BALTHAYOCK HOUSE, BALTHAYOCK, KINFAUNS, PERTH PH2 7LG, SCOTLAND

A SUBSTANTIAL COUNTRY HOUSE IN PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND

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SITUATION

Balthayock House is located six miles to the east of Perth and eighteen miles to the west of Dundee. Transport links, nationally and internationally, are easily accessible. Nationally, both Dundee and Scone airports provide landing facilities for private aircraft and the national motorway system is within 3 miles of the property. Internationally, Edinburgh is 45 miles south by motorway and its airport can be reached in 40 minutes, while Glasgow can be reached within a hours drive. With Perth and Dundee in close proximity this property provides excellent access to services and facilities nearby while also providing an idyllic rural home.
 
Balthayock House is set in attractive grounds consisting of lawns, flowerbeds and mature terraced trees with breath taking views to the south over the Tay Valley and the Ochil Hills. As well as the immediate grounds surrounding the house there is a further 1,600 acres of Balthayock Estate to explore.

Parterre

Gardens

DESCRIPTION

This outstanding new house reflects the classical designs of Robert Adams. James Denholm who designed the house is one of Scotland’s most respected architects. The house is available for lease for a period of five years with a break exercisable by either party, after three years.

The house is built on an H shape design over three floors with a central block and two wings. The ground floor rooms have a minimum height of three metres and two point seven metres on the first floor. The property provides flexible family accommodation together with well proportioned formal reception rooms.

Kitchen

ACCOMMODATION

Ground floor

• Built in remote operated electric garage for one car with French designed underground wine cellar.
  
• Large fitted kitchen – includes Heritage cooker (similar to AGA), Large American style fridge, Two dish washers, Gas stove with electric oven, Double sink and ample storage space.
  
• Larder.
  
• Utility room – includes Belfast sink, large American top loader clothes washer and separate spin dryer
  
• Gun cupboard safe – built to latest security guidelines.
  
• Dining room.
  
• Large hall – a central feature of the house with beautiful views.
  
• Library – opens out through double doors from the hall with further double doors into the drawing room.
  
• Drawing room with walk in drinks cupboard – located on the west wing of the house to capture the evening sun. Wooden floors.
  
• TV snug room.
  
• Large office – designed with bright lighting, ample storage and multiple electrical points.
  
• Gentleman's cloak room.
  

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

The first and second floors are close carpeted as is the library, television room and office on the ground floor. The rest of the ground floor is covered in white American oak in the public rooms and French natural oak in the kitchen and beyond. Great deal of care has been taken in choosing fine plaster cornices, pilasters and arches, and neutral colours have been chosen for all the curtains.

The garden has been deliberately kept as simple as possible with low maintenance in mind and lawns separate the house from an elegant terrace with steps leading down to a wide grassy path bordered by clipped Irish yews and a paddock beyond. A part time gardener/ handyman, who lives on the Estate, is available to help with the garden. Since the photographs were taken the lawns have been turfed and sown and carpets and curtains fitted.

The house is on a private water supply and the drainage system leads to a septic tank some distance from the house. The fresh water is treated by filtration and an ultra violet lamp before entering the house tanks. The heating system is oil fired and the water can be heated by a boiler in the plant room or if preferred in summer by the Heritage stove in the kitchen. Central heating is phased separately to different parts of the house so that only the rooms in use need be heated. All the water system is pressurised and the hot water is stored in four large cylinders with immersion heaters as backup so that there is ample hot water to fill all the baths at the same time. Considerable investment has been made on insulating the house to a very high standard. There are open fires in the Dining room, Library, Drawing Room and Television Room.
 
A security alarm system with CCTV cameras and recorder is fitted along with a fire and smoke alarm. There is an eight extension business telephone system and the office is wired for fax and broadband.


SPORTING

Perthshire is famous for its natural beauty and country sports which are available in abundance. Balthayock lies in an enviable location; within easy access of major cities including London and also having so many country pursuits within easy reach. Salmon Fishing can be organised on the River Tay, arguably Scotland’s finest Salmon River, just a 30 minute drive away. Trout fishing can also be organised on numerous picturesque lochs across Perthshire and the surrounding area. Deer stalking can be arranged on a number of estates such as Tulchan, Balmoral and Clova all within an hour of Perth, stalking stags and hinds over rugged and challenging terrain is considered to be the ultimate country sport. The World championship Golf courses at St. Andrews are within a 45 minutes drive from Balthayock as well as Carnoustie and Gleneagles. Skiing is available at Glenshee, which lies in the mountains above Braemar situated approximately 45 minutes from Perth. Perth Race Course, one of only 6 within Scotland, stages regular daytime and evening races with Polo during the summer months, all within a short car drive away. All country sports can be booked through Bell Ingram’s head office in Perth.


RENT

The house is available for immediate occupation at a rent in the region of £36,000 per annum. Further outgoings are community charge, electricity, telephone and contribution to the gardener’s wages. LET


VIEWING

Viewing will be strictly by prior arrangement with the letting agents.

Bell Ingram Limited
Durn
Isla Road
Perth
PH2 7HF

Tel No. 01738 621121         Fax No. 01738 630904

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

MISREPRESENTATION

1. The property is to be leased with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the landlord nor Bell Ingram Ltd, their agents, are responsible for such faults and defects, or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agents.

2. The tenant shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into this contract in reliance on any 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 Landlord 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 tenant 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 NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information.

2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Interested parties should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.

3 The photographs depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.

4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE, ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.

5. Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith. Interested parties should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase.

6. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match expectations you may have of the property.

7. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of Bell Ingram Ltd or the Landlord. The particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither Bell Ingram Ltd nor their employees has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property.