DRUMKILBO HOUSE MEIGLE BLAIRGOWRIE

Drumkilbo House MEIGLE, BLAIRGOWRIE,

Blairgowrie 7 miles (11km), 2 Miles (3km), Perth 22 Miles (35km), Aberdeen 39 miles (62km), Aberfeldy 39 miles (62km), Blairgowrie 10 miles (16km), Dundee 17 miles (27km), 21 miles (33km), Edinburgh 63 miles (100km), 11 miles (17km), Glasgow 78 miles (125km), Gleneagles 36 miles (57km), St Andrews 29 miles (46km) (All distances are approximate)

An elegant and historic country house set in 19th century landscape with 20th century formal gardens and architectural additions by Sir Robert Lorimer.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Bar, Sitting Room, Writing Room, Domestic Offices.

First Floor: Master Bedroom (Cox Suite) comprising Dressing Room, Nursery, Bathroom and Shower Room, Seven further Bedroom Suites, (all with private baths/showers).

Lower Ground Floor: Billiard Room, two Bedrooms, Bathroom, Office, Gun Room, Laundry Room, Staff Flat, Boiler Room, Storerooms and Cellar Storage.

Exterior: The gardens and grounds comprise approximately 14.3 acres with a tree lined avenue drive, wooded policies and formal gardens. Swimming pool.

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Situation

Drumkilbo House is accessed through a stone built and wrought iron gated entrance with a tree lined drive which opens out to a gravel sweep and car parking area.

Drumkilbo House is surrounded by rich, productive arable farmland and lies within the Vale of Strathmore. Glen Isla and the Angus Glens rise up to the north and the Sidlaw Hills are to the south. The house is set back from the road in its own wooded policies and located approximately 0.5 miles north of the village of Meigle which has a Shop, Post Office and Primary School. A more comprehensive range of services are available at Perth or Dundee which have all the usual High Street shops, a variety of professional services, good communication links and cultural and leisure opportunities as you would expect of two of ’s major cities.

Drumkilbo House is ideally placed for exploring the local countryside, whether it is walking in the Angus Glens and Perthshire Hills or skiing at Glenshee. There is excellent fishing locally on the Rivers Isla, Tay, Erick and Esk and pheasant and partridge shooting can be rented on local Estates. There are popular local Golf Courses at Alyth, Glen Isla and Strathmore whilst the more renowned Championship Courses at Rosemount in Blairgowrie, Carnoustie and St. Andrews, Host of the Open Championship, are all easily accessible.

Drumkilbo House benefits from good communications to Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The A94 connects to the national motorway network at Perth providing fast access to Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow. Aberdeen can be reached via the A90 dual carriageway, which is located at Forfar. Dundee and Perth, both have main line Railway Stations with regular services to the north and south including a sleeper service to London. Edinburgh Airport has a wide range of flights to a number of domestic, European and international destinations while Dundee Airport offers a scheduled service to London.

Secondary Schooling is in Blairgowrie with a host of Private Schooling opportunities in the area including Dundee High School, Craigclowan, Kilgraston, Strathallan and Glenalmond. Historical Note

Drumkilbo House is Grade B Listed with accommodation over three levels and was built in the 14th Century as a fortified Tower House with the original spiral stairway still in situ. The house was predominately built in 1811 and this part now forms the central section of the house, two wings were added in 1920 by the famous architect, Sir Robert Lorimer. This addition includes a front door, the Drawing Room and the Master Bedroom Suite. In 1963 the house was extended further including the kitchen and guest bedroom accommodation.

The first recorded owner of Drumkilbo House was King Robert the Bruce, who gifted it to Morice de Tiry in circa 1300. The Tyrees were the first confirmed inhabitants of Drumkilbo and lived at Drumkilbo for 300 years until Sir Thomas Tyree sold the Estate to the Nairne Family in 1650. Alexander Nairne enlarged the house in 1811. The owner, Edward Cox, in 1920 commissioned Sir Robert Lorimer to enlarge Drumkilbo which has been undertaken to an exceptionally high standard and in keeping with the rest of the original house. More recent occupants have included a Cousin to HM the Queen and an American Stockbroker. Exclusive Use Venue

Drumkilbo House has established a presence over the last twenty years as a premier exclusive use venue. It appeals to a broad category of visitors from family groups to sporting parties taking advantage of the multitude of recreation and attractions of Highland Perthshire.

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A warm country house atmosphere has been achieved which not only Considerable goodwill has been developed over the years and a with detailed and decorative plasterwork and a central focal point is the appeals to visitors but also lends itself perfectly to combining private significant number of bookings are repeat visitors. Substantial advertising George III Statutory marble chimney piece with a moulded mantel and family use of the house with commercial bookings. The Drumkilbo in the past has established the reputation of Drumkilbo House and the ornate carvings in yellow marble including fruit and baskets. The other House visitors’ book records many years of enthusiastic comments: results can now be enjoyed. The majority of bookings are obtained reception rooms are southwest facing and have attractive views over through the well established website www.drumkilbo.co.uk and www. the formal gardens. The Dining Room is a substantial and exceptional “Having arduously searched, Livingstone stumbled upon the source of the Nile. drumkilbo.com. A google search for the name “Drumkilbo” shows our room for entertaining with a George III Statutory marble chimney piece Similarly, we have stumbled upon the source of hospitality here at Drumkilbo. website to be the first listing. with marble surround and flanked by two turned columns. Drumkilbo And we leave with returning on our minds and in our hearts.” House has been thoughtfully laid out with the guest bedrooms being A key aspect to achieving good margins is the use of outsourcing for all easily divided off from the rest of the house when not in use. “Far from the madding crowd, amid Drumkilbo’s ancient oaks, elms and aspects of the business other than management and marketing. We chestnuts, which tells of a history far longer than my years and a calm and partner with caterers, marquee suppliers, cleaners, sporting agents and Access to Drumkilbo is through a pair of double storm doors located in peace I could never hope to achieve, save in these brief wonderful few days.” providers of entertainment. This also enables guests to select the type of the lower north wing of the house. A pediment dated 1963 with Coat of service which fits their needs. Arms sits above the door along with the doorway engraved with 1920. “Such a wonderful sense of history here, such graciousness to share this home The doors open into: and garden.” In short, the new owner would have the option of combing personal “The grounds of your lovely estate are quite breathtaking.” use of the house as an elegant and comfortable home together with Entrance Hall. Sitting area located to the side. Wood panelling. Natural commercial use. This would permit enjoyment of Drumkilbo House with wood flooring. “This home is a little slice of Heaven.” most overhead costs fully covered. Drawing Room. A generously proportioned, triple aspect room with The business of Drumkilbo House has been divided between exclusive Description decorative ceiling mouldings and ornate plasterwork. A George III carved use venue bookings for house party/wedding groups/corporate entities fireplace with fruit and baskets flanked by ram’s heads and acanthus and entertaining clients of an unrelated London financial business. This Drumkilbo House is a fantastic and impressive country house which, scrolls. Panelled walls, Natural wood flooring. does not include catering, housekeeping or any other services which are despite the passing of time, has retained its classical period features with outsourced. beautifully proportioned rooms. The Entrance Hall is part of the Lorimer Bar. A fully fitted bar with shelves and sink. Separate WC off. Wing along with the Drawing Room which is a superb triple aspect room

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Writing Room. Plain cornicing. Fireplace with carved wooden mantel. De Tyrie Bedroom. Fireplace (disused) with carved mantel. Wash hand Store Room. Fitted cupboards, Belfast sink and door leading through to South facing bay window with outlook over the formal gardens. basin. Fitted wardrobes. further storage and a dog run. Recessed shelf with cupboard below. Bathroom. Bath. Wash hand basin. WC. Office. Fitted shelves. Hall. Double storm doors lead out to the south facing formal gardens. Natural stone spiral staircase providing access to first floor and lower Shower Room. Shower. WC. Wash hand basin. Gun Room. Belfast sink. Gun display cupboard. Fitted floor ground floor level. Display shelving. cupboards. Strathmore Bedroom. Fireplace with wooden mantel. Built-in wardrobe. Cloakroom. Two wash hand basins. Separate WC. Bathroom. Bath, Wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. WC. Nairne Suite. Natural wood flooring. Double aspect. Fitted cupboard. Sitting Room. South facing bay window with outlook over garden with Rear Hall. Coat and boot storage area and door to rear garden. Dressing Room/Bedroom 7. Velux roof windows. window seat below. Open fireplace with carved wooden mantel and Elizabeth Bedroom. Fitted wardrobe. marble hearth. Plain cornicing. Shower Room. Double sized shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Velux roof window. Wharncliffe Bedroom. Recessed shelves with cupboard below. Dining Room. Beautifully proportioned room with three astragal sash Fireplace. Wash hand basin. windows with outlook over the formal gardens. Two pedimented Laundry Cupboard. Fitted Shelves display cupboards at either end of the room. George III statutory marble Staff Flat. Comprises Double Bedroom with cast iron fireplace. Shower fireplace and surround and flanked by two turned columns. Storage. Fitted shelves. Room, Kitchen/Dining Room with stainless steel sink and drainer and a range of fitted floor and wall kitchen units. Servery. Fitted floor and wall cupboards. Separate WC. WC. Wash hand basin. Wine Cellar and further Cellar Storage. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Propane fired, four door Aga. Fitted floor and Glamis Suite. South facing windows with outlook over the formal wall mounted kitchen units. Central island with granite work surface. gardens. Archway to recessed fireplace with decorative carved timber Laundry. Overhead clothes pulleys. Plumbing for washing machine. Double Belfast sink. Door to garden. Steps down to large breakfasting mantel, stone hearth and marble inserts. Built-in wardrobes. Cupboard Belfast sink. area with cast iron fireplace with decorative tiles insert and gas log-effect with wash hand basin. fire. Boiler Room. Dressing Room. Fitted dressing table. Built-in wardrobes and Cloakroom. Separate WC and wash hand basin. cupboard. Gardens and Grounds Utility Room. Sink unit. Hot water cylinder. Bathroom. Bath. Shower with tiled surround. Heated towel rail. WC. Drumkilbo is accessed from the road via a stone pillared, wrought iron Wash hand basin. Freezer Room. Fitted shelves. Space for freezers and other domestic gated entrance leading to a tree lined avenue of mature beech and appliances. Lady in Waiting Bedroom. Double windows with views over oak. There are a number of fine mature specimen trees throughout the neighbouring farmland. gardens and policies with attractive glades, stocked with a variety of Study. Triple aspect room. Plain cornicing. Fireplace with carved shrubs, rhododendrons, snowdrops and bluebells all providing colour wooden mantel and marble inserts. Bathroom. Bath. Wash hand basin. and interest through the year.

FIRST FLOOR Maid’s Pantry. Fitted shelves. Belfast sink. The formal gardens comprise of two terraces which were designed A spiral stone stair rises from the hall up to the first floor with a door off by Sir Robert Lorimer when working for the Cox Family in the 1920s. Bathroom. Bath. WC. Wash hand basin. at half stair level to WC and wash hand basin. There are a number of majestic trees which have been catalogued by the Royal Botanic Society in Edinburgh for their prominence. The two North Lorimer Wing – Cox Suite. This Master Bedroom is beautifully Wallace Bedroom. Double aspect room. Built-in wardrobe. Carved terraces are separated by a low retaining wall with steps and a small proportioned with a double aspect with outlook over the gardens. Plain wooden fireplace with marble inserts. paved area. Herbaceous borders provide a colourful display during the cornice. Fireplace with stone surround, timber mantel. En-suite Shower Room. Double sized shower with tiled surround. Wash summer months. The lower terrace was formally an Orchard and some Bedroom 2/Dressing Room. Wash hand basin. hand basin. WC. Heated towel rail. of the apple trees have been retained. The beds have been planted with roses, Japanese Maple, honeysuckles, flowering shrubs and ground Nursery. Built-in wardrobes. Bruce Bedroom. Carved fireplace with marble inserts. Fitted wardrobes. cover plants. There are several large trees including a fine Douglas fir, a sweet chestnut planted in 1750 and two magnificent limes dating from Bathroom. Bath. Wash hand basin. Fitted shelves. Heated towel rail. The spiral stair or back stairs descends to: the 1800s as well as a tulip tree, surviving from an offshoot, which is said Tiled walls. to be the oldest in Scotland. LOWER GROUND FLOOR Separate WC. WC. Shower Room. Generous shower cubicle. Billiard Room. Dumb waiter to kitchen above. Billiard table with light above (available for purchase). Door through to:

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There is a heated outdoor swimming pool enclosed Local Authorities by a high wooden fence providing seclusion and Perth & Council 2 High Street shelter with a summer house adjacent to the pool. Perth PH1 5HH Tel: 01738 475 000 In the grounds there is a range of outbuildings including a garden workshop providing useful Council Tax Band machinery storage, potting shed and tractor store as Drumkilbo House is Band H well as a series of Lean-to Stores and oil tank. EPC Rating General Remarks & Band E Services Information Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Viewing Viewing is strictly by appointment with the joint selling agents, Solicitors Rettie & Co. and Savills Morton Fraser LLP 2 Lister Square Entry and Possession Edinburgh EH3 9GL Entry and possession will be by mutual arrangement. Tel: 0131 247 1240

Access Offers Drumkilbo has a Servitude Right of Access over the back drive Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the which leads to Drumkilbo Farm. This will be shared with the selling agents: Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, cottages. EH3 6DH or Savills, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be Satellite Navigation fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s to register their interest with the selling agents in order that postcode is PH12 8QS. they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. Special Note: Prospective purchasers should note that WP Bruce Ltd hold a Internet Websites right of pre-emption over the title. This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic Important Notice can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk, www. copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our Rettie & Co and Savills, their clients and any joint agents give Directions [email protected] as well as our affiliated websites offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction notice that: From Perth take the A94 east towards Forfar and pass at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www. and administrative costs. 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations through Meigle. Continue approximately 0.5 miles on Meigle thelondonoffice.co.uk or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or and the access to Drumkilbo House is on the right hand side Misrepresentations by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without with wrought iron gates flanked by stone pillars. Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves 1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Fixtures and Fittings condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including Fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings in Drumkilbo House and Savills, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars are included in the sale (subject to agreement). 2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, of the property prepared by the said agent. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes Exclusions are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted 2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that Garden ornaments and statues are excluded from the sale. assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any and whether or not referred to above. he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of Additional Items entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. Particulars and Plans each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and The garden equipment is available to purchase by separate It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary These particulars and plan are believed to be correct but that no warranty or representation has been made by the negotiation. planning, building regulation or other consents, including for they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to property. Exclusive Use Venue equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for For well over 10 years Drumkilbo has been marketed by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own action at law. 3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said successfully as a venue for Weddings, House Parties and professional advice. Corporate events. This business could be continued under statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to new ownership with an annual six figure turnover. Phtotographs taken 2009-2012. be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to 3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, Listing Home Report either party any cause for action. please check with us on any points of especial importance Drumkilbo House is Category B Listed. A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn. us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this Drumkilbo House, Meigle, Blairgowrie, PH12 8QS Gross internal area (approx): N 1,274m² (13,713sqft) For identification only. Not to scale. Honeygram Ltd ©

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