*Closing Date set for Thursday 14th September at 12 noon*
Rare opportunity to build a beautifully situated riverside house

Description

Bridge Cottage house site is a scenic riverside location on the west side of the river Tay. The plot amounts to approximately 2 acres, half of which is flat grassland whilst the rest is wooded valley with a burn running into the river Tay. It is situated just beside the decommissioned railway bridge that crosses the Tay near Kinclaven road bridge.

The site is entered via timber double gates which open to an expanse of flat pasture with lawn and wildflowers including orchids. To the right of the entrance gate is the railway bridge. A wide grass path leads down a gentle slope to the lower level of the site. Here a small burn flows all year into the Tay with wildflowers and trees populating the banks. The river is approached by a wooden gate that leads from the bottom of the site onto a footpath that runs along the riverside. The site offers a unique opportunity to develop a wonderful riverside home and garden.

Apart from the mature trees, including birch, oak, sweet chestnut and hawthorne, over the last decade the owners have planted a large selection of both native and rare trees including himalayan birch, copper beech, walnut, European and Japanese larch, flowering cherry, crab apple and magnolia.

The site is approached via a shared private road accessed via the delivery entrance to Ballathie House hotel. The road is used by several other properties and the maintenance is shared on a user basis.

Planning Permission.
Planning permission was granted in 2012 (07/00406/FUL) for the construction of a house to replace the original Bridge Cottage (now demolished) and now runs in perpetuity. Details of the approved plans are available from the selling agent.
Plans for a new house will need to be approved by the Railways Board in addition to Perth and Kinross Council.

Please note that access is not allowed onto the decommissioned railway bridge by this site.

Location

Bridge Cottage house site is on the west bank of the River Tay in the hamlet of Ballathie. Planning permission has been obtained to build a house on the site of the former Bridge Cottage which will enjoy a glorious riverside setting.

Ballathie is a rural hamlet centred around Ballathie Country House Hotel which is a short walk to the south of Bridge Cottage. The site overlooks the Ballathie and Cargill fishing beats of the Tay, which together form two of the most productive and accessible salmon beats of this famous river. Riverside and woodland walks locally include the spectacular bluebell woods at Ballathie. Ospreys, beavers, otters, deer and red squirrels are frequently spotted along the riverbank. Golfers will enjoy the proximity of some of Scotland’s finest championship golf courses including Gleneagles, St Andrews, Carnoustie and The Rosemount Course at Blairgowrie Golf Club. The more dramatic scenery of the Perthshire hills and Angus Glens is easily accessible to the north.

A useful range of shops, health and professional services can be found in Blairgowrie (6 miles), or Perth (11 miles). Dunkeld (10 miles) with its historic cathedral is known for its picturesque setting and its independent shops, cafés, pubs, bakeries and galleries.

The A9 is just 6 miles from Ballathie, providing quick access north and south. There are direct train services from Perth and Dunkeld to London. Edinburgh Airport (53 miles) has a range of domestic and international flights and there are daily flights from Dundee Airport (21 miles) to London. There is state schooling in Blairgowrie, Dunkeld and Perth. Private schooling at Glenalmond College, Strathallan, The High School of Dundee, Ardvreck, Morrisons Academy, Craigclowan and Kilgraston which are all within 30 miles.




Acreage: 2 Acres

Directions

From Perth take the A93 north towards Blairgowrie. After about 10 miles cross the River Isla and then take the first left and cross the River Tay over the Kinclaven Bridge. After about 0.5 miles turn left towards Stanley and then after about 1 mile turn left again into the tradesman’s entrance to Ballathie House Hotel. Follow the tree lined driveway to the end and turn left. The entrance to Bridge Cottage house site is through double timber gates at the end of this road.

Additional Info

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

Access - Access to Bridge Cottage is via a shared driveway and maintenance is on a user basis.
British Railways Board retain rights to access, inspect, repair and maintain the viaduct.

Services - Mains water and electricity are on the site.

Local Authority - Perth & Kinross Council

Photos taken and brochure produced June 2023

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.

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.