Smithy Croft, Drimmie, Rattray, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10

SITUATION
Smithy Croft lies approximately 3 miles to the north of the town of Blairgowrie in the county of Perthshire and enjoys a superb rural position commanding outstanding views over the surrounding countryside. Blairgowrie provides comprehensive day to day facilities including a secondary school, supermarkets, independent retailers, a medical centre and restaurants.

The city of Perth lies approximately 20 miles to the south and provides an excellent range of services and facilities including national retailers, theatre, concert hall, banks and railway station. Dundee is 23 miles to the south east and provides equally good facilities as well as two universities and an airport with regular flights to London.

Perthshire is renowned for its wealth of recreational opportunities on the doorstep. The many hills and glens offer a wealth of walking and mountain biking routes whilst winter sports can be enjoyed at Glenshee Ski Centre which lies about 90 minutes journey north. For the golfer, there are numerous courses within a comfortable distance including the world renowned Rosemount golf course at Blairgowrie.

DESCRIPTION
Smithy Croft is a delightful traditional house sitting within a lovely garden and enjoying a beautiful setting with super views of the surrounding countryside and hills beyond. It has a part harled, part cedar clad and part original stonework exterior lying under a slate roof with double glazing throughout and is comprised of a traditional house with an impressive carpenter oak extension.

Upon entering the charm and character of the house are evident with well proportioned rooms offering light and bright accommodation and superb reception spaces. The welcoming entrance hall leads to the suburb sitting room which has feature oak beams, an impressive fireplace and dual aspect views with ample natural light, this is a great space for entertaining guests and accommodating family life. The cosy kitchen has traditional charm with an Aga and an excellent range of wall and base units. Off the kitchen is the dining room which continues through to a snug which is a lovely peaceful space that could be a fourth bedroom if desired. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a utility room and a WC.

From the hall, a staircase leads up to the principle suite which has a generous master bedroom, a mezzanine and a bathroom with a bath and a shower. The other bedrooms are reached by a staircase in the original part of the house and are generously proportioned with great storage and benefit from a bathroom and a pretty mezzanine which has lovely views of the gardens.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Snug, Utility, WC, Porch.

First Floor: Principle Bedroom Suite with Double Bedroom and Bathroom, 2 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Mezzanine Seating Area.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
Smithy Croft sits within extensive grounds of some 22 acres. To the rear of the house is a gravel drive with a turning circle beyond which is well maintained lawns with mature shrubs providing structure and colour. Immediately off the entrance hall is the sheltered courtyard garden which provides a delightful space to sit and enjoy the afternoon sun and the peace of the surroundings. Off the sitting room is a further seating area within a lovely, curved wall which is ideal for lunchtime dining.

Beyond the lawns is a delightful wooded area with a mix of native species that provides wonderful amenity ground and habitat for the local wildlife. Within the woodland is open areas of grazing ground which have great potential to be used for ponies or other smallholding activities. At the rear of the property is about 20 acres of woodland which was planted approximately 30 years ago, this is mostly coniferous with some deciduous species.

Smithy Croft has a generous double garage with ample room for two cars as well has plenty storage space. The garage also has a superb workshop space above the parking area which has a charming door onto a small veranda and provides the potential for use as a home office or playroom. The garage is accessed directly from the driveway with a door leading to the courtyard. Within the garden there is a timber garden shed which is sued for storing garden equipment and a further wooden shed with a hardcore base which is ideal for storing machinery.

EPC Rating = D