Moss-Side Hall Of Boquhapple, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QQ
| Moss-Side Hall Of Boquhapple, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QQ | ||||
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| Short Name | Moss-Side Hall | |||
| Street | Thornhill | |||
| City | Stirling | |||
| State | Scotland | |||
| ZIP | FK8 3QQ | |||
| Value | £1,300,000 | |||
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Description
Moss-side Hall of Boquhapple was built in 1991 on the site of a ruined farm steading and is constructed of harled brick under an overhanging slate roof. The house has an attractive south east façade with a portico which looks out over open countryside to the Gargunnock Hills in the distance. Either side of the façade are two wings which extend to the north west forming a courtyard enclosed on three sides. Balconies on the first floor of these wings look out over open countryside to the Highlands and Ben Lomond in the distance. Internally the property is well laid out for entertaining and modern family living.
The house is approached by a stone terrace which leads up to steps to the portico with double wooden doors flanked by wooden pilasters and antique urns, and an architrave above with a 1991 datestone. From here a vestibule provides access into the reception hall. Located off the hall, to either side of the front door, are a library with fitted book shelves and a flame effect gas fire place with decorative French mantel, and a cloakroom with separate WC. From the reception hall steps lead off to a wide side corridor to the east wing where the magnificent drawing room has an impressive bay window, doors into the garden, and an open fireplace with a white marble mantelpiece and cast iron grate. Adjacent to this is the billiard room which has doors leading out to stone steps at the front of the house, and a fireplace with flame effect gas fire, grey marble surround and hearth and antique carved wooden mantel with pillars either side. There is also a concealed walk-in bar with a sink, shelves and space for a fridge.
The sitting room is in the west wing, with a triple aspect bay window overlooking the surrounding countryside and an open fireplace with cast iron surround, black marble hearth and white marble mantel The adjacent dining room has a connecting door through to the kitchen and a further door to the conservatory which provides a beautiful outlook and has a slate floor and doors to the garden. The west wing has a service corridor from the reception hall which provides direct access to the kitchen, a WC, and the turret staircase. Thekitchen has been finished to a very high standard and benefits from a range of hand made fitted floor and wall units and integrated appliances which include a microwave, two fridges, two freezers, a dishwasher and a four oven electric Aga. The surfaces are granite topped, and an island with breakfast bar also has an integrated wine cooler and sink. Steps with pillars either side lead up to a raised breakfasting and informal dining area with a bay window and doors leading to the rear garden. The adjacent utility room has built in cupboards and work surfaces with a Belfast sink and is plumbed for a washing machine.
The first floor accommodation is approached by a staircase from the reception hall with a half landing and stairs dividing off either side up to a minstrel's gallery on the first floor. The magnificent master bedroom is situated in the west wing and has a partly coombed ceiling and double doors to a balcony with outstanding views to the north west. It also benefits from a dressing room and an en suite bathroom with a bath, large shower cubicle, washbasin, WC and bidet. The equally impressive guest bedroom is in the east wing and also has a balcony, a dressing area and an en suite bathroom with basin, WC, bidet, bath and shower attachment. There is a further en suite bedroom, two other bedrooms (one of which is currently used as a playroom) sharing an en suite shower room, , sauna, storage cupboards and two large linen cupboards. The first floor accommodation is completed by a sixth bedroom which is currently used as a study.
Gardens and Grounds
Moss-side Hall of Boquhapple is approached from the B822 by a bellmouth entrance which leads through cast iron gates and up a tree lined drive with hawthorn hedges on either side and two Victorian style lamp-posts. The drive continues up to the front of the house to a gravel turning circle with a central island of shrubs with a hidden floodlight. Beyond is an attractive lawn with an island shrub bed, sheltered by further shrubs and semi-mature trees. Below the lawn are a series of ornamental ponds and an arched wooden bridge which leads over to a grass path on the far side with views over the paddock beyond.
The paddock extends to about 1.6 acres and is sheltered on one side by an established hawthorn hedge. It has a field shelter built of wood with wood clad walls. There is also additional land available subject to separate negotiation. A drive leads off the turning circle to a stable block with garages to the side of the house constructed of harled brick under a pitched slate roof with a vented cupola and a weather vane. The building has arched openings to two garages with up and over doors and two stables.
To the rear of the house is a sheltered lawn which leads into a paved courtyard, sheltered on three sides by the house, with an ornamental stone well with an arched creeper above. To the side of the lawn are a rose walk, a hedge and a millennium orchard and a drying green beyond. A gravel path leads down to the stable block with a greenhouse to the side.