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Tenure: Freehold
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Features and description
- Gothic, B-listed, Binnhill Tower (circa 1813)
- Prominent landmark in Kinfauns village
- A truly rare & unique purchase opportunity
- A historic & romantic, four-storey building
- Built by Francis Gray, the 14th Lord Gray
- Spectacular hilltop setting by mature woodlands
- Stunning panoramic views over open country
- Castellated roof terrace with all-round views
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The B-listed Binnhill Tower is a stone-built, four- storey, Gothic tower (circa 1813) with a stunning hilltop location in the picturesque village of Kinfauns, surrounded by mature woodlands, and with spectacular panoramic views over the River Tay to the Lomond Hills. This prominent landmark represents a truly rare and unique opportunity for anyone seeking a historic and romantic building.
The castellated tower was built by Francis Gray, the 14th Lord Gray, as an observatory and focal point within the luscious estate grounds of Kinfauns Castle, an imposing A-listed Gothic mansion.
The square-shaped tower is reached by a beautiful woodland approach, just a short distance from the nearest road, with the arched front door opening into a ground-floor space. From here, an octagonal spiral staircase brings additional charm, leading up to the first floor.
This level is almost identical in size, and has the benefit of a southwest-facing gothic window to capture the sublime vista that unfolds below the tower. The spiral staircase continues to the second floor, which mirrors the first, and up to the third floor, which has windows at all four walls to capture the idyllic panorama. This floor provides access to the tower's roof terrace a magnificent vantage point with all-round views as far as the eye can see, encompassing woodlands, open countryside, and the rolling banks of the River Tay. Recently, the property has undergone some repair work, including the replacement of joists and the addition of a roof to make it water tight from the top.
Kinfauns, Perth
Positioned near the River Tay, the village of Kinfauns offers a scenic and well-connected rural lifestyle, surrounded by open countryside. In addition to Binnhill Tower, the area is home to another historical landmark: the spectacular, A-listed, Kinfauns Castle (1825). Ripe for exploration, Kinfauns also offers a wealth of outdoor opportunities, whether walking, cycling, or horse riding. Furthermore, the village is just a short ten-minutes' drive from Perth and a 30-minute car journey to Dundee, both providing exceptional amenities.
The neighbouring city of Perth is a vibrant hub in central Scotland, known as the Gateway to the Highlands'. The historic county town and former Royal Burgh has long been the commercial and cultural centre of Perthshire; however, it was finally granted city status on 6 July 2016 as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Perth attracts tourists all year round, with no shortage of activities to suit every taste: exploring ancient castles and palaces, conquering the surrounding hills and mountains, or sampling first-class food and drink at local restaurants, pubs, and distilleries. World-famous Scone Palace the crowning place of Scotland's kings is on the outskirts of the city. Perth is served by a number of primary and secondary schools, and there are also several independent schools in and around the city. Perth provides excellent road and rail links for travel across central Scotland and into the Highlands. The M90 allows convenient travel southwards and connections for Edinburgh and Glasgow, while Perth station offers frequent services to all major cities in Scotland, as well as a Caledonia Sleeper service to London.
The castellated tower was built by Francis Gray, the 14th Lord Gray, as an observatory and focal point within the luscious estate grounds of Kinfauns Castle, an imposing A-listed Gothic mansion.
The square-shaped tower is reached by a beautiful woodland approach, just a short distance from the nearest road, with the arched front door opening into a ground-floor space. From here, an octagonal spiral staircase brings additional charm, leading up to the first floor.
This level is almost identical in size, and has the benefit of a southwest-facing gothic window to capture the sublime vista that unfolds below the tower. The spiral staircase continues to the second floor, which mirrors the first, and up to the third floor, which has windows at all four walls to capture the idyllic panorama. This floor provides access to the tower's roof terrace a magnificent vantage point with all-round views as far as the eye can see, encompassing woodlands, open countryside, and the rolling banks of the River Tay. Recently, the property has undergone some repair work, including the replacement of joists and the addition of a roof to make it water tight from the top.
Kinfauns, Perth
Positioned near the River Tay, the village of Kinfauns offers a scenic and well-connected rural lifestyle, surrounded by open countryside. In addition to Binnhill Tower, the area is home to another historical landmark: the spectacular, A-listed, Kinfauns Castle (1825). Ripe for exploration, Kinfauns also offers a wealth of outdoor opportunities, whether walking, cycling, or horse riding. Furthermore, the village is just a short ten-minutes' drive from Perth and a 30-minute car journey to Dundee, both providing exceptional amenities.
The neighbouring city of Perth is a vibrant hub in central Scotland, known as the Gateway to the Highlands'. The historic county town and former Royal Burgh has long been the commercial and cultural centre of Perthshire; however, it was finally granted city status on 6 July 2016 as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Perth attracts tourists all year round, with no shortage of activities to suit every taste: exploring ancient castles and palaces, conquering the surrounding hills and mountains, or sampling first-class food and drink at local restaurants, pubs, and distilleries. World-famous Scone Palace the crowning place of Scotland's kings is on the outskirts of the city. Perth is served by a number of primary and secondary schools, and there are also several independent schools in and around the city. Perth provides excellent road and rail links for travel across central Scotland and into the Highlands. The M90 allows convenient travel southwards and connections for Edinburgh and Glasgow, while Perth station offers frequent services to all major cities in Scotland, as well as a Caledonia Sleeper service to London.
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We have been helping Dundee, Fife, Angus and Perthshire families with their property needs for generations. Throughout our long history and through ever-changing property markets, we have always focussed on what our clients need, and delivered services built round them. Recently we have expanded our estate agency operation into the Edinburgh Area. From the 1960s onwards, Thorntons grew to become the largest Scottish-based solicitor estate agency in our operating area. In the 1980s, we became the first local solicitor estate agent to open the now-familiar high street property shop. A significant game-changing merger in 1990 transformed the estate agency landscape locally and the firm expanded, opening bustling property shops throughout Dundee and Angus. These property shops gave buyers and sellers their first experience of the one-stop shop’ approach by providing a full range of complementary estate agency and legal services.