Underhill Farm, Muthill, Crieff, Perth and Kinross, PH5

A characterful listed farmhouse and steading, offering privacy, paddocks, stables and outstanding views

Description

Underhill Farm dates from around 1835 and was originally part of the Drummond Estate. The property has undergone many changes over the years, and is now an enormously characterful and versatile home that continues to offer potential for renovation or redevelopment to suit a new owner's requirements.

The main entrance to Underhill Farm is via its attractive courtyard. The reception hall and kitchen are now at the heart of the house linking the farmhouse house to its former outbuildings.

The original farmhouse forms an east wing, and within its thick stone walls is a cosy sitting room and five bedrooms arranged over three storeys, together with two bathrooms and a shower room. The elegant staircase, windows and panelled doors retain the property's traditional charm, as does the old front door which leads directly into the garden. At this end of the house there is also a utility room, WC and a cloakroom with space for coats, boots and seating beside a wood-burning stove. From the entrance hall, a dedicated staircase leads to a double bedroom with its own bathroom; ideal for guests or as the principal bedroom.

The kitchen was refurbished in 2018. It has a white four-door AGA, painted timber cabinetry, a central island and space for a large dining table. From the kitchen there is access to a sheltered and south facing terrace, ideal for eating out in the summer.

Beyond the kitchen, the dining room and drawing room have been created within old farm byres. These impressive, vaulted rooms are perfect for entertaining. Steps lead from the drawing room up to a study created within the attic above the outbuildings. The house also has a basement which is used principally as the boiler room.

Outbuildings
The outbuildings form an attractive courtyard and include kennels, a workshop, a tool store and a tack room. Adjoining these and connected by a covered passage is a stable yard with three loose boxes. There is also a timber garage/store and two greenhouses.

Garden
Underhill Farm is approached by a hedge-lined driveway planted with snowdrops and daffodils. The house sits centrally in its garden which is divided into a series of ‘rooms’ , largely defined by beautifully clipped hedges. In the kitchen garden a series of rectangular beds are laid out in a parterre. The enclosed orchard is under-planted with a mass of spring bulbs; a charming seating area occupies the site of a former horse mill and mown paths weave through a wildflower garden.

Land
The property extends to approximately 4.77 acres in all, of which around 2.5 acres of grazing are divided into a paddock and two fields. The land is ideal for keeping horses or hobby livestock. Lastly, there is a pretty copse of mature hardwood trees.

Location

Underhill Farmhouse is situated about a quarter of a mile south of the village of Muthill. The property enjoys complete privacy being set well back from the road at the end of a private, hedge-lined driveway.

Muthill is an attractive and historic village with a strong community identity. It is centred around the remains of a medieval church alongside an active parish church, a village hall, a primary school and an award winning hotel and restaurant.

Crieff is just two miles north and has a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, galleries and a few professional services, together with a health centre. The town has developed a reputation for its specialist food retailing with a selection of cafés, delicatessens and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Lalique at Glenturret. Leisure facilities are available at the Strathearn Community Campus and Crieff Hydro. The delightful village of Comrie is 8 miles to the west, with more independent shops and picturesque walks in the foothills of the Grampians.

Gleneagles Hotel and its renowned golf courses are six miles to the south. There are also local golf courses at Muthill (nine-hole), Crieff, Comrie and St Fillans. The surrounding countryside is mainly agricultural and parkland belonging to Drummond Estates, with Drummond Castle and its celebrated Italianate gardens located about one mile away. In the distance the hills of the west highlands form impressive backdrop to Underhill’s idyllic setting. Underhill is ideally positioned for enjoying a rural lifestyle while also being in commuting distance of both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Rail services are available from Gleneagles Station (7 miles) and Dunblane (14 miles) as well as in Perth (22 miles). In addition to international airports at Edinburgh (46 miles) and Glasgow (52 miles), Dundee Airport (39 miles) offers daily flights to London.

Educational provision includes a primary school within the village and secondary schooling in Crieff, together with a choice of independent schools including Ardvreck and Morrison’s Academy in Crieff, as well as Glenalmond College, Dollar Academy and Strathallan School which are all within approximately 19 miles of Underhill Farm.

Square Footage: 3,878 sq ft


Acreage: 4.77 Acres

Directions

From Edinburgh or Glasgow take the M9 past Stirling and continue northwards. Take the exit signposted for Braco and Crieff (A822). After about 6 miles and having passed through Braco, arrive in Muthill. In the centre of the village (before reaching The Coorie Inn, turn left into Thornhill Street which heads south out of the village. The entrance to Underhill’s driveway is about 200m from the last house in the village. What3Words:images.unlimited.emporium

Additional Info

Viewings - strictly by appointment with Savills – .

Services – Mains electricity, private water (metred through Drummond Estate) and drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating.

Perth and Kinross Council tax band G

Listing - Underhill Farmhouse and Underhill Steading have been Listed B and C respectively by Historic Environment Scotland

Fixtures & Fittings – The fitted carpets, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances and the washing machine and tumble dryer are included in the sale. The curtains and the garden furniture are excluded from the sale. Certain items of furniture may be available for purchase by separate negotiation.

Photographs taken April 2026.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers - offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit - a deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.