Lot 1 - Carie East, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15

PART OF AN UPLAND HILL FARM ON THE UPPER SHORES OF LOCH TAY

Description

Carie East extends to about 70 acres and is centred around a traditional homestead within a ringfenced block of farmland. At the heart of Carie East is a modest farmhouse and a range of outbuildings that provide all the essentials for the day-to-day operation of the farm. The land, which lies to the front and side of the farmyard, is gently rolling and offers good housing for livestock.

Farmhouse

Carie Farmhouse is situated in a well-screened position, a short distance from the public road. It is accessed via a short drive that terminates at the rear of the house. The farmhouse is set within a mature, fenced garden laid to lawn and flanked by mature hardwood trees.

The house is of stone construction with a harled exterior and a slate roof. Its internal layout is typical of its age and style, offering functional living and bedroom accommodation over two floors. On the ground floor, there is a galley kitchen, utility room, sitting room, bedroom, and shower room. Both the sitting room and the bedroom enjoy views over the garden and beyond to the south side of Loch Tay.

On the first floor, there are two bedrooms overlooking the front of the house. Adjoining the house is a garage with direct access to the kitchen. Room dimensions and layouts are shown on the accompanying floor plans.

Land

The land extends to 70 acres in total and comprises a mix of permanent pastures, rough grazing, and woodland. It lies to the south of the public road and rises from approximately 170 metres above sea level at its lowest point, near the southeastern boundary, to around 220 metres above sea level at its highest point, close to the public road on the northern boundary.

This particularly attractive landscape features undulating farmland that provides useful shelter for livestock. The land closest to the farmhouse is gently sloping with a southerly aspect, making it ideal for lambing and calving when close monitoring of stock is essential.

In recent years, some fields have been reseeded and have successfully produced crops of silage and hay. Beyond these improved fields, the land slopes into rougher pastures before crossing the Allt Coire a’ Chonnaidh burn, then rises again toward the southernmost boundary of Lot 1.

A small area of Lot 1, approximately 1.5 acres, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This area forms part of the Carie and Cragganester Oak Woodland, highlighting the ecological value of the land.

Location

Carie lies in a glorious setting on the northern side of Loch Tay, below the Ben Lawers mountain range. Ben Lawers is Scotland’s 10th highest Munro and the highest mountain in the Southern Highlands. The slopes leading down from Ben Lawers, adjoining Carie, belong to the National Trust and form a National Nature Reserve renowned for its rich arctic-alpine flora.

Loch Tay is Scotland’s 6th largest loch, stretching over 14 miles in length and more than a mile wide at its broadest point. The loch and its surrounding area attract visitors from far and wide who come to enjoy a wide variety of watersports, including fishing, sailing, paddleboarding, canoeing, and swimming at the shingle beach at Kenmore. The dramatic and beautiful landscape around Loch Tay also offers many other outdoor activities such as golf, hill climbing, shooting, stalking, cycling, or simply walking.

The pretty village of Killin, located 7 miles away at the head of Loch Tay, is home to the Falls of Dochart—a spectacular series of rapids that run through the centre of the village. For convenience, there are local shops and a medical centre.

Aberfeldy, 16 miles away, is the nearest town and provides most essential services, including a medical centre. The town is well known for its high-quality independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, including the famous Watermill bookshop and the privately owned Birks Cinema, which screens mainstream films and hosts a variety of community activities.

Primary schooling is available in Kenmore (10 miles), with secondary education at the highly regarded Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy. There is also a good selection of renowned co-educational private schools in Perthshire, including Strathallan, Craigclowan (prep), Glenalmond, Morrison’s Academy, and Ardvreck (prep).

Perth, 47 miles away, offers a range of professional services, shops, and cultural and leisure facilities, including Scotland’s most northerly racecourse nestled in the parklands of Scone Palace. Glasgow (70 miles) and Edinburgh (80 miles) are both within easy reach, making this area popular as a second home and holiday destination. Both cities offer a wide range of services, with mainline train stations and international airports connecting Scotland to the rest of the United Kingdom and beyond.

*Distances are approximate and taken from Google Maps.




Acreage: 70 Acres

Directions

From Perth take the A9 north to Ballinluig. Take the A827 west through Aberfeldy and continue towards Kenmore. Pass through the village of Kenmore heading towards Killin. Continue along the north shore of Loch Tay for about 10 miles and Carie can be found on the lefthand side.

For sat nav purposes the postcode is PH15 2PB

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