Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Situation:

5 Knowehead, is located within walking distance of the city centre of Perth, the main enclave of the wider county of Perthshire, it is serviced by a wealth of amenities and leisure facilities, including retail parks, supermarkets, a swimming pool, Ice rink and two sports centres. The city centre is populated by an array of high-street retailers, a shopping centre and high-quality restaurants and bars, together with professional, business and banking services. An historic city, it is imbued in culture and heritage, offering a diverse range of attractions such as The Black Watch Museum, the recently redeveloped Concert Hall and Theatre, as well as Scone Palace, slightly further afield. The surrounding countryside supports a wealth of leisure activities including walking and cycling, National Hunt Racing at Perth skiing at Glenshee and Aviemore and fishing on the River Tay. There are various golf courses nearby, including Championship courses at Blairgowrie and the internationally renowned Gleneagles Resort, which is around a 25-minute drive away.

There is a good selection of well-regarded local primary and secondary schools within the city, which are supplemented by outlying private schools. Perth is conveniently located for access into the main road network of Scotland, with junctions feeding into the A90, M90, A83 and A9, which provide swift access to the surrounding countryside, as well as Dundee Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perth railway station offers services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness with connections thereafter to the National Rail Network. Edinburgh Airport is approximately 41 miles away, Glasgow approximately 70 miles and there are daily services from Dundee to London City Airport.

General Description:

5 Knowehead House is a ground and garden level apartment within a large Jacobethan Grade B Listed villa dated circa 1852. The building is impressive with its traditional use of stone, slated roof and crow step gables. The property has been converted to five elegant apartments with private car parking and an electric gated entrance.

Access to 5 Knowehead at ground floor level is via a large traditionally styled panelled door with glazed light above. The welcoming entrance hall provides access to the rooms on this level with a double-glazed sash window providing interest and further natural light, the hall is tastefully finished with a natural wood flooring and elegant high ceilings. There is a cupboard housing the Worcester, wall mounted gas fired boiler, hot water cylinder and underfloor heating manifold. The double bedroom is generously proportioned, with a heigh ceiling and two large sash windows providing an aspect over the garden and on to the River Tay and the centre of the city of Perth beyond.

There is the continuation of the wood flooring which is complimented by plain cornicing and spotlights. The double bedroom is served by a wet room that includes a large walk-in shower with deluge shower head and contemporary tiled surround, WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin with tiled splashback with detailed finishes including modern wall lights, a design led towel rail made from copper pipes and a shaver socket.

The stair descends to the garden level and into the principal reception room which has masses of natural light coming from French doors that lead directly out to the private garden and then on to the communal grounds. The room is generously proportioned and includes ample room for seating and dining with a central focal point to the room being the alluring Aarrow, wood burning stove with timber mantel above and slate hearth. The expansive room provides enough space for a dining table of a size which would suit day to day living and casual entertaining. The open plan format of the room allows for a seamless and tasteful transition to the quality fully fitted kitchen which is completed in white with Corian worksurfaces and endorsed with a range of Siemens appliances including a combination microwave oven, secondary oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Siemens induction hob with extractor.

There is an integral utility room which includes shelving and space for a washing machine/tumble dryer, sink with swan neck mixer tap and worksurface with cupboard storage below. Completing the accommodation on this level is a very comfortable double bedroom with a deep wardrobe providing good storage space as well as a large, open walk-in wardrobe that provides additional shelf and hanging rail storage. The room is served by an en-suite wet room with tiled flooring and a large walk-in shower with deluge shower head, WC with hidden cistern and a contemporary trough styled wash hand basin with drawers below. The room is attractively finished with modern tiling, wall lights and spotlights.

Access to the garden level can be gained by a secondary door with its own private staircase that also provides a level of outdoor storage.

Exterior:

A private garden is located directly from French doors off the kitchen/dining/living room and includes a patio terrace, raised beds with stocked borders and a path that continues out to the communal grounds. Two car parking spaces.

General Remarks & Information

Viewing:

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

Special Note:

The rear garden fence does not have listed building consent and as such our clients would be prepared to remove it ahead of purchase, if required. A Listed Building Application has been made to Perth & Kinross Council

Satellite Navigation:

For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is PH2 7EY.

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, gas fired central heating. Electricity. Drainage.

Local Authority:

Perth & Kinross Council, 2 High Street, Perth PH1 5HH. Tel: 01738 475 000.

Council Tax Band: F

EPC Rating:

Band: C

Burdens:

Listed Building Grade B.

Factoring Fee approximately £300 to £350 per quarter.

Solicitors:

Thorntons LLP, Whitefriars Industrial, 7 Whitefriars Crescent, Perth PH2 0PA. Tel: 01738 621212

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.