CORRIE MHOR DOLLERIE BY CRIEFF PERTHSHIRE

Corrie Mhor, Dollerie, by Crieff, Perthshire

Crieff 3 miles (5km), Perth 15 miles (25km), Glasgow 52 miles (84km), Edinburgh 57 miles (90km). (All distances are approximate).

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Accommodation

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Garden Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, Bedroom 2, Family Bathroom, Utility Room, Separate WC

First Floor: Landing with Study Area, two Double Bedrooms and Bathroom.

Exterior: Corrie Mhor is set back from the road and accessed via electrically operated gates. There is ample room for car parking and turning and a large double garage with an adjoining games/snooker room. The well-maintained garden is stocked with a variety of trees, bushes, shrubs and copper beech hedging. There is a log shed, shed and greenhouse. For outside dining there is decking and a patio area accessed directly from the house.

A bespoke country home finished to an exceptional standard throughout, with charming gardens and views over Strathearn and the surrounding hills.

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SituationCorrie Mhor is situated in the desirable location of Dollerie which is approximately 3 miles (5km) east of Crieff and 15 miles (25km) West of Perth.

Nearby Crieff is the main town of Strathearn and sits on the southern edge of the Scottish highlands. The Market Town services a large rural hinterland and offers a wide range of services, including the newly built Community Campus, which accommodates the Secondary School and a good selection of shops and restaurants. Crieff’s two golf courses are highly rated and there are also excellent leisure facilities at Crieff Hydro.

The internationally renowned Gleneagles hotel is situated approximately 9 miles (14km) to the south and offers some of the top Golf Courses in Scotland, a Spa and Country Club as well as a range of other Sporting and Leisure activities. Locally, there are many attractive local walks amongst stunning countryside and recreational pursuits that are available include Golf, Fishing and an array of other country pursuits as well as a wide range of equestrian activities.

The County town of Perth which is easily accessed via the A85 has an excellent variety of shopping, business and high quality restaurants and bars to choose from. Leisure facilities include two Sports Centres, an Ice Rink and Swimming Pool. There is National Hunt Racing and Polo at Scone Palace.

Loch Earn, to the west of Crieff is a popular water sports centre and the A85 which heads westwards from Crieff is one of the principal routes connecting Perthshire with Argyll in the west. The A9 can be joined at Perth to head northwards into the Highlands and can also be joined to the south at Greenloaning to provide dual carriageway links to Stirling and thereafter the M9 leading towards Edinburgh and the M876 and M80 leading towards Glasgow. There are also rail connections at Gleneagles, Perth and Dunblane.

Local Primary Schooling is available in Crieff and at Madderty, both of which feed into Crieff High School. There are also a number of independent schools in the area, with Morrison’s Academy and Ardvreck Preparatory School in Crieff, and Glenalmond College, Strathallan, Craigclowan (Perth) and Kilgraston (Bridge of Earn), all within easy reach.

Description Corrie Mhor is a bespoke property, designed by the locally renowned Andrew Finlayson. Clad in shiplap timber and rough cast render under a pitch slate roof, classic overhanging eaves and traditional cast iron rainwater goods lend character to the house which was in fact completed in 1999. Inside high quality finishes, including beech doors, oak flooring and exposed beams continue the impression of traditional charm, which is balanced with modern conveniences such as oil fired central heating with partial underfloor heating and double glazing.

Set back from the road, behind electrically operated gates, an expansive gravelled area, with ample room for turning and parking extends towards the double garage and the main entrance to the property.

The front door opens into a bright double-height entrance hall with tiled floor, which is flooded with natural light from two sets of facing double astragal high level windows and a pair of oversized astragal glazed doors, into the garden room. It has a feature church style archway, with carved oak corbels and a timber cloaks cupboard. The garden room is a triple aspect, double height room with timber panelling to dado height level.

Off the Main Hallway, double doors lead into the generously proportioned drawing room with raised ceiling, timber beams, and wood burning stove with impressive stone surround, hearth and impressive wood mantle. The room is triple aspect with double height astragal windows which have an outlook over the garden and French doors opening onto a patio area.

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The Kitchen/Breakfast Room has been tastefully designed with timeless stained wooden floor and wall units topped with a double-thickness granite work surface and integrated Belfast sink with mixer tap, wine racks, book shelving and display cabinets. The extensive range of quality modern appliances includes an Aga with three electric ovens and a six-ringed gas hob, a DeDietrich American style fridge/freezer, microwave and steam oven and integrated Siemens dishwasher. Designed with consideration for the ease and comfort of everyday living, there is ample room for a dining table under the astragal windows and a door out to the garden, where there is a patio for outdoor dining.

Continuing along the main corridor, there is also a separate Dining Room, which benefits from an attractive outlook over the rear garden.

The Master Bedroom, is triple aspect and has glazed double doors onto timber decking area, which present a charming view of the rolling countryside and the Glen Almond hills beyond. There are three generous built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room with WC and bidet, where the quality timber finish of the property is displayed with his/her wash hand basins set in a bespoke beech wood surround.

On the ground floor, there is a further Double Bedroom with a built in wardrobe and a large family bathroom with separate bath and Mira XL shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, which is tiled to dado height level. In the hallway there are three deep storage cupboards tucked behind traditional beech wood doors, a W.C. and cupboard housing central heating boiler. A Utility Room completes the accommodation at this level, with linen storage cupboard, Belfast sink and mixer tap, as well as space for a washing machine and tumble dryer beneath a beech work top.

A staircase rises from the inner hallway, under a Velux window, extending up to a bright landing/study area. On this floor there are two comfortable Double Bedrooms, both double aspect and each benefitting from dormer windows with stunning outlooks over the rolling countryside to the West of the property and one with a fitted wardrobe. They share a generously proportioned bathroom with

matching three piece suite which includes bath with hand-held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

From the backdoor, a covered walkway leads across to the side entrance of the garage complex, which opens onto an expansive games room, currently housing a bespoke snooker table, once used by the infamous Dennis Taylor. There is also a separate double garage space, with a pair of electric up and over doors, which can accommodate two cars with further space for storage. It is serviced with electricity and central heating.

To the rear of the garages there is a well-organised kitchen garden with greenhouse, garden shed and a number of fruit trees. A gravel pathway leads around the property, past a decorative belt of trees, which includes rowan, cherry and silver birch, and opens into the front garden. There is a meticulous lawn, sheltered by herbaceous borders which are well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and bushes such as buddleia and rhododendron. Weeping silver birch and willow trees provide attractive focal points and low level stone walling encompasses a central ornamental barbeque area with a rockery and decorative pond.

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GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

ViewingViewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.

Satellite NavigationFor the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is PH7 3NX.

Fixtures and FittingsSale price includes light fittings, curtains and blinds. Other items may be available by way of separate negotiation, specifically the snooker table.

Local AuthoritiesPerth & Kinross Council, 2 High Street, Perth PH1 5THTel: 01738 475 000

Burdens:Council Tax Band G

EPC RatingD

ServicesMains water and electricity, oil central heating, bottled gas for hob and shared septic tank.

Entry and Vacant PossessionEntry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

SolicitorsMcLean & Stewart, 51-53 High St, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0EGTelephone: 01786 823217

Offers Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

Servitude Rights, Burdens & WayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and PlansThese particulars and plan are believed to be correct but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

WebsitesThis property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk

Misrepresentations1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important NoticeRettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

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