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Darach Lodge Campmuir Blairgowrie Darach Lodge | Campmuir, Blairgowrie PH13 9JF Darach LoDge Campmuir Blairgowrie Darach LoDge | campmuir, BLairgowrie ph13 9JF Enjoying a very peaceful yet convenient semi-rural location is this superb 6 bedroom 4 public room modern home offering exceptionally spacious accommodation throughout and set within grounds extending to approximately 1.6 acres. Features include natural slate roofing, curved entrance vestibule with solid wood door, a traditional style turret elevation to the rear, many cleverly positioned windows capturing differing views of the grounds and surrounding countryside and a sweeping driveway. Front view including floodlights. Page 2 www.clydeproperty.co.uk Patio - view west Patio - to Paddock. with turret. Darach LoDge | campmuir, BLairgowrie ph13 9JF External The property benefits from extensive yet low maintenance grounds extending to around 1.6 acres. To the front of the property is a gated driveway leading to the property and a double garage with electric doors. Within the grounds are various mature trees providing added privacy and some colourful shrubs. To the rear of the property is a large patio area and lawn sheltered by some mature trees which leads onto a drying green and play area. To the west there is a 1 acre area of ground with three outbuildings currently laid to lawn which offers potential use as a paddock. Page 6 www.clydeproperty.co.uk Ground floor accommodation: The property is entered via a charming entrance vestibule with a solid wood door which leads into a fantastic reception hall with access to the majority of the rooms on the ground floor. The elegant lounge features an attractive gas-fire with wooden surround and a bright double aspect. French doors give access to the patio area. The real heart of the home is the stunning split-level open-plan breakfasting kitchen/dining/family area room. The contemporary Ashley Ann kitchen is equipped with top of the range appliances. There is plentiful storage including a full wall storage area and a large centre breakfasting island. The utility room provides ample space for white goods and leads directly to the drying green in the rear garden. The expansive family and dining area incorporating the turret is a flexible entertaining space with pleasant outlooks from all windows with feature bi-fold doors leading directly onto the rear patio. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a large, formal dining room, a pleasant family/play room with French doors to the side garden and a modern cloakroom WC. Page 8 www.clydeproperty.co.uk Breakfasting kitchen, informal dining and family entertaining area Hall leading to formal dining room, playroom and downstairs WC. Generous master bedroom, ensuite bathroom and bedroom/gym. First floor accommodation On the first floor there is a large gallery landing giving access to all bedrooms, the family bathroom, and the large loft space. The notably generous master suite comprises a large double bedroom with two walk-in closets and double doors opening onto a Juliet balcony. The contemporary en-suite bathroom is fitted with WC, wash hand basin, spa bath tub and separate multi-jet shower cubicle. There are four additional generous double bedrooms (one currently used as a gym), a single bedroom currently used as a study and a box room. The family bathroom features a charming roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. A stylish shower room completes the upper floor accommodation. Page 16 www.clydeproperty.co.uk Darach LoDge | campmuir, BLairgowrie ph13 9JF Darach LoDge | campmuir, BLairgowrie ph13 9JF Utility Room 12'3" x 9'8" Family Room 22'1" x 22'1" ST p U Darach Lodge p U Campmuir p ST U ST Blairgowrie PH13 9FJ Kitchen 24'6" x 18' Garage Lounge 21'6" x 14'7" Bedroom Bedroom 19'6" x 10'6" 18'8" x 10'6" ST WC ST ST p U Office/ Dining Room Family Room Box Room Bedroom p 18' x 11'9" 15'5" x 12'3" 12'1" x 6'10" U Bathroom 11'4" x 9'2" Bedroom 17'4" x 15'5" Shower Room ST Bedroom ST 11'9" x 11'1" ST En-suite Bedroom LOCATION 18'10" x 15'4" ST The property is located within the quaint hamlet of Campmuir near Blairgowrie and Coupar Angus. Campmuir is easily accessible to both Perth (12 miles) and Dundee (14 miles) ST where more extensive services and amenities can be found. More locally there are various local shops to be found within Coupar Angus (2 miles) and Blairgowrie (6 miles). The area is also well known for its range of outdoor pursuits including many golf courses, fishing, horse-riding and a number of picturesque country walks. Travelling from Perth to Coupar Angus continue through the village of Burrelton into Woodside on the A94. As you reach the edge of the village turn right signposted to Abernyte. Follow the road into Campmuir and continue to the road on the left signposted for Coupar Angus. Turn into this road and Darach Lodge is the fourth house on the left. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS By appointment please through Clyde Property Perth T. 01738 507070 or E. [email protected] we’re available till 8pm every day Travelling from Dundee to Coupar Angus on the A923 come over Tullybaccart and through the series of bends. At the crossroads turn left for Collace, continue to the next cross PROPERTY REFERENCE XF0415 EER RATING Band TBC roads and turn right for Woodside. On entering Campmuir take the road on the right signposted for Coupar Angus. Darach Lodge is the fourth house on the left. Page 18 PLEASE NOTE: Whilst this brochure has been prepared with care, it is not a report on the condition of the property. Its terms are not warranted and do not constitute an offer to sell. All area and room measurements are approximate only. Floorplans are for illustration only and may not be to scale. All measurements are taken from longest and widest points. Clyde Property exercise a policy www.clydeproperty.co.uk of using recycled paper for all their printed material. 26 george Street, Perth Ph1 5Jr t: 01738 507070 f: 01738 629439 e: [email protected] www.clydeproperty.co.uk contact us 7 days a week. 363 days a year until 8pm every day.
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