Dalriach House, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16

An impressive country house in glorious highland Perthshire

Description

Standing near the base of Schiehallion and next to the River Tummel, the immaculately presented Dalriach House sits among dramatic Scottish scenery, surrounded by expanses of lawns, meadow, mature rhododendrons and picturesque woodland. Originally a hunting lodge, Dalriach dates from the 1700s and was substantially extended the 1890s by Sir Robert Maul, renowned for opening the first high-end department store in Edinburgh (later Frasers).

Dalriach faces south and strikes a commanding presence as a local landmark. Being centrally located within Scotland, Dalraich is ideally situated for access to the idyllic scenery of the Highlands and the west coast whilst also being within 85 miles of Edinburgh.

The front door opens to a broad tiled vestibule and then to a bright and generously proportioned reception hall. With its decorative plasterwork, painted panelling, wood burning stove, and double doors to the drawing room, the entrance hall is ideal for entertaining. Moving through the double doors, the drawing room is filled with light, with French doors providing access to the verandas on both the South and East aspect of the house. The elegant formal dining room, with its carved fireplace and Glen Tilt marble, also provides access to the gardens, creating a circular flow not often experienced in a country house. The dining kitchen, with its feature four-oven AGA and beautiful parquet floor, is fitted with oak units and has an adjoining pantry. The library is a cosy, bright room with large windows and a woodland aspect with a wood-burning stove. Beyond is a further sitting room fitted with bespoke timber cabinetry and an open fireplace. Tucked away in the rear of the property, further rooms include two larders with original cold slate shelves, a large laundry room, an additional WC, and a back-staircase to the first floor.

The grand staircase leading up from the entrance hall includes an inviting window seat at the half-landing. The luxurious principal bedroom suite includes a superb dressing room with bespoke floor to ceiling wardrobes and glorious dual-aspect views to the South and East. The fabulous views and light continue throughout the remaining five bedrooms.

Outside
Stone pillars and wooden gates frame the entrance to a sweeping front driveway that winds through light woodland before pulling up in-front of the house. Two large verandas frame the outside of Dalriach, providing year-round sheltered seating to enjoy the grounds in all weather. Opposite the second entrance to Dalriach, a discreet path leads to the beautiful River Tummel.

Outbuildings
To the rear of the property a series of connected outbuildings are used as workshop, garden store, log store, old dairy room, and separate double garage.
Studio Workshop - the Bothy - currently used as a studio and games room, this former one bedroom workman’s cottage could be leveraged for multiple uses.

Bothy
A charming old stone bothy with whitewashed walls and a corrugated iron roof, is currently used as a hay-store and has lots of potential.

Location

Dalriach House is situated a few metres from a beautiful stretch of the River Tummel which connects Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch. With Glen Errochty to the north and Glen Lyon to the south, it is in the heart of highland Perthshire's most beautiful and dramatic countryside. The southern boundary of the Cairngorm National Park is only 7 miles north as the crow flies. The Queen's View, Ben Vrackie and Schiehallion are some local natural attractions, while picturesque towns such as Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Kenmore are all within 15 miles. With so much dramatic countryside on the doorstep there is a huge range of outdoor activities available in the area from sailing at Loch Tummel Sailing club (6 miles), to skiing at Glenshee or Aviemore for the day (45 miles). There are any amount of walks locally, with one of the best being the glorious riverside just a few metres from the house.

Considering its rural location, the house is very well provided for locally. The House of Bruar (the 'Harrods of the North’) is 12 miles from the house, with a village shop, Post Office, medical centre and primary school 6 miles away in Kinloch Rannoch. Pitlochry and Aberfeldy (both about 12 miles) have supermarkets, professional services and a selection of independent shops and restaurants. Aberfeldy has an independent Cinema and Pitlochry has a Festival Theatre. Most major supermarkets deliver to the house.

The A9 at Pitlochry provides fast access north and south, while trains run regularly from Pitlochry to London and Inverness, including the famous Caledonian Express overnight train. Edinburgh is 85 miles away, St Andrews 75 miles, and Perth 42 miles. Private schools in Perthshire include Glenalmond, Ardvreck Preparatory, Strathallan, Morrisons Academy and Craigclowan, with Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy providing primary and secondary education.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,624 sq ft


Acreage: 6.56 Acres

Directions

Heading north from Perth leave the A9 just north of Pitlochry and join the B8079. After about 1.5 miles turn left onto the B8019 and follow this road past the Queen’s View, along the north side of Loch Tummel until reaching Tummel Bridge. The entrance to Dalriach House is on the right-hand side about 1.2 miles after leaving Tummel Bridge on the road to Kinloch Rannoch.
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Additional Info

Viewings -strictly by appointment with Savills – .

Services - mains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Fibre broadband.

Perth and Kinross Council tax band H.

Fixtures & Fittings - the chandeliers, curtains and free standing washer/dryer are excluded from the sale.

Photos Taken July 2024

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers
Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.