A former coach house and steading packed with potential is now for sale, as a whole or in lots.
Presented for sale by Bidwells, Craigeuan Coach House and Steading in Crieff, Perthshire, provides a rare opportunity to create a superior family home with stabling, workshops and storage, which could be converted to a range of uses or to form additional residential units.
It is conveniently located in a magnificent setting boasting panoramic views over Strathearn and surrounding countryside, all within easy commuting distance of Perth.
Craigeuan Coach House and Stables were originally built to provide ancillary accommodation to the main estate house of Cultoquhey between 1818 and 1822 for Anthony Maxtone, the 12th Laird of Cultoquhey. The family moved into the new principal estate house in 1833 which lies immediately to the west, has now been converted into the Cultoquhey House Hotel.
Extending to approximately 16.73 Ha (41.33 Ac) in total, Craigeuan Coach House and Steading currently comprises a 1.5 storey partially redundant steading building of traditional stone and lime construction under a pitched timber framed slate roof and an existing four-bedroom house benefiting from double glazing throughout, mains water supply and private drainage.
The property would benefit from internal refurbishment and possibly a degree of reconfiguration or extension, subject to securing the requisite planning permission.
As the name would suggest, the Coach House and Steadings was traditionally used when Craigeuan formed part of the larger estate of Cultoquhey. While it is thought that the property was probably built around 1820, it is believed that the current proprietors are only the third occupiers in its approximate 200 year history.
The Coach House and Steadings are of a sought-after traditional style and of stone and lime construction under a pitched timber-framed slate covered roof.
In its current configuration, the Coach House comprises a small kitchen and shower room accessed directly from a rear door which leads to the other rooms; a cosy south facing sitting room with wood burning stove, a large reception area/hall with wood burning stove, a further south facing living room with bay style window which bathes the interior in natural light.
Alternatively, the ground floor can be accessed by the front door which leads directly into the reception hall leading to the main staircase.
The first floor comprises a south facing master bedroom, with a further three double bedrooms and a bathroom with threepiece suite and shower over the bath.
Outside, the Coach House is surrounded by a large garden, mainly laid to lawn but with some mature trees and herbaceous borders, all of which are enclosed on three sides by a combination of stock-proof fencing and mature trees. The Coach House is accessed via a hardcore drive suitable for standard road vehicles which branches off onto a smaller gravel driveway leading to the courtyard.
The gardens and associated outside space immediately surrounding the Coach House and Steading complex extends to approximately 0.82 Ha (2.02 Ac) and are laid mainly to lawn with a variety of shrubs, herbaceous borders and mature trees. There is also a central courtyard which could provide ample private parking.
The land at Craigeuan, extends to approximately 15.91Ha (39.31Ac) in total, is primarily south facing and classified as primarily Grade 3.2 according to the Macaulay Land Capability for Agriculture Scale (LCA). Grade 3.2 is described in the LCA as generally being capable of average production, though high yields of barley, oats and grass can be obtained. The soil type is mainly brown forest soils from the Balrownie Soil Association.
The agents will consider offers over £595,000 for the whole. The coach house and steading along has a home report value of £365,000.
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