A "magnificent" Scottish estate has been brought to market.
The estate and farmhouse are in "one of Scotland’s most sought-after and picturesque areas".
Stuckendroin Estate covers 3,611 acres on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, offering "stunning views, rich wildlife, and plentiful opportunities for sporting pursuits".
Agent Strutt & Parker said: "Nestled within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and within easy reach of Glasgow, the estate combines natural beauty, ecological potential, and accessibility, making it a Highland retreat.
"Stuckendroin Estate is in one of Scotland’s most sought-after and picturesque areas, less than a mile from the tranquil hamlet of Ardlui."
The agent said that "the landscape is nothing short of spectacular, with panoramic views of iconic Highland peaks, including Ben Vorlich and Ben Lomond, all while remaining within easy reach of Scotland’s central lowlands", adding: "Despite its secluded atmosphere, the estate enjoys proximity to key transport links, with Glasgow, 48 miles away."
Douglas Orr, associate director at Strutt & Parker’s estates and farm agency department in Scotland, said: "Positioned on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond and framed by the majestic peaks of Ben Vorlich and Beinn Dubhchraig, this estate offers an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the grandeur of the Scottish Highlands while remaining just a short drive from Glasgow and its international airport.
"The estate’s natural beauty is matched by its ecological diversity, with significant potential for ongoing natural capital enhancement. Opportunities such as woodland expansion and peatland restoration will help ensure its environmental value for generations to come."
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There is also a modernised three-bedroom farmhouse and a two-bedroom cottage, along with a range of agricultural buildings and larder facilities.
The estate’s 3,611 acres "span a variety of landscapes, from fertile in-bye pastures to rugged open hill terrain". It includes 55 acres of high-quality permanent pasture, 12 acres of native woodland, and 248 acres of recently planted mixed-species woodland. The remaining land consists of open hill ground.
This varied topography not only supports sheep farming, with the estate currently running an in-hand flock of 250 Cheviot breeding ewes with replacement ewe hoggs and associated pure Cheviot rams, but also offers "abundant opportunities for conservation, future development, and sporting activities".
The agent said: "Under its current ownership, Stuckendroin Estate has already made significant strides in environmental stewardship and conservation. In 2012, 248 acres of native broadleaf woodland were planted as part of the Rural Priorities Woodland Scheme
"With a growing emphasis on restoring Scotland’s peatlands, further potential exists for peatland restoration on the estate. While Scotland’s peatland map indicates limited areas of class 1 and 2 peatland, there is still room to enhance the estate’s ecological value.
"Stuckendroin is a magnificent amenity estate in one of Scotland’s most accessible and attractive areas, a short drive from Glasgow."
It is available via Strutt & Parker for offers over £3 million.
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