5 bedroom detached house for sale

*Closing date set for Wednesday the 20th of March 12 noon*
A country house with 11.33 acres and lots of potential

Description

Gartlochbank is a characterful traditional red sandstone property built over just one storey but commanding quite a presence with its symmetrical façade and prominent bay windows. The central part of the house is believed to date from about 1750 with the bay window extensions being added in 1820. Gartlochbank has been in the current family’s ownership for more than 100 years and whilst it is now ready for modernisation much of its traditional character has been beautifully preserved in its working window shutters, cornicing and fireplaces. The reception rooms are on the west side of the house where the entrance hall is open to the library giving a welcoming and spacious feel. The library has a window seat, a fitted display cabinet (included in the sale) and a fireplace. This room links to the drawing room where a huge marble fireplace forms a focal point while light streams through the triple bay window which has a curved window seat. A conservatory is attached to the west side of the drawing room. The dining room connects the drawing room with the kitchen and the layout works well for entertaining.

On the east side of the house there are three double bedrooms. The main bedroom has a large bay window providing a lovely view over the garden. It also has an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has an en suite shower room and there is one further bedroom, a bathroom and the study. At the rear of the house is a two-storey section of the house which can work independently but is connected internally to the main house. In this section of the house there is a living room, galley kitchen/utility area and bathroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms (one en suite) on the first floor.

Outbuildings
To the rear of the house is an attractive L-shaped traditional stone outbuilding currently used as a workshop, hen house and also as a feed store for animals that are grazing the paddocks behind. Subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents, there is scope to develop the outbuildings for a range of uses. There is also an open front garage with space for two cars and storage.

Garden
Gartlochbank is set in a garden of about 3.7 acres. The driveway leads up to the front door and circles around the back of the house where there is more parking and access to the outbuildings. Mature trees at the bottom of the garden screen Gartlochbank from the town. An expanse of terraced lawn is laid out at the front of the house. There is also a walled garden (now overgrown) and an enclosed productive kitchen garden with raised beds.

Fields
On the north side of the house and accessible through a field gate beside the outbuildings there are about 5.4 acres of rough grass fields overlooking the River Isla. These would be ideal for buyers with horses or hobby livestock.

On the south side of Gartlochbank on the other side of Bogside Road, there is a field of about 1.7 acres and a lockable outbuilding which is served with electricity and drainage. Parts of this field have a medium-high risk of surface flooding.

Note on development potential
Subject to conducting various risk assessments, reports and obtaining planning permission, there may be some potential for residential development on land belonging to Gartlochbank.

Note on the sale plan
Please note that the boundaries indicated on the plan within the sale particulars is indicative only.

Location

Gartlochbank is situated in an elevated position on the northern edge of Coupar Angus. The house is south facing and set in 11.33 acres of garden and grounds that give it complete privacy. To the north is the River Isla and the Angus Glens, to the south are the Sidlaw hills. Coupar Angus is a well-served rural town with a medical centre, supermarket, post office, fuel station and The Red House Hotel which is a popular meeting place. Blairgowrie (4 miles) has a wider range of amenities including a cottage hospital, three supermarkets and a variety of independent shops and restaurants. Perth and Dundee (both within 15 miles) are almost equidistant from Gartlochbank and offer a wider range of professional services, high street shops and leisure facilities.

There is a primary school in Coupar Angus whilst Blairgowrie has both primary and secondary schools. Gartlochbank is also well placed for access to private schooling at Craigclowan, Glenalmond, Strathallan, Kilgraston (all near Perth) and The High School of Dundee; all within 25 miles.

The beaches and fishing villages of the east coast, the Perthshire Hills and the Angus Glens are all easily reached and there is skiing at Glenshee (about 28 miles) as well as salmon fishing on the rivers Tay, Isla and Ericht. There are three golf courses at Blairgowrie (including a championship course), a further three courses at Alyth and a newer course at Piperdam Country Club near Dundee.




Acreage: 11.13 Acres

Directions

On entering Coupar Angus from Perth, Dundee or the east, arrive at the mini roundabout beside the Red House Hotel and take the exit towards Blairgowrie. After about 200 metres turn left onto Bogside Road and after about 400 metres the entrance to Gartlochbank is between two stone pillars, marked with a house sign.

Additional Info

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

Services - Mains water, electricity, gas, drainage. Gas fired central heating. Fire, smoke and burglar alarms. Gun cabinet.

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

Listing – Gartlochbank is B Listed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Fixtures & Fittings - The fitted curtains will be included in the sale. Certain items of furniture may be available by separate negotiation.

Photos taken Autumn 2023 and January 2024. Brochure produced February 2024.