This exceptional modern family home, situated in the sought after village of Dollar, offers the perfect blend of luxurious living in a peaceful setting.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside within the sought after village of Dollar, the property has been extensively renovated and extended over the past 10 years, combining sophisticated design with the latest conveniences. With breathtaking views of the Ochil Hills this lovely family home provides a private retreat while delivering all the comforts of contemporary living.
The entrance hallway welcomes you with solid oak flooring and contemporary oak and stainless steel stair rails, setting the tone for the home’s high-quality finishes. A fitted coat and shoe cupboard offers practical storage. Adjacent to the open plan space is an office, gym area or can be used as a 5th bedroom, utility room, and cloakroom, all benefitting from underfloor heating. The utility room has potential for conversion into a kitchenette, while the cloakroom can be expanded into a shower or wet room, offering excellent flexibility for a future granny flat with separate locking entrance.
The expansive open plan kitchen, living, and dining space is the heart of the home, featuring high-gloss units, quartz countertops, and a suite of NEFF appliances including a wine cooler, two ovens, a plate warmer, hot kettle tap, induction hob, waste disposal unit, and dishwasher. This kitchen is designed for both style and functionality, with a pull out larder and a fully shelved walk in larder for ample storage. Porcelanosa tiles run throughout the space, complemented by underfloor heating, while two sets of bi-fold triple sliding doors create a seamless connection to the outdoors. Velux windows, fitted with rain sensors and blackout blinds operated by remote control, flood the room with natural light. A log burner adds a cosy ambiance, and fitted blinds throughout are cleverly positioned within double glazing for easy maintenance.
The second living room offers views of the garden and front of the property. This calming space, is complete with a log burner and solid oak mantel.
Upstairs, the property features four spacious double bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms. The principal suite is a luxurious space, featuring a large dressing area with fully fitted wardrobes, shoe storage, and ample hanging space. The en-suite principal bathroom boasts a rain shower with a granite shower tray, twin granite vanity sinks, and luxury Porcelanosa floor and wall tiles, providing a spa-like atmosphere. The family bathroom is equally well-appointed, with an over-bath shower, a modern vanity unit on a wood countertop, underfloor heating, and travertine tiles. A second en-suite bathroom is finished with a Venetian designer glass sink on a tobacco colored glass countertop, a walk-in shower, and travertine tiles throughout.
Additional features include a linen cupboard on the top landing, a partially floored loft with a fitted extending safety ladder and lighting, and a garage with ample driveway space for over six cars.The home’s security is enhanced by a fully fitted alarm system, with alarms on front and rear doors, windows with fitted locks, and triple locking systems on all doors including the bi-folds. New windows were fitted throughout the property in 2016, with bi-fold doors added in 2020 and a new front door in 2021. Exterior features include uplighters at the front of the house, rear garden lights controlled by a timer switch, and security lighting both front and back.
The garden is beautifully landscaped, with a lawn and flower borders at the front and a large rear garden featuring a lawn, easy-to-maintain flower borders, two vegetable growing boxes, and a brick-built BBQ and seating area. This secluded space, surrounded by woods, offers a haven for wildlife, including roe deer, red squirrels, and woodpeckers. The rear garden also benefits from Indian paving stone pathways, a bin storage area, and full enclosure by six-foot fencing. A scenic walkway, formerly a railway line, runs behind the property and provides a tarmacked route ideal for walking or cycling, offering access to nearby Tillicoultry just three miles away.
Dollar itself is a popular village centrally located along the Ochil Hills. Ideal for commuter links across Scotland, links to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Dunfermline and Stirling are all very easily accessible. Schooling is available within walking distance at both Strathdevon Primary School and Dollar Academy. The village has a host of amenities including a general store, post office, delicatessen, butchers, beauty salon and hairdressers, cafes, opticians, a restaurant & bar and local pub. There is also a dental practice, doctor’s surgery and pharmacy all within the village. In addition, there are nature walks through Dollar Glen and from Castle Road leading to Castle Campbell. Dollar is a sought-after commuter town within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth, the town is also only 20 minutes’ drive from Gleneagles and 30 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh International Airport.
This outstanding home provides every modern luxury in a lovely peaceful setting, offering privacy and security. It truly is a rare opportunity for those seeking a blend of modern convenience and rural tranquility.
