A derelict former mansion house in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park has been put up for sale, potentially paving the way for it to be redeveloped as a residential or holiday estate featuring luxury lodges.
Pirniehall and its surrounding land, located near Croftamie in Stirlingshire – 30 minutes outside of Glasgow and four miles from the eastern shore of Loch Lomond – is being marketed on behalf of its owner by Knight Frank for offers of more than £850,000.
The site, which consists of more than six hectares, has planning permission for redevelopment, incorporating a total of 15 units across residential and holiday use. It was originally built as a home for Sir Alexander Murray in 1896 and was converted into a live-in school facility during the 1970s, before closing in the 1990s.
Proposals for the site include change of use, restoration, and conversion of Pirniehall and its outbuildings into private homes or holiday lodges.
Permission has already been granted to transform the main structure back to around 14,000 sq. ft. luxury mansion and conversions of the existing outbuildings into seven apartments, with another eight luxury lodges proposed in the grounds. There is further scope to add more units, subject to planning.
To complement the plans for the site, an ancillary development, consisting of an annexed double garage with a self-contained flat above, and adjoining gym, swimming pool, and outdoor games court have also been approved.
William Rankine, partner at Knight Frank Glasgow, said: “Pirniehall is an historic property that has stood empty since the 1990s, awaiting restoration and redevelopment. This sale could breathe new life into the building and its surrounding estate, creating a new tourist or residential site – or even a mix of the two – in the beautiful setting of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. It is rare we see such a unique opportunity come up and we anticipate a great deal of interest from both leisure and residential developers.”
