Kiltane is an exceptional offering to the market. The property is accessed off a rural road to the South of Dunblane, lined by prestigious residential properties. Kiltane comprises of a three-bedroom Colt house set within approximately 7.14 acres of mature and seedling woodland, gardens and amenity land.
The property is expected to be replaced, however information on the Colt property is available from the Selling Agents. The accommodation is over one level (accessed from an external step), providing a kitchen with Rayburn stove, living room with a woodburning stove, three bedrooms (one with a WC) and a family bathroom.
The grounds provide a truly idyllic backdrop, with a variety of established trees and shrubs, together with a meandering to the north. Additional features include the ruins of a cottage, a modern double garage and workshop; and foundations from a previous outbuilding.
The site offers significant redevelopment opportunities, subject to detailed planning permission. A positive initial planning response has already been obtained, with support for replacement and additional dwellings.
The proposal is for the erection of 2 replacement dwellings and 1 new dwelling at a row of dwellings located in the countryside, East of the settlement of Dunblane.
Assessment: The proposal sits within the countryside policy boundary and would therefore be assessed in principle primarily against the criteria of Policy 17 of NPF4 and Policy 2.10 of the Local Development Plan.
As the above policies support one for one replacements of existing dwellings, replacing the two dwellings on the site with dwellings of a similar scale and nature would be acceptable. The design and size of these would have to reflect the existing scale of the dwellings on the site, and be located on the same part of the site that these sit on.
Beneficial reuse of brownfield land is also acceptable, and if it can be demonstrated that the site is a brownfield site (defined as ‘Land which has previously been developed. The term may cover vacant or derelict land, land occupied by redundant or unused buildings and developed land within the settlement boundary where further intensification of use is considered acceptable’), and that the erection of a dwelling would result in a visual and environmental gain to the site that wouldn’t otherwise happen without direct intervention, the proposed dwelling on this plot would be acceptable in terms of the above policies. Landscaping and planting schemes would have to demonstrate ecological benefits to the site in order to justify the use of this site for a dwelling.
Efforts would have to be made to design the dwellings in a sensitive manner that respects the established topography and house designs and sizes in the wider area, with adequate garden ground, parking provision, site drainage and biodiversity enhancements through a planting scheme. The site would also have to be safely accessed, with either a connection directly to the adjacent with adequate visibility splays within the control of the applicant to maintain these or through an existing connection that is capable of serving multiple houses.
Water - Mains
Drainage - Septic Tank
Heating - Oil Fired Central Heating
Council Tax - Band E
EPC - E48
Location
Kiltane is located to the south of Dunblane, in a peaceful and sought-after rural setting. The area is known for its tranquillity, attractive surroundings and premium properties. Despite its secluded feel, the property is easily accessed and had good public transport connections nearby. Dunblane offers a range of local amenities including shops, schools and a railway station, with swift connections to Stirling, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow via the A9 and the motorway network. The local schools are also highly renowned.
Accommodation
Land extending to approximately 7.14 acres in all
Terms
For Sale - Offers over £450,000
Specification
- Pre-planning report available from Selling Agents
- Idyllic rural setting south of Dunblane
- Three-bedroom Colt house
- Land extending to approximately 7.14 acres in all
- Development opportunity subject to obtaining the necessary consents
- Excellent transport links to Stirling, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow