MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH KINROSS-SHIRE

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1 MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH KINROSS-SHIRE

MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH KINROSS-SHIRE A B Listed stone-built house with country charm, secluded amongst approximately 4 acres of idyllic grounds, by the sought-after and accessible Kinrossshire hamlet

Kinross 5 miles (8km) Milnathort 6 miles (9km) Perth 20 miles (33km) Edinburgh 27 miles (43km) Glasgow 43 miles (69km) (All distances are approximate).

2 MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH KINROSS-SHIRE A B Listed stone-built house with country charm, secluded amongst approximately 4 acres of idyllic grounds, by the sought-after and accessible Kinrossshire hamlet of Cleish, within commuting distance of Edinburgh. Kinross 5 miles (8km) Milnathort 6 miles (9km) Perth 20 miles (33km) Edinburgh 27 miles (43km) Glasgow 43 miles (69km) (All distances are approximate). Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Room/Study, Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Boot/Dog Room, Utility Room, Shower Room, Office/Playroom, Master Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom. First Floor: Landing, two Double Bedrooms with Jack-and-Jill Bathroom, two further Bedrooms accessed via secondary staircase. Exterior: Mawmill House is set within approximately 4 acres of diverse and landscaped gardens and grounds, which feature a traditional walled garden, colourful, well-stocked borders and raised beds, mixed woodland and a paddock of approximately 1.5 acres. There is a range of outbuildings including a Double Garage, Kennels and lawn Tractor Shed.

Situation Mawmill House is located by the sought-after hamlet of Cleish, amidst the scenic Kinross-shire countryside.

and 12 from Inverkeithing Railway Station. The neighbouring hamlet of Cleish has a highly-regarded primary school, a village hall and church and an active community.

rink, health centre and the usual professional and banking services associated with town life.

3 Situation Mawmill House is located by the sought-after hamlet of Cleish, amidst the scenic Kinross-shire countryside. Whilst enjoying the privacy and seclusion, typically expected of a country home, the house is also enviably located for access to Scotland s arterial communications network; within 4 miles of the M90 and 12 from Inverkeithing Railway Station. The neighbouring hamlet of Cleish has a highly-regarded primary school, a village hall and church and an active community. The nearby town of Kinross services the surrounding communities with a new Community Campus, High School, a supermarket and an eclectic array of high street shops as well as a leisure centre, curling rink, health centre and the usual professional and banking services associated with town life. Slightly further afield the village of Milnathort, 5 miles to the South in the Parish of Orwell and Portmoak, is an attractive settlement with a long history and a good range of local amenities. It is serviced by a number of independent shops, pubs and restaurants. The Kinross-shire countryside supports a wealth of outdoor pursuits and leisure activities. There is a plethora of local walks, footpaths and bridle tracks, to explore the scenery, and fishing opportunities in local rivers and lochs. There are many golf courses nearby, with local clubs in Kinross and Milnathort and most notably, the prestigious championship courses at Gleneagles, which hosted the famous Ryder Cup in Nearby, Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 on Castle Island, is of particular attraction due to the National Nature Reserve at Vane Farm and its Heritage Trail. Loch Leven s Larder, an award winning local farm shop and restaurant, is a popular local destination. The Scottish Gliding Centre is located at Portmoak Air Field, Scotlandwell. Eventing, polo and race horse trainers are located in Kinross-shire, and Perth Race Course (Awarded Best UK Small Race Course) and polo are summer attractions at Scone Palace, Perth. The area is well served by private schools including Craigclowan, Strathallan and Glenalmond, Kilgraston at Bridge of Earn as well as Dollar Academy and St Leonards. This corridor of Perth/Kinross-shire is well-established as a commuter base for both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with easy access to the M90 South to Edinburgh, and to the A9 and M9/M80 West to Stirling and Glasgow, the A9 North to Inverness and the A90 East to Dundee and on to Aberdeen. Kinross Park and Ride offers bus services to the North and South. There is a railway station at Perth with services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are both easily reached and there is a direct service from Dundee to London City Airport.

MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH General Description With origins dated to the early 1700s, Mawmill House evolved through the centuries into a charming home, rich in period appeal.

Its façade, which is dressed in sandstone and set beneath a pitched slate roof, accented by crow-step gables, evokes a sense of history and faces the delightful formal lawn.

A flagstone step gives access over the threshold into the internal Entrance Vestibule, where a partially glazed door leads into the Hall beyond.

5 MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH General Description With origins dated to the early 1700s, Mawmill House evolved through the centuries into a charming home, rich in period appeal. A tree-lined driveway provides approach to the property and culminates in a gravel sweep, fronting the house. Its façade, which is dressed in sandstone and set beneath a pitched slate roof, accented by crow-step gables, evokes a sense of history and faces the delightful formal lawn. The Main Door is set into a traditional stone Porch, which protrudes from the house. A flagstone step gives access over the threshold into the internal Entrance Vestibule, where a partially glazed door leads into the Hall beyond. The Hall features a stone staircase, with splendid original banister, which climbs to the First Floor. A traditional timber door conceals a deep cupboard beneath the stairs. The Kitchen also provides access through to a rear hall, which houses a secondary staircase and gives access to a Shower Room, complete with a WC and pedestal wash hand basin. A deep cupboard occupies the void beneath the staircase, which is accessed from the Kitchen.

The formal Dining Room is positioned to one side; a handsome reception room with simple cornicing, a shelved recess and a traditional fireplace surrounding an open fire, with flagstone hearth and

Off the opposing side of the Hall, there is second, bright and spacious reception room, which lends itself to use as either a Family Room or Study.

6 The formal Dining Room is positioned to one side; a handsome reception room with simple cornicing, a shelved recess and a traditional fireplace surrounding an open fire, with flagstone hearth and cast iron grate. Two sash and case windows purview the grounds to the South and West, framing delightful outlooks. Off the opposing side of the Hall, there is second, bright and spacious reception room, which lends itself to use as either a Family Room or Study. There is a pair of large windows overlooking the rear of the property, which offer glimpses of the farmland beyond, as well as a charming sash and case window to the South, which promotes a through-flow of natural light. There is another timber fireplace with a granite hearth. The Kitchen is adjacent and functions as the heart of the family home. It is traditionally appointed with a range of farmhouse style wall and floor units, and an AGA, with two ovens and two hobs. There is ample room for a breakfasting table, as well as a free-standing Fridge. A window frames a pretty outlook over the garden to the front of the property. Located off the Kitchen, the Utility Room offers additional wall and floor units and affords room for a secondary freezer. The work-surface is fitted with a sink and there is space beneath for white goods. The adjoining Boot Room is practically appointed with coat hooks and has an exterior door out to the rear of the property.

A pair of astragal glazed doors lead into a large Office, a flexible space, equally suitable for use as a Playroom or additional reception room.

7 MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH The Drawing Room is rich in character and governed by an inglenook style fireplace, surrounding a large multi-fuel stove. The generously proportioned room is double aspect, with an outlook over the formal garden to the front of the house, and far-reaching views to the rear of the property and the rural fields beyond. A pair of astragal glazed doors lead into a large Office, a flexible space, equally suitable for use as a Playroom or additional reception room. A large window and pair of French doors are set into the Easterly elevation, the latter providing access out to a walled garden. On the opposite side of the room another pair of astragal glazed door give access to the Conservatory; a Mozolowski & Murray addition, which is appended to the sandstone facade of the property and offers a tranquil outlook to the rear of the property and the Kinross-shire countryside beyond. The Master Bedroom suite is located on the ground floor and is well-appointed with an array of fitted wardrobes and a Bathroom. The large, double room has a series of sash and case windows, with views over the walled garden. The adjacent en-suite, which has been finished with timeless tiling to the floors and walls and electric under floor heating, has a Bath with both overhead and hand-held shower attachments, a WC and wash hand basin. The remaining Bedroom accommodation is set over the first floor. The principal staircase rises from the Main Hall to the upper landing, where a delightful picture window offers an elevated view over the front lawn. Off the landing, there are a pair of large and traditional double bedrooms with neat cornicing, sash and case windows, and similar, southerly outlooks over the formal garden to the front of the property. The westernmost bedroom is dual aspect and has an additional window to the side of the property, with a window seat beneath. Both of the bedrooms are fitted with wardrobes, affording copious shelved and hanging storage, and share the use of the Jack-and-Jill en-suite Bathroom, which includes a bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. There is a second staircase located in a rear hall, which is located off the Kitchen. The stairs lead to an additional landing, which provides access to two comfortable bedrooms, each with pretty sash and case windows overlooking the garden to the South. The larger of the two bedrooms has an adjoining door to the neighbouring bedroom accessed from the principal staircase; effectively linking the first floor accommodation. The garden and grounds at Mawmill House have been thoughtfully landscaped by the present owners, into distinct pockets of formal garden, woodland and amenity space. The formal gardens adjacent to the house itself, are predominantly laid to lawn and punctuated by specimen trees and well-stocked borders. The charming walled garden, is accessed via a traditional cast iron gate. It is predominantly laid to lawn and fringed by colourful shrubbery. Towards the end of the garden, meandering paths transect an area of rockery, which is populated with a diverse range of flowering plants and shrubs including Rhododendrons. There is an area of deciduous woodland, planted with native species including Ash and Silver birch as well as a paddock, of approximately 1.5 acres, which is screened from the country road by an area of mixed woodland, crossed by a burn. The house is accompanied by a range of outbuildings, befitting of a country lifestyle. There is a modern-built double garage with up and over doors and adjoining kennels, with concrete floors, which offer scope for development for other uses including stabling. There is also a tractor shed.

8 N BEDROOM 11'6 x 8'9 (3.51m x 2.67m) BEDROOM 15'7 x 7'11 (4.75m x 2.41m) BEDROOM 16'8 x 12' (5.08m x 3.66m) BEDROOM 16'10 x 11'10 (5.13m x 3.61m) UP FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 892 SQ FT / 82.9 SQ M IN UP UP STUDY 23'3 x 12'6 (7.09m x 3.81m) DRAWING ROOM 27'4 x 14' (8.33m x 4.27m) KITCHEN 16'9 x 14'7 (5.11m x 4.45m) FAMILY ROOM 22' x 16'8 (6.71m x 5.08m) DINING ROOM 16'9 x 11'8 (5.11m x 3.56m) CONSERVATORY 15'8 x 9'11 (4.78m x 3.02m) UP UTILITY ROOM 9'6 x 7'10 (2.90m x 2.39m) BOOT ROOM 10'1 x 7'5 (3.07m x 2.26m) MASTER BEDROOM 25' x 13'3 (7.62m x 4.04m) GROUND FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 2476 SQ FT / SQ M MAWMILL HOUSE NOT TO SCALE - FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3368 SQ FT / SQ M All measurements and fixtures including doors and windows are approximate and should be independently verified. Copyright exposure

MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION Special Note: Mawmill House has a right of access over the tree-lined driveway (referenced in the General Description) for which maintenance costs

Fixtures and Fittings Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.

9 MAWMILL HOUSE CLEISH GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION Special Note: Mawmill House has a right of access over the tree-lined driveway (referenced in the General Description) for which maintenance costs are shared between parties. Viewing Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: Fixtures and Fittings Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Local Authorities Perth & Kinross Council 2 High Street, Perth, PH1 5HH Tel: Burdens Council Tax Band: G EPC Rating F Postcode KY13 0LN Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via septic tank. LPG fired central heating. Entry and Vacant Possession Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement. Solicitors Mactaggart & Co. 72/74 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire Scotland KA30 8AL Offers Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above. Particulars and Plans These particulars and plan are believed to be correct but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law. Websites This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at as well as our affiliated websites at and www. thelondonoffice.co.uk

12 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

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