Living LUXURY
Contemporary Living
“From scenes like these, old Scotia’s grandeur springs.”
SET IN
HISTORIC SURROUNDINGS
A PIECE OF
Set within a landscape of mature trees, wild
Clyde Canal and Glasgow Railway, began
private loch, Larbert House, with breathtaking
his final years at Larbert House and, upon his
meadow land and lawns running down to its
vistas of Falkirk, was the vision of industrialist
Sir Gilbert Stirling. He appointed architect David Hamilton, who is now widely regarded as the father of architecture in Glasgow, to design a
mansion house that would match and compliment the splendour of the surrounding countryside. Hamilton had a reputation for grand designs
with his notable works including Lennox Castle, Nelson Monument, Hutchesons’ Hall and the Royal Exchange on Glasgow’s Queen Street,
which now serves as the city’s Gallery of Modern Art.
After approving the design of his home to be, Sir Gilbert, who made his fortune from
investments in projects such as the Forth and
Supplied by Falkirk Archives
Falkirk Herald
building Larbert House in 1822. Sir Gilbert spent death in 1843, bequeathed the extensive estate to his sister who had married another Baronet, Thomas Livingstone.
After being passed down a complex family line, the estate was sold to Sir John Graham, third
hands several times until it tragically caught fire in 2006 and was razed to the ground.
son of Sir Davis Graham, ancestor of the Dukes
However, inspired by both the surroundings and
William Graham and Co., merchants of Glasgow.
Grant Keenan decided that he had to breathe
of Montrose. Sir John was also a member of
In his spare time, he and his family hosted parties
and entertained guests with curling competitions on the frozen loch.
Sir John sought to extend Larbert House and, in 1904, permission was granted to build servants quarters. Sir John lived at Larbert House until
he died in 1926, after which the estate changed
the buildings that remained, local entrepreneur new life into Larbert House and its country estate.
In consultation with Historic Scotland who
recognise Larbert House as one of Scotland’s finest buildings, All Saints Living have given birth to the new Larbert House and Country Estate, to which this brochure is dedicated.
Wake up to the sound of birdsong. Listen to the breeze. Watch the sun set over the horizon. Larbert House and Country Estate provides a rare opportunity to acquire a contemporary home set in truly magnificent surroundings.
Luxury apartments within Larbert House itself and mews style
Love the place you live
homes in The Stables are complemented by spacious five
bedroom homes scattered around Larbert’s beautiful and historic grounds.
Each home is unique. Modern living spaces decorated as you like and fitted with high quality, contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
Inside, you will be in the lap of luxury. Outside, stunning views and sprawling countryside.
West Site Elegant five bedroom detached properties, with the option of a library or snug, open onto
The land in front of these
These homes, made unique by
reveals a tapestry of fields
setting will suit those who enjoy
properties falls away and leading to the horizon.
beautiful gardens close to
woodland and with views of the open countryside.
Larbert Lifestyle Larbert House A range of magnificent two, three and four bedroom
apartments have returned this once derelict building to its former glory. Behind its
historic facade lies stunning,
spacious living accommodation. Large Georgian style windows allow the light to pour in and your eyes to roam the
The Stables
These are impressive homes
and they fittingly exploit their
majestic setting of the country estate.
Located to the west of the
The original stables, made from
estate’s walled garden these
distance from the main house
pleasant social evenings,
Ashlar sandstone, are a short
properties lend themselves to
and have been converted to the
sipping your favourite drink, as
highest specification, forming
the sun sets.
a courtyard of spacious two,
three and four bedroom mews style homes. Including a
East Site
homes, The Stables is the
Secluded among mature cedar
a unique, convenient residence,
four large and distinctive five
selection of starter and family perfect choice for those wanting
trees, the East Site comprises
full of character and appeal.
bedroom detached properties.
Managed communal gardens
Each home is distinctive in its
homes with feature oak
where you wish without
manageable gardens.
hallway that makes an
countryside - all to be
experienced from the comfort of your sofa.
mean you are free to stroll
worrying about their upkeep.
design with modestly sized,
These are well proportioned
staircases and a spacious impressive statement on entry.
Walled Garden Sheltered within the walled
garden where vegetables and fruit were once grown for Larbert House are eight
luxurious detached homes. These five bedroom properties
incorporate semi formal gardens to their fronts, complemented by generous walled, private lawns to their rear.
their private and secluded
life outside, pottering about the garden.
A HOUSE IS MADE OF BRICKS & BEAMS A HOME IS MADE OF HOPES & DREAMS
Day trip gems in your back garden include numerous parks, historic buildings and feats of amazing engineering.
Take a trip to Helix Park, home to the 30-metre high Kelpies sculpture by Andy
Scott, and relax in the landscaped gardens beside the lagoon. Visit the Dunmore Pineapple, the most bizarre building in Scotland, built in 1761 by the 4th Earl
of Dunmore who wanted to grow pineapples. Wonder at the Falkirk Wheel, the world’s first and only rotating boat lift, linking the Forth, Clyde, and Union canals.
If you’re the sporting type, Glenbervie Golf Club is just around the corner, while horse riding facilities are only a stone’s throw away. The nearby town of Falkirk offers museums, art galleries, leisure facilities and a growing micro brewery industry.
Whether it’s with family or friends, there will always be plenty of nearby activities to pass the time.
Have the best of both worlds.
Need to commute to the Capital?
Paint the town red.
Stirling’s excellent schools, shops, amenities
Edinburgh is just a 40 minute drive down
Everything Glasgow has to offer is just 45
Whether your need is business or pleasure,
Why not paint the town red and head to
want or need. Shops, theatres, restaurants
bars for an unforgettable night out. And,
and vibrant café culture are literally on your doorstep.
You can enjoy the benefits of living in the countryside with the knowledge that you can also access city life with just a 20
the M9.
Edinburgh offers everything you might
and business facilities are not far away.
minute drive, whether you fancy a croissant,
Edinburgh Airport has an excellent schedule
glasses of wine with friends in the evening.
your access to the UK and indeed rest of
coffee and paper in the morning or a few
The train station in Stirling has direct links to both Edinburgh and Glasgow stations gateways to the north of Scotland and the whole of England and Wales.
minutes away.
intimate music venues and cutting-edge
it’s only a short taxi ride back to the comfort of your home.
of national and international flights meaning
Served by two airports, Glasgow, like
the world is unfettered. The airport can be
the UK and beyond.
easily accessed from the Edinburgh ring road, a simple drive from Larbert.
Edinburgh’s Waverley train station accesses major cities like Aberdeen, Perth,
Newcastle, York, Doncaster, Peterborough and London.
Edinburgh, is your gateway to the rest of Glasgow can be directly accessed by rail from Larbert where upon striking out to
the west of Scotland or south to Manchester, Liverpool and London is a simple exercise.
Finishings Internal pass doors will be prefinished timber veneer with modern handles. Skirtings and facings will also be prefinished timber veneer. Staircase Where applicable, the feature staircase will be hand crafted using oak, with stunning, carved balusters and a sweeping handrail. Tiling
A choice of ceramic tiling from selected Porcelanosa ranges will be fitted in bathrooms and en-suites, which will also benefit from a tiled floor.
IS EXPECTED AT LARBERT HOUSE
Security systems
Flooring
Management Company
featuring passive infrared detectors will be
Edinburgh Carpet Warehouse and Porcelanosa
to maintain all the common areas within the
An Alarmfast monitored security system
fitted to all properties to provide total peace
of mind. All properties will also benefit from
A choice of carpets and floor tiles from selected ranges will be fitted.
a 2 year maintenance agreement.
External finishings
Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms
be in accordance with the development
Mains wired smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors will be fitted throughout the
properties as required by Building Control. Wardrobes
Fitted wardrobes will be provided where applicable.
The external finishings of each property will schedule. All properties will benefit from slate roofs and aluminium guttering. Landscaping
Front and rear gardens will be landscaped in accordance with the approved landscape design.
Garages
Fencing and hedging
lighting, electric operated doors and monitored
be provided to all properties in accordance
All garages will be provided with power points, security system.
Where appropriate, hedging and fencing will with the approved fencing design.
Services
Disabled access
mains electric, mains water, mains drainage
Country Estate have barrier-free access to
All properties will benefit from mains gas,
and telephone line. Ultra fast Virgin Media
broadband and entertainment will be available to all properties. Subject to contract.
All properties on the Larbert House and
either the front or rear entrance of the property. A number of our properties also have access to a lift.
A management company has been appointed overall development. The management
company will ensure that common areas of
landscaping, open areas, car parking, lifts, etc.
are well maintained and kept to a high standard. Premier Guarantee
All of our properties benefit from 10-year
structural warranty cover provided by Premier Guarantee.
About All Saints Living All Saints Living is a privately owned development company working in the residential sector throughout England, Wales and Scotland, and is a part of The High Street Group of Companies based in the North East of England.
For further information or to reserve a property, please contact: Savills, 163 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2JJ Tel: 0141 222 5869 www.savills.co.uk
Launched in late 2013, All Saints Living has grown substantially, with close to 100 residential units under construction. A major aspect in our rapid success has been our use of joint ventures in the majority of our projects as well as our strong entrepreneurial culture.
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Larbert House and Country Estate is located on the B905 from Edinburgh and Glasgow and the A9 from Stirling.
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Copyright and Credits Historic images of Larbert House kindly supplied by Falkirk Community Trust, Falkirk Archives, Falkirk Herald and Ronnie Blackadder. Additional original photography supplied by Anita Nicholson. Disclaimers Each property mentioned in this brochure (including text, photographs, artists impressions and computer generated images) on all pages is indicative and intended as a guide only. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture etc photographed or illustrated in this brochure are included in any sale. Any areas, measurements or distances, external and internal, referred to are approximate and are given as a guide only and may be subject to variations. Descriptions of the properties and landscaping are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not a statement of fact. Information provided about the history of each property is correct to the best of our knowledge. Depending upon the stage of construction, purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection should they have any concerns. We reserve the right at any time to change the layout, specifications, elevations and landscaping one each property and development. The information in this brochure does not constitute a contract or warranty. In accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) we have prepared this information as a general guide to the property. It is not intended to form part of any offer or contract. All photographs and floorplans are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of any furnishings.
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