Old Bank House, Brown Street, Blairgowrie, PH106EX

A stunning former bank house in the heart of Blairgowrie.

Dunkeld 12 miles, Perth 16 miles, Dundee 20 miles, Edinburgh 60 miles

Entrance hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Dining room | Family room | Snug | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | 2 Store rooms | Cloakroom | Principal bedroom with en suite shower room | 3 Additional bedrooms with en suite facilities | 1 additional bedroom with Jack and Jill access to family bathroom | 2 Further bedrooms | Reception room/bedroom 8 | Study/bedroom 9 with Jack and Jill access to en suite shower room | Family bathroom | Garden | EPC Band D

The property
Old Bank House was originally erected as a dwelling house by the former Commercial Bank of Scotland and now, sensitively restored offers over 5,000 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over three floors with period features including large sash windows with original wooden shutters, high ceilings, fine cornicing, ornate plasterwork, Illuminated stained glass features, domestic staff internal bell system, generously proportioned rooms and original fireplaces throughout. Concealed within the property is the original 18 sq. ft. secure walk in safe room which could be utilised for wine, valuables or gun storage.

The building was designed by the prominent Scottish architect David Rhind who was responsible for the design of many notable buildings including The Dome and Stewarts Melville College in Edinburgh.
The property offers an opportunity to utilise as a business or as a family home.
A partially floored attic and basement area remain for prospective owners to develop and add more facilities to the property.

The L-shaped hall features tiled flooring, ornate pillars and a decorative staircase with rosewood rail and stone risers. There is a drawing room with stained glass ceiling detail and open fireplace, a sitting room with exposed wooden flooring and open fireplace with carved wooden overmantle and a dining room with fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room features a fireplace with woodburning stove, a range of wall and floor units, a range cooker and a Belfast sink. A door from the kitchen leads to a single storey wing comprising a family room with a vaulted ceiling, bespoke bar and a door to the garden, snug, utility room and two store rooms.

On the first floor a landing gives access to a principal en suite bedroom, a bedroom and Jack and Jill access to the family bathroom. There is also a bathroom, a study with open fireplace and reception room with exposed wooden floor and feature open fireplace.

A second staircase rises from the landing to the second floor which provides two additional bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, one additional bedroom with an en suite shower room and the property’s two remaining bedrooms.

Directions:
Turn left onto Brown Street and Old Bank House can be found directly ahead.

General

Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council –[use Contact Agent Button]

Services:
Water – Mains
Drainage – Mains
Electricity – Mains
Heating – Mains Gas

Council Tax: Band G

Fixtures and Fittings:
Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale.

Right of Access:
A neighbouring property owner has a right of access over part of the driveway leading to their property.

Outside
The property is approached through twin stone pillars over a gravelled driveway offering private parking, all enclosed by low-level walling topped with iron railings. The enclosed garden to the side and rear is laid mainly to lawn, a raised paved seating area with corner fireplace, further seating areas, a paved and gravelled terrace.

Old Bank House benefits from a multi functioning garden shed.

Location
Blairgowrie town centre offers a full range of day-to-day amenities including independent shops, craft workshops, supermarkets, restaurants and public houses. Nearby Perth and Dundee offer more comprehensive retail, business and leisure facilities.