4 bedroom bungalow

A characterful cottage in one of Perthshire’s most picturesque towns.

Description

Stables Cottage is a charming single storey four-bedroom home created within an old stable courtyard dating from the mid 19th century. Four original iron posts set into the walls of the house are reminders of the building’s history. The front door to Stables Cottage leads into its west wing where there is a kitchen, dining room and cosy sitting room. Traditional fireplaces and pretty windows give these rooms great character. From the kitchen there is access to a small conservatory, and off the dining room there is a utility room and WC. The main sitting room is situated at the centre of the U-shaped building. Its unusual shape harks back to its origins as stables. Spanning the width of the house, this room has double doors into the courtyard and into the back garden and is a lovely entertaining space. Stables Cottage has four bedrooms (one with en suite shower room) and a bathroom. There is lots of scope to rearrange the accommodation to suit a buyer’s requirements and, subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents, there is scope to develop the fabulous timber-lined garage/workshop which is part of the eastern wing of the house.

Outside
Stables Cottage is a U-shaped building which creates a pretty, south-facing courtyard at the front of the property where there is paving and also a gravel parking area. To the rear there is a neat, private and enclosed area of flat lawn. There are pathways down either side of the house as well as herbaceous borders on the southwestern side of the garden.

Location

Stables Cottage is situated on the eastern edge of Dunkeld on Brae Street which is a pretty, leafy lane that leads from the hillside to the east of Dunkeld into the town centre. Being near the top of Brae Street and facing south, Stables Cottage enjoys lots of light and sunshine. The house is only 300 metres from the centre of town. Dunkeld is one of Perthshire’s most sought after and scenic towns. It is known for its historic cathedral, its iconic bridge over the Tay, its links with Beatrix Potter, its ancient oak trees and its rich musical heritage.

There are some fabulous walking and cycling paths near Stables Cottage; these include The Hermitage (an 18th century woodland pleasure ground created for the Dukes of Atholl), riverside paths and some challenging mountain bike tracks. Lochs Tay and Tummel as well as munros Schiehallion and Ben Lawers are all within easy reach to the west. Stables Cottage is only 36 miles from Glenshee ski centre. Just 2 miles north of Dunkeld is the Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve at Loch of the Lowes (famous for ospreys) as well as an 18-hole golf course.

Dunkeld has become known for its specialist shops and cafés which include a delicatessen, an artisan bakery, a smokery and two riverside pubs with beer gardens. The town also has a selection of art galleries and independent shops. Perth, which is 14 miles south, has high street shops and professional services as well as a concert hall, theatre, museums and several leisure centres. In addition to the Royal School of Dunkeld, there are a number of state and private schools within easy driving distance of Stables Cottage.

The property is well placed for access to Perth and Edinburgh via the A9, and Edinburgh Airport is about 55 miles away. A sleeper service runs from Dunkeld train station directly to London. All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,346 sq ft



Directions

If entering Dunkeld from the A9, cross the bridge, drive into the centre of the town and take the second turning on the right which leads up a steep hill. Stables Cottage is on the left after about 300m. If approaching from Blairgowrie, follow the A984 and turn right onto Brae Street about three quarters of a mile before reaching Dunkeld. Stables Cottage is reached after about half a mile.

Additional Info

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 F

Stables Cottage is Category C Listed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Note: It is a condition of the title that a second storey may not be added to Stables Cottage.

Fixtures & Fittings – standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Photos taken and brochure produced September 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.

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.