The Old Farmhouse (Lot 2), Hilltown Of Ballindean, Inchture, PH14 9QS

The original farmhouse enjoys an elevated position with stunning views over the Carse of Gowrie. The original farmhouse is of stone construction with a slate roof, and the accommodation is arranged over two floors. A number of period details remain, including timber flooring and sash and case windows.

A timber door, with windows on either side, opens into the reception hall. To the left lies the living room, which has sash and case windows, timber flooring, and a press cupboard. An open fire is set within a stone surround with a tiled hearth.

To the right of the hall is the sitting room, with windows on two sides, a wood-burning stove which sits on a slate hearth and a glazed exterior patio door. This leads out to the large patio area with breathtaking views across to the River Tay and Fife.

An inner hallway, with a large pantry cupboard, leads through to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base, wall and display units, along with contrasting worktops and tiled splashbacks. It has a stone-tiled floor, and the original stone chimney breast has been retained as a feature. There is an integrated electric cooker and hob with extractor above, dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. (There is a building warrant to open up the kitchen to the patio area with bi-fold doors. 25/01287/DOM4) From here, a door leads to a back porch, with a WC off, and an external door to the rear. There is also access, from outside, to a pantry and a laundry.

The upper floor comprises four bedrooms, including one single room. Two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, while the third and fourth bedrooms have Velux windows. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

In addition to the garden ground, there is a stone-built outbuilding with 6 open bays, attached to the rear of the farmhouse. A traditional bothy overlooking the patio provides development potential, subject to planning.

Services
Mains electricity and water and oil fired central heating and drasinage to a septic tank.

Location
Hilltown of Ballindean is situated within the Carse of Gowrie, a scenic and highly regarded area of eastern Scotland. The nearby village of Inchture, approximately four miles away, offers a range of local amenities including a post office, convenience store, primary school and church.

The surrounding area combines attractive open countryside with excellent transport links to the cities of Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh. From Perth, the M90 provides direct access to Edinburgh, while the A9 and M9/M80 connect to Stirling and Glasgow, with the A9 continuing north towards Inverness. The A90 runs north from Dundee to Aberdeen. Two miles to direct Ember bus services to Edinburgh, Edinburgh airport, Glasgow, Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen. Rail services are available from both Perth and Dundee, and Dundee Airport offers flights to London Stansted. Edinburgh Airport is also easily accessible.

Perth, located approximately 13 miles away, provides a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, a hospital, railway station, medical practices, a library, and leisure and fitness facilities. Secondary schooling is available within Perth itself, with a number of highly regarded independent schools in the region, including The High School of Dundee, Strathallan School, Morrison’s Academy and Glenalmond College. Preparatory education is also available at Ardvreck and Craigclowan.

The farmhouse is also ideally positioned for access to Dundee, Scotland’s fourth-largest city and a UNESCO City of Design, recognised for its contributions to areas such as medical research, publishing and digital industries. Dundee’s waterfront has undergone significant regeneration and now offers excellent retail facilities, including major department stores and retail parks. The city is home to two universities, with the University of Dundee being home to one of the UK’s leading medical schools. A wide range of cultural and leisure facilities are available, including theatres, art galleries, museums, a science centre and the UK’s only full-time public observatory, as well as extensive sporting amenities such as the Olympia leisure complex.

The wider area offers a wealth of outdoor and recreational activities. Golf enthusiasts are particularly well catered for, with courses available at Perth, Piperdam, Rosemount in Blairgowrie, Alyth, and the world-renowned links at St Andrews within easy reach. Piperdam also features a leisure club with a swimming pool and gym. Further afield, the ski slopes of Glenshee can be easily reached by car, while the Angus Glens provide excellent opportunities for hill walking and outdoor pursuits.