Cloichfoldich, Strathtay, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH9

*CLOSING DATE SET - Wednesday 27th March 12 noon*
One of Strathtay’s finest homes

Description

Cloichfoldich is a B Listed Georgian mansion house dating principally from the 1830s. With a pleasing symmetrical façade and a large welcoming front door framed by Doric columns, the house commands quite a presence. At the front of the house the drawing room, library and dining room all have impressive proportions, lovely cornice work and original timber paneled shutters framing tall windows. The drawing room has a large open fireplace with a marble surround as its focal point. The library is a cosier, more informal room with quirky circular windows either side of its fireplace which has a wood burning stove. Both these rooms are filled with southerly light. The dining room faces west and has views over the garden. It has a timber floor, shelved alcoves and an open fireplace with carved stone surround and can accommodate a large dining table. At the heart of the house is a broad reception hall which connects all these beautiful rooms A fabulous family friendly open plan dining kitchen is located at the rear of the house. It has painted timber cabinets, an island and an oil fired four-door AGA. There is space for a dining table between the kitchen and a relaxed sitting area which has window seats overlooking the rear courtyard. Smaller practical rooms on the ground floor include a study, two pantries, a larder, utility/boiler room, two WCs and access to a wine cellar.

A wide stone stair with a wrought iron balustrade leads up to the first floor where there are five beautifully proportioned bedrooms, four of which have en suite facilities. On the second floor there are two double bedrooms (with lots of storage in the eaves) and a bathroom. Cloichfoldich would make a fantastic permanent or second home for buyers who love entertaining. Whilst it is well served by local amenities, is also a wonderfully peaceful highland retreat and ideal for escaping the pressures of city life.

Cloichfoldich Flat
A self-contained three-bedroom flat is located at the rear of Coichfoldich House on the first floor. It can be accessed via a raised pathway from the back garden, or from the courtyard. The flat is ideal for staff, guests or family needing independence and could also provide additional income as a short or long term rental property (subject to permissions).

Garden
Cloichfoldich is approached by a private driveway which winds for about 600m gently up the hillside from the main Strathtay road. It leads to a large semi-circular parking area at the front of the house. From here there are breathtaking views across the Tay Valley and to the distant hills. The garden is a particular feature of the property; a highlight being the walled garden with its glorious herbaceous borders, vegetable beds, cut flower beds and trained fruit trees amongst many other carefully chosen plants. Rhododendrons, azaleas, wild garlic and primulas are amongst the huge variety of plants that produce joyful colour in spring. In May the woods are carpeted with bluebells.

Grounds
Cloichfoldich is set in 23 acres of gardens, grounds, parkland and paddocks. Grass parkland interspersed with mature trees falls away from the mown lawns of Cloichfoldich down to a large pond which attracts a variety of wildlife. Beyond the pond is a stretch of woodland. Paths through the parks and woodland make the grounds easily accessible and perfect for short walks from the house. To the north of the property there are two grass paddocks. The property would be ideal for buyers wishing to keep horses or hobby livestock.

Outbuildings
Range of timber outbuildings
Alitex greenhouse (with oil fired heating and vent controls)

Location

Cloichfoldich House is located 6 miles from Aberfeldy on the hillside above the conservation village of Strathtay. The village is characterised by its magnificent properties, many of which stand in large established gardens on the banks of the Tay. The house is about a mile from the village store and post office and there are endless walks directly from the house up into the hills or down to the banks of the Tay. A bridge over the river connects Strathtay to Grandtully where there are two restaurants and a coffee shop, as well as a primary school.

Cloichfoldich is surrounded by some of Scotland’s most varied and spectacular scenery. Wild and rugged hills rise up behind peaceful lochside beaches and scenic golf courses. Lochs Tay, Tummel and Rannoch are popular for watersports, and two local Munros – Ben Lawers and Schiehallion – attract hill walkers from far and wide. Fishing, shooting and stalking can all be taken locally.

Aberfeldy (6 miles) and Pitlochry (10 miles) both have a variety of shops, restaurants and professional services including health centres. Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy offers primary to secondary schooling and its facilities also serve the wider community. Pitlochry has a railway station with regular services to London and Inverness. The A9 (5 miles away) is the main route north to the Highlands and south to Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport (70 miles) is on the near side of the city. All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 9,003 sq ft


Acreage: 23 Acres

Directions

Driving north from Perth exit the A9 at Ballinluig and take the A827 west signposted to Aberfeldy. Follow this road for about 4 miles and take the turning on the right just before the River Tay signposted to Pitnacree and Strathtay. Follow this road for about 1 mile into the village of Strathtay. The entrance to Cloichfoldich is on the right about one mile past the village shop as you head west through Strathtay.

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills – .

Services - Mains electricity. Private water and drainage.
Heating by ground source heat pump.

Solar Panels - 48 ground mounted solar panels contribute to running the heat pumps with surplus feeding into the grid and subject to FITs. For more details contact the selling agent.

Perth and Kinross council
Cloichfoldich House: Council tax band H
Cloichfoldich Flat: Council tax band B

Listing - Cloichfoldich is Grade B Listed by Historic Environment Scotland

Fixtures & Fittings - The following items are specifically excluded from the sale: chandeliers in the main bedroom and the drawing room. The wall brackets in the dining room and on the staircase, the lantern in the vestibule, the wall mounted television and its bracket in the sitting room. The corner cupboard and the mirror in the study.

The following items may be available for purchase by separate negotiation: Curtains, the chandelier in the drawing room, garden furniture and garden urns.

Photos taken in 2023 and brochure produced February 2024