Offers over £135,000

Stirling Road, Dunblane, FK15

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 reception

462.85 sq ft (43 sq m)

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Key Features

  • One-bedroom light and airy second-floor retirement apartment
  • Secure entry system with lift and stair access
  • Bright lounge and practical fitted kitchen
  • Double bedroom with plenty of built-in storage
  • Recently upgraded kitchen, bathroom, radiators, and hot water tank
  • Walk-in shower
  • Communal laundry facilities
  • Shared gardens and outside seating area
  • Resident and visitor parking
  • Emergency alarm system throughout

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Virtual Tour

The apartment is accessed via a secure entry system and benefits from lift access. Internally, the accommodation begins with a welcoming hallway providing access to all rooms and including useful storage. The lounge is a bright and comfortable space, offering ample room for seating and everyday living, with space for a dining table if desired. Large windows allow plenty of natural light, creating a pleasant, airy atmosphere with a lovely open outlook over grassland. An attractive electric stove provides a cosy focal point and additional warmth during the cooler months.

The kitchen has been recently upgraded and is fitted with a range of practical, modern wall and floor-mounted units, offering good storage and worktop space, along with room for essential appliances, including an electric oven and hob, and fridge freezer. The layout is well suited to day-to-day living, while double glass doors to the lounge allow natural light to flow through the space and provide a flexible, open-plan feel when desired.

The bedroom is a generous double, providing space for bedroom furniture and benefitting from two separate built-in mirrored wardrobes.

The recently upgraded modern shower room is designed for accessibility and ease of use and includes a walk-in shower, WC, wash-hand basin and unit, mirrored unit and heated towel rail.

The property is double glazed and heated electrically, with some recent radiator upgrades. The apartment has neutral décor and carpets allowing a purchaser to move in with minimal adjustment. Emergency pull cords are fitted within the apartment, offering additional peace of mind.

Residents of Glenallan Court enjoy access to well-maintained communal gardens, including a large patio area with outdoor furniture for residents to enjoy.

There are shared laundry facilities and resident and visitor parking. The development is known for its friendly community and convenient location, making it a popular choice within Dunblane.

Flat 39 is a well-proportioned second-floor apartment in a coveted corner position forming part of the established Glenallan Court retirement development, built by McCarthy & Stone in 1995 and designed specifically for residents aged 60 and over. The development offers a safe and supportive environment for independent living, with the reassurance of on-site management and an emergency alarm system.

Glenallan Court is managed by Trinity Factoring Services, with the factoring fee covering the services of the development manager, the emergency call system, lift access, use of the communal laundry room, maintenance of all shared gardens and facilities, resident and visitor parking, and buildings insurance.

What the current owners loved most

The current owners have particularly enjoyed the sense of community within Glenallan Court, enjoying the coffee get togethers and other social activities. They liked the convenience of the lift access, the sense of security, and the proximity to Dunblane’s shops and transport links. They have also valued how bright and open the apartment feels and how easy the apartment is to live in. Being on the second floor, the apartment always feels bright and airy, with an open outlook that creates a welcoming atmosphere whatever the weather.

Off Street
Shared resident and visitor parking

Land and buildings transaction tax

Based on a sale price of £135,000 the total amount of land and buildings transaction tax payable will be:

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Last updated: The calculator has been updated to reflect changes in land and buildings transaction tax from 5th December 2024.

* This value is based on the standard rate and not applicable to first-time buyers or buy-to-let / second home buyers.

Further Details

  • Status: Available
  • Size: 462.85 sq ft (43 sq m)
  • Council tax band: D
  • Council tax amount: £2405
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Parking spaces: Off Street
  • Outside spaces: Communal Garden
  • Reference: 728678

What else you need to know?

Freehold

  • Service charge notes: Trinity Factoring, 209 Brunsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4DH For the 12 month period, 09/2025 - 08/2026 the factoring cost was £1882 which is 2/84ths of the full amount for the development
  • Service charge: £1,882 per year

Utility supply, rights and restrictions

  • Utility supply
    • Electricity supply: National grid
    • Heating supply: Electric central
    • Sewerage: Standard
    • Water supply: Direct main waters
  • Other information
    • Construction materials: Brick and block
    • Property age bracket: 1990s
    • Roof material: Concrete tiles

Location