Property description
Spacious family home consisting of 2 Reception Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, Study/Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, 1 WC, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, Linen Room, Wine Cellar, Outside Cellar. Viewing essential. Potential for Granny Flat, Bed/Breakfast, Working from Home.
Carse House is situated approximately 4 miles west of the Victorian market town of Aberfeldy in a small hamlet which sits high above the Tay Valley to the South giving spectacular views over the valley and to the West overlooking Glen Lyon Mountain Range and Ben Lawers. The house is situated in beautiful garden grounds and is fully double glazed with electric heating which is currently being renewed, Aberfeldy offers Medical Practice, Cottage Hospital, Banking, Butcher, Various Shops, Petrol Station, Post Office, Birks Cinema, Library. Both Aberfeldy and Kenmore have primary schools, seconary school is Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy. Private schooling within easy reach includes Morrisons Academy, Glenalmond, Strathallan, Craigclowan, Ardvreck, Kilgraston.
Entrance Hallway 5.03 x 4.41 m (16′6″ x 14′6″ ft)
Double glazed entrance door with large window to the left overlooking rear garden. In front is a very large picture window with spectacular views out over the front garden and Tay Valley. The floor is laid with Rhodesion Teak and Wenge parquet flooring. There is a bespoke glazed display cabinet with drawers below forming the wall to the lounge, which was made by a craftsman - joiner. Power sockets, electric heater, dimmer switch, centre light, room for free standing furniture, stairs leading to upper and lower ground floors.
Lounge 7.51 x 4.90 m (24′8″ x 16′1″ ft)
Large bright room with floor to ceiling windows on the south and west side, again giving spectacular views, one which has a sliding patio door leading onto the side garden. There is also another double glazed single door leading onto the raised terrace, hand made brick bespoke fireplace with floor to ceiling chimney breast, book shelves with cupboards below and downlighters above, two storage cupboards under the stairs, two electric heaters, book shelves below bespoke glazed display cabinet, TV point, power sockets, telephone point, carpet flooring, ample room for free standing furniture.
Dining Room 4.25 x 3.60 m (13′11″ x 11′10″ ft)
Dual aspect windows facing north and east overlooking the rear garden and the rear pathway to house. Also you are still getting the magnificent views from the large lounge window as this room is galleried. Beamed ceiling, electric heater, carpet flooring, two x four spotlights, ample room for free standing furniture.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.23 x 4.22 m (13′11″ x 13′10″ ft)
Well proportioned room with solid maple wall and base units, integrated Neff dishwasher, 4 burner electric ceramic hob, combination oven/microwave/grill and a new fan assisted oven, laminate worktops with tiled splashbacks, double bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, two pull out vegetables baskets, large picture windows with views over
Ben Lawers, fridge, vinyl tile effect flooring, electric heater, downlighters, room for table and chairs. The stud wall could easily be removed if required to open up into the dining room.
Utility Room 3.05 x 1.93 m (10′0″ x 6′4″ ft)
Good sized room with ample cupboards for hoover etc plus storage. Cupboard housing electric meters, fuse boxes. Cupboard housing hot water tank. Belfast sink with double cupboard below and laminate worktop above. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier, ample room for large chest freezer. Window facing North and overlooking rear garden, laminate flooring, power sockets.
Hallway 1.59 x 2.39 m (5′3″ x 7′10″ ft)
Doors leading to kitchen, utility room, store and WC, door to rear garden, vinyl flooring.
Store 1.25 x 1.0 m (4′1″ x 3′3″ ft)
Room for brooms, storage with shelf above and coat hanging, vinyl flooring.
WC 1.22 x 1.78 m (4′0″ x 5′10″ ft)
Opaque window facing East, WC, shelving for storage, coat hooks, vinyl flooring.
Upper Hallway 3.93 x 1.19 m (12′11″ x 3′11″ ft)
Window with beautiful view over garden and forest, electric heater, centre light pendant, carpet flooring, power socket, glass doorway leading to hallway.
Hallway 4.79 x 1.22 m (15′9″ x 4′0″ ft)
Doors leading to master bedroom, bedroom 3, bathroom, and linen room. Carpet flooring, centre light.
Master Bedroom 5.16 x 3.92 m (16′11″ x 12′10″ ft)
Spacious room with floor to ceiling picture window with spectacular views over the Tay Valley. Fitted deep wardrobes, one which has hanging space and cupboards above and the other with hanging space and pull out drawers and cupboards above. Bedhead to match fitted wardrobes, electric heater, carpet flooring, room for free standing furniture, power sockets, electric heater.
Bedroom 3 4.47 x 3.91 m (14′8″ x 12′10″ ft)
Bright room with floor to ceiling picture windows and also a window to the East giving incredible views of the countryside. Wash hand basin in vanity unit with mirror above. Electric heater, wall lights, power sockets.
Bathroom 3.04 x 2.75 m (9′12″ x 9′0″ ft)
A large bathroom with walk in shower in cubicle. Three piece suite consisting of WC, wash band basin and bath all with solid brass fittings, opaque window facing north, heated chrome towel rail, electric heater, wood panelling to dado height, glass display shelves, opaque half glass door, carpet flooring, room for chest of drawers.
Linen Room 1.90 x 1.64 m (6′3″ x 5′5″ ft)
A good sized room with floor to ceiling cupboards of which one houses the hot water tank, window facing north over rear garden, centre light, carpet flooring.
Lower Ground Floor - Hallway 2.88 x 1.20 m (9′5″ x 3′11″ ft)
Window facing north, centre light, carpet flooring, electric heater, door leading to hallway.
Hallway 1.21 x 4.66 m (3′12″ x 15′3″ ft)
Window facing north, double glazed door leading to pathway at rear garden and garage, centre light, electric heater, large book shelves, carpet flooring, doors leading to study/bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5 and bathroom.
Study/Bedroom 4 4.17 x 3.79 m (13′8″ x 12′5″ ft)
This room is currently used as a study/workroom but could easily be a Double bedroom. Large window facing south over the Tay Valley. Two large shelved cupboards with storage above, electric heater, downlighters, power sockets, satellite point, and carpet flooring, door leading to wine cellar.
Wine Cellar 2.4 x 3.0 m (7′10″ x 9′10″ ft)
The wine cellar is in two sections and is the perfect ambient temperature for storing wine. The cellar has electric lighting in it. If not used for wine can easily be used for storage.
Bedroom 2
Spacious double room with large picture window facing south with good views, also has a window to the east, large deep fitted wardrobes with cupboards above, bookcase, downlighters, electric heater, power sockets, carpet flooring, ample room for free standing furniture.
Bedroom 5 1.55 x 2.51 m (5′1″ x 8′3″ ft)
Single bedroom with window facing east down garden and driveway, centre light, electric heater, power sockets, carpet flooring, room for free standing furniture.
Bathroom 1.55 x 2.51 m (5′1″ x 8′3″ ft)
Three piece suite consisting of WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, fully tiled walls, window facing north over rear garden, carpet flooring, electric heater, expelair.
Rear Garden
Laid to lawn with greenhouse, garden shed and log shed. Fruit trees such as cooking apple, eating apple, plum tree, outside tap, shrub borders all well stocked. Gate from garden leading to forest walks.
Side Garden
Laid to lawn with Dahlia Bed, Gooseberry Bush, Rhubarb, Fennel Plant, Copper Beech Hedging, views across the field and Ben Lawers, gate giving access to field, pathway and steps leading to terrace and another lawned area.
Front Garden
This beautiful front garden has the most amazing views over the Tay Valley, borders fully stocked with Japanese maple, rhododendrons, azaleas, conifers, holly trees, hostas, quince, actimedia to name a few, but gives wonderful colours and display. There is also a large Money Puzzle tree and lawn with two ornamental ponds, rockeries. There is also an outside cellar for storage, also a Carylus Contata which was used for Harry Lauders walking stick (not from this tree).
Driveway
From the main road there is a tarmacadam road which is part owned by the Forestry Commission and leads to the house. On the right hand side there is a wall with another beautiful shrub border with Alpines, Maple, Bamboo, Azaleas, Japanese Maple, Lilac, Spray Geraniums, Cherry Tree with decorative bark, to name a few. At the top of the driveway there is a large double garage with electric up and over doors, electric power and light. Double glazed window to the south and a double glazed door leading to rear garden and house. The garage houses the cold water tanks and the electric pumps for the house, shelving.