Derelict former mansion Pirniehill hits the market for £850,000 in bid to revitalise historic estate

A derelict former mansion house in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park has been put up for sale in a bid to revitalise the Stirling estate.

Pirniehall and its surrounding land is located near Croftamie and has hit the market for offers over £850,000.

It was originally built as a home for Sir Alexander Murray in 1896 and was converted into a live-in school facility during the 1970s, before closing in the 1990s.

The site, which consists of more than six hectares, now has planning permission for redevelopment, incorporating a total of 15 units across residential and holiday use.

Pirniehall and its surrounding land is located near Croftamie. Knight Frank

Permission has already been granted to transform the main structure back into a 14,000 sq. ft. luxury mansion and conversions of the existing outbuildings into seven apartments, with another eight luxury lodges proposed in the grounds. There is further scope to add more units, subject to planning.

To complement plans for the site, an ancillary development, consisting of an annexed double garage with a self-contained flat above, and adjoining gym, swimming pool, and outdoor games court have also been approved.

William Rankine, partner at Knight Frank Glasgow, said the sale is a “rare” opportunity to breathe new life into the building.

“Pirniehall is a historic property that has stood empty since the 1990s, awaiting restoration and redevelopment,” he said.

“This sale could breathe new life into the building and its surrounding estate, creating a new tourist or residential site – or even a mix of the two – in the beautiful setting of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

“It is rare we see such a unique opportunity come up and we anticipate a great deal of interest from both leisure and residential developers.”