Bellwood House, Cargates, Madderty, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7

SITUATION
Bellwood House lies just to the east of the village of St Davids in the county of Perthshire and enjoys a superb rural position commanding outstanding views over the surrounding countryside. It lies equidistant to both Auchterarder and Crieff, being some 7 miles distant. Both provide comprehensive day-to-day facilities including secondary schools, supermarkets, independent retailers, medical centres and restaurants. The world renowned Gleneagles Hotel lies close to Auchterarder with its many restaurants, leisure facilities and golf courses.

There is a thriving community in the village of St Davids and the surrounding area. There is an excellent primary school, and the recently built village hall hosts many social and sporting activities. Those who wish can also join the Madderty WhatsApp group chat.

Perth is situated about 10 miles to the east and provides an excellent range of services and facilities including national retailers, theatre, concert hall, banks and railway station as well as the renowned Perth Racecourse at Scone Palace. Edinburgh and Glasgow can both be reached in just over one hour by car, with their international airports and vibrant city amenities.

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, while winter sports can be enjoyed at Glenshee Ski Centre, located approximately 90 minutes north by car. For the golfer, there are numerous courses within a comfortable distance, including the world-renowned courses at Gleneagles.

DESCRIPTION
Bellwood House is a most attractive contemporary house sitting within a welltended and mature garden with super views over the surrounding Countryside and hills beyond and enjoying a peaceful and quiet setting. It has a harled exterior lying under a tiled roof with double glazing throughout and parking to the front leading to an integral double garage.

Bellwood House provides flexible accommodation over two floors with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The welcoming entrance hall leads directly to the dining hall which enjoys ample light, with doors out to the decking and provides a great space for entertaining guests. The sitting room is centred on an attractive fireplace and enjoys lovely views over the gardens and is adjacent to the garden room, a delightful room to relax and enjoy the quiet setting.

The kitchen is very much the heart of the house featuring a Rayburn, fitted floor and wall cupboards. There is good space for dining, with a door leading directly to the practical utility room which has a door leading outside. The ground-floor accommodation is completed by a study, which could also serve as a downstairs bedroom, and a cloakroom.

From the hall, a staircase leads to the first-floor landing with doors leading to the bedrooms and family bathroom.

The accommodation comprises the following:-

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Dining Hall, Sitting Room, Garden Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloak Room, Study/ Bedroom 7, Integral Double Garage.

First Floor: Principal Bedroom Suite with Bedroom, Dressing Room and Shower Room, Bedroom 2 with Ensuite, three further Bedrooms, Music Room/ Bedroom 6, Family Bathroom, Linen Cupboard.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
Bellwood House sits within a delightful garden and provides a most attractive backdrop with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. A good-sized gravelled parking area sits next to the double garage and leads to the front door. The garden is principally laid to lawn with well-stocked borders and trees providing structure and interest throughout the year. There is a spacious decking area adjacent to the house from where the views can be enjoyed and provides an ideal space for outdoor dining. There is also mature hedging providing privacy and shelter.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Bellwood House benefits from excellent equestrian facilities which have been developed and well maintained by the current owners. To the west of the house lies the stable block which is of timber construction with a concrete floor and concrete apron to the front. The stable block comprises a generous hay store, a tack room and 4 stables, one of which is large enough to be a foaling box. The stable block benefits from mains water and electricity with lights and power points.

Adjacent to the stable block is the 40m x 20m arena which benefits from post and rail fencing and a well-maintained sand and rubber surface. The arena benefits from flood lights mounted on the stable block. The facilities are complimented by a paddock of approximately 4.2 acres, which has a field shelter with hard core base and rubber mats and automatic water trough. There is further flood lighting by the field shelter which is ideal for the darker winter months.

EPC Rating = D