5 bedroom detached house

*CLOSING DATE SET 09/02 @12 NOON*
A rare opportunity to purchase a unique, architect designed, detached villa located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Rait. The village lies in the beautiful Carse of Gowrie located between Dundee and Perth. Rait offers a peaceful, tranquil setting, with easy access to all that the local area has to offer. The village boasts an antiques centre and a village hall which is the focus of popular community events throughout the year. There is easy access to the A90 dual carriageway linking this area to Perth, Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, the University of Dundee and beyond.

‘Highwood’ is located in an attractive private, secluded location with a private driveway leading through diverse woodland towards the house. Designed by award winning architects, Hugh Martin & Partners this remarkable property sits on an appealing, elevated position and large plot extending to approx. 4 acres and is split over two levels to take advantage of the outstanding views of the gardens and beyond.

Entering at first floor level there is a light filled large lounge with open fire and direct access onto a generous feature south facing balcony. There is also a snug sitting room with Jotul wood stove, fitted kitchen with LPG AGA, utility room, bathroom and cloakroom.

The first floor accommodation is completed by a spacious dining room and bedroom/study accessed by an elegant gallery curved hallway. A real feature at this level is the light with all of the rooms to the front benefitting from large windows flooding the rooms with natural light.

On the ground floor, there are four very spacious double bedrooms, a lovely family room with another Jotul wood stove and doors opening to the exterior, a bathroom suite and shower room suite. The rooms are flexible and adaptable in nature offering many different options as bedrooms, offices, studios, or public rooms.

Externally the extensive garden grounds surround the property and comprise grass lawns, woodland areas and plenty of parking space for several cars. Located within the grounds are a wonderful selection of trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, botanical specimen plants and mature shrubs. The woodlands offer plenty of sheltered privacy and are a haven for birds and wildlife. A fantastic family home in a charming Perthshire village location.

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