Keithleyhead, Western Road, Auchterarder A lovely detached house built in 1902 for a Mrs Shedden. Designed by Robert Matthew Mitchell, much influenced by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement of its time and offering a wealth of period detail including Inglenook fireplaces in the sitting room and dining rooms, porthole windows, leaded stained glass, timber panelling and parquet flooring. Offers around 610,000 Home Report Valuation 675,000 Viewing: Strictly by Appointment through Selling Agents 01764 663830
Location Auchterarder is an attractive and increasingly popular small town which has an excellent range of local and speciality shops and services, including banking and post office, and offers both primary and secondary schooling. Gleneagles Hotel, a short distance away, is recognised as one of the best hotels in the UK and is known internationally for its golf courses. The country club associated with the hotel has three golf courses - The King's, The Queen's and The PGA Centenary Course - and plays host to a number of championships. There are other facilities including the renowned Equestrian Centre, the Gleneagles Shooting School and the British School of Falconry. There is also a spa attached to the hotel. Keithleyhead is within easy driving distance of the main towns of central Scotland. Perth and Stirling are both within easy reach. Glasgow (51miles) and Edinburgh (55 miles) are easily accessible with fast links via the A9 and the motorway network. Gleneagles Railway Station is less than a mile away and has a daily and sleeper service direct to and from London. Dunblane Station also provides commuter services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. There is a wide choice of private schools in the area, including Morrison's Academy and Ardvreck (preparatory), both in Crieff, Beaconhurst, Glenalmond, Dollar Academy, Strathallan, Craigclowan (preparatory) and Kilgraston (girls only). Accommodation in detail Ground floor. The layout of the ground floor sees the public rooms to the front of the house, and a separate wing with kitchen, larder, utility room, study and WC to the rear. Vestibule The entrance vestibule is part of the turret and has curved walls to the front and stained glass windows either side of the door. Mosaic tiled floor. Double french doors open from here into the impressive main hall Reception Hall This is a spacious and immediately impressive reception area with herringbone oak parquet flooring, oak and mahogany wall panelling to picture rail height and mahogany doors with leaded glass panels. A superb feature staircase leads to the upper floor. There is much natural light from the mid landing windows and also wall lighting and a central brass pendant light fitting. There is also an excellent under stair storage area with built-in wine rack for 144 bottles. Sitting room 19`10x16`7 An attractive and comfortable room with half height dado panelling and window to the front with leaded stained glass panes and window seat. To the side there is a lovely box bay window providing further light from the east. The charming inglenook fireplace has a cast iron and tiled fireplace with inset living flame gas fire. Dining Room 18`5x15`4 This room carries the strongest stamp of the individual design of the architect and the arts and crafts influences. There is a magnificent inglenook fireplace with twin wall lights, seating areas and arched display recesses. To the front a wonderful fully restored bay window with leaded stained glass panels in the original design and timber panelled window seat. There is also an impressive panelled dresser with storage and display area and carved wood arch, bearing the legend Waste not, want not. There is a porthole window and further recessed window to the side and glazed door to the rear garden. The individuality of the design is completed by the barrel vaulted ceiling with brass pendant light fitting. The original butler s pantry, with glass fronted display and storage shelving connects the dining room to the kitchen. This area also has a window recess with sash in case windows, worktop and further storage. Kitchen 11`10x11`1 The kitchen is an excellent example of how the traditional features of the house have been enhanced by modern facilities essential to a family home. Laminated wood flooring. Fitted with cottage style base and wall units with co-ordinating worktops and matching splashbacks, and incorporating a breakfast bar. Integral gas hob, wall mounted double oven, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. To continue the traditional theme the room retains the original glass fronted servant s bell box and there is also a very useful shelved walk-in larder [6`4x5`0] The kitchen is also accessed via an inner hall from the reception hall. The inner hall and kitchen also lead to a rear utility area comprising a large linen cupboard, WC and utility room. The inner hall has laminated wood flooring and twin
pendant light fittings, and also leads to a side door and porch. Utility Room 7`11x7`1 Worktop with Belfast sink and storage below and space for washing machine and tumble drier. Wall mounted Worcester central heating boiler. Rear facing window. Ceiling mounted pulley. Cloakroom 6`9x3`0 Laminate wood flooring. Recessed double glazed window. WC and hand basin. Study 10`8x6`4 Finally on the ground floor there is a study, located between the reception hall and rear hall. Laminated wood flooring. Side facing window. Phone point. Corner fireplace with decorative arts and crafts features. First floor The staircase is wide and features a curved mid-landing forming part of the turret and featuring three large windows overlooking the front gardens, leading on to a spacious upper landing giving access to the first floor rooms and balcony overlooking the half landing. The upper landing has mosaic parquet flooring, moulded corncing and brass pendant light fitting. Bedroom 1 17`6x12`6 A large room with semi-coombed ceiling. Rear facing window with excellent outlook to the hills to the south. En-suite bathroom 9`6x7`7 A luxurious modern en-suite with fully tiled walls and tiled floor. Large shower enclosure with power shower. Jacuzzi bath. WC and hand basin. Wood panelled window recess with timber framed double glazed window Bedroom 2 17`3x15`4 Arched entrance into a large bedroom incorporating carved timber mantel of arts and crafts design over fireplace in alcove. Arts and crafts Hearts cornice. Two large small-paned windows with deep sills, one to the front and one to the side. Shelved cupboard. Bedroom 3 15`5x14`1 Spacious, bright room with windows to the front, side and rear with deep sills. Fireplace with brick insert and ornately carved timber mantel feature carrying over to window sills. Shelved cupboard. Cornice. Bathroom 7`7x7`4 A well appointed modern family bathroom with fully tiled walls and tiled floor. Pine framed velux window. Suite of corner bath with power shower and folding shower screen, WC and hand basin. Radiator/towel rail. Top Floor A further stair from the landing leads to the turret bedroom. Bedroom 4 20`7x12`8 A very spacious room, set at the top of the house with three windows overlooking the front garden and one to the rear. Contains the original wood carved fireplace and cornicing. Walk-in attic A door off the hallway give access to the large, partly floored, walk-in attic with extensive storage. Gardens and garage The approach to the house is along a curving tarmac drive through established trees opening onto a wide turning area to the front of the house. The large front lawn is bounded by mature trees, conifers and rhododendrons. Further lawn to the side. The drive to the side leads to a single detached garage and outbuilding. Rear garden has paths, a paved seating area, heather borders, holly and laurel bushes, beech hedges and a weeping willow. The owners have secured planning permission for a 1.5 storey house to be built on the plot to the rear of the property. This new house will enjoy a separate access and will be completed in a manner and design sympathetic to the surrounding properties. Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating. Partial secondary double and double glazed windows. Alarm system. Directions: Keithleyhead sits next to the park at the west end of Auchterarder. Council Tax Band: G Postcode: PH3 1JJ Home Report Available
Keithleyhead, Auchterarder