Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Galbraith - Perth Phone: 01738 301815

Situation<br/>Braco House is situated in a superb location in central Perthshire with a lovely western outlook over the River Tay and the city of Perth beyond. Braco House is well placed for access to Perth town centre with regular bus services taking you to a wide range of amenities including primary and secondary schooling, independent and national retailers, a theatre, concert hall, museums and a variety of sporting facilities including gyms, leisure centre and curling rink.<br/><br/>Perth is home to many historic attractions such as the Black Watch Museum, showcasing Scotland’s oldest Highland regiment artifacts, Scone Palace, and Perth Museum which displays the Stone of Destiny. Perth also provides excellent public transport to Scotland’s major cities of Dundee and Edinburgh with the A90 and A9 linking to the motorway network.<br/><br/>Dundee, Scotland’s fourth largest city is about 22 miles north east and offers wide array of city amenities including shopping centres, railway station, two universities, Olympia swimming pool, concert hall and restaurants. In addition there is the V&A Museum and Discovery Point - home to the RRS Discovery, the celebrated vessel of Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton, together with Dundee Airport with daily flights to London and a railway station providing regular daily services north and south. <br/><br/>There are two well regarded universities, with Dundee University being home to one of the UK’s top medical schools. There are primary and secondary schools in the area with independent schooling available at the High School of Dundee, Strathallan, Glenalmond, Morrison’s Academy, Ardvreck and Craigclowan.<br/><br/>Edinburgh and Glasgow can be reached in approximately an hour and provide large city amenities, cultural activity, retail and leisure facilities, together with airports to international destinations.<br/><br/>Perthshire provides a wealth of recreational pursuits. Golfers are well catered for with numerous courses around Perth including the North Inch Golf Course which the property overlooks, Craigie Hill Golf Club, King James VI Golf Club and Murrayshall Golf Club. There are more courses nearby at Dunkeld, Alyth, Blairgowrie and championship courses at Gleneagles and St Andrews. Outdoor enthusiasts will find an exceptional variety of hills, glens and mountains, providing superb opportunities for walking and cycling. The River Tay flows just south of Braco House, offering world renowned and highly productive salmon fishing.<br/><br/>Description<br/>Braco House is a most attractive Victorian property situated in an elevated position overlooking the River Tay. The property is of a traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof with uPVC windows and period features throughout such as cornicing, wooden doors and stained glass. The entrance vestibule and entrance hall leads into the generous sized reception spaces on the ground floor including a bright an airy drawing room with open fire, dining room and cosy sitting room. There is a good sized kitchen with four door Aga, off which is a practical utility room and rear hall with garden access. The ground floor is complete with a study, WC and conservatory.<br/><br/>A sweeping staircase leads to the first floor where the bedroom accommodation lies. There is the principal bedroom with ensuite and linen cupboard, two bedrooms, one with an en-suite, family bathroom and a dressing room which has scope to be converted into a fourth bedroom. A narrow staircase leads to the second floor which comprises an attic room, perfect for storage, and the Tower Room – a small sitting room taking full advantage of the surrounding views.<br/><br/>Accommodation<br/>Ground Floor: Vestibule, Conservatory, Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Study, Kitchen, Utility Room.<br/>First Floor: Principal Bedroom with ensuite and linen cupboard, Double Bedroom with Ensuite, Double Bedroom, Dressing Room/ Bedroom, Family Bathroom, Linen Cupboard<br/>Second Floor: Attic Room, Tower Room.<br/><br/>Garden<br/>Braco House is accessed via a private drive leading to a generous gravel parking area. The property sits centrally within mature garden grounds primarily laid to lawn with mature shrubs and bushes proving structure, colour and interest throughout the year. The front garden is terraced and descents towards the River Tay where there is an inlet to launch a boat on the river. The rear garden comprises a number of beds and lawned areas with an orchard. Braco House has an array of outbuildings including a double garage, woodshed, timber shed and an additional outbuilding with electricity.<br/><br/>EPC Rating = D<br/><br/>