THE BEECHES, LEADKETTY, DUNNING, PERTHSHIRE PH2 0QN, SCOTLAND

A MODERN COUNTRY HOUSE WITH GRAZING PADDOCK AND STABLES ENJOYING VIEWS OVER THE CONSERVATION VILLAGE OF DUNNING CLOSE TO GLENEAGLES IN CENTRAL PERTHSHIRE.

SITUATION

The Beeches lies about half a mile to the north of Dunning Village in the heart of Perthshire renowned for its scenic beauty and with easy access to Scotland’s major cities. The A9 trunk road, 1 mile to the north, gives easy access to Perth, Stirling and Glasgow with both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports being within easy reach. Gleneagles railway station is only 6 miles away with trains direct to London. Dunning provides good local facilities while Perth and Stirling both offer a wide range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

The conservation village of Dunning is steeped in history and provides a popular primary school with secondary schools in Auchterarder or Perth. There are also a wide range of private schools in the close proximity such as Glenalmond, Strathallan, Kilgraston, Craigclowan, Dollar Adademy and also Ardvrek and Morrison’s Academy in Crieff.

This part of Strathearn is one of the most scenic areas in Scotland and provides every sort of outdoor activity such as hill walking, cycling, water sports, horse riding, golf (Gleneagles) and fishing. It is ideal for the equestrian enthusiast with many local bridle paths, the famous Gleneagles Riding Centre and Country Club close by and shortly an equestrian centre with full sized arena for hire within half a mile of The Beeches.
 

DIRECTIONS

From Perth or Stirling take the A9 and turn off onto the Dunning Road (B9141). After half a mile travel between two woods and once over the ridge pass Mains of Duncrub Farm on the right and The Beeches can be seen on the left about half a mile before Dunning Village.
 

DESCRIPTION

The Beeches was built about 14 years ago to a high standard with a pitched slate roof and emphasis placed on light and spacious reception rooms to take advantage of the south facing rural aspect towards the Ochil Hills. It is double glazed throughout with oil fired central heating and benefits from a large floored loft with Ramsay ladder which could easily be converted into further accommodation.

The house enjoys a large garden mainly down to lawn with flower beds and ornamental trees, surrounded by mature hedging and timber fence. The entrance gate leads to a large gravelled parking and turning area and to the double garage with a pitched and slate roof. There is also a garden shed.

Above the garden is a well sheltered paddock with stables comprising 3 boxes and a tack room. The whole area amounts to about 1.75 acres of amenity ground.
 

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation over two storeys comprises:

• Kitchen Approx 6.67m x 5.34m (21’10” x 17’6”)
  A large bright spacious room with large double glazed windows looking east and south over Dunning Village to the Ochil Hills beyond. Two ranges of floor and wall units with ample work surfaces and wall tiles. Electric Belling cooker with oven, grill and hob, dishwasher and fridge, 1½ sink and drainer. Linoleum flooring and recessed ceiling spot lights, skirtings and radiator. Central breakfast bar with storage and shelving and large dining and family area, carpet, ceiling light and TV and tel points. A timber glazed door leads to:
  
• Hallway Approx 5.39m 1.89m (17’8” x 6’2”)
  Front door leading to garden, curtains, carpet, radiator, skirtings and cornice. Ceiling light, smoke alarm, stairs to first floor with cupboard under and double timber glazed doors lead into:
  
• Sitting Room Approx 6.66m x 5.33m (21’10” x 17’5”)
  A large bright and spacious room with double glazed windows and deep sill facing south enjoying wonderful views to the Ochil Hills. Carpet and curtains, moulded skirtings, 2 radiators, cornice and ceiling lights with additional wall lights. Open fire with marble hearth and ornate timber mantelpiece. Double doors open into:
  
• Sunroom Approx 7.10m x 3.71m (23’3” x 12’2”)
  A very light room with large windows to west and north. Deep sills, curtains and pelmet, carpet and skirtings. 2 radiators, ceiling lights, TV and tel points, door to garden and further glazed door through to:
  
• Cloakroom
  WC, basin, part tiled walls, window, radiator towel rail and ceiling light. Lino floor. Cupboard with hot water tank and shelving and door to:
  
• Utility Room Approx 3.37m 3.51 (11’ x 11’6”)
  Sink and drainer, floor and wall units with ample work surfaces. Lino floor, tiled walls to dado level. Washing machine and dryer, deep freeze and large window to garden. Clothes pulley, ceiling light and boiler. Radiator, coat hooks, fuse box and door to garden, garage and stables.
  

GARDEN

Entrance gates lead to a large gravelled parking and turning area with access to a double garage. The garage is harled with a pitched and slate roof and has electricity and water. The garden is mainly down to lawn with flower beds and surrounded by hedges and timber fencing. It is a good sized garden and has been well planted with shrubs and ornamental trees. There is also a raised garden with stone pillars and trellis work and includes a garden shed and an area with swings, climbing frame and flying fox slide.

There is a grazing paddock beside the garden with stables comprising: 3 stables and tackroom with power and light.
 

CLOSING DATE

A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd, Durn, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HF.

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular.

i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities;

ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in there photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and

iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.