Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Garden Level: Hall, Kitchen/Living Room, two Double Bedrooms, Shower Room.

Exterior: Parking and garden ground.

Situation

3 Carters Lodge is situated in a central position in the village of Birnam which sits opposite the town of Dunkeld which sits across the otherside of the River Tay.The village is well known for featuring in the Shakespeare’s Macbeth and inspiring Beatrix Potter, who spent Childhood holidays in Birnam and is now recorded with a with a Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Garden. Birnam has a Railway Station which offers sleeper services to London, as well as more local connections to Perth, Pitlochry, Inverness, Edinburgh and Stirling.

The ancient town of Dunkeld lies approximately one mile to the North, on the banks of the River Tay. Once the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, the picturesque village is steeped in Scottish history and is the setting of the magnificent Dunkeld Cathedral, which dates to the 14th Century. Today, Dunkeld services the surrounding rural community with a number of independent shops and services for day-to-day needs as well a number of hotels and restaurants.


Often referred to as the gateway to the Highlands, Birnam and Dunkeld has been a favoured tourist destination since the Railway first reached the town in the 19th Century. Local attractions include the Hermitage Woodland Gorge, The Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve, as well as the House of Bruar Retail Centre and Blair Atholl Castle. The surrounding landscape is some of the most picturesque in Scotland with a wealth of walking, cycling and fishing opportunities.

Further afield, Perth offers the comprehensive range of services and facilities which you would expect of a city of its size, with High Street shops and Retail Parks, Bars and Restaurants, a Cinema, a Hospital and Leisure Centres.

General Description

3 Carter’s Lodge is a garden level apartment converted from an 1870s Gate House which is grade B Listed and was originally the Gate House to Murthly Castle Estate.There are two other residential apartments formed within the former gate house.The property is imposing and sits prominently on the streetscape, its architectural detailing includes crow stepped gables, traditional fenestration typical of its era and quality stonework. Internally the house has been sympathetically modernised to provide fantastic living accommodation with modern kitchen and bathroom fittings with open plan living space and a tastefully decorated interior.

Access to No. 3 is via a pedestrian gate with steps down to the garden and a patio terrace, which leads to the front door which is adorned with a stone arch and traditional lantern styled light above. From the entrance hall, all the rooms are accessed, there is free flowing quality wood effect tiled flooring, coat hooks providing useful storage and natural light borrowed by a glass brick wall.The open plan kitchen/dining/living room is generously proportioned open plan living space which enjoys a double aspect with the windows of a traditional astragal sash and case style.There is ample space for dining and seating which seamlessly flows through from the kitchen, the room is tastefully decorated with the addition of ceiling spotlights, a continuation of the lavish wood effect tiled flooring and a double door cupboard providing shelf and hanging rail storage.The kitchen is modern with a complete range of floor and wall mounted kitchen units, finished in a traditional wood style and complimented with a granite style worksurface, tiled splash back and circular sink and drainer. In addition, there is a breakfast bar for casual dining. There is a range of integrated appliances including a four-ring gas hob with extractor above, dishwasher, fridge and oven.

There are two double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes and providing shelf and hanging rail storage which are served by a newly installed contemporary shower room that comprises of a large double shower with Deluge showerhead and handheld shower attachment, wash hand basin with storage below and large mirror above and WC with built-in cistern.The room is complimented by stylish tiling running throughout, a modern radiator and an array of spotlighting.

Exterior:

3 Carters Lodge has a garden which is enclosed by wrought iron railings.There is a raised circular patio terrace which has beautiful detailing and a formed stone wall surround with a series of steps that rise to the upper level and lawn.There is a designated car parking space.

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

Burdens

Communal electricity bill in the region of £15/£20 per quarter.

Access is permitted to 2 Carter's Lodge only for use of any communal drying green area contained within the garden

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.

Satellite Navigation

For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is PH8 0AA.

Fixtures and Fittings

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

Entry & Possession

Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage via a pump.

Local Authority

Perth and Kinross Council, Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD. Tel: 01738 475000

Council Tax

Band C

EPC Rating

Band C

Solicitors

Kerr & Gibson, 19 Wellside Place, Falkirk FK1 5RP. Tel: 01324 622 741.

Home Report

A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.

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 and Social Media

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk. 

In addition, our social media platforms are facebook.com, RettieTownandCountry, twitter.com, RettieandCo, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address.This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations

1.The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth.  Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers.  These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.  Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties   which have been sold or withdrawn.