Andy Murray's neighbours sell up £6.5m Scottish country estate

Cromlix Estate near Dunblane has been in the same family for more than 500 years.

A secluded country estate deep in the heart of Scotland which includes tennis ace Andy Murray among its neighbours has come on the market for £6.5m.

Cromlix Estate near Dunblane is being sold by the Chisholm family, which has owned the land for more than 500 years.

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Part of the estate was earlier sold off to Andy Murray and his family to set up their Cromlix House Hotel venture.

Now the remaining parts of the property have been put up for sale with the estate set in a “private position surrounded by stunning countryside” and spanning more than 1,300 acres.

Cromlix Lodge and Home Farm is at the heart of the estate and can be bought separately for £3.5m.Cromlix Lodge and Home Farm is at the heart of the estate and can be bought separately for £3.5m.
Cromlix Lodge and Home Farm is at the heart of the estate and can be bought separately for £3.5m. | Savills

The estate is being sold for £6.5 million with potential buyers given the option to buy separate parcels of the property.

Cromlix Lodge and Home Farm, a “cherished” family home, is top of the lots, which can be bought for £3.5m

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The Victorian estate lodge, which has six bedrooms, four reception rooms and three bathrooms, dates back to the 1880s and is surrounded by stunning gardens and sheltered by woodland on three sides.

The boathouse : A perfect place for a spot of lunch. PIC: Savills.The boathouse : A perfect place for a spot of lunch. PIC: Savills.
The boathouse : A perfect place for a spot of lunch. PIC: Savills. | Savills

A spokesman for estate agents Savills said: “To the south the vistas unfold across the rolling pastures of Cromlix Estate, to woodlands beyond and towards the distant Gargunnock Hills.

“The lawn and patio by the Lodge Loch, which is a haven for wildlife, is a tranquil spot for outdoor dining and relaxation.

“Completing the garden is a tennis court, a boathouse and a sun- house.Internally the house offers comfortable, well-presented accommodation across two storeys. “

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Also included ded the sale is Bracklin Hill, which has potential for a renewables development, the estate agents said. Forestry and residential properties could also be expanded across the estate-at-large.

Four lochs, three which are fished for brown and rainbow trout, are scattered throughout the estate alongwith a number of burns.

Cromlix Estate dates back to the 1500s and derives its name from 'Cromlech,' a standing stone, or 'Crom leac,' meaning 'curved hillside.'

The estate has been owned by the Chisholm family for over 500 years. Edmund Chisholm, the first owner, arrived in Perthshire in the early 15th century and was knighted. His son, James, succeeded him and contributed significantly to Dunblane Cathedral until 1527. James was followed by his half brother, William Chisholm I, known as the 'robber bishop,' and later by his nephew, William Chisholm II, nominated by Mary Queen of Scots.

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Notable events at the estate include the marriage of Jean Chisholm to James Drummond, linking Cromlix with Innerpeffray until the early 20th century. Bishop Robert Hay Drummond established Scotland's first free public library at Innerpeffray.

In the 1800s, Cromlix was famed for its healing mineral water.

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