5 bedroom house

**Closing date - Wednesday 7 July at 12noon**

A beautiful farmhouse requiring renovation.


Description

South Corston is a traditional farmhouse which has been part of the Hallyburton Estate for many generations but now requires a full programme of renovation and modernisation. The house has a pleasing symmetrical façade, and plenty of characterful original features. The reception hall has timber panelled walls, parquet flooring and wooden pillars supporting a broad arch. The drawing room and dining room with large astragal windows are lovely formal rooms situated on either side of the hall. The study/family room, kitchen (with AGA) pantry and WC are situated behind. The principal bedroom and bathroom are also located at the rear of the house on this floor.

The back entrance into South Corston is on the lower ground floor which houses a large games room and bar along with a series of rooms of varying sizes (many with large old flagstones or pretty fireplaces) that would be ideal for anyone requiring space for dogs, boots, sporting equipment and additional utility space; however there is scope to create more bedroom accommodation or office space on the lower ground floor depending on requirements. An elegant curved staircase links all three floors at the centre of the house and there are four further bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.

Garden
The garden at South Corston has potential to be fabulous. Mature trees surround the grounds and large rhododendrons and a magnolia add colour at the front of the house in spring. Private driveways lead to the front and the rear of the house and the grounds include a partially walled garden, a south facing lawn with a disused swimming pool, a gravel turning circle and lawn at the front of the house and an attractive pond. The seller will retain the right to use water from the pond for irrigation purposes when necessary.

Paddocks
There are two small paddocks at the front and rear of the house.

Outbuildings
Single garage and coal store
Greenhouse and pool house (both dilapidated).

Location

South Corston Farmhouse has a wonderfully private situation on a quiet farm lane surrounded by some of Perthshire’s most fertile farmland. The house is something of a hidden gem being off the beaten track and with hardly any passing traffic. It is 1.5 miles from the village of Kettins and only 2 miles from Coupar Angus. It is almost equidistant to Dundee and Perth (13 and 14 miles away respectively). Coupar Angus and Blairgowrie both have useful local shops and amenities.

Perth and Dundee have a wider selection of professional services, high street shops and restaurants as well as cultural and leisure facilities. There are primary schools in Kettins and Coupar Angus and Blairgowrie has both primary and secondary schools. A choice of private schooling within 30 miles of South Corston includes Craigclowan, Glenalmond, Strathallan, Kilgraston, St Leonards and The High School of Dundee.

Dundee Airport (12 miles) has flights to London and Edinburgh Airport (59 miles) is also readily accessible. There are rail services from Dundee and Perth.

There are three golf courses at Blairgowrie (including a championship course), a further three courses at Alyth and a course at Piperdam Country Club near Dundee. The Perthshire Hills and the Angus Glens are easily accessible and there is skiing at Glenshee (30 miles) as well as salmon fishing on the nearby rivers Tay, Isla and Ericht. There are plenty of opportunities for shooting and stalking on local estates. The fishing villages, beaches and golf courses of the East Neuk of Fife are all within about 35 miles.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,162 sq ft




Acreage: 5.16 Acres

Directions

From Perth take the A94 to Coupar Angus. In Coupar Angus take the A923 toward Dundee. After 1.5 miles turn right at the signpost to South Corston. Follow the lane for 500m until reaching the front driveway to South Corston Farmhouse.

Marketed by: Savills Country Houses, Perth