Ardchoille, St. Fillans, Crieff, Perthshire, PH6 2NF | Property for sale | Savills
333.71 sq m(3,592 sq ft)
Offers over £990,000(€1,128,809)

ArdchoilleSt. Fillans, Crieff, Perthshire, PH6 2NF

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in September 2023
  • Loch frontage with slipway and jetty (requiring repair)
  • Garden with tennis court (requiring restoration)
  • 2 bedroom cottage
  • Views over Loch Earn to the hills
  • Close to Comrie, Crieff and ideal for access to the west highlands

A handsome Victorian villa and cottage with loch frontage

About this property

  • Ardchoille was built in 1876 for an Alexander Sandison, and his initials are carved into the stonework high up on its main façade. The house was designed by the architect George T Ewing who designed various properties of a similar vintage in the locality. Ardchoille is C Listed and remains one of the grandest houses in the village. The house has an impressive façade with double and triple arched windows and a full height second storey ensuring that the rooms on both floors have large windows and high ceilings. At the front of the house an impressive drawing room has an open fireplace at one end and a bay window at the other. It is a fabulous room for entertaining. On the other side of the reception hall the sitting room and dining room are linked to the large kitchen with its timber units, kitchen island and a dining area which is warmed by a large wood burning stove. Steps from the kitchen lead into a sizeable south facing conservatory overlooking the garden and tennis court. There is also a utility room, WC and back hall.

    On the first floor the main bedroom is a surprisingly large room, which subject to obtaining the relevant consents has great potential to become a principal bedroom suite with its own bathroom. Two further double bedrooms share a bathroom and a shower room. A glass cupola above the staircase throws light into the landing which branches off to one further room which has most recently been used as a study but could be a fourth bedroom if required.

    Ardchoille has recently undergone a programme of remedial works, and subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents, the property offers plenty of potential to be re-arranged and refurbished to suit a buyers' requirements.

    The Cottage
    A two-bedroom cottage is situated adjacent to the main house, forming a courtyard to the side of the property. The cottage has previously been used as a holiday rental but would also be ideal for guests or relatives.


    Garden
    Ardchoille is approached by a short, gated driveway that leads to a gravel parking area beside the house. The house is set in grounds of about 0.95 acres which is mainly lawn interspersed with mature trees. A tennis court in the garden requires restoration and would be a fabulous asset if brought back to life.

    Foreshore
    Ardchoille comes with a stretch of the foreshore which is located directly opposite the house. This piece of ground has a stretch of mown grass, a concrete slipway and a jetty which requires renovation. Ardchoille's foreshore enables a fabulous lochside lifestyle to be enjoyed by the owners of Ardchoille in the summer months.

    Note: due to the age and nature of the original deed plan, its stated measurement of the foreshore (0.15 acres) varies slightly to the measurement calculated using current OS data (0.27 acres)

    Boat
    An Aquador 23 HT motor boat (made in Finland) is available for purchase by separate negotiation.

    Garage
    Single garage
    Garage/store integral to the cottage building.

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An Aquador 23 HT motor boat is available for purchase separately.

Stephanie ClarkeProperty agent

Local information

  • Ardchoille is situated on the shores of Loch Earn in the pretty conservation village of St Fillans. The area falls within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and is extremely picturesque. The closest amenities are in Comrie (6 miles) which has a variety of shops and cafés as well as a nine-hole golf course and two hotels. Comrie has a primary school and medical centre. The village is well known for its fortnight of activities in early August and for its Flambeau New Year celebrations.
  • Crieff (12 miles) has a selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants as well as supermarkets, professional services and primary and secondary schooling. Private schooling in the area includes Ardvreck Preparatory School, Morrison's Academy,Dollar Academy, Strathallan, Glenalmond, Craigclowan and Kilgraston (all within 35 miles).
  • There is a leisure centre and outdoor activities at the Crieff Hydro, while Gleneagles Hotel with its famous facilities, golf courses and restaurants is only 20 miles away. Loch Earn is popular for all sorts of water sports including sailing, water skiing, canoeing and paddleboarding and there is a watersports centre further along the lochside at Lochearnhead. St Fillans has its own very scenic 9 hole golf course and there are also plenty of opportunities for climbing, hill walking, fishing and cycling in the surrounding countryside. The impressive slopes of Ben Vorlich rise up just to the south of Ardchoille.
  • Ardchoille is 30 miles from the motorway network at Perth enabling quick access to Edinburgh,Glasgow and the north. The nearest train stations are at Gleneagles (22 miles) and Dunblane (23 miles). Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are both within 65 miles.

Additional information

  • Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01738 477525.
  • Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
  • Local Authority & tax band - Perth and Kinross Council Tax Band H
  • Listing - Ardchoille is Category C Listed by Historic Environment Scotland
  • Conservation area - St Fillans is a conservation village within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
  • Fixtures & Fittings - Standard fittings and fixtures are included in the sale. The freezer section of the fridge is not in good working order.
  • Photos taken and brochure produced April 2023
  • Directions: From Perth follow the A85 through Crieff and Comrie. After leaving Comrie, follow the road west for about 5 miles until reaching St Fillans. Ardchoille is on the right, behind black gates, just before the Achray House.
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: H