5 bed detached house for sale

Ballintuim, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10

A beautiful and substantial traditional farmhouse nestling in the rolling hills of the Perthshire countryside rests in the romantic glen of Strathardle just a stones throw from the snow fields of Glenshee and over the hills to Braemar and on to the Highlands.

This meticulously maintained farmhouse is set in a southerly aspect and is surrounded by lovely cottage gardens, offering pockets of solace with stunning views from every aspect.

The driveway running up the hill beside the little stream enters the gated property from the rear offering a garage and space to park several cars with two sheds and a garden office, just ideal to write that novel you’ve always dreamed of.....well perhaps.

2 Reception rooms
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Garage and a Studio
Garden and Grounds
Freehold
Rural
2531 sq ft

The property
Wester Cally farmhouse is a traditional farm cottage. In one part being over 150 years old with a substantial extension to the rear constructed in 1997 suitable for family living or as a get away from it all country retreat.

The entrance is from the rear of the building, the welcoming hallway leads you on one side to the open plan kitchen with Aga and dining area with double doors to the patio.

On the other side is the laundry/bootroom/shower and toilet a large guest bedroom with a door to the garden.

Moving straight ahead will lead you to the large reception room and snug with wood burning fireplaces. This is in the old part of the farmhouse. These areas are served at the front by the conservatory offering some of the best views down the glen.

Heading upstairs there are three double bedrooms in the old part of the farmhouse with family bathroom and the large master bedroom with ensuite in the extension all with surrounding views.

Outside
The generous terrace to the front of the property is ideal for outdoor entertaining and embraces the gardens and those wonderful views down the glen.

The property is surrounded by wildlife, highland cattle, red squirrels deer, a magnificent white stag that often pays a visit, raptors, buzzards and all the bonny wee birds that nestle in the hedges and surrounding trees of Ash, Oak, Beech and Rowan.

Location
Wester Cally is in an idyllic location with views over Strathardle and beyond to the Cairngorm National Park offering hiking and multiple outdoor pursuits.

The hamlet of Ballintuim lies abreast the River Ardle between the villages of Kirkmichael which offers a Primary school, community shop, pub and hotels and the Bridge of Cally on the A93; the road to Braemar, the snowfields of Glenshee. The A9 through Pitlochry takes you to Loch Ness onto Inverness and the Highlands just over two hours away.

The farmhouse’s central location is surrounded by the outstanding glens and lochs of the Perthshire countryside and all it has to offer - good food and hospitality in the local pubs, hotels and restaurants, a repertory theatre in the hills in Pitlochry, currently being run by the film star Alan Cumming. Skiing at Glenshee, the accessibility of Dundee, Royal Deeside and Perth and yet you are only and hour and half from both Glasgow and Edinburgh with overnight trains to London.

Distances
Bridge of Cally 4 miles
Kirkmichael 4 miles
Blairgowrie 10 miles
Pitlochry 16 miles
Dukeld 20 miles
Perth 25 miles
Dundee 28
Edinburgh 69
Glasgow 84 miles

Nearby Stations
Pitlochry 16 miles
Dunkeld 20 miles
Perth 25 miles
Dundee 28 miles
All servicing London both daily and overnight

Airports
Dundee 27 miles
Edinburgh 66 miles
Glasgow 93 miles

Key Locations
Glenshee Mountain Range (Skiing/hiking)
Cairngorm National Park
Braemar (Fife Arms and the Highland Games)
Royal Deeside and Balmoral
Pitlochry (Festival Theatre - repertory theatre in the hills)
Cateran Trail (64 mile circular walking route)
House of Bruar
Glen Lyon
Loch Tay
Golf clubs at Pitlochry, Blairgowrie, Braemar (Highest golf club in the UK)
Local salmon fishing on the Tay

Nearby Schools
Kirkmichel Primary School
Blairgowrie Primary School
Blairgowrie High School
Craigclowan Preparatory School
Glenalmond College
Strathallan School

Floorplans
House internal area 2531 sql (235.1sqm) For identification purposes only.

General
Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council

Services:
Electricity - mains
Heating - oil fired 2000 loitre tank
Drainage - private
Water – private (filter system)

Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here

Council Tax: Band F

EPC Rating: D

Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not