DALKENNETH HOUSE AND STUDIO STIRLINGSHIRE 2 DALKENNETH HOUSE AND STUDIO, LOCHEARNHEAD, STIRLINGSHIRE

A lovely Late Victorian country home with a former recording studio converted to provide additional accommodation to an exceptionally high standard and set in simply stunning countryside with views over and on to Ben Vorlich.

Crieff 17 miles (28 km), Perth 35 (56 km), 32 miles (52 km), 58 miles (93 km), 70 miles (113 km).

The accommodation comprises

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study/Family Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Boot Room, Cloakroom.

First Floor: Landing, Master Bedroom, three further Double Bedrooms, “Secret Bedroom 5” with en-suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom.

Studio: Ground Floor open plan living room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Shower Room.

First Floor: Two Double Bedrooms with en-suite Shower Rooms. Study Area, Galleried Landing and access out to a large Balcony.

Garden: Wonderful mature policies offering all year round colour, seating areas and spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

3 Situation built a substantial recording studio within the grounds as at the Dalkenneth House is situated amongst the outstanding scenery of time the rock group Simple Minds owned Dalkenneth House until the and National Park on the northern it was purchased by the current owner. edge of Loch Earn approximately mid-way between and Lochearnhead. The Victorian village of St Fillans was laid Dalkenneth House and Studio falls within The Loch Lomond out in the 19th Century by the Drummond family and has a shop, and Trossachs National Park and is an asymmetrical two storey, church, sailing club and a picturesque 9 hole St Fillans Golf Club. English Parsonage style house dating from 1883. The architect, Approximately 11 miles (18 km) away is the attractive village of G.T Ewing designed a number of properties throughout the Comrie with a variety of independent shops along its main street region especially in St Fillans where he designed Dundurn Parish and an active community life. In addition to a cricket club it has Church as well as several houses and villas of similar design one of ’s most scenic 9 hole golf courses and there is characteristics and St Angus’s chapel in Lochearnhead. The salmon fishing on the which flows through the village. house is amongst the best examples of the local building style The village is also well known for its “Comrie Week” of community which is characterised by its contrasting grey sandstone walls with activities. red ashlar dressing. The house demonstrates some fine carved stonework and is distinctive for its tall chimney stacks. The house There is primary education in Comrie and secondary education is Category C listed in recognition of its prominence and its fine in High School both served by school buses locally. example of the work of an architect who had great influence on Private education is available at Ardvrek Preparatory School and the area in the later 19th Century. Morrisons Academy both in Crieff and Glenalmond, Strathallan and Kilgraston near Perth. Description Dalkenneth House sits back from the road and sits in an elevated The surrounding countryside offers many outdoor opportunities position with a distinctive red chip drive giving way to a sweep, for cycling and walking and Loch Earn has a water sport centre car parking and turning area. A solid pair of timber front doors as well as offering fishing. The A85 is a principle route connecting set in a distinctive stone arch recess provide access into the Perth to the east with and to the west. There is welcoming entrance hall. A particular feature is the Stovax wood a main line railway station at . burning stove set under a timber mantle with tiled hearth. Masses of natural light emanates down from a leaded light window set at History: first floor level over the stairs. A cloak room provides an area for Dalkenneth House was built for a minister, the Reverend HJ coat hanging, WC and wash hand basin. Graham, on land donated by the Drummond Estate and it was a house believed to be a holiday home rather than a full time residence. It is understood that drawings for the original Dalkenneth House continue to be held by the Drummond Estate office. Whilst there is no documentary evidence to support the claim it is believed the house in the past has been used as a school. The original stable block for the main house has been rebuilt and now forms Dalkenneth Lodge. In 1987 Gaia architects

4 5 The principal reception rooms are accessed directly from the The family bathroom includes a roll top bath with ball and claw entrance hall. The drawing room is an exceptionally bright room feet, corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and with a double aspect with views over the garden, Loch Earn and heated towel rail over tiled flooring. on to Ben Vorlich. A central focal point is the impressive fireplace with its sandstone surround, mantle and hearth. Period features The studio was designed by Gaia Architects and built in 1987 include cornicing, large bay window with bench seat below and for the rock group Simple Minds. It is situated to the east of shelved recess. The adjacent dining room has a westerly aspect Dalkenneth House. The house is of an octagonal design of with an outlook over the garden. There is a shelved display red block construction under a pitched tiled roof. Our clients recess, parquet wood style flooring with access either via the hall converted the studio to provide holiday accommodation to an or directly from the kitchen. The family room/study is currently exceptionally high standard which is all centred around a open used as a study and is a double aspect room with a south and plan living room with galleried landings above and full height easterly aspect. There is an open fireplace with tiled hearth and ceiling. It now provides the opportunity to provide additional timber mantle and a shelved recess. income through holiday letting or Bed and Breakfast. There are double doors out to a seating and decking area with views over The kitchen/breakfast room is a natural hub to the house and is a stream and the surrounding countryside. Accessed directly fitted with a range of traditionally styled wall and floor kitchen units from the living room is a kitchen/breakfast room with a range with a combination of timber and granite style work surfaces. A of kitchen units under a roll top granite style work surface, and feature is the central island with a breakfast bar and the Aga. including a stainless steel sink, a cooker with four ring electric Double doors lead out to the garden and a west facing patio. The hob, double oven and space for a dishwasher and washing adjoining utility room provides space for a washing machine and machine. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is tumble dryer, it has a belfast sink and a large walk-in cupboard. a shower room with heated towel rail, wash hand basin, WC and Completing the accommodation on this level is a boiler/boot tiled flooring. The utility /services room provides useful storage room which provides good storage for every day outdoor coats as well as housing the water cylinder and consumer unit. First and boots. floor bedroom accommodation includes a landing with windows overlooking the open plan living room, formerly the studio. There A stair rises from the entrance hall to the first floor landing in which are two generous double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes both all the rooms are accessed. The master bedroom is a generously with en-suite walk-in showers with contemporary deluge shower proportioned room with a double aspect to the south and west heads and hand held shower attachments, wash hand basin, with views over Loch Earn and on to Ben Vorlich. There are three WC and heated towel rail. The galleried landing above the studio further large double bedrooms with bedrooms 2 and 3 having an provides a reading and seating area as well as access to a large interconnecting door but also have their own separate access south facing balcony with views to Loch Earn. There are two to the landing. The “Secret Room” (bedroom 5) is accessed via weather vanes located on the studio, 1 spelling out “Simple”, the a door from the landing with a small flight of stairs leading to a other one “Minds”. coombed charming double bedroom with a westerly outlook over the garden and with a en-suite shower room.

6 7 Externally the garden and grounds to Dalkenneth House and Council Tax Band: Studio are of an exceptionally high quality with a number of mature Band H. specimen trees in particular beech, cherry, birch to name a few. At the appropriate time of year the colour from the rhododendrons, Satellite Navigation: blue bells and blossom is exceptional whilst the colour from the For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s leaves in the autumn and other flowering plants provide all year postcode is FK19 8PZ. round interest. A summer house houses the large hot tub (made available by seperate negotiation) with glass doors providing views EPC Rating: over Loch Earn and Ben Vorlich. Greenhouse, garden shed, and Band G pond. Services: GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION: Private water supply, boiler fired central heating in the main house with electric heating in the studio, mains electricity, telephone, Viewing main house only. Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Offers Directions Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling Coming from the east past through Crieff along the A85 following agents Rettie & Co at 1 India Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HA. A the signs to Comrie. Pass through Comrie in the direction of closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed St Fillans. Pass through St Fillans continuing along the A85 later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register signposted toward Crianlarich and Lochearnhead. As you their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be go pass the county boundary and move from to advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right Stirlingshire continue a further 1 km and you will see Dalkenneth to accept any offer at any time. Lodge on the right hand side. Internet Websites Coming from the west Lochearnhead turn right coming from This property and other properties being marketed by Rettie Callendar along the A8040 on to the A85. If coming from the & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as north from the A85 turn left and continue along the A85. Head well as our affiliated websites at www.onthemarket.com, www. out of Lochearnhead passing the water sport centre and heading thelondonoffice.co.uk and www.rightmove.co.uk. towards St Fillans for about 5 km (3.2 miles) and Dalkenneth Lodge will be on your left hand side.

Fixtures and Fittings: Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.

8 9 BEDROOM 1 19' x 16'11 (5.8m x 5.2m)

BEDROOM 2 19' x 16'4 (5.8m x 5.0m)

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STORE KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 19'6 x 13'10 (5.9m x 4.2m) UP

N VOID LIVING ROOM 38'3 x 30'4 (11.7m x 9.3m)

UP BEDROOM 1 19' x 16'11 STUDY AREA (5.8m x 5.2m) BALCONY

BALCONY BEDROOM 2 19' x 16'4 (5.8m x 5.0m)

STUDIO GROUND FLOOR IN STUDIO FIRST FLOOR IN GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL HW FLOOR AREA 1357 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 1028 SQ FT STORE KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 19'6 x 13'10 (5.9m x 4.2m) BEDROOM 1 BOILER UP 19' x 16'11 (5.8m x 5.2m)

BEDROOM 5 KITCHEN 15'9 x 12'11 19' x 14'6 (4.8m x 3.9m) BEDROOM 2 (5.8m x 4.4m) 19' x 16'4 (5.8m x 5.0m)

N IN HW VOID LIVING ROOM STORE 38'3 x 30'4 KITCHEN / E IN DINING ROOM R (11.7m x 9.3m) DINING ROOM UTILITY O 19'6 x 13'10 T

13'10 x 11'11 S (5.9m x 4.2m) BEDROOM 4 UP (4.2m x 3.6m) 13'9 x 11'11 UP (4.2m x 3.6m) UP UP STUDY AREA HALL BALCONY

BALCONY N VOID LIVING ROOM DRAWING ROOM MASTER BEDROOM 38'3 x 30'4 24'8 x 15' STUDY 16'9 x 14' (11.7m x 9.3m) (7.5m x 4.6m) BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 2 14'11 x 12'3 (5.1m x 4.3m) 12'4 x 12'2 14'8 x 12'11 UP (4.5m x 3.7m) (3.8m x 3.7m) (4.5m x 3.9m) STUDIO GROUND FLOOR IN STUDIO FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1357 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 1028 SQ FT STUDY AREA BALCONY

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR BALCONY GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1649 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 1492 SQ FT BOILER

STUDIO GROUND FLOOR IN STUDIO FIRST FLOOR C BEDROOM 6 / STUDY GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL BEDROOM 5 UTILITY C 16' x 7'11 FLOOR AREAK 1357ITC HSQE NFT FLOOR AREA 1028 SQ FT ROOM 15'9 x 12'11 (4.9m x 2.4m) 19' x 14'6 BEDROOM 2 (4.8m x 3.9m) BEDROOM 4 (5.8m x 4.4m) 18'5 x 9'1 12'11 x 9'7 (5.6m x 2.8m) (3.9m x 2.9m) C C KITCHEN / LOUNGE BOILER DINING ROOM 24'11 x 16'10 24'11 x 15'3 (7.6m x 5.1m) (7.6m x 4.7m) UP BEDROOM 3 SITTING ROOM 18'5 x 9'1 BEDROOM 5 16'7 x 16' (5.6m x 2.8m) HALLWAY MASTER BEDROOKMITCHEN E IN 15'9 x 12'11 16'2 x 11'3 19' x 14'6 R (5.1m x 4.9m) DINING ROOM UTILITY O (4.8m x 3.9m) (4.9m x 3.4m)(5.8m x 4.4m) T C 13'10 x 11'11 S BEDROOM 4 (4.2m x 3.6m) C 13'9 x 11'11 FIRST FLOOR (4.2m x 3.6m) GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1262 SQ FT UP UP VESTIBULE E HALL IN R

UP DINING ROOM UTILITY O T

13'10 x 11'11 S BEDROOM 4 (4.2m x 3.6m) 13'9 x 11'11 IN (4.2m x 3.6m) UP UP HALL DRAWING ROOM MASTER BEDROOM 24'8 x 15' STUDY 16'9 x 14' (7.5m x 4.6m) BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 2 14'11 x 12'3 (5.1m x 4.3m) BEDROOM 5 12'4 x 12'2 14'8 x 12'11 (4.5m x 3.7m) GARAGE 25' x 9'2 (3.8m x 3.7m) (4.5m x 3.9m) 24'10 x 14'9 (7.6m x 2.8m) (7.6m x 4.5m) DRAWING ROOM MASTER BEDROOM 24'8 x 15' STUDY 16'9 x 14' (7.5m x 4.6m) BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 2 14'11 x 12'3 (5.1m x 4.3m) 12'4 x 12'2 14'8 x 12'11 (4.5m x 3.7m) LODGE AREA FLOOR 3497 SQ FT / 324.9 SQ M (3.8m x 3.7m) (4.5m x 3.9m) HOUSE AREA FLOOR 3141 SQ FT / 291.8 SQ M STUDIO FLOOR AREA 2385 SQG RFOT U/ ND221 FL.6 OOSQ RM FIRST FLOOR TOTAL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR GARROESAS 9 I0N2T3E SRNAQ FLT / 838.3 SQ M GROSS INTERNAL (INCLUDING GARAGE BUT EXFLCLOOUDRI NARG EVAO I1649D) SQ FT FLOOR AREA 1492 SQ FT

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1985 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 250 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 1649 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 1492 SQ FT C BEDROOM 6 / STUDY UTILITY C 16' x 7'11 ROOM (4.9m x 2.4m) C BEDROOM 6 / BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 4 STUDY UTILITY 18C'5 x 9'1 16' x 7'11 12'11 x 9'7 ROOM (5.6m x 2.8m) (4.9m x 2.4m) (3.9m x 2.9m) BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 4 C C 18'5 x 9'1 12'11 x 9'7 KITCHEN / LOUNGE (5.6m x 2.8m) (3.9m x 2.9m) DINING ROOM 24'11 x 16'10 C C 24'11 x 15'3 (7.6m x 5.1m) KITCHEN / LOUNGE (7.6m x 4.7m) Not To ScaleDI NForING R OidentificationOM purposesUP only 24'11 x 16'10 BEDROOM 3 24'11 x 15'3 (7.6m x 5.1m) SITTING ROOM 18'5 x 9'1 (7.6m x 4.7m) 16'7 x 16' HALLWAY MASTER BEDROOM 10 UP BEDROOM 3 (5.6m x 2.8m) SITTING R(5OO.1mM x 4.9m) 18'5 x 9'1 16'2 x 11'3 16'7 x 16' (5.6m x 2.8m) HALLWAY MASTER BEDROOM (4.9m x 3.4m) (5.1m x 4.9m) C 16'2 x 11'3 C (4.9m x 3.4m) C FIRST FLOOR C FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNFALLOOR AREA 1262 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 1262 SQ FT VESTIBULE VESTIBULE

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BEDROOM 5 GARAGE 25' x 9'2 (7.6m x 2.8m) BEDROOM 5 24'10 x 14'9 25' x 9'2 GARA(7G.6Em x 4.5m) 24'10 x 14'9 (7.6m x 2.8m) (7.6m x 4.5m) LODGE AREA FLOOR 3497 SQ FT / 324.9 SQ M HOUSE AREA FLOOR 3141 SQ FT / 291.8 SQ M STUDIO FLOOR ARLEOA D23G8E5 SAQR FETA / 2F2L1O.6O SQR M3497 SQ FT / 324.9 SQ M TOTAL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAHLO FULSOEO RA RAREEAA F 9L0O23O SRQ 3F1T4 /1 838 SQ.3 FSTQ /M 291.8 SQ M (INCLUDING GARAGE BUT EXCLUDING VOID) STUDIO FLOOR AREA 2385 SQ FT / 221.6 SQ M TOTAL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 9023 SQ FT / 838.3 SQ M GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL (INCLUDING GARAGE BUT EXCLUDING VOID) FLOOR AREA 1985 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 250 SQ FT

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1985 SQ FT FLOOR AREA 250 SQ FT Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves contained in the particulars of the property as photographed. Any error, omission or The property is sold subject to and with prepared by the said agent. mis-statement shall not annul the sale, the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, or entitle any party to compensation or reservations and wayleaves including rights 2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to recourse to action at law. It should not of access and rights of way, whether public acknowledge that he has not entered into be assumed that the property has all or private, light, support, drainage, water contact in reliance on the said statements, necessary planning, building regulation or and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, that he has satisfied himself as to the other consents, including for its current use. cable, drains and water, gas and other content of each of the said statements Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, pipes whether contained in the title deeds by inspection or otherwise and that no equipment or facilities. Purchasers or informally constituted and whether or not warranty or representation has been made must satisfy themselves by inspection or referred to above. by the seller or the said agents in relation to otherwise and ought to seek their own or in connection with the property. professional advice. Particulars and Plans These particulars and plan are believed to be 3. Any error, omission or mis-statement 3. All descriptions or references to condition correct but they are in no way guaranteed. in any of the said statements shall not are given in good faith only. Whilst every Any error, omission or misstatement shall entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, not annul the sale or entitle any party to discharged from this contract, nor entitle please check with us on any points of compensation nor in any circumstances either party to compensation or damages especial importance to you, especially give grounds for action at law. nor in any circumstances to give either if intending to travel some distance. party any cause for action. No responsibility can be accepted for Home Report expenses incurred in inspecting properties A Home Report incorporating a Single Important Notice which have been sold or withdrawn. Survey, Energy Performance Certificate Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint and Property Questionnaire is available for agents give notice that: parties genuinely interested in this property. 1. They are not authorised to make or give Please contact us, either by telephone or any representations or warranties in relation via the website entry for this property, to to the property either in writing or by word request a copy. No charge is made for of mouth. Any information given is entirely electronic copies; a paper copy can also be without responsibility on the part of the made available from our offices or by post, agents or the sellers. These particulars do at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction not form part of any offer or contract and and administrative costs. must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Misrepresentations 1. The property is sold with all faults and 2. Any areas, measurements or distances defects, whether of condition or otherwise are approximate. The text, photographs and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the and plans are for guidance only and are not selling agent, are responsible for such necessarily comprehensive and it should faults and defects, nor for any statement not be assumed that the property remains 11 Google Maps - ©2014 Google

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