Easter Ballindean, Inchture, Perthshire

A charming family home, sitting in an elevated position with beautiful views, with large paddock.

A splendid detached home set in a secluded, rural position with stunning and far-reaching views across the surrounding Carse of Gowrie. The property features light, airy and attractive accommodation, much of which benefits from the impressive views, including three comfortable reception rooms and three well-presented double bedrooms and bedroom 4.

Room description
3 Reception rooms
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Double garage
4 acres
Freehold
Rural
2,623 sq ft

The property
The Orchard is a charming house with a wealth of elegant, attractive accommodation, set in a peaceful position between Dundee and Perth, and within easy reach of the stunning Tay Firth and its surrounding countryside. The three reception rooms include the generous, split-level sitting room with its upper area, which is ideal as a music area or study, and its lower seating area with its open fireplace and dual aspect, including French doors opening onto the garden. There is also a study for private home working, which has double doors opening to the sunny conservatory, with its south-facing aspect, panoramic windows, French doors to the garden and breathtaking views. The well-equipped kitchen is fitted with farmhouse-style units, terracotta floor tiles and an Aga, and has space for a family dining table, while the utility room and pantry both provide additional storage space.

Two well-presented double bedrooms are located on the ground level, including the principal bedroom, which benefits from the south-facing views, and includes its own dressing room with extensive built-in storage. It benefits from Jack and Jill access to the family bathroom, which has a bathtub, plus a separate shower unit. The ground floor also has a shower room, with the third bedroom situated on the first floor, with its en suite shower room. The first floor also has a a single bedroom/4 and a loft, which could be converted to provide an additional double bedroom if required subject to the necessary consent.

There are 12 PV panels on the roof and one solar panel and the heating is via biomass.

Outside
The property is located towards the end of a private drive which serves several properties in the hamlet. There is parking space on the gravel driveway in front and to the side of the house for several vehicles, as well as access to the detached garage for further parking or storage and workshop space. The garage benefits from an electric car charger point. The garden has many flowering shrubs and the 3.5 acre paddock is south facing.

Location
The Orchard is set in a peaceful and secluded rural setting, two miles from the village of Inchture and 10 miles from the bustling port city of Dundee. There is beautiful surrounding countryside, with the River Tay estuary and the stunning east coastline both within easy reach. Inchture provides various everyday amenities, including a parish church and a primary school and Spar shop, while nearby Longforgan has a local shop. Dundee is within easy reach, providing a wealth of further facilities including high street shops, large supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities, as well as a choice of schooling. The area is connected by the A90, which provides routes towards Perth and onwards up the coast towards Aberdeen, while Dundee’s mainline station provides services towards Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Location section
Distances
Inchture 2 miles
Scone 9 miles
Perth 14 miles
Dundee 10 miles
Perth 14 miles
Blairgowrie 15 miles

Nearby Stations
Dundee 10 miles
Perth 14 miles

Key Locations
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
Drumkilbo House
Belmont Castle
Glamis Castle
Scone Palace
The Black Watch Castle & Museum
Scottish Wildlife Trust – Loch of the Lowes
V&A Dundee

Nearby Schools
Inchture Primary School
Public secondary schools in Perth & Dundee
Dundee High School
Craigclowan Preparatory School
Glenalmond College
Strathallan School
Morrison's Academy
Ardvreck School

Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council

Services: Electricity - mains, Water - mains, Heating - Biomass, Drainage – private

Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here

Council Tax: Band F

EPC Rating: Band D

Fixtures and Fittings: May be available by separate negotiation.

Right of Access: The Orchard benefits from a Right of Access over the private drive.