Ballintuim, Blairgowrie, Perthshire

A delightful 4/5 bedroom period house with annexe set within picturesque countryside.

A characterful period house with light, airy accommodation and a self-contained annexe, set in a stunning and secluded position in Strathardle, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills. The property comprises a comfortable family home with flexible, well-presented living space and the separate one-bedroom annexe, which subject to license could be ideal as a holiday let and peaceful gardens.

Room description
5 Reception rooms
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Parking
Large garden.
Freehold
Rural
2,830 sq ft

The property
Balmyle Coach House is a charming detached period house of approximately 3,500 square feet. The accommodation is beautifully appointed and arranged over two floors. There are attractive stone elevations, combined with understated, attractive décor and modern fixtures and fittings. The house enjoys exposed stone internal walls, which really do offer a fabulous feature.

In the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and breakfast room, which offers fitted wooden kitchen units, a central island with a breakfast bar, a stainless steel range cooker and a seating area with flagstone flooring, there is a large panoramic window with a window seat enjoying magnificent views across the surrounding countryside. Adjoining the kitchen in a semi open-plan layout is the formal dining room, while the ground floor also features a utility room, as well as a spacious sitting room and a beautiful conservatory in which to relax. The sitting room has an impressive stone feature wall and a woodburning stove, while the conservatory features a glass roof and French doors opening to the garden.

A staircase leads from the kitchen area to a galleried first-floor landing, from where there are four well-presented double bedrooms. These include the dual aspect principal bedroom with its built-in wardrobes and en suite bathroom, with bath and a separate shower unit. The first floor also has a family shower room.

There is an annexe attached to the main house with its own private entrance. The annexe offers an open-plan kitchen and sitting room with a logburner and space for both a dining table and a seating area. There is a double bedroom and a shower room, making the annexe ideal for guests and family members, or as a regular income as a holiday let subject to the necessary consents. The annexe offers a wonderful self-contained living space.

Outside
The property is accessed via a singletrack lane which is shared with the neighbouring properties and leads to a gravel parking area at the side of the house. The gardens to the front, sides and rear include gravel and paved terracing, providing space for al fresco dining, with rolling lawns beyond, surrounded by woodland, established shrubs and hedgerows and beautiful rolling countryside.

Location
The property occupies a stunning and secluded rural position, in the heart of beautiful Strathardle and surrounded by rolling Perthshire countryside. The breathtaking scenery and mountains of the Cairngorms National Park is just a few miles to the north, while the village of Bridge of Cally, four miles away, provides a village store. Blairgowrie, nine miles to the south, has a number of local amenities and shops, including a large supermarket, plus a range of leisure facilities. Primary schooling is available at Kirkmichael, three miles to the north, while the nearest state secondary school can be found in Blairgowrie. Road connections include the A9, around 15 miles away, while rail services can be accessed in Pitlochry.

Location section
Distances
Kirkmichael 3.3 miles
Bridge of Cally 4 miles
Blairgowrie & Rattray 9 miles
Pitlochry 15.6 miles
Alyth 14.6 miles
Clunie 15 miles

Nearby Stations
Pitlochry
Dunkeld & Birnam

Key Locations
Scone Palace
The Black Watch Castle & Museum (Balhousie Castle)
Perth Museum and Art Gallery
Branklyn Garden (National Trust)
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park
Dundee V&A
Glenshee Ski Centre
Glamis Castle
Pitlochry Theatre

Nearby Schools
Kirkmichael Primary School
Rattray Primary School
Blairgowrie High School
Craigclowan Preparatory School
High School of Dundee
Strathallan School
Glenalmond College

Floorplans
Main House internal area 2,830 sq ft (263 sq m)
Annexe internal area 668 sq ft (62 sq m)
Total internal area 3,498 sq ft (325 sq m)
For identification purposes only.

General
EPC: Rating E
Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council - Tel: .

Services: Water – private, Drainage – private, Heating – electricity, night storage heaters, wood burning stove, Electricity – mains?

Council Tax: Band G

Wayleaves and easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not

Tenure: Freehold

Access:
Balmyle Coach House benefits from a right of access over the driveway leading from the public road to the property. Maintenance is according to user.

Outside
The traditional stone property is set within expansive grounds and benefits from a private gated driveway with parking space for multiple vehicles. A walled pathway leads to the entrance to the property, which is surrounded by rolling lawns. There are also several landscaped planting beds and a honeycomb tiled seating area which looks over the neighboring picturesque countryside.

Location
Balmyle Coach House has an idyllic location with views over Strathardle and beyond. The property is about 4 miles north of Bridge of Cally at the gateway to the Highlands.

The hamlet of Ballintuim lies by the River Ardle, between the villages of Kirkmichael and Bridge of Cally, both having a local post office, shop and pub. Blairgowrie offers a wide range of services and leisure activities. The area has a number of popular hotels and restaurants including Dalmunzie House Hotel, Ballathie House Hotel and Kinloch House, all country houses renowned for the quality of their accommodation and food.

Perth (25 miles) provides a comprehensive range of services including high street shops, superstores, retail parks, a theatre, hospital and leisure complexes including a swimming pool and ice rink.

Although Balmyle Coach House has an idyllic rural situation, it is close to good road networks and there are railway stations at Perth and Pitlochry. There is an airport at Dundee (28 miles) with daily flights to London while Edinburgh International Airport (65 miles) has flights to a large number of UK and international destinations.