Arthurstone Gardens, Meigle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire

A stunning Category B Listed house, in a peaceful rural setting.

A magnificent, unique period property with an imposing tower, overlooking stunning walled gardens in a peaceful rural setting near the village of Meigle. The property enjoys reception rooms opening onto the gardens with elegant décor, with a detached cottage offering useful further living space.

4 Reception rooms
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Cottage
Garage
Gardens and grounds
Freehold
Rural
3,340 sq ft

The property
1 Arthurstone Gardens is a distinctive and highly attractive Category B Listed home, dating back to around 1800. The central feature of the house is its impressive four-storey folly tower, which rises prominently at the centre. The slightly curved wings on either side of the tower provide accommodation, with a central hallway connecting the spaces.

The three main reception rooms are housed in a large conservatory-style extension at the rear, enjoying a direct south-facing aspect onto the enchanting walled gardens. These include a 27ft dining room and both a 24ft drawing room and sitting room, all featuring wooden flooring, glass roofs with bespoke blinds, and panoramic garden views. Additional everyday living space includes the open-plan kitchen, breakfast room, and family area, with French doors from the family area leading to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with modern units, an Aga, and a walk-in larder, while a utility room across the reception hall offers further storage and appliance space.

The principal bedroom lies on the west wing, with French doors overlooking the front. There is a second bedroom and family bathroom. Bedroom 3 lies off the hallway and has an adjoining shower room. A spiral staircase leads from the dining room to a first floor study/bedroom 4.

A detached cottage provides further accommodation, comprising a sitting room, kitchen, one double bedroom, bedroom/box room and a bathroom.

Outside
At the front of the property, the gravel driveway asses through the well-presented front garden and leads to the block-paved driveway, which provides plenty of parking space and access to the detached triple driveway. The cottage is in front of the house, with an area of level lawn and colourful, well-stocked beds in front of both the house and cottage.

The magnificent walled gardens at the rear face directly south and include suntrap patio areas for al fresco dining, with pristine lawns and ornamental ponds beyond. The gardens also feature gravel pathways lined by box hedging, numerous mature trees and peaceful corners with gravel beds and terracing and various shrubs. There is also an orchard, and outside the walled gardens, a peaceful, shaded meadow area.

Location
The property lies in a rural position between the village of Meigle and the small town of Coupar Angus. Surrounded by Perthshire countryside, the location is 16 miles northeast of Perth, and around 13 miles from Dundee. Meigle has a local shop, two cafés and a primary school, while Coupar Angus several everyday amenities, including a local shop, a bakery, a pharmacy and a primary school. Six miles to the west, Blairgowrie and Rattray provides further amenities, including high street shops and supermarkets, while you can find excellent shopping and leisure facilities in Perth or Dundee. For leisure, The Blairgowrie Golf Club is nearby, while the stunning peaks for the Cairngorms National Park are just 20 miles to the north. By road, the A94 provides access to Perth, while the A9 is also within easy reach, providing routes toward Edinburgh.

Distances
Coupar Angus 3.2 miles
Blairgowrie and Rattray 6.3 miles
Dundee 13.5 miles
Forfar 14.0 miles
Perth 15.5 miles

Nearby Stations
Dundee
Perth

Key Locations
Meigle Museum
Glamis Castle
Castle of Balhousie (The Black Watch Museum) – Perth
Scone Palace – Perth
Broughty Castle – Dundee
Dundee Museum of Transport – Dundee
Blair Castle – Blair Atholl
Cairngorms National Park
The Scottish Crannog Centre – Kenmore, Loch Tay

Nearby Schools
Craigclowan Preparatory School
High School of Dundee
Kilgraston School
Strathallan School
Glenalmond College

Floorplans
Main House internal area 3,340 sq ft (310 sq m)
Garage internal area 564 sq ft (52 sq m)
Cottage internal area 799 sq ft (74 sq m)
Total internal area 4,703 sq ft (437 sq m)
For identification purposes only.

Directions
PH12 8QY
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General
Post Code: PH12 8QY
General

Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council
Services: Electricity mains, Drainage private, Water mains, Heating oil fired
Council Tax: Band H
Fixtures and Fittings: May be available by separate negotiation.

Right of Access: 1 Arthurstone Gardens is accessed initially via a shared private road before a private driveway provides room for car parking and turning as well as access to a triple garage.

Tenure: Freehold