Conifera, Comrie, Crieff, Perth and Kinross

Offers Over £900,000

An attractive Victorian country house, nestled within a sheltered woodland setting in an elevated position on the highland fringe

• Highly sought-after Highland Perthshire location
• Popular traditional stone and lime construction
• Well maintained and mature enclosed garden
• 5 bedrooms, 4 of which are en-suite
• Ample parking
• Commutable distance to major population centres

Comrie 1.5 miles, Crieff 5 miles, Perth 20 miles, Glasgow 51 miles, Edinburgh 61 miles (all distances are approximate)

DESCRIPTION
Historically, Conifera formed part of the Lawers Estate, but during the 1900s elements were sold off and the neighbouring Fordie Estate acquired it. More recently, in 2021, Fordie Estate was purchased from the Vuitton family. The new owners, as part of a rationalisation of their assets and with a view to streamlining the estate portfolio, have decided to focus on their priorities, which include the implementation of a progressive change in land management to a more sustainable and biodiverse approach centred around woodland creation, rather than residential property leasing.

House
Conifera is a late 19th century, traditionally constructed stone and lime building under a series of pitched timber framed slate covered roofs. Internally, in its current configuration extending to approximately 325m2, the accommodation provides a generous sized boot room with gun cabinet, kitchen, utility room, bedroom with en-suite, WC, study, bar area and large drawing room on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, two with ensuite, an additional bathroom and separate WC. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite that includes double sink, bath and separate shower, together with a large adjoining dressing area. The property has a mixture of traditional timber sash and case, and casement windows which are predominantly single glazed, while benefiting from an oil-fired central heating system, with wood fuel stove in the drawing room and open fire in the study to provide additional space heating. Water is by way of a private supply while drainage is via septic tank located outside the property boundary.

Outside
Externally, there is a modest but nevertheless attractive garden nestled within the surrounding mature mixed age and species woodland, with multiple areas which might suit for entertaining. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a large hedge to the southern boundary providing additional privacy, with the midpoint of the Balmenoch Burn serving as a boundary to the east. To the south of the main garden, there is an area of amenity woodland. This might benefit from thinning and felling which, aside from potentially opening up additional sight lines, may create further space for natural regeneration or other woodland activities, as well as supporting the diverse flora and fauna of the area. The property benefits from a large, gated driveway to the east with a separate turning/ parking area off the track to the west. Adjacent to the turning area, there is a large wooden garage atop a concrete pad with power and light in addition to a useful 16 amp plug and independent breaker switch. To the rear of the property there are a pair of traditionally built stone sheds, one which is utilised as a coal bunker, while the other might make a useful log store or implement shed. Again, both benefit from power and light.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior agreement with the selling agents who should be contacted in advance to advise on access arrangements.

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