water) and drainage by septic tank.