2 bedroom cottage

Sawmill Cottage is a pretty stone built traditional cottage situated within a semi rural location in the hamlet of St Martins, close to the villages of Guildtown and Balbeggie and is surrounded by beautiful Perthshire countryside.

The cottage has been sympathetically styled and upgraded through time to create a beautiful family home whilst retaining the original character of the cottage.

The accommodation is deceptively spacious and boasts many charming features including high ceilings and two wood burning stoves. The cottage is entered into a bright and welcoming central hallway with wood tread staircase to upstairs and a feature wood fuel stove set against an attractive exposed brick wall and a pale flush hearth. There are fitted cupboards under the stairs. The cosy sitting room is located off the main hallway and boasts a feature gas stove in a traditional fireplace and open outlook across the mature garden grounds. On the opposite end of the ground floor, the well-appointed kitchen and family room is the heart of this lovely home. The triple aspect kitchen is complete with a feature multi fuel burning stove and chimney. The bespoke, soft sage green shaker style cupboard is set against a contrasting antique oak vintage style breakfast bar. The kitchen base cupboards are solid antique mahogany as are the wall cupboards which feature sliding doors with the original wavy glass. The extra deep worktop is backed with a sage green wood tongue and groove splash back under which is a fitted oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge. This large room boasts ample space for a dining table seating eight to ten for entertaining along with sitting area overlooking the gardens. There are also double opening French doors out onto the large south facing sandstone patio. The family shower room has a contemporary twist with a double glass shower enclosure and exposed honey coloured brick wall. There is also a double bedroom with fitted storage to complete the lower level.

Upstairs the bright landing has fitted wardrobes and boasts open views across the surrounding countryside. The generous bedroom also has open views, a fitted wardrobe and coombed ceiling. There is a further double attic room with fitted cupboards which could be flexible in use depending on your family requirements. There is also a tasteful modern shower room with corner glass enclosure and complimenting glass bowl sink with fitted vanity unit. The property boasts oil fired central heating. There is double glazing throughout. The property could be easily extended further out from the sitting room into the east garden subject to the necessary planning requirements.

Outside, the sweeping private driveway offers ample parking for several vehicles. The sizeable plot offers delightful garden grounds providing seclusion and privacy. The garden is laid mostly to lawn with mature and colourful plants and shrubbery which attract an abundance of wildlife. Along with an attractive sandstone patio to enjoy the outdoors on the south side there is a further raised seating area which basks in the west evening sun and has outlooks towards the distant hills. There is a further large section of lawn with storage shed and outside work area. A charming gravel path leads down to the terraced wild garden that fronts the St. Martin’s Burn where the owner once had a tree house over the water. The garden is bounded by open fields on three sides which further enhances the beautiful location.

The ancient village of St. Martin's with its post box, war memorial, old church, history and folklore is a characterful location for those wishing to enjoy a more rural lifestyle but with easy access to Perth, being only around 7 miles away. The city of Perth offers a wide range of amenities including national retailers, cinema, theatre, concert hall, museum, art galleries and both rail and bus stations connecting all of Scotlands major cities. There are well regarded primary schools in both Guldtown, Balbeggie and Scone with both public and private secondary schooling nearby. Minutes from the cottage there is an abundance of tracks for walking, off road cycling and many other outdoor leisure pursuits.

Furniture is available by separate negotiation.

Directions

Coordinates 56.4604104, -3.3872679
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If using google maps and approaching from Balbeggie you will arrive at a neighbouring property and should continue driving past this house in the direction of Guildtown for 0.1 mile (140 metres) where you will see the Sawmill Cottage sign on the left and turn left into the track. Cross the bridge and follow the track. If using google maps and approaching from Guildtown there is a big dip in the road, continue on for 0.2 mile (350 metres) and you will see the Sawmill Cottage sign on the right and turn right into the track. Cross the bridge and follow the track. EPC - D