Kirkton Farmhouse
Fortingall, Aberfeldy, PH15 2LLOffers Over £340,000
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- 2 reception rooms. 2 bedrooms
- Traditional cottage with well proportioned bedrooms
- Cosy reception spaces with ample natural light
- Original outbuildings in good condition providing potential for development
- Historic village location in popular Highland Perthshire
SITUATIONKirkton Farmhouse is situated in the pretty village of Fortingall near Loch Tay, approximately 8 miles from the popular and highly sought after town of Aberfeldy. Fortingall is a delightful village with a rich history. In the neighbouring churchyard to Kirkton Farmhouse is the Fortingall Yew Tree, the oldest tree in Europe. The pretty village of Kenmore is just under 6 miles away and is a popular location with a shop, restaurants, primary school and superb water sport facilities. Nearby Aberfeldy, just 15 minutes drive, offers a superb range of amenities including a supermarket, primary and secondary schooling at Breadalbane Academy, local retailers and a variety of pubs and restaurants. The town also has a fantastic health centre and a lovely community cinema. Breadalbane Academy Community Campus is also equipped with a wide range of facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness classes, sports hall and gym. Some 22 miles away is Pitlochry, a popular town with excellent amenities as well as a train station with regular services to Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London.The ‘Fair City’ of Perth is the closest city and can be reached in about an hours car journey. Perth offers a wider range of national retailers, has various primary and secondary schools and has both a theatre and concert hall. Edinburgh and Glasgow can both be reached in approximately 2 hours drive.DESCRIPTIONKirkton Farmhouse is a traditional stone-built house which has been well looked after by the current owner. The front hall leads to a cosy sitting room, with wood burning stove, and a spacious family room with an oil heated Aga. The ground floor also hosts a generous galley kitchen with floor to ceiling cupboards, family bathroom and staircase leading to the first floor comprising two well-proportioned double bedrooms which have high ceilings and spectacular views overlooking the famous Yew Tree. ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Hall, Sitting Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Family BathroomFirst Floor: 2 Double BedroomsGARDEN (AND GROUNDS)A private gravel drive leads up to the front of the property with ample parking space. Sitting centrally within its own immaculate garden grounds, Kirkton Farmhouse has beautifully tended borders, well maintained lawns and an array of shrubs which provide a myriad of colour in the summer and create a beautiful and peaceful place to enjoy the surroundings. Kirkton Farmhouse also has a range of traditional outbuildings. The L shape steading is the only steading building in the village which remains in its original state and maintains many of the original features from when it was a working farm. The original cattle courts with cobbled floors and stables bring an immense amount of character to the property.