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For sale: Beautifully modernised £470k lodge in ‘sought-after’ upper Bridge of Allan

The property is full of character with exposed stone and wooden beams.

Ben Loyal Lodge. Bridge of Allan.
Ben Loyal Lodge. Bridge of Allan. Image: Halliday Homes

A beautifully modernised lodge in “sought-after” upper Bridge of Allan has been put up for sale for £470,000.

Ben Loyal Lodge, on Kenilworth Road, has been meticulously upgraded by the current owner and boasts amazing views of Stirling Castle.

The detached three-bed home enjoys an “enviable setting” in a “sought-after” neighbourhood, according to agent Halliday Homes.

The property is full of character, with exposed stonework and beams throughout.

Vaulted ceilings and large patio doors flood the open-plan living space with natural light while the dining room provides the perfect space for entertaining guests.

The country-style kitchen has a stone wall and oak worktops.

Two double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom complete the ground floor.

The living room
The living room. Image: Halliday Homes
large patio doors and a skylight flood the room with natural light.
Large patio doors and a skylight flood the room with natural light. Image: Halliday Homes
The vaulted ceilings makes the space feel airy.
The vaulted ceilings make the space feel airy. Image: Halliday Homes
The spacious dining area. Image: Halliday Homes
The spacious dining area. Image: Halliday Homes
The open plan dining area leads to the living room.
The open-plan dining area leads to the living room. Image: Halliday Homes
The kitchen.
The kitchen. Image: Halliday Homes
The kitchen area. Image: Halliday Homes
The kitchen area. Image: Halliday Homes
The first of the ground floor bedrooms. Image: Halliday Homes
The first of the ground floor bedrooms. Image: Halliday Homes
There are three bedrooms in total.
There are three bedrooms in total. Image: Halliday Homes
Another bedroom. Image: Halliday Homes
Another bedroom.
Bedroom two also features a private toilet. Image: Halliday Homes
The family bathroom.
The family bathroom. Image: Halliday Homes

On the first floor, the master bedroom spans the length of the home and boasts a private bathroom.

To the rear of the home are the raised gardens, comprising a slabbed patio area providing undisturbed views towards Stirling Castle.

At the side is a small lawn and garden shed, while a brick driveway provides private off-road parking.

Stairs leading to the master bedroom
Stairs leading to the master bedroom. Image: Halliday Homes
The master bedroom.
The master bedroom. Image: Halliday Homes
Sloped ceilings in the master bedroom.
Sloped ceilings in the master bedroom. Image: Halliday Homes
The en-suite shower room.
The en-suite shower room. Image: Halliday Homes
Raised patio garden.
Raised patio garden. Image: Halliday Homes
The outdoor space.
The outdoor space. Image: Halliday Homes
A small lawn also sits to the rear.
A small lawn also sits to the rear. Image: Halliday Homes
More seating at the side of the home.
More seating at the side of the home. Image: Halliday Homes
The front entrance and driveway
The front entrance and driveway. Image: Halliday Homes
The home enjoys views towards Stirling Castle
The home enjoys views towards Stirling Castle. Image: Halliday Homes

The property is being marketed for offers over £470,000.

Nearby, a £1 million modernised Victorian home in Dunblane has gone up for sale.

Elsewhere in the area, a father-and-son duo has opened a Mediterranean-inspired cafe in Stirling city centre.

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