Glendarcey House, 2 The Queens Crescent, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3

An exceptional and spacious house in a private crescent close to the world renowned Gleneagles Hotel and its golf courses.

Description

Glendarcey was completed in 2010 and has been continuously occupied since then.

The house has recently been redecorated, both internally and externally, and offers generously proportioned accommodation with a flexible layout, ideal for modern-day living.

The house stands in a plot of about 0.60 acres, with electrically operated entrance gates opening to a generous driveway with porte cochère by the front door.

Notable features include the following:

1. Accommodation extending to about 868 sq m (9339 sq ft).
2. Porte cochère with balcony over at front door.
3. Impressive entrance hall with oak staircase and galleried landing over.
4. Two principal reception rooms measuring 32’7 x 21’9 and 32’7 x 21’8 – both featuring ornate cornices, gas fires and west facing bay windows.
5. Open plan kitchen and living/dining room extending to about 920 sq ft in all, with extensive fitted kitchen units incorporating two Neff ovens with warming drawers, gas hob, tall fridge, tall freezer, coffee machine and integral sink alongside central island unit. Dining/Living room opening out onto adjoining patio via glazed doors.
6. Impressive Garden Room (24’2 x 17’8) incorporating 11 arched windows with an additional five Velux roof lights and a raised cathedral ceiling providing a wonderfully light and airy space;
7. Gymnasium with Scandinavian style sauna.
8. Office/Study.
9. Five en suite double bedrooms, all generously proportioned with en suite bath or shower rooms and dressing rooms or dressing areas.
10. Luxury family bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath and doors opening out to first floor balcony.
11. LPG central heating. Double glazed window units. Extensive insulation. EPC rating B. Natural light from numerous windows. Music system (further details from selling agents on request).
12. Triple garage with electric doors and outside tap.
13. Privately situated and sheltered patios to south and east of house.
14. Gate Lodge (shared ownership amongst the 14 proprietors of Queens Crescent), housing concierge.

Location

Glendarcey is situated in the exclusive private street known as Queens Crescent. Queens Crescent is situated a short distance to the west of the main hotel building, and in part adjoins the Queens Golf Course. The Crescent is notable for the 14 substantial individual contemporary homes constructed in recent years; all occupying generous plots with security entrance gates and a Gate Lodge housing a concierge employed by the residents.

Gleneagles Hotel is an iconic country estate which has been a luxury destination for nearly a century and is recognised worldwide as one of the leading hotels of the world. With its 100th anniversary year approaching, the hotel is a prestigious resort in the heart of Scotland. Set within 850 acres there are three championship golf courses, spa, leisure club, falconry school, shooting school, running, walking and cycling tracks and a host of other leisure activities as well as four fine dining restaurants including the Michelin starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant. In addition to the three championship golf courses, there is the 9-hole Wee Course and a driving range.

Nearby Gleneagles railway station runs daily services north and south including a sleeper service to London, while Dunblane (14 miles), provides commuter services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perth, the county town, lies some 15 miles to the east and offers a broad range of retail and professional services as well as a theatre, concert hall, cinema and selection of restaurants. Edinburgh (41 miles) and Glasgow (45 miles) both have international airports as well as railway station. Edinburgh is renowned for its annual international arts festival and its many galleries and other cultural attractions. Nearby Auchterarder is home to one of Scotland’s longest high streets, which provides a range of services including a supermarket, butchers, bakery, health centre, primary and secondary schooling as well as several specialist shops, including coffee and cafés.

In addition to the primary and secondary schooling in Auchterarder, there are several independent schools in both Perthshire and nearby Clackmannanshire. These include Morrison’s Academy and Ardvreck in Crieff, Glenalmond College, Craigclowan by Perth, Kilgraston and Strathallan by Bridge of Earn and Dollar Academy in Clackmannanshire.

Scotland’s Highland Fringe lies within 20 miles or so to the north of Gleneagles and the vast expanse of Scotland’s Highlands provides opportunity for a wide array of outdoor recreational pastimes.

The surrounding and nearby Perthshire countryside is renowned for its beauty and offers a wonderful array of outdoor opportunities.

Square Footage: 8,806 sq ft


Acreage: 0.6 Acres

Directions

From the A9(T) leave at the exit signposted to Gleneagles Hotel. Continue for a short distance beyond the main Hotel entrance to the mini-roundabout. Turn left and continue westwards until reaching the entrance gates to Queens Crescent.

Additional Info

Photography: The property is unfurnished at the current time. All the pictures are true photographs taken in August 2023, but the furniture and soft furnishings are computer generated images, which have been overlaid to provide an indication of potential layout.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets are included in the sale.

Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council, Band H

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to Gleneagles Hotel Treatment Plant. LPG central heating. Burglar Alarm system.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and Plans: These particulars and plan are believed to be correct but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Factor: Charles White Limited were appointed as the factors for The Queens Crescent development in January 2024. The management, maintenance and concierge costs for February 2024 to January 2025 are approximately £9,600