5 bed detached house for sale

Berkley Lodge, St. Margarets Drive, Dunblane FK15

Berkley Lodge is an exceptional Edwardian family residence dating from 1905, occupying a prominent yet wonderfully peaceful position on arguably one of Dunblane’s most prestigious residential addresses.

Set within beautifully maintained grounds extending to approximately one acre, this substantial detached home combines elegant period architecture with thoughtfully improved interiors, creating a distinguished family house of rare character and scale.

Extending to almost 4,000 sq ft, Berkley Lodge retains many of its original Edwardian features and proportions, while benefiting from a series of high-quality improvements including a beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen and stylishly upgraded bathrooms. The house exudes warmth, grandeur and timeless sophistication throughout.

The ground floor accommodation is arranged around a magnificent central reception hallway which immediately establishes the impressive scale and elegance of the home. The principal reception rooms enjoy delightful rear facing aspects over the mature gardens, with large windows drawing in excellent natural light and creating a wonderful connection to the grounds beyond. In total there are four generous reception rooms, offering exceptional flexibility for formal entertaining, relaxed family living, home working or a playroom.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully redesigned to provide both practicality and style, complemented by a substantial utility area, gardeners’ WC and cloakroom. The layout is ideally suited to modern family life while still respecting the home’s original character.

A striking staircase rises to the first floor where an impressive landing gives access to the principal bedroom suite, four further spacious bedrooms and two well appointed family bathrooms. The bedroom accommodation offers excellent proportions throughout, perfectly suited for growing families or guests.

The gardens at Berkley Lodge are a particularly special feature of the property and create an extraordinary sense of privacy and grandeur. Professionally landscaped and meticulously maintained, the grounds include expansive lawns, mature hedging, an array of colourful plants and specimen trees, a charming putting green and a substantial area ideal for the creation of a kitchen garden or vegetable plot. The setting feels both elegant and established, providing a truly exceptional outdoor environment.

To the front of the property, an impressive stone boundary wall and electric gates create a striking arrival. A detached double garage with remote-controlled door provides excellent parking and storage, while several useful garden stores further enhance the practicality.

Berkley Lodge enjoys an enviable position on St Margaret’s Drive, one of Dunblane’s most sought after residential streets. The property is located less than a mile from both the town centre and railway station, making it highly convenient for commuting to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Dunblane itself is one of Scotland’s most charming cathedral towns, renowned for its excellent schools, strong community spirit, superb recreational amenities and beautiful surrounding countryside.

The town offers an excellent selection of local shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets including M&S, together with a wide range of sporting and leisure facilities such as tennis, squash, golf and bowling clubs. The world-renowned Gleneagles Hotel is within easy reach, offering championship golf courses and exceptional leisure facilities.

Excellent educational provision is available locally, with highly regarded state schooling as well as nearby independent schools including Dollar Academy, Morrison's Academy and Ardvreck School.

With superb transport connections via the nearby motorway network and direct rail services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Berkley Lodge offers an outstanding balance of elegant country style living and accessibility within the heart of central Scotland.