Watch PropertyL/F The Old Bakehouse, St Mary's Road, Birnam PH8 0BJ
3 Bed Ground Floor Flat - Offers Over £210,000
CLOSING DATE - TUESDAY 21ST JULY @ 2.00PM
Set within an attractive historic building dating back to 1875, in the heart of a sought-after conservation area, this beautifully presented three-bedroom lower floor flat, enjoys all the charm and character of a cottage.
Converted into residential accommodation approximately 35 years ago, the property has been thoughtfully upgraded over the years, including the installation of a new roof and boiler around three years ago.
Tastefully decorated throughout, the accommodation is both welcoming and well proportioned. An entrance porch leads into a practical cloakroom, where a cleverly designed double cupboard discreetly conceals the laundry appliances.
The heart of the home is the inviting open-plan living and dining room, featuring attractive wood flooring, where the current owners have created a warm and relaxing space for everyday living with the addition of a deep red electric stove as a focal point.
The charming cottage-style kitchen is fitted with a range of units, while the property offers three generous double bedrooms, two benefiting from built-in wardrobes. The third bedroom is currently arranged as a music room, offering flexibility as a home office, hobby room or guest bedroom.
A well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation, featuring a shower over the bath.
Outside, the enclosed garden provides a delightful private retreat, with a sheltered shady nook, a lawn and gravelled seating areas, all enclosed by fencing for added privacy.
A particular advantage is the substantial detached garage, measuring approximately 5.5m x 3.6m, together with on-street parking.
Offering character, comfort and practical living in an attractive period setting, this delightful home is ideal for a wide range of purchasers seeking a property with charm, outdoor space and excellent storage in a highly desirable location close to the school and all local amenities.
LOCATION
Dunkeld and Birnam are two villages on opposite banks of the River Tay, the historic cathedral “city” of Dunkeld on the north bank, and Birnam on the south bank. Located just off the A9 it is easily accessible by road and Dunkeld station is on the main London to Inverness rail route. It is one of the best-preserved historic towns in Scotland, around which is a fantastic choice of walks and cycle routes in breath-taking surroundings.
Dunkeld and Birnam has a dynamic community, with a lively arts and music scene, a primary school, Doctor’s surgery, dentist, great places to eat or spend the evening in plus a wonderful selection of quality independent shops and galleries. There are many attractions to enjoy in the local area including Birnam Arts, Dunkeld Cathedral, The Birnam Oak, Niel Gow’s Statue, Ossian’s Hall of Mirrors at The Hermitage and Beatrix Potter’s Exhibition and Garden.
DIRECTIONS
From the A9 heading south from Pitlochry, take the exit for Dunkeld/Birnam A923 and take the next right onto Perth Road. After the Birnam Hotel, turn left onto St Mary's Road and, before the road starts to rise, bear right, where the property will be found directly ahead.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless otherwise stated.
All kitchen appliances included in the sale.
VIEWINGS
By appointment with J & H Mitchell Solicitors & Estate Agents.
- EPC Rating: D
- Council Tax Band: B
- Tenure: Freehold
- PSPC Ref: 962984
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Dunkeld, Birnam, Caputh
HIGHLAND Perthshire is widely acknowledged to be among the most scenic areas Scotland has to offer, acting as the gateway to the Cairngorm National Park, where development is strictly controlled.
Pitlochry lies in the shadow of 2759 feet Ben Vrackie and has long been a key halt on the north-south route linking the Lowlands with the Highlands, with her railway station dating back to the Victorian era.
Villas and the occasional extravagant tower dot the hillside and while it thrives as a year-round holiday destination encouraged by the Theatre in the Hills, The Etape Caledonia and The Enchanted Forest, a strong sense of community endures.
Like Pitlochry, the nearby town of Aberfeldy boasts a distillery and its own secondary school, along with an impressive recreation centre. Poet Robert Burns Birks o Aberfeldy helped put the town on the tourist map.
Kenmore, a village which can justifiably lay claim to be the prettiest in Perthshire, is tucked between the expanse of Loch Tay and the river which emerges from it en route to the North Sea.
Dunkeld is instantly identifiable thanks to its 1809 Thomas Telford designed, seven arch bridge linking with Birnam on the southern bank of the Tay, a medieval cathedral and the cluster of restored whitewashed cottages around The Cross and ornate Atholl Memorial Fountain.
Properties in both Dunkeld and Birnam, which were by-passed by the A9 in the 1970s, tend to generate immediate interest when they come onto the market.
Many of them date back to 18th Century reconstruction demanded after all but a handful of older homes were destroyed by a battle in 1689.
Set within a National Scenic Area, theres no shortage of trails to explore, with The Hermitage and its magnificent trees and folly just a few miles up-river.
The railway station on the outskirts of Birnam provides an alternative to road links with Perth and the Royal School of Dunkeld can trace its history back 450 years and more.
Both villages have a thriving cultural scene and a visit to the pioneering Community Orchard near the bridge is always fruitful in the autumn months.
Stanley, near the River Tay, is one of the Big Countys planned villages, dating back to the 1780s.
It was developed on the back of the nearby six-storey cotton mills which provided local employment for nearly 200 years before finally shutting down in 1989. These listed buildings have been transformed from industrial heritage into in-demand apartments.
Nearby villages like Luncarty, four miles north of the Fair City, have been mushrooming - with the commute to Perth promising to be made even easier with ongoing A9 improvements.
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