Ancaster Square — Ancaster Square

Mansefield House, once the local manse, is now an attractive, characterful family home, thought to date back to 1664, but subsequently extended in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Historic Environment Scotland refers to the C Listed house as 'one of the most prestigious houses in Callander'. The entrance to Mansefield House is rich in period detail, with traditional wooden doors leading into a stunning wood panelled reception hall. This room has an abundance of traditional character with floor to ceiling oak panelling, a wooden staircase, log burner, and south facing windows which look over the garden, towards the River Teith. Beyond this the drawing room sits to the left, with a fire place in the heart of the room, and bespoke features such as intricate ceiling cornicing, a built-in window seat and two recessed cabinets. To the right of the reception hall is the impressive dining room. With half-wall wood panelling, traditional light features and a connecting door that leads to the kitchen, this is another room that is full of original character. A central corridor runs from the reception hall and spans the length of the house. To the east sits a bright and spacious kitchen with access to a utility and store room, along with a door to the garden. The kitchen has ample built in storage, a two oven AGA, built in fryer and a serving hatch with access to the dining room. From the kitchen there is access to a large pantry, with lots of cabinet storage and a sink, and to the wine cellar below. At the end of the corridor, there is a generously-sized family room with two windows looking into the back courtyard of the property. To the west of the kitchen, the central hallway leads on to a large refurbished bathroom equipped with a free standing bath, and double headed shower. There is also access to the garden. Beyond the bathroom, there is a bedroom which has been used as a study in the past. At the end of the hallway, sits a bright sitting room, with windows lookin