Balmains House, Stanley, Perthshire, PH1

Situation
Balmains House enjoys a secluded rural setting approximately three miles from Stanley, a village offering excellent day-to-day amenities including a village shop, church and primary school. A short drive to the north east lies Blairgowrie, which provides a broader range of services including a supermarket, independent retailers, primary and secondary schools, and medical centre.

The city of Perth is easily accessible, lying about 11 miles to the south and offering an extensive array of amenities, including national retailers, a theatre, concert hall, museums and a variety of sporting facilities including gyms, leisure centre and curling rink. Perth is home to many historic attractions such as the Black Watch Museum, showcasing Scotland’s oldest Highland regiment artifacts, Scone Palace, and Perth Museum which displays the Stone of Destiny. Perthshire also has some of Scotland’s most historic whisky and gin producers. Key distilleries include the world-renowned Dewar’s Aberfeldy, The Glenturret (Scotlands Oldest) with 2 star michelin restaurant, Blair Atholl and the craft-focused Strathearn.

Dundee can be reached in about a 40 minute by car to the south east and offers wide array of city amenities including shopping centres, railway station, two universities, Olympia swimming pool, concert hall and restaurants. In addition there is the V&A Museum and Discovery Point - home to the RRS Discovery, the celebrated vessel of Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton, together with Dundee Airport with daily flights to London and a railway station providing regulary daily services north and south.

There are primary and secondary schools in the area with independent schooling available at the High School of Dundee, Strathallan, Glenalmond, Morrison’s Academy, Ardvreck and Craigclowan.

Balmains House sits in a well-connected position, just 6 miles from the A9, where travel north flows quickly toward the coastal cities of Aberdeen and Inverness, and south towards Perth, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Lying to the north and highly accessible via car is Royal Deeside, Braemar, Ballater and the highly attractive Aberdeenshire countryside.

Perthshire offers an extensive range of recreational pursuits. Golfers are particularly well catered for, with numerous courses within easy reach, including within easy reach including 3 championship courses at Blairgowrie, an 18-hole course at Dunkeld, additional courses in Aberfeldy and Pitlochry to the north, and several more around Perth. To the south, the Gleneagles Hotel provides three renowned championship courses. About an hour’s drive to the southeast lies St Andrews, home to world-renowned golf courses, a prestigious university, and rich history. Perth Racecourse hosts regular meetings throughout the year, while the ski slopes of Glenshee, an hours drive to the north, and the Cairngorms are easily accessible.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find an exceptional variety of hills, glens, and mountains, providing superb opportunities for walking and cycling at the nearby Cairngorms National Park. Highland Perthshire is also widely recognised for its traditional country sports. The River Tay flows just south of Balmains House, offering world renowned and highly productive salmon fishing.

Balmains House
Balmains House commands an elevated and private position, cocooned within a majestic canopy of mature trees. It enjoys southerly views that unfold across a succession of terraces, cascading toward views over the surrounding countryside and hills beyond. A private driveway leads from the public road, bordered by mature trees and generous verges.

A traditional house, with a stone exterior under a pitched slate roof, Balmains House was renovated and refurbished to a very high standard about xx years ago by the current owners. On entering, the quality of craftsmanship is evident immediately featuring substantial panelled doors, wooden flooring, intricate plasterwork with cornicing, astragal doubleglazed sashandcase windows and an elegant sweeping central staircase.

The reception rooms are accessed directly from the impressive entrance hall and are bright, airy, and beautifully proportioned. The elegant drawing room and dining room both enjoy southerly views across the manicured gardens and grounds. The sitting room, featuring a woodburning stove, flows seamlessly into the generous conservatory, which opens onto the terrace, an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Situated within the west wing is the dining kitchen, complete with integrated appliances, an Aga, and a Belfast sink. Beyond lies the rear hall with a WC and garden access, along with a utility room, store rooms, and internal entry to the double garage.

The sweeping staircase and modern lift lead to the first floor where the accommodation lies. There are seven well-proportioned bedrooms in total, four with ensuites and two with dressing rooms. There is also a generous family bathroom.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, WC & Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Dining Kitchen, Hall, Utility Room, WC, Store, Boiler Room, Store, Double Garage

First Floor: 7 bedrooms (4 en-suite), Family Bathroom

Gardens & Grounds
Set within approximately 28 acres (12 hectares) of beautifully maintained gardens and grounds, Balmains House enjoys a truly distinguished and picturesque setting.

A sweeping tarmac driveway leads from the public road to an extensive parking area to the north of the house, gracefully encircling a central garden feature and opening onto a formal parkland framed by mature trees and established shrubs.

To the south, a charming terrace accessible directly from the conservatory overlooks the thoughtfully designed terraced gardens. Bursting with colour and interest throughout the seasons, this area provides an idyllic backdrop for outdoor dining and relaxation.

Beyond the formal gardens, the grounds extend into mature woodlands and rough grazing paddocks, offering exceptional amenity and a sense of natural tranquillity.

Balmains Gate House & Garage Cottage
Balmains Gate House lies at the entrance to Balmains drive and is a traditional stone-built lodge with a pitched slate roof offering accommodation over a single level. The property has its own garden, workshop and garage as well as a gravel parking area which is available to the front and north of the property. The property provides the following accommodation over one floor:

Vestibule, Hall, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, WC, 3 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Attached to Balmains Gate House on the eastern side is Garage Cottage. This traditional property requires renovation and refurbishment to bring it up to a habitable standard. Once upgraded, it has the potential to serve as an additional dwelling associated with Balmains. Garage Cottage offers the following accommodation:

Vestibule, Bathroom, Hall, Kitchen, Sitting Room, 2 Bedrooms.

EPC Rating = D