The White House, Auchterarder, Perthshire
The White House Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1ND An exceptional, detached, family home within walking distance of Gleneagles Hotel and golf courses. Perth 17 miles, Edinburgh 43 miles, Glasgow 44 miles Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Conservatory Cloakroom Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room Master bedroom suite with en suite dressing room and bathroom Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom 2 Further bedrooms Family bathroom Extensive loft space Converted garage with study, and storage over Garden EPC Rating D The property The White House is an exceptional, detached, family home which was built in 1999 and designed by the architect James Denholm. It is built in a period style and has accommodation which extends to 3,295 square feet, arranged over ground and first floors. The house is situated in a quiet residential district, close to Gleneagles Hotel with its associated facilities and golf courses. On the ground floor the accommodation is approached through a front door which leads to a reception hall, which spans the depth of the house and providing an exceptional space. Off this, there is access to the principal reception rooms, which include a drawing room with fitted bookshelves, a gas fire and an archway which leads into the formal dining room. This has lovely views out over the back garden and ample space for a large dining table. Also off the reception hall is a conservatory which has double doors to the back garden. The kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the front garden. The kitchen has been recently re-fitted and has an excellent range of wall and floor units, which incorporate a stainless steel 1½bowl sink, an electric hob, two ovens, a fridge and freezer, and a dishwasher. The work surfaces in the kitchen are all Corrian and have been recently replaced. The breakfast area adjacent has space for a good-sized family dining table, there is a dresser unit with display shelves, and a walk-in larder off. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a utility room and a WC/cloakroom off the reception hall. On the first floor there is a substantial master bedroom suite. This has a range of fitted bedroom furniture and leads into a dressing room, with extensive hanging space, drawers and wardrobes. This in turn leads into a large en suite bathroom, which has a separate shower cubicle. There are three further bedrooms; a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom and two double bedrooms which are served by a family bathroom. From the landing there is a ladder that leads into the loft space, which has ample storage and is currently being used an overspill bedroom (no consent). Outside Within the grounds is the former double garage, which has been converted into an office on the ground floor with storage space above on the first floor. Please note that a completion certificate has not been granted for the work to the garage due to irregularities with the staircase. The grounds are approached from the road through electric gates, which lead into a cobbled drive with parking and turning both at the front and back of the house. The property is surrounded by a beech hedge. At the front there is a lawn with various shrubs and a more extensive garden at the back which has a number of cherry trees and shrubs including rhododendrons.
Location Gleneagles, is home to 3 of the world s finest golf courses set within 850 acres, and the Gleneagles Hotel has 4 restaurants including Andrew Fairlie s 2 Michelin star, as well as superb leisure facilities. The hotel also offers opportunities for riding, shooting, fishing, falconry, off-road driving, mountain biking and tennis. Nearby Auchterarder has a range of independent shops, cafes, delicatessens, a supermarket, bank, health centre and post office. Local primary and secondary schools are in the area including The Community School, Auchterarder, and Crieff High School. Independent schools include Ardvreck, Craigclowan, Morrison s Academy, Strathallan, Glenalmond College and Kilgraston (Perthshire), Dollar Academy (Clackmannanshire). The A9 gives access to Stirling, Perth and beyond. Gleneagles train station has services to Perth, Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. Scotrail operates a sleeper service to and from the county to London Euston. Dundee Airport has flights to London Stansted while Edinburgh (49 miles) and Glasgow (54 miles) serve UK, European and international destinations. Perthshire offers many opportunities for hill walking, riding, mountain biking and munrobagging. For those who enjoy field sports, fishing is available on the Rivers Earn and Almond, and pheasant and grouse shooting is available for lease in the area. The area is a golfer s paradise with several courses in the area. There is skiing at both Cairngorm and Glenshee and Perth Racecourse hosts fixtures throughout the year.
Directions Exit the A9 at the Gleneagles junction. Take the A823 north, towards Gleneagles Hotel. Pass the entrance to the hotel on the left, Caledonian Crescent on the right. Shortly after Caledonian Crescent, branch right and The White House is the second house on the left. General Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council. Tel 01738 475 000. Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Note, the services have not been checked by the selling agents. Council Tax: Band G. Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets and light fittings are included in the subjects of sale. Offers: Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing after viewing to the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be set. Floorplans Main House internal area 3,295 sq ft (307 sq m) Office Building internal area 509 sq ft (47 sq m) For identification purposes only. F/P Dining Room 5.25 x 4.37 17'3" x 14'4" Drawing Room 6.00 x 4.65 19'8" x 15'3" Ground Floor Conservatory 4.40 x 3.52 14'5" x 11'7" Reception Hall 11.14 x 3.60 36'7" x 11'10" Cloak Room Utility 2.30 x 1.90 7'7" x 6'3" Breakfast Room 4.30 x 3.56 14'1" x 11'8" Kitchen 3.55 x 2.88 11'8" x 9'5" 4.40 x 2.90 14'5" x 9'6" Master Bedroom 6.36 x 4.11 20'10" x 13'6" First Floor Bedroom 3 3.64 x 3.40 11'11" x 11'2" Bedroom 4 3.65 x 3.00 12'0" x 9'10" Bedroom 2 4.39 x 4.12 14'5" x 13'6" To Eaves Storage Edinburgh 28 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA 0131 226 2500 edinburgh@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com @struttandparker /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London Attic Room 6.13 x 3.00 20'1" x 9'10" (Maximum) Sky To Eaves Storage Second Floor The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8306078/trl Office 6.10 x 5.45 20'0" x 17'11" (Maximum) 5.37 x 3.57 17'7" x 11'9" Floor Above Office IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken August 2017. Particulars prepared August 2017. Sky