Kinnaird Lodge
Offers Over £650,000
Forgandenny, Perthshire, PH2 9ER
Kinnaird Lodge was built by a local architect in 1970 and used as a primary residence. The property is distinctive by design, constructed of harled brick under a series of pitched roofs with some Mediterranean influences evident. The property brilliantly connects the indoor and outdoor areas. Particular features of note are the covered terrace with outside fire, BBQ area and Loggia.
Internally, the accommodation is well laid out for entertaining and modern family living. An impressive hallway lies at the centre of the house and has glazed sliding doors leading out to a covered terrace with outside fire.
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Forgandenny, Perthshire, PH2 9ER
Offers Over £650,000
Kinnaird Lodge was built by a local architect in 1970 and used as a primary residence. The property is distinctive by design, constructed of harled brick under a series of pitched roofs with some Mediterranean influences evident. The property brilliantly connects the indoor and outdoor areas. Particular features of note are the covered terrace with outside fire, BBQ area and Loggia.
Internally, the accommodation is well laid out for entertaining and modern family living. An impressive hallway lies at the centre of the house and has glazed sliding doors leading out to a covered terrace with outside fire.
The accommodation is formed over one level, measures 2314 sqft and in full comprises; entrance hallway, shower room and cloaks storage, modern fully fitted dining kitchen, drawing room with pitched ceiling and working fire, principal bedroom with en suite and two additional double bedrooms. An impressive glass corridor connects the main house to an additional wing with large family room with sliding doors to a beautiful sun terrace, generous double bedroom and shower room.
Externally, the immediate garden grounds are well tended and enjoy an incredible feeling of privacy. The open views across the surrounding countryside and hills are breath-taking. The sweeping drive entered through a gateway with stone pillars and timber gates lead to a large detached garage and parking area. The gardens comprise of beautiful lawns and a combination of Birch and Pine trees complemented with colourful rhododendrons. At the bottom of the garden is a large domed greenhouse and pond. The eastern boundary has a mature beech hedge. Situated off the paved terrace is a loggia with slatted beams and ornamental seating area with a semi-circular wall and stone bench and a central round mosaic table.
Beyond the garden are two fields which are laid to grass and a paddock with high quality five stable block and hay shed. This extensive area is ideal for purchasers looking for their own equestrian facilities. It is also of note that horse trials with a variety of cross country terrain courses along with stables are available at the nearby Baxterknowe equestrian centre.
Forgandenny is set in the Perthshire agricultural valley of Strathearn and is within easy reach of Bridge of Earn and within four miles of the M90. It has a vibrant community and an excellent range of village amenities including a church, a village hall and a shop with post office services. More comprehensive shopping facilities can be found in Bridge of Earn and Perth. Perth, which has recently achieved City status, is considered one of the most desirable Scottish towns in which to live. Forgandenny is also home to Strathallan School, a highly regarded independent boarding and day school in Scotland for boys and girls aged 7–18.
Perth has an excellent range of shops, supermarkets and professional services and is in a pivotal position with motorway and dual carriageway connections to all the major cities of central Scotland. Perth also has a railway station with services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Recreational opportunities in and around Perth are excellent. Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s finest stately homes, is just two miles away. There is National Hunt racing and polo at Scone, which also hosts the Game Conservancy’s Scottish Fair. There are numerous good golf courses nearby, including a number of town courses, Murrayshall, and Rosemount at Blairgowrie. Perth is a gateway to the Highlands with ample opportunities for hillwalking and skiing at both Glen Shee and Aviemore. Gleneagles Hotel, the great “Palace in the Glen”, is only 14 miles away. It is a resort geared for enjoyment and offers a wide range of sports and leisure facilities, many of which are available to non-residents of the hotel. In addition to the three 18-hole Championship golf courses, and the nine-hole Wee Course, there is a Golf Academy and practice ground. The PGA Centenary Course will host the Ryder Cup in 2014 & 2019 Solheim Cup. Fishing, falconry and horse riding can also be enjoyed. EPC - F
Key Features
- Architect designed house.
- Connected annexe apartment.
- Drawing room with pitched ceiling and working fire.
- Modern fully fitted dining kitchen.
- Shower room and cloaks storage.
- Large detached garage and parking area.
- Circa five acres of grounds in rural setting.
- Breathtaking open views across the surrounding countryside.
- Paddock with five stable block.
- EPC - F
Perthshire boasts a broad range of visitor attractions, luxury hotels and restaurants, renown schooling, entertainment facilities, leisure pursuits and sporting opportunities including fishing on the many rivers and lochs and golfing at the world famous Gleneagles Championship courses to name but a few. As well as a flourishing arts and cultural scene, Perthshire has also come to be known as the gateway to the Highlands and also provides excellent road and rail links to Scotland's major cities and airports making it a highly sought-after holiday destination for tourists and an ideal area in which to work and call home.