A beautifully refurbished Victorian home with annexe.

Description

Gwydyr House was constructed in 1875. It is an impressive C Listed Victorian townhouse constructed over three storeys. Over the years it has been extended and re-modelled. Most recently, Gwydyr House has undergone a refurbishment that has unified some of its beautifully proportioned rooms, giving the house a pleasing flow while also retaining the option to close off rooms if required. The refurbishment at Gwydyr House has been done to an extremely high standard, giving the house a fabulous contemporary style, which is also sensitive to its original features and traditional character.

At the front of the house the vestibule has lots of space for coats and boots and opens to a smart reception hall. Two bright reception rooms are positioned on either side of the hall with large windows making the best of the southerly aspect of the house. A relaxed family room is on one side of the hall and a more formal sitting room is on the other. The formal sitting room has a bay window and glazed doors opening to the dining room which in turn is open to the kitchen. Light from bay windows streams through all three rooms and the potential to have an open plan sitting room / dining room / kitchen works well for entertaining guests but is also ideal for family life.

The kitchen at Gwydyr House is a particular feature of the property. Painted timber cabinetry, marble worktops, a central island with built in wine racks, a two oven AGA and a large window seat with storage are some of the highlights. Herringbone pattern flooring runs through both the kitchen and the dining room uniting the two spaces. Beyond the kitchen on the eastern side of the house is the sun room which, with its tiled floor, roof light and exposed stone walls has a very different but equally appealing character to the rest of the house. A wood burner warms this room in the winter and French windows open to the garden in the summer. There is also the added luxury of a steam room hidden behind a glass door off the sunroom. On the ground floor there is also a study, utility room and WC.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has the most beautiful view over Macrosty Park to the hills. It has a dressing room with built in wardrobes and a luxurious bathroom with two washbasins, a walk in shower and a roll top bath. There are three further en suite bedrooms on this floor. On the second floor there are four cosier, but still good sized, double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities.

Annexe (Wee Gwydyr House)
At the rear of Gwydyr House is an annexe, which would once have been servants quarters. Following a beautiful refurbishment, it is currently let out as a self-catering apartment. The Annexe has enormous charm. Although it can be accessed via a door from the kitchen, it can be treated entirely independently using its own entrance from the back garden. On the ground floor is a little kitchen, and upstairs is a cosy sitting room, bedroom and bathroom which are all beautifully styled and decorated.

Outside
Twin stone gate piers frame remote-controlled timber gates that open to a tree lined driveway. There is space to park several cars at the front and sides of the property. The garden is largely enclosed by hedging making it very private. To the west of the house are useful garden stores/sheds. To the east, a paved terrace beneath a pretty pergola is a lovely seating area with a hot tub, which is easily accessible from the garden room.

To the south side of the house a gravel terrace has recently been landscaped into the front lawn creating another glorious place to sit out in good weather. A greenhouse is at one end of the terrace and there is plenty of space for outdoor furniture and a fire pit within the attractive low stone wall that surrounds it.

Location

Gwydyr House is situated in a sought after and leafy residential area of Crieff. Being in an elevated position it has a truly spectacular view over the town to the impressive hills beyond. As it is south facing, its large Victorian windows fill the house with light giving the main reception rooms in the house a bright and uplifting atmosphere. While the house is in a very peaceful part of the town, it is only 500 metres from Crieff High Street and overlooks Crieff’s popular Macrosty Park with its play area and mature grounds. The house is ideally placed for access to the town’s schools, shops, restaurants and the excellent leisure facilities at Crieff Hydro. Crieff is a popular destination for families attending Morrison’s Academy and Ardvreck Preparatory School, while Crieff’s community campus on the south side of the town offers both primary and secondary schooling. Additional private schooling is nearby at Glenalmond (about 11 miles) as well as at Craigclowan, Strathallan and Kilgraston which are all within 22 miles.

Crieff has a medical centre, a cottage hospital and dental practices as well as banking and legal services and supermarkets. The town also has a growing range of independent and specialist retailers including delicatessens, a fishmonger, bakeries and some excellent cafés and restaurants. There are local golf courses at Crieff, Muthill, Comrie and St Fillans. Gleneagles Hotel and Country Club is about 10 miles away. The hills of the Sma’ Glen and Ben Vorlich make a picturesque backdrop to the town and there is extensive hill walking, climbing, fishing and water sports to be enjoyed in the nearby Perthshire hills and lochs. Lady Mary’s Walk, and Currochs Circuit Walk and paths around the Knock are all accessible directly from the door of Gwydyr House.

Perth (18 miles), Dundee (41 miles), Glasgow (47 miles) and Edinburgh (60 miles) are all within commuting distance.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,119 sq ft


Acreage: 0.72 Acres

Directions

From Perth follow the A92 into Crieff. Continue through the centre of the town until turning right up Comrie Street which is the A85 and leads out of the town heading west towards Comrie. After about 300m the entrance gates to Gwydyr House are on the right hand side, clearly marked for Gwydyr House, just past the turning into Craigard Road.

Additional Info

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills –[use Contact Agent Button].

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority & tax band: Perth and Kinross Council tax band G

Fixtures & Fittings: The light fittings, garden shed and greenhouse are included in the sale.

Photos taken and brochure produced November 2022.