4 bedroom detached house for sale

A picturesque village home near Perth

Description

The Old Schoolhouse is C Listed and is believed to date from the early 1800s. Originally owned by Dupplin Estate it was built as a home and extended in the course of the 19th century until being converted for use as the local school. In 1891 it is recorded as having 69 pupils. After the school relocated, the property became a home again, with the former school rooms being adapted to suit the requirements of subsequent owners. The school rooms continue to offer enormous potential, lending themselves well to buyers who require studio or office space. Subject to obtaining the relevant consents, it may also be possible to convert the west side of the house into an independent but adjoining cottage.

Currently, the main entrance to The Old Schoolhouse is on its eastern façade. The sitting room and dining room are positioned either side of the entrance hall. The sitting room has a bay window and two south facing windows making it lovely and light and along with the dining room has an attractive fireplace. There is also a study which is a cosier room also with a fireplace. The kitchen has a breakfast bar, space for a small dining table and a pantry. At the rear of the house there is a bathroom and separate utility room.

The former school classrooms are at the west end of the house and divided into three spaces. The largest has a storage cupboard and a vestibule with an external door. The smallest has a fireplace and is currently used as a bedroom. The third room is equipped with three phase (415v) electrical sockets for commercial grade appliances if required, and has access to the former front entrance of the school which opens onto Forteviot’s main street. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms with one en suite shower room and one separate bathroom. Although the property requires a certain amount of modernisation, it has some lovely traditional features.

Outside
The Old Schoolhouse is set in 0.22 acres of garden which is mainly laid out to the east of the house. A private driveway leads to parking at the front and side of the house and the remainder of the garden is mostly lawn with a few herbaceous borders. There is a useful potting shed for storage of garden equipment and, adjoining the house, a former coal shed leads to a heated lockable store.

Location

The Old Schoolhouse is situated in the heart of the pretty village of Forteviot. It pre-dates most of the neighbouring properties which date from 1925-27 when Forteviot was rebuilt in the style of an English village. Forteviot is surrounded by lovely open countryside but is only 7 miles from Perth. There is also a frequent local bus service between Perth and Auchterarder. Along with high street shops and professional services, Perth also has a concert hall, theatre, art gallery, museum and cinema. The city also has a climbing centre, The Willowgate Activity Centre, Perth Leisure pool, and two sports centres. There are local golf courses at the North Inch, Craigie Hill and Murrayshall, while Gleneagles (11 miles) and St Andrews (38 miles ) are both within easy reach. There is a great selection of schooling locally with Perth Academy, Perth High School and Bertha Park school all situated in Perth, while Kilgraston, Strathallan and Craigclowan are all within 7 miles. Although Perth caters for most requirements, Bridge of Earn (5 miles) has a useful village shop, post office, primary school and an active community. Dunning (3 miles) also provides a local shop and post office, as well as a pub.

Perth is often referred to as a gateway to the highlands and for those who enjoy getting into the countryside the rivers, hills and lochs of the Perthshire highlands are easily accessible. The ski slopes of Glenshee are about 49 miles north while the beaches of the East Neuk of Fife are about 36 miles east. Perth train station has regular services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and London. Edinburgh Airport is about 42 miles away and there are direct flights from Dundee Airport (28 miles) to London Heathrow.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,912 sq ft


Acreage: 0.22 Acres

Directions

From the Broxden Roundabout follow the A9 towards Stirling. After about 4 miles take the left turn towards Forteviot. Follow the road over the River Earn and continue for 2 miles until reaching the village of Forteviot. The Old Schoolhouse is on the left hand side, just before the more modern school building (no longer a school) and before leaving the village.

Additional Info

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

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG gas. Oil fired central heating. Superfast broadband.

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

Fixtures & Fittings - The fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and the integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale, as are the bespoke fitted wardrobes
The freestanding fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer are excluded from the sale.

Listing - The Old Schoolhouse is C Listed.

Note: The Title Deeds refer to certain restrictions as to the use of the former school rooms.

Photos taken and brochure produced in March 2024