Comrie Cottage, Duneaves Road, Keltneyburn, Aberfeldy, PH15

A picture perfect Perthshire cottage.

Description

Comrie Cottage is a charming B Listed cottage believed to date from about 1840. It has been cherished by the current owner for 33 years during which time it has been refurbished, extended and carefully maintained. Latticed windows, Gothic arch details and exposed stone walls give it lovely traditional character while a conservatory (added in 2006) is a wonderfully sympathetic contemporary addition. The house is approached by a stepped pathway to a charming front door complete with climbing roses. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. Underfloor heating extends into all these rooms except for the bedrooms, and the conservatory has space for comfortable seating as well as a dining table. Double doors open to a terrace and it is a lovely bright room from where the idyllic riverside position of Comrie Cottage and its secluded sloping garden can be enjoyed. It is also perfect for entertaining. The Gothic arches of the original windows are echoed in the design of the conservatory’s glazing. The first floor is occupied by one fabulous sitting room. It has been cleverly fitted with custom-made cabinetry and is characterised by its lofty ceiling and the pretty latticed windows that look over the front of the cottage. This room can be gloriously cosy with its exposed stone walls and open fireplace but is also perfect for summer days thanks to glazed sliding doors which open directly onto a balcony. From the balcony there are terrific views up and down the River Lyon and to the hills beyond. There is plenty of space on the balcony for outdoor furniture.

Outside
Comrie Cottage sits in 0.35 acres of an enchanting riverside setting. A gravel path runs around the house and lawns are edged with a mixture of neat hedging, rhododendrons and old stone walls. A terrace beside the conservatory provides a lovely place to sit out and enjoy the river, the views and the wildlife. Climbing roses, Sweet Peas and Honeysuckle make the cottage an utter delight in the summer.

Location

Comrie Cottage is located on the south side of the River Lyon, five miles west of Aberfeldy. Aberfeldy is best known for being the home of The Birks of Aberfeldy, a leafy walk celebrated in a poem by Robert Burns. It has most essential services, including a medical practice and legal services. Aberfeldy is a picturesque Victorian riverside town with a great selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and galleries as well as the Birks cinema which hosts a variety of community activities. Being in the heart of Highland Perthshire the cottage is surrounded by beautiful and often spectacular scenery. There are lovely walks near the house and the entrance to Glen Lyon, one of Perthshire’s most beautiful glens, is just 4 miles from Comrie Cottage. Amongst many other local beauty spots are the conservation village of Fortingall, the beach and marina at Kenmore and two magnificent local Munros, Schiehallion and Ben Lawers. Lochs Tay and Tummel are popular for family activities and water sports. There are local golf courses at Mains of Taymouth, Aberfeldy, Strathtay and Pitlochry. Fishing, shooting and stalking are all available locally and there is a Community Campus with a gym and pool.

Perth is about 36 miles away, while Edinburgh and Glasgow are both within 80 miles. Train stations at Pitlochry (20 miles) and Dunkeld (22 miles) have direct links to Inverness and London. The A9 is about 14 miles away and is the main route north to the Highlands and south to Edinburgh.

Square Footage: 1,081 sq ft


Acreage: 0.35 Acres

Directions

From Perth drive through Aberfeldy, turning right onto the B846 at the traffic lights, signposted Weem and Kinloch Rannoch. Travel for a further 4.8 miles and turn left onto the green bridge. Then turn immediately right and Comrie Cottage is on your right after about 0.3 miles.  
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Additional Info

Viewings -strictly by appointment with Savills – .

Services - mains water and electricity, private drainage, electric heating (underfloor heating in conservatory, kitchen and bathroom)
Full Fibre broadband

Perth and Kinross Council tax band E

Fixtures & Fittings - the curtains and light fittings are included in the sale. All of the furniture (including garden furniture) is available for purchase by separate negotiation.

Flooding – Comrie Cottage has suffered from flooding twice in the last 33 years (2005 and in 2015). Please refer to the selling agent for further details.

Listing – Comrie Cottage is B Listed by Historic Environment Scotland.
Note – The neighbouring landowner has planning permission for three pods in the field which lies directly to the south of Comrie Cottage, across the road and behind a hill.

Photos taken and brochure produced April 2024.
One photo showing roses dates from about 2015.

Servitude rights, burdens and 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 referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers
Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.