The Shepherd's Bothy, Glenlyon, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15

A beautiful modern home in glorious Glen Lyon

Description

The Shepherd’s Bothy was constructed in 2010 to a design by the Denholm Partnership: a local firm with a reputation for designing beautiful modern homes with traditional character. Built on the site of an old bothy (the stone walls of which were used to clad parts of the house) its slate roof and dormer windows reflect the style of old farmhouses in the glen.

Inside, the house feels refreshingly modern and has one large, south facing living room spanning the entire length of the house. In the centre of the room is a dining area and a broad bay window looking down towards the river. A stove warms the sitting area which has views to the south, west and north whilst the kitchen has a sociable island and views to the east. A mixture of floor to ceiling glazing, French doors and pretty astragal windows fill this room with light. The house has four generous double bedrooms.

On the ground floor the fourth bedroom would also work well as a study or television room and sits next to a shower room and the boiler room. On the first floor there are three further double bedrooms, all with built in storage and an en-suite bath or shower room.

Outbuildings
Double garage (constructed in 2017)
Wood store

Garden and grounds
The Shepherd’s Bothy sits in 3.7 acres of grounds which have been beautifully looked after. Mown grass (planted with daffodils) is bound by a pretty stone wall on the roadside. The driveway leads to a spacious parking area beside the garage.

To the west of the house a charming burn tumbles down from the hillside and two bridges lead across to the wilder side of the garden which has mown paths and young specimen trees complementing the existing mature trees. There are further copses of young trees in the area to the east of the house and garden. At the top of the garden a pedestrian gate opens onto the hillside.

Location

The Shepherd’s Bothy is situated in Glen Lyon; widely celebrated as one of the most picturesque glens in Scotland. The house is approached by a pretty single track road which follows the course of the River Lyon to its source at Loch Lyon. Fertile fields on the valley floor are flanked by impressive hills that rise up steeply on either side of the Glen. The autumn colour in Glen Lyon is legendary and its scenery is breathtaking at all times of year. It is easy to feel miles from anywhere in Glen Lyon but The Shepherd’s Bothy is in fact only 16 miles from Aberfeldy and 88 miles from Edinburgh Airport.

Aberfeldy has most essential services as well as some lovely independent shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants. The town’s Birks Cinema hosts events and screenings and there is primary and secondary schooling at Breadalbane Academy. Pitlochry (30 miles) has a Festival Theatre and a train station with direct services to London, Perth, Edinburgh and Inverness.

Glen Lyon is much loved by outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. Ben Lawers and Schiehallion are two of the nearest of the local munros and in addition to hill walking there are plenty of opportunities for cycling, golf, fishing and watersports in the area. Killin, Kenmore and lochs Tay, Tummel and Rannoch are all within about 30 miles of The Shepherd’s Bothy.

Square Footage: 2,276 sq ft


Acreage: 3.71 Acres

Directions

From Aberfeldy, drive through Fortingall and just as you leave the village (after passing Glen Lyon House) turn right into Glen Lyon. The Shepherd’s Bothy is 7 miles up the glen on the right hand side.

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Additional Info

Viewing - strictly by appointment with Savills - .

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

Perth and Kinross Council tax band G.

Fixtures & Fittings - certain items of furniture and furnishing may be available by separate negotiation, however, the curtains in the main sitting room are specifically excluded from the sale.

Photos taken in Summer 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.