Boat Of Cluny, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15

A glorious riverside property offering huge potential with 11 acres on the banks of the river Tay

Description

Boat of Cluny consists of two buildings dating from the late 19th century. The cottage was home to the ferryman who rowed people across the River Tay before a bridge was built at Ballinluig. It is known as Ferry Cottage and is currently run as a holiday let. The Steading has been converted into a one bedroom home with a letting annexe and a separate laundry room. Both buildings have a magical south facing location directly overlooking the river.

Ferry Cottage has retained lots of traditional charm with a sitting room and dining room (both with fireplaces) on the ground floor and two charming bedrooms on the first floor. There is a bathroom on each floor and a kitchen and boot room at the rear of the house. Ferry Cottage is run as a successful and well established holiday letting business. Please speak to the selling agent for details of rental income.

The Steading is situated a few metres east of Ferry Cottage. This traditional L-shaped outbuilding has been converted into a one bedroom cottage with a fabulous vaulted sitting/dining room, a mezzanine bedroom, a galley kitchen and a recently refurbished shower room. The Steading also incorporates the Riverside Snug which is a one bedroom letting annexe. In addition, The Steading houses a large utility room/laundry that services Ferry Cottage and Riverside Snug. There is plenty of scope to reconfigure The Steading to create one three bedroom property.

Outside
The properties at Boat of Cluny are situated in 11 beautiful acres that stretch along about half a mile of south facing riverbank. Approximately 6 of these acres on the east side of Boat of Cluny are let out for grazing. To the west of the cottages almost 3 acres of the riverbank have been tamed and turned into a very natural but beautiful, partially wooded riverside garden with mown paths and footbridges crossing small ponds. There are plenty of spaces to sit and enjoy the view over the river. Immediately below the buildings at Boat of Cluny is a small shingle beach and the remains of an old stone jetty.

Sauna and hot tub
Boat of Cluny will be sold with its sauna and hot tub which are currently available for use by guests of Ferry Cottage and Riverside Snug.

Outbuildings
Traditional stone outbuilding with two stores
Timber shed with two stores
Double garage
Riverside hut

Location

Boat of Cluny has an idyllic situation on the north bank of the River Tay just 2 miles from Strathtay village and 3 miles from Aberfeldy. A bridge from Strathtay links to Grandtully which has a pub, restaurant, café and chocolatier. Aberfeldy is a pretty Victorian town with a range of independent shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants as well as a supermarket and cinema. The town has some medical and legal services as well as schooling at Breadalbane Academy which has leisure facilities shared with the community. Pitlochry (15 miles) has a further selection of shops and the Festival Theatre, while a more comprehensive choice of amenities is available in Perth, 32 miles south.
Boat of Cluny is in the heart of Highland Perthshire’s most beautiful countryside and there are plenty of outdoor activities nearby. There are golf courses at Strathtay, Aberfeldy and Taymouth Castle. The rapids at Grandtully are popular with canoeists, and Loch Tay’s beach and marina (at Kenmore) attract paddleboarders, swimmers and sailors. There are endless walks directly from the property and Ben Lawers and Schiehallion are two local munros. Although Boat of Cluny does not come with salmon fishing rights, there are plenty of opportunities to fish on the rivers and lochs nearby. Edinburgh, Glasgow and their airports are within 80 miles. Pitlochry railway station has direct links to Inverness and London.

Square Footage: 1,358 sq ft


Acreage: 11.37 Acres

Directions

From the south, turn off the A9 at Logierait and follow the A827 towards Aberfeldy. After xx miles and just before crossing the River Tay turn right to Strathtay. Follow the road for almost 4 miles and the entrance to Boat of Cluny is on the left hand side. There are two driveways, the first leads to The Steading and the second to Ferry Cottage. Both driveways lead to parking beside the cottages.
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Additional Info

Viewings - strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - all properties are served with mains water and electricity. Private drainage to two separate septic tanks. LPG gas central heating.

Solar panels - solar panels on the roof of Ferry Cottage are subject to a 20 year feed in tariff effective from 2013. Solar panels on the roof of The Steading are subject to a 20 year feed in tariff effective from 2014.
Ground mounted solar panels produce energy which is stored in batteries within one of the outbuildings and contributes power to both Ferry Cottage and The Steading

Perth and Kinross Council tax band E (The Steading).

Agent’s Note - Edradynate Estate retains the right to access the river bank for salmon fishing.

Fixtures & Fittings - The hot tub, sauna and garden machinery are all included in the sale.

Photos taken June 2024 and March 2025

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.