2 bedroom property for sale

This charming property was built around 250 years ago and extends to around 66 sqm. It sits just behind Dunblanes historic Cathedral at the heart of the Old Town, within easy reach of the high street.This pretty cottage has great kerb appeal and is entered via a storm porch into a spacious sitting room and heart of the home. The accommodation comprises a bright sitting room, a kitchen/dining area, two double bedrooms and a shower room.The sitting room is tastefully decorated in neutral tones, with solid oak flooring and a gas-burning stove set on a black slate hearth with a dark pine Adam-style mantel. The room benefits from windows facing to the front and back, with a charming outlook over the gardens. A spiral staircase leads from the sitting room to the upper level.Opening of the sitting room, the modern kitchen is fitted with walnut effect units and black granite-effect worktops. It is equipped with a free-standing Hotpoint cooker with a four-burner gas hob over two gas ovens. There is also a Beko washing machine and Hotpoint larder-style fridge freezer. A pantry cupboard houses the new Ideal gas boiler and provides further storage. The kitchen area is delineated by black slate-style ceramic tiling, with the oak flooring continuing into the dining area which has a very pretty outlook over the gardens.Upstairs, the two double bedrooms are a good size and benefit from brand new carpets and neutral tasteful dcor.The shower room is fully tiled with pale ceramic tiling and fitted with a corner shower cubicle with a Mira electric shower. An Edwardian-style pedestal sink, and a WC complete the room.At the top of the stairs, a door opens out to an exterior staircase leading down to the garden. Through the semi-glazed door, the stunning westward view opens out over the rooftops and gardens of Dunblane, with the top of the stairs providing a charming spot to sit out and enjoy the best of the evening sun.There is a large private garden to the rear of the house with two storage sheds. Two further storage rooms are accessible via a shared garden area.NEED TO KNOW: Two-bedroom character cottage Tastefully redecorated, presented in move-in condition Open aspect lounge and kitchen area Historic Dunblane location Shared and private rear garden Stunning Cathedral views On-street parking Close to town centre No onward chainApproximate room sizes: Sitting room (4.8 x 5.1m), Kitchen/dining room (4.7 x 3.0m), Bedroom 1 (4.7 x 2.9m), Bedroom 2 (4.8 x 2.2m), Shower room (2.1 x 1.7m)LOCATIONBraeport is at the heart of historic Dunblane, only a few minutes walk to the town centre and close to all the villages local services and amenities, while the more extensive facilities offered in Stirling are only a ten-minute drive to the south. The railway station which is just a short walk away provides excellent links to Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Dunblane boasts primary and secondary schools with first-class reputations and possesses good leisure facilities with a challenging 18-hole golf course, a private leisure club with swimming pool, and numerous sports and social clubs, including the local tennis club and excellent Dunblane Youth and Sports Centre. There is an extensive network of maintained paths to Sheriffmuir, Doune and the surrounding areas, providing excellent variety for dog walking. The High Street is home to the award-winning Tilly Tearoom and a selection of other excellent restaurants, bars, cafes and independent retailers. With its easy access to the road and rail network covering central Scotland and beyond, Dunblane remains a very desirable area among house hunters.Finer detailsCouncil tax: Band DEER: D (65)Superfast broadband: available in the areaSchool catchment:Newton Primary, St Marys Primary and Dunblane High SchoolThe date of entry is flexible and by mutual agreement.Viewings are by appointment through Cathedral City Estates.All room sizes are approximate.