Former hunting lodge boasting 700-metre-long private beach on Britain’s biggest loch on sale for £550,000
Four-bed retreat sits on the shores of Loch Lomond near the base of the spectacular 974-metre-high Ben Lomond mountain
A COUNTRY retreat boasting a private 700-metre-long beach on Britain’s biggest loch has gone on the market for £550,000.
Ptarmigan Lodge was built on the shores of Loch Lomond by the Duke of Montrose 160 years ago.
It boasts breathtaking views and is situated at the base of the 974-metre Ben Lomond mountain.
Accomodation comprises of four bedrooms, four reception rooms, including one with a feature fireplace and impressive bay window, and a games room.
The former hunting lodge is located on the quiet eastern side of the loch.
There is also a separate timber boathouse in the 13.5-acre grounds.
Sellers Savills say in their brochure: “Ptarmigan Lodge lies in a unique and enviable position deep into the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and with direct access to the eastern shore line of Loch Lomond.
"It is quiet and peaceful at the end of the eastern loch-side road, yet for those who relish country life it is approx. one hour’s commute from Glasgow."
They add: “Commanding an enviable waterside location on the banks of Loch Lomond, the property offers a unique opportunity to own a wonderful family home or holiday retreat.”
The agents also explain the outdoor attraction of living in the lodge.
“Ptarmigan Lodge enjoys an idyllic lochside setting in a plot that extends to about 13.5 acres. This mostly consists of woodland with an area of lawn immediately surrounding the property.
“There are many vantage points within the grounds and various clearings maximising the views from the house”, adds the brochure.
The private beach - almost half a mile long - is then described as the most attractive facet of the property.
They conclude: “Perhaps the most sought after element is the private shingle beach and shore access which extends to approximately 700m.
“There was once a deep water jetty, which could be reinstated subject to obtaining the necessary consents, while the opportunity to launch a small boat from the shore still exists."
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The Duke of Montrose is in the Peerage of Scotland and has been in the Graham family since 1707.
Douglas Graham, the fifth Duke, served from 1852-1955 and so would have been the owner of Ptarmigan Lodge.
He served in the South African War as Colonel commanding the third battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
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