The Moorings, Fearnan, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PQ 01738 443456 | FEARNAN

The Moorings, Fearnan, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PQ 01738 443456 | WWW.THORNTONS-PROPERTY.CO.UK FEARNAN

Aberfeldy

The Moorings is situated close to the rural village of Fearnan, on the banks of Loch Tay and bordering Tay Forest Park. Steeped in local history, the village of Fearnan is thought to date back 400 years. The village hall is at the heart of the village and hosts a number of seasonal events and classes throughout the year, including coffee mornings, art classes, carpet bowls, a book club, a mobile library, tai chi classes, and table tennis. The nearby village of Kenmore, just over a 15-minute drive away, offers a shop and post office and is home to what’s reputed to be Scotland’s oldest hotel, as well as Taymouth Castle, a lavish neo-gothic castle which is now home to a prestigious golf club designed by James Braid. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Aberfeldy, just under a 30-minute drive from Fearnan. Owing to the home’s rural location, exploring the outdoors couldn’t be easier, with the picturesque Tay Forest Park almost on the doorstep and the rest of the Perthshire countryside easily accessible. Primary schooling is provided at nearby Kenmore Primary, with secondary schooling offered at Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy, whilst a number of highly-regarded private schools are within easy reach. Despite its rural location, Fearnan lies close to nearby major road links, making travelling and commuting by car fast and efficient, whilst bus links across the county are available from Aberfeldy.

THE MOORINGS

Boasting a breathtaking setting on the banks of Loch Tay, with its own private beach and jetty, this exceptionally generous detached house incorporates five bedrooms, two reception rooms, a generous kitchen, a home office, a study, and four bathrooms, whilst, externally, includes a wraparound verandah with stunning views of the loch, a large driveway, an integral double garage and six car ports.

Situated near the village of Fearnan, the house enjoys a tranquil, rural location close to Tay Forest Park and within easy driving distance of nearby amenities. Occupying an extensive plot, the house offers an exciting blank canvas for its new owners to put their own stamp on and create the perfect modern home to their own tastes and requirements, in a picturesque location. GENEROUS LIVING ROOM

From the main road, a sloped driveway sweeps down to the property. Positioned behind the property’s wraparound verandah is the front door, which opens into a magnificent entrance hall, giving the first glimpse of the spectacular accommodation to follow with its soaring high ceiling adorned with cornicing and a ceiling rose, and neutral décor and warmly-toned wood finishings creating a welcoming first impression. A further small hallway leading from here houses a WC and a lift shaft, with the potential to become a functioning lift, and affords access to the garage via a set of stairs. Flanking the main entrance hall are two reception rooms: a living room and a dining room. Both neutrally-decorated, bay-fronted rooms offer a wealth of floorspace for furniture and boast a wonderfully sunny aspect with breathtaking views of the Loch, and both areas retain their charming cornicing and ceiling roses. The living room further benefits from the cosy focal point of a homely fireplace. Conveniently adjoined to the dining room is the kitchen.

Features

• Exceptional detached house • On the banks of Loch Tay • Magnificent entrance hall • Generous living room • Formal dining room • Spacious kitchen • Four double en-suite bedrooms • One further double bedroom • Home office and separate study • Handy large utility room • Ground-floor WC • Wonderful wraparound balcony • Private beach and jetty • Integral double garage • Six car ports and several store rooms • OCH and DG

SPACIOUS KITCHEN

Boasting the same views as the reception rooms and flooded with natural light from dual-aspect windows, the kitchen offers space for a further casual dining area and is fitted with an excellent selection of wood- styled wall and base cabinets framed by generous worktops, all arranged around a central island.

Integrated appliances consist of an electric oven and grill, an induction hob, and a dishwasher, whilst a fridge freezer is neatly housed in the cabinets and an adjoining utility room (with external access) houses further fantastic cabinetry and laundry appliances. Also located on the ground-floor are two of the five double bedrooms on offer and a handy home office. The larger bedroom on this floor features a five-piece en-suite bathroom, a walk-in dressing room with a fitted wardrobe, and a door affording access onto the verandah. The remaining bedroom also incorporates built-in storage.to put their own stamp on and create the perfect modern home to their own tastes and requirements, in a picturesque location.

BEDROOMS WITH VIEWS OVER THE LOCH

Ascending the stairs to the first-floor, you reach an airy galleried landing (with storage and loft access) which in turn leads to the remaining three bedrooms, a study, and a further dressing room. The bedrooms all offer exceptionally generous floorspace for various furniture layouts and they all boast their own en-suite bathrooms and walk-in dressing rooms with fitted wardrobes. The sleeping areas also all enjoy wonderful loch views. The house is heated by an oil-fired central heating system and all windows throughout are double glazed.

Externally, in addition to manicured lawns to each side, the house boasts a wraparound verandah and its own large private beach next to the loch, accessed via a set of steps from the driveway. The beach further benefits from a private jetty. Outstanding private parking is provided by an integral double garage and six car ports. The lower-ground level also features several handy store rooms. EPC Rating - C.

NB: The home features a septic tank which could serve approximately 14-16 people, and all walls on the first floor are stud walls, so the rooms can easily be reformatted if desired.

Extras: All fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, integrated and freestanding kitchen appliances to be included in the sale. The furniture is also available if desired.