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“ORCHARDFIELD HOUSE” THE CLACHAN, BALFRON G63 0NY
“Orchardfield House” is a classic stone built Georgian home, being ‘B’ listed and dating back to the early 18th century. With its fastidiously maintained painted render exterior, pitched slate roof and delightful timber astragalled windows, this must surely rate as one of the prettiest homes to come to the market of late. Within the past couple of years, the owners have cleverly extended the property to the side with the addition of a lovely sun room which can double as a further bedroom or sitting room, making the internal layout most versatile.
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The house occupies a fantastic position, set well off the main road at the top end of Balfron, yet it is only a short
Moving on to the upstairs accommodation, there is a galleried landing, with a window on the half landing to the
stroll from a wide range of amenities found within the village. These include numerous shops along with the
rear of the house. There is access from the landing through to the main formal lounge of the property which has
highly regarded Balfron Primary and High School. Balfron itself is located amidst beautiful rolling countryside
three windows, to the front, side and rear, with fantastic views across the gardens. To the focal wall, there is a
only a stone’s throw from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, with Glasgow and Stirling easily commutable.
Aside from its picture postcard looks, ”Orchardfield House” offers a painstakingly modernised, upgraded and redecorated interior that has been finished to an exacting standard that combines a modern, 21st century specification and a style and charm that pays homage to its 18th century origins. The interior of the property
lovely feature fireplace with a tiled insert and open fire. Also upstairs is a large master bedroom overlooking the gardens, with a spacious ensuite bathroom with bath and wash hand basin. Adjacent to this, there is a separate WC compartment with a period style WC and vanity basin. The property is warmed by a modern system of gas fired central heating with a condensing boiler.
extends over two floors and as mentioned offers a most versatile layout. On entering the grounds of the house, it is immediately evident that the gardens have been carefully planned. On entering the house through the front door, you are greeted by a delightful reception hall where, at the far end
They are divided into several distinctly different areas, all facing south and enjoying day long sunshine. Lovingly
a grand curved staircase leads to the accommodation upstairs. To one side of the hall there is access through to
maintained, a huge amount of time and money has been lavished on the perfect blend of flowers, plants, shrubs
a large, formal dining room that has windows at either end. From here, a door accesses the absolutely delightful
and trees that feature throughout. Entering through twin stone pillared gates, there is a large gravelled driveway
country style dining kitchen that features at its heart, an “Aga” three oven range. The kitchen also features a
area giving access to a timber garage and adjacent to this, a large garden shed. From the driveway, a small
glazed tiled floor, a large Belfast sink and a number of windows providing an abundance of natural light to the front and rear of the house. To to the side of the kitchen there is a door leading out to the driveway.
On the other side of the hall, there is a downstairs living room/bedroom with a separate sitting area to the front of the house and access to an ensuite shower room which has been beautifully refitted in a classic style yet with a modern specification. This room features a small, period style fireplace to the focal wall and again has windows
gate opens into the heart of the grounds where you are greeted by a classic, formal lawned area with gravelled pathways and sitting areas, all enclosed and sheltered by mature trees and a wide variety of thoughtfully picked shrubs and specimen trees. Next to the main garden area there is a sheltered and enclosed “secret” garden, enclosed by timber trellises and featuring beautifully manicured box hedging, gravelled sitting areas and a variety of shrubs. There is a delightful summer house here and this is a perfect area for dining “al fresco”. On the other
to the front and rear of the house. Leading from this room you can access the extension, which is a beautifully
side of the garden, there is a large ornamental pond with two greenhouses nearby and with sitting areas adjacent
styled sun lounge that would be equally well suited as an additional public room or bedroom with full height
to this. At the far end of the grounds, the gardens are more natural in layout, with some lovely, wild wooded walks
astragalled windows and French door opening out on to the gardens.
weaving in and out of the trees.
Extras Included: All fitted carpets (not rugs), and “Aga” Range cooker. Date of Entry: Negotiable EPC: E Ref no: BA7288
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ACCOMMODATION LAYOUT & ROOM DIMENSIONS
Shower Room
C
5'10 x 4'9
“Orchardfield House�, The Clachan, Balfron G63 0NY
Hall
Bedroom 3 11'3 x 16'0
Bedroom 2 12'8 x 11'9
Bedroom 1 14'6 x 12'0
Dining Kitchen
Dining Room
17'6 x 13'8
17'11 x 12'8
C
C
W.C.
7'8 x 6'9
Lounge 18'5 x 13'9
Ensuite 14'6 x 6'2
Please Note - Whilst this brochure has been prepared with care, it is not a report on the condition of the property. Its terms are not warranted and do not constitute an offer to sell. All area and room measurements are approximate only. No services, equipment or central heating have been tested and no warranty is given or implied that these are in working order or that they are connected to a supply. Buyers are advised to see their own verification in this regard.
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
“ORCHARDFIELD HOUSE” THE CLACHAN, BALFRON G63 0NY Travelling from Clyde Property’s Bearsden office on Drymen Road, continue north on Drymen Road towards Bearsden Cross, turning right at the traffic lights at Bearsden Cross onto Roman Road. Continue down Roman Road as far as Milngavie Road, turning left towards Milngavie. On entering Milngavie turn right at the roundabout continuing on to Glasgow Road, through two sets of traffic lights out and out towards Strathblane and Blanefield. After passing through the villages of Strathblane and Blanefield and the Glengoyne Distillery, turn first right following the signs for Killearn. Pass through the village of Killearn, continuing straight on towards Balfron. Passing through the village of Boquhan, you then enter Balfron. Continue up Buchanan Street and at the very top end of Buchanan Street, the road veers round to the right where you can see the War Memorial. To the right of this is the entrance to “Orchardfield House” (the nameplate is on the stone gate pillar) “ORCHARDFIELD HOUSE” THE CLACHAN, BALFRON | 11
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