5 bedroom house

An inspirational home with land, privacy and a glorious view.


Description

Constructed on the site of a former ‘Berrytown’ approximately 20 years ago, Berrybrae began as a modern farmhouse built in a traditional style with a contemporary interior. In 2010, the property underwent a complete transformation when it was refurbished and extended to a design drawn up by the well-respected Denholm Partnership Architects. A beautiful green oak frame now characterises an impressive interior while Scottish larch cladding gives the exterior an attractive and rustic finish. With its slate roof and dormer windows Berrybrae is a luxurious contemporary home which also retains its traditional integrity and sits comfortably in its rural surroundings.

The front door is framed by a broad oak porch and opens to a spacious, vaulted reception hall which in turn gives access to the three principal reception rooms. The large open plan kitchen/dining/living room is at the heart of the house and with a timber-lined cathedral style ceiling and a proliferation of windows, this room has a bright and lofty feel. The kitchen has an island, fitted timber units, granite worktops and a two oven electric AGA as well as an AEG hob. There is also space for a dining table and comfortable seating warmed by a central wood burning stove. French windows open to decking from where there is an incredible view across Loch Clunie to the distant hills. A second sitting room is dominated by its oak frame and gives the option for a separate more formal sitting or dining room which overlooks the garden. An oak floor runs throughout most of the ground floor creating a great sense of flow and linking the spaces seamlessly. Also on the ground floor there is a conservatory, utility room, boot room, shower room and WC. Accessed from the garden and situated beside the conservatory is a kitchenette and a WC.

Berrybrae has a collection of rooms which are designed for entertainment and leisure. The games room has floor to ceiling windows and French windows to the garden as well as a cosier family room under the oak framed eaves above. Beyond the games room is a gym complete with two climbing walls. From the gym there is access to a large studio/office and also to a rear hall which gives access to a shower and sauna, a walk-in store and a work room with fitted units, a sink and a desk. A ladder from the hall leads to plenty of loft storage.

With the exception of one en suite bedroom adjacent to the games room, the bedrooms at Berrybrae are arranged over two storeys at the east end of the house. At the lower level is the principal bedroom: an impressive and quirky room entered via its luxurious bathroom with huge oval bath and wet room with rainfall shower. A timber screen in the bedroom creates a dressing room area and there is a separate WC. A staircase hall outside the main bedroom leads up to two further double bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor.

Cottage
Originally of Dorran construction, the two bedroom single storey cottage at Berrybrae has been clad in timber and is ideal as accommodation for guests, staff or relatives, depending on requirements.

Outside
The garden and grounds at Berrybrae are a particular feature of the property having been landscaped and planted with enormous thought. The result is a garden that is filled with attractive trees, plants and shrubs which create a fabulous setting for Berrybrae. Paved terraces near to the house provide sheltered and sunny spots to sit out in the summer. Sweeping lawns, copses, glades, wildflower meadows and ponds are adjoined by meandering paths and create areas of interest across the 16.5 acres. Raised beds, an orchard, fruit cage, polytunnel and greenhouse all enable an extremely productive garden. To the east of the house there is also tennis court lined with synthetic turf and with its own pavilion.

Outbuildings
Large shed with double doors and adjoining workshop and potting shed.
Carport
Greenhouse
Polytunnel

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills – .

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Heating by ground source heat pump.

Local Authority & tax band
Perth & Kinross Council tax band G

Conservation Area
The Lunan Valley is designated a Special Area of Conservation

Fixtures & Fittings
Fitted curtains, blinds, light fittings, carpets and all integrated equipment will be included in the sale.

Photos taken and brochure produced October 2021

Location

Berrybrae is situated in a peaceful and very private situation overlooking Perthshire’s Lunan Valley. Enjoying an elevated but sheltered location, the house has a tremendous view over Loch Clunie to the hills beyond. Berrybrae is surrounded by beautiful countryside but is not isolated, being only 4 miles west of Blairgowrie which has a good selection of supermarkets, shops and restaurants as well as health and professional services. Dunkeld is about 8 miles east and with its position on the River Tay, its historic cathedral, ancient woods and independent shops and cafés it is a lovely town to have close by. Perth and Dundee both have a more comprehensive range of shops and services.

Berrybrae is within easy reach of some of Perthshire’s beautiful hills, woods and lochs as well as the Angus Glens. The ski slopes at Glenshee are just 29 miles north. Fishing is readily available on nearby lochs and rivers including the Ericht, Isla and Tay, while shooting and stalking can be taken on local estates. There are challenging and beautiful cycle tracks in the woods at Craigvinean, The Hermitage and around Cally Loch at Dunkeld, not to mention the bluebell woods at Ballathie and footpaths along the Tay and the Lunan lochs. Blairgowrie Golf Club has an 18 hole Championship Course together with additional 18 hole and 9 hole courses. Further 18 hole courses are located in Dunkeld and Alyth.

There are primary schools at Dunkeld, Glendelvine and Blairgowrie with secondary schooling available at Blairgowrie High School. In terms of private education, Craigclowan, Glenalmond, Strathallan, Kilgraston and Dundee High School are all within about 25 miles of Berrybrae.

There are railway stations at Perth, Dundee and Dunkeld. Dundee Airport has direct services to London City, while Edinburgh Airport (57 miles) has a wide range of domestic and international flights.





Acreage: 16.5 Acres

Directions

Entering Blairgowrie on the A93 from Perth pass the cemetery gates on the right and after 0.1 miles turn left onto the B947 signposted Lethendy. After about 2 miles cross a narrow bridge and turn right signposted Craigie. After about 1 mile on this road just after passing a substantial house called Tovierre House take the track on the left just before a cottage called Loch View. Follow the track up the hill for 0.4 miles then go straight on at the Give Way To The Left sign and cross the cattle grid at the entrance to Berrybrae (name plate on right).

Marketed by: Savills Country Houses, Perth