5 bedroom house
Blackford, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH4 1RG
Guide Price
£850,000
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Land Tags: Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Nov 2021
- Removed: Feb 2022
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Stunning modern family home close to Gleneagles in a beautiful country setting.
Description
Fern Hill is situated in a small and attractive collection of bespoke family houses, known as Seathaugh. The property was completed in 2018, and designed by locally renowned firm, The Denholm Partnership Architects, whose trademark high spec yet characterful style makes their houses so sought after by families today. The traditionally styled slate roof with dormer windows and natural stone and timber exterior, combines with the fantastically bright and open plan living space inside. The result is a wonderful light and spacious family house, which sits beautifully in its rural, but highly accessible, surroundings.
The ground floor accommodation sits off the airy entrance hall with its stylish décor, and natural Spanish slate flooring. The superb kitchen / dining room opens up into the family room beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of sleek, tall cabinets, a large central island with double sided breakfast bar, and marble surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Leisure electric range cooker with double oven and large induction hob, a Stoves fridge freezer, Stoves dishwasher and a wine cooler. The dining area has doors which open up into the garden. The kitchen / dining room is open plan with the family room which has a contemporary log burner, double height vaulted ceiling, full height windows, and sliding doors leading out onto the barbecue area. The sitting room sits across the hall from the kitchen / dining room, and has feature panelled walls, a wood burning stove, beautiful solid wood parquet flooring and windows overlooking the garden. A study/home office sits between both rooms and is a clever use of space. From the entrance hall, a corridor leads to the guest bedroom with adjacent shower room. The ground floor also has a cloakroom leading through to a utility room off the entrance hall, and a boot room with separate plant room.
A staircase leads up to the first floor landing which has large Velux windows providing an abundance of natural light, and a gallery with glass balustrade overlooking the entrance hall below. The principal bedroom suite is one of the highlights of the house. It has two dressing rooms and an en suite bathroom (with separate walk-in shower) as well as sliding doors to the Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. There are a further two double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom (with separate shower), and a dressing room. To the other end of the first floor landing is the cinema room, which could very easily be a fifth double bedroom. Finally, there is a family bathroom which also has a separate shower cubicle.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The drive passes through stone pillars and mature woodland, and then forks off to the left where there is a gate to Fern Hill. There is a timber build store / garage with double wooden doors, and two dedicated car ports under a pitched roof, and ample parking to the front of the house.
The gardens and grounds at Fern Hill extend to about 1.21 acres in all and surround the house, with a burn passing through to the west. A timber decked entertaining area has been imaginatively built over this, doubling up as a bridge to the far bank. There are two further outdoor entertaining areas, both paved with flagstones. One is accessed from the kitchen and works as an outdoor dining area, and the other is outside the family room and is used as a barbecue area and sits under the extended roof canopy for shelter.
An extensive area of Scots pine woodland sits to the south of the house and provides a habitat for wildlife including pheasants and red squirrels, as well as beautiful walks with views over the neighbouring countryside and the Gleneagles Estate farmland. There is a lovely seating area at the top of the hill in the heart of the woodland which acts as a great vantage point.
Location
The popular town of Auchterarder is only 5 miles from Fern Hill. The town provides good day to day services including a supermarket, two butchers, bakery, post office, ironmonger, library, health centre and primary and secondary schooling, as well as a wide range of specialist shops. The world renowned Gleneagles Hotel (2.5 miles) offers a wealth of top end leisure facilities including a riding school and three championship golf courses. Perth lies some 20 miles to the east and offers a broad range of national retailers, theatre, concert hall, cinema, restaurants and railway station. The surrounding hills and glens, as well as the Highlands to the north, offer an abundance of opportunities for walks, hikes, outdoor pursuits and field sports, all within easy reach of Fern Hill.
The commuting links to Edinburgh (45 miles) and Glasgow (42 miles), and their international airports, are excellent, thanks to the road and rail networks. Nearby Gleneagles railway station is within 5 miles, and runs daily services north and south, including a sleeper service to London. Dunblane railway station provides commuter services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Independent schools in Perthshire include Morrison's Academy and Ardvreck in Crieff, Glenalmond just beyond; Craigclowan on the edge of Perth and Kilgraston and Strathallan near Bridge of Earn. Dollar Academy and Fairview International School at Bridge of Allan are also within easy reach. Dunblane High School is 11 miles away, and the Community School of Auchterarder is a medium sized school with nursery, primary and secondary education all on one campus. In 2019 it was the highest ranked school in Perthshire in The Times league of state schools.
Square Footage: 3,722 sq ft
Acreage: 1.21 Acres
Directions
Leave the A9 (T) at the Loaninghead Junction signposted for Gleneagles Hotel. Head northwards on the A823 past the main entrance to Gleneagles Hotel. Then turn left at the mini roundabout and head in a westerly direction for almost 2.5 miles, past the Queen’s Golf Course. The drive to Fern Hill has stone pillars, and is on the left, set in the woodland.
Additional Info
Services
Mains electricity. Drainage to septic tank (shared with one neighbouring property). Air source central heating. Fern Hill has a right to use the existing water supply from the mains.
Local Authority & tax band
Perth & Kinross Council tax band G
Miscellaneous
The access road is shared in ownership with the neighbouring property. Maintenance is shared between the two properties that use it.
Fixtures & Fittings
Fitted carpets, blinds and white goods are included in the sale. The curtains are available subject to separate negotiation. The American style fridge freezer and washing machine in the utility room are specifically excluded. Some light fittings may be excluded.
Marketed by: Savills, Edinburgh Country
Description
Fern Hill is situated in a small and attractive collection of bespoke family houses, known as Seathaugh. The property was completed in 2018, and designed by locally renowned firm, The Denholm Partnership Architects, whose trademark high spec yet characterful style makes their houses so sought after by families today. The traditionally styled slate roof with dormer windows and natural stone and timber exterior, combines with the fantastically bright and open plan living space inside. The result is a wonderful light and spacious family house, which sits beautifully in its rural, but highly accessible, surroundings.
The ground floor accommodation sits off the airy entrance hall with its stylish décor, and natural Spanish slate flooring. The superb kitchen / dining room opens up into the family room beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of sleek, tall cabinets, a large central island with double sided breakfast bar, and marble surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Leisure electric range cooker with double oven and large induction hob, a Stoves fridge freezer, Stoves dishwasher and a wine cooler. The dining area has doors which open up into the garden. The kitchen / dining room is open plan with the family room which has a contemporary log burner, double height vaulted ceiling, full height windows, and sliding doors leading out onto the barbecue area. The sitting room sits across the hall from the kitchen / dining room, and has feature panelled walls, a wood burning stove, beautiful solid wood parquet flooring and windows overlooking the garden. A study/home office sits between both rooms and is a clever use of space. From the entrance hall, a corridor leads to the guest bedroom with adjacent shower room. The ground floor also has a cloakroom leading through to a utility room off the entrance hall, and a boot room with separate plant room.
A staircase leads up to the first floor landing which has large Velux windows providing an abundance of natural light, and a gallery with glass balustrade overlooking the entrance hall below. The principal bedroom suite is one of the highlights of the house. It has two dressing rooms and an en suite bathroom (with separate walk-in shower) as well as sliding doors to the Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. There are a further two double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom (with separate shower), and a dressing room. To the other end of the first floor landing is the cinema room, which could very easily be a fifth double bedroom. Finally, there is a family bathroom which also has a separate shower cubicle.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The drive passes through stone pillars and mature woodland, and then forks off to the left where there is a gate to Fern Hill. There is a timber build store / garage with double wooden doors, and two dedicated car ports under a pitched roof, and ample parking to the front of the house.
The gardens and grounds at Fern Hill extend to about 1.21 acres in all and surround the house, with a burn passing through to the west. A timber decked entertaining area has been imaginatively built over this, doubling up as a bridge to the far bank. There are two further outdoor entertaining areas, both paved with flagstones. One is accessed from the kitchen and works as an outdoor dining area, and the other is outside the family room and is used as a barbecue area and sits under the extended roof canopy for shelter.
An extensive area of Scots pine woodland sits to the south of the house and provides a habitat for wildlife including pheasants and red squirrels, as well as beautiful walks with views over the neighbouring countryside and the Gleneagles Estate farmland. There is a lovely seating area at the top of the hill in the heart of the woodland which acts as a great vantage point.
Location
The popular town of Auchterarder is only 5 miles from Fern Hill. The town provides good day to day services including a supermarket, two butchers, bakery, post office, ironmonger, library, health centre and primary and secondary schooling, as well as a wide range of specialist shops. The world renowned Gleneagles Hotel (2.5 miles) offers a wealth of top end leisure facilities including a riding school and three championship golf courses. Perth lies some 20 miles to the east and offers a broad range of national retailers, theatre, concert hall, cinema, restaurants and railway station. The surrounding hills and glens, as well as the Highlands to the north, offer an abundance of opportunities for walks, hikes, outdoor pursuits and field sports, all within easy reach of Fern Hill.
The commuting links to Edinburgh (45 miles) and Glasgow (42 miles), and their international airports, are excellent, thanks to the road and rail networks. Nearby Gleneagles railway station is within 5 miles, and runs daily services north and south, including a sleeper service to London. Dunblane railway station provides commuter services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Independent schools in Perthshire include Morrison's Academy and Ardvreck in Crieff, Glenalmond just beyond; Craigclowan on the edge of Perth and Kilgraston and Strathallan near Bridge of Earn. Dollar Academy and Fairview International School at Bridge of Allan are also within easy reach. Dunblane High School is 11 miles away, and the Community School of Auchterarder is a medium sized school with nursery, primary and secondary education all on one campus. In 2019 it was the highest ranked school in Perthshire in The Times league of state schools.
Square Footage: 3,722 sq ft
Acreage: 1.21 Acres
Directions
Leave the A9 (T) at the Loaninghead Junction signposted for Gleneagles Hotel. Head northwards on the A823 past the main entrance to Gleneagles Hotel. Then turn left at the mini roundabout and head in a westerly direction for almost 2.5 miles, past the Queen’s Golf Course. The drive to Fern Hill has stone pillars, and is on the left, set in the woodland.
Additional Info
Services
Mains electricity. Drainage to septic tank (shared with one neighbouring property). Air source central heating. Fern Hill has a right to use the existing water supply from the mains.
Local Authority & tax band
Perth & Kinross Council tax band G
Miscellaneous
The access road is shared in ownership with the neighbouring property. Maintenance is shared between the two properties that use it.
Fixtures & Fittings
Fitted carpets, blinds and white goods are included in the sale. The curtains are available subject to separate negotiation. The American style fridge freezer and washing machine in the utility room are specifically excluded. Some light fittings may be excluded.
Marketed by: Savills, Edinburgh Country
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.