The Auld Kirk

A rare opportunity in Scotland's first conservation village

Nestled in the Hillfoots of the Ochils, The Auld Kirk is a beautifully restored 18th-century church in Blairlogie — Scotland's first registered conservation village. With a 16th-century castle and surrounding homes remaining largely unchanged since the 1700s, the village offers an idyllic, historic setting just minutes from Stirling, the M9, and the gateway to the Trossachs.

Constructed between 1761 and 1762 by dissidents of the nearby Logie Kirk, the building served as a place of worship for over two centuries. Today, it has been comprehensively restored to an exceptional modern standard, seamlessly honouring its history at every turn.

The renovation

High-quality natural finishes define the interior, featuring tiled floors on the ground level and oak above, all warmed by wet underfloor heating. The home is fully smart-enabled with a bespoke Loxone system effortlessly managing lighting, climate, and sensor control. The house also features high quality, integrated Monitor Audio speakers throughout. Both the kitchens and bathrooms are finished to an exacting specification. Modern insulation and services have been discreetly integrated within the listed fabric, earning an impressive EPC for a building of this age and protected status.

The main living space

At the heart of the home, a breathtaking open-plan lounge and contemporary kitchen flow effortlessly together. The kitchen features a Bora induction hob with downdraft filtration system, Quooker hot and cold filtered water tap, dual Neff steam ovens, full-size integrated fridge and under-counter freezer. A separate utility room sits just off the kitchen, housing a second semi-commercial dishwasher and laundry facilities — a highly practical asset for busy family life or commercial hospitality alike.

Above the kitchen, a galleried upper level overlooks the lounge. The entire volume of the space is flooded with natural light from large windows, three generous skylights, and meticulously restored original church windows. The preserved stained glass and original granite war memorial remain some of the building's most striking and emotive features.

Spa and wellness

The spa is a true centrepiece. A 5-foot cedar barrel hot tub, imported from the West Coast of the United States, sits sunken into the floor. It is wrapped in hand-finished microcement, offering a sleek, contemporary contrast to the warmth of the natural timber. Alongside it, a dedicated sauna and rain shower head completes the wellness suite, creating a genuine sanctuary equally suited for private relaxation or as a standout luxury feature for guests.

A versatile layout

The accommodation offers up to four bedrooms and five bathrooms (three en-suite, plus a further bathroom serving the annexe bedroom in its own private compartment). With two separate and private entrance points, the layout is exceptionally adaptable:

• Function as a single, expansive family home.
• Reconfigure into a main house with a self-contained one-bedroom annexe.
• Create a two-thirds / one-third split featuring a second lounge and an additional en-suite bedroom on the annexe side.

Spa access can be shared or kept entirely private depending on the chosen configuration. This versatility makes the property perfectly suited for multigenerational living, families requiring dedicated guest space, or buyers who value the option of separation without sacrificing the cohesive feel of a single home.

The garden

Outside, the south-facing garden with a generous patio and lawn sits peacefully under the Ochil hills. The property includes off-street parking that comfortably contains two vehicles, a garden shed, and a boiler room with additional storage. The low maintenance landscaping includes beautiful mature roses, a Japanese maple tree, a variety of Scottish heathers, a berry garden including gooseberries, blackcurrants, blackberries and cranberries, and an additional raised bed for seasonal planting.

The setting

Walking and cycling trails begin right on the doorstep. World-class destinations including Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, Gleneagles, Doune Castle, Blair Drummond Safari Park, and the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park are all within easy reach. For commuters, Edinburgh and Glasgow are both well under an hour by car or by train with multiple nearby stations to choose from.

Commercial potential

The Auld Kirk currently holds a full short-term let licence and has operated successfully as a premium holiday let. Its scale, exceptional finish, and flexible layout lend it naturally to use as a boutique hospitality venue. For buyers interested in continuing or expanding this side of the business, the property is perfectly primed to host dinner parties, small functions, or private events alongside luxury accommodation.

See the current Airbnb listing: airbnb.co.uk/rooms/45698048