Donavourd, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, PH16.

Donavourd House is a very attractive Scots baronial mansion, dating from the first half of the 19th century, with later Victorian and Edwardian additions. The current owners have refurbished the house to a very high standard throughout and have created an exceptional family home. This has included the installation of a biomass heating system, some reroofing, repointing and redecoration throughout the majority of the property, including the replacement of the main existing en suite bathrooms and the installation of double glazed sash-and-case windows. Externally, the works have included the construction of a new triple garage, summerhouse and the remodelling of the gardens, which are a particular feature and form a stunning backdrop. Donavourd is accessed off the minor public road via an electric gated entrance with a large gravelled parking area at the front. The period property is constructed of granite with sandstone surrounding under a pitched slate roof. The purple painted facia boards and finials create a striking first impression on arrival.

Benefitting from a biomass heating system, the property is accessed via an attractive sandstone portico entrance into a porch and then into an impressive hallway which is tastefully decorated with wooden panelling, archways by the stairwell, a feature open fireplace, and oak flooring. The ground floor features four principal reception rooms, including a snug with a wood burning stove, an elegant drawing room with an open fireplace and doors out to the lawn, a large dining room with doors outside and connecting doors through to a fully functioning bar room with an open fireplace. At the heart of the house is the large, wow-factor dining kitchen with island, marble worktops, integrated miele appliances and a feature wood pellet 3-oven cooker complete with induction hob. There is also a separate sitting area with 5kw wood burner. The rest of the ground floor is completed by a laundry, WC with dog shower, larder, office, WC and stairs leading down to a functioning cellar.

The first floor is approached via a wide and elegant staircase onto a large landing, highlighted by the original feature leaded windows. The floor includes six double bedrooms, all of which are very well proportioned with views over the gardens and each benefitting from an en suite. Three en suite bathrooms have been renewed to an exceptional standard, each including rolltop baths and separate double showers.

The second floor, accessed by a second smaller staircase from the ground and first floors, includes two further double bedrooms, a cinema room, sauna room and attic store. There is scope to create additional rooms out of the attic space.

The East Wing forms a very useful annexe, connected into the main house but also with a separate entrance offering great flexibility of accommodation. Over two storeys, the annexe includes a kitchen and sitting room downstairs, two double bedrooms, and a bathroom upstairs.

The policies at Donavourd extend to 5.19 acres in total and are a real feature with lovely views over the Tummel Valley. Doors open out from the drawing room and dining room to a gravelled path which leads to a large paved terrace overlooking the gardens. The gardens include large formal lawns, planted borders, and pathways throughout the grounds. The Breeze House oval summerhouse is a focal point with electricity, heating, ample seating areas, and stunning views. Beyond the formal gardens is a sheltered polytunnel, a treehouse and a large, enclosed vegetable patch with 12 raised beds. There is also a stables building with housing for 4 horses but it also doubles up as a shelter or store. There is an area of meadow which could be used as 1 or more paddocks for grazing horses. To the front of the property next to the garage, steps lead up to an enclosed deck with seating area.

Donavourd House is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Highland Perthshire with incredible, far-reaching views across rural Strathtummel. The Victorian spa town of Pitlochry is just a short drive away (1.5 miles). The vibrant town has excellent services including a supermarket, various independent shops, restaurants, coffee shops, train stations, book shops, newsagents, chemists and plant nursery. Schooling for nursery, primary and secondary are a vailable at Pitlochry High School. There is also a medicalcenter, dentist and community hospital. As well as being a gold medal winner from the Royal Horticultural Society in the Britain in Bloom campaign, the town is host to a variety of events throughout the year, including the Highland Games, the Tummel and Tay festival and the Enchanted Forest sound and light experience. The lovely town of Dunkeld is about 12 miles to the south and is home to a historic cathedral as well as local shops, restaurants and excellent sporting facilities at Dunkeld House Hotel. The city of Perth is 26 miles to the southeast, providing more extensive services. For private schooling, Ardvreck Prep School and Nursery, Morrison's Academy, Glenalmond College, Craigclowan, Strathallan, Kilgraston and Dollar are all within easy reach. The train station at Pitlochry offers services to Inverness, Perth, Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh and a daily sleeper
service to London.

The nearby A9 provides swift road links north to Inverness and south to Perth, Edinburgh (69 miles), Stirling (55 miles) and Glasgow (81 miles). The House of Bruar, known as the “Harrods of the North,” is just 12 miles to the north. Donavourd sits close to the Cairngorms National Park, the largest in the UK, which encompasses about 1,748 square miles. The National Park has plenty of hill walking, mountain biking and climbing opportunities. For the sporting enthusiast, there is superb stalking and shooting to rent on the surrounding estates and salmon and sea trout fishing on the Rivers Tay and Tummel. For the golfer, this particular part of Highland Perthshire offers diverse courses including Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Strathtay, Aberfeldy and Taymouth Castle, amongst others. The ski slopes of Glenshee and Aviemore are also within easy reach. Edinburgh airport is 67 miles away and offers a range of flights to domestic and international destinations.