Surrounded by some of Perthshire's finest scenery, this beautifully-appointed, stone-built property is situated within the small hamlet of Moneydie, and enjoys a wooded back drop and outstanding views. Located some five miles from Perth, where the outer-ring motorway network provides easy commuting to all major Scottish cities and airports in the central belt. Further scenic, touring and leisure attractions, and public schooling can be found nearby. Gleneagles Hotel and Country Club is approx 15 miles away, the surrounding countryside provides all tastes in outdoor activites, including riding, hillwalking, climbing, fishing, water sports, and sking, within easy driving distance at Glenshee and Aviemore.

The Old Schoolhouse was originally built circa 1790 with additional building circa 1890 and again in 1960, when it was used as a school. Having been skilfully converted it now offers spacious, unique and versatile accommodation, with a strong emphasis placed on retaining the character of an earlier era. There are a wealth of attractive features including high ceilings with deep cornicing; the original entrance to the school making a splendid hall, and an attractive dining room with doors to a superb lounge with feature fireplace. There is a dining-kitchen, four generous double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate cloakroom, a laundry with w.c., and a large basement with toolshed. There is tasteful decoration and extensive storage throughout, most windows are double glazed, electric heating is installed and also an alarm sytem.

Standing in approximately two-thirds of an acre of mature, beautifully-landscaped gardens with greenhouse and elevated summerhouse and patio enjoying superb open views to the surrounding countryside. There is a large tarmac driveway with parking for several cars.

A vast integral double garage with roller doors, formally the school hall, offering scope for further conversion, making this a unique property of great character and charm.

    

    

    
For the purpose of this schedule, the accommodation will be described from the side, the original school entrance, accessed from the drive.

Double doors with bell-pull to the entrance vestibule. 15-pane glazed door to a superb entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL 20' x 16' (6.10m x 4.88m approx)
Impressive entrance hall with double windows to the front, flooding the room with natural light. Two large walk-in shelved cupboards, one with a belfast sink and alarm panel. Decorative pendant and wall-lighting; doors giving access to the laundry with w.c., bathroom, dining-kitchen, integral garage, and part-glazed door to the lounge.

LAUNDRY 12'10" x 11'2" (3.91m x 3.40m approx)
Useful room with coathooks; wall-mounted cupboard; washing machine; upright fridge; chest freezer; double opaque windows to side; vinyl flooring; stainless steel sink with units beneath; door to w.c.

BATHROOM 12'10" x 8'6" (3.91m x 2.59m approx)
Spacious, light room with three-piece coloured suite comprising w.c., wash-hand basin, and bath. Triple opaque windows to rear; skylight; electric towel rail; coat hooks.

LOUNGE 27'8" x 17'8" (8.43m x 5.39m approx)
Splendid, beautifully-proportioned room with triple aspect sash and case windows enjoying garden views to the front. Superb brick fireplace with mantle and wood-burning stove, currently with an electric log-effect fire. Single window with recessed shelved cupboards either side; serving hatch to kitchen; double 15-pane glazed doors to the diningroom.

DINING-KITCHEN 18'9" x 8'10" (5.59m x 2.69 approx)
Fitted with wooden wall and base units with shelving, contrasting laminate working surfaces and single circular stainless steel sink with drainer. Superb picture window with views to the garden; ceramic induction hob with extractor above; integral double oven; dishwasher; shelved cupboard housing watertank; ample space for casual dining; decorative light; vinyl flooring; serving hatch to lounge; sliding door to diningroom.

DINING ROOM 18'4" x 9'1" (5.59m x 2.77m approx)
Conveniently adjacent to the kitchen with double french doors to the lounge. Dual aspect windows with views to the garden, with shelving below; 15-pane glazed door to the inner hallway.

INNER HALLWAY
Cupboard housing meters and fusebox; smoke alarm; 12-pane window to front with shelving below; 10-pane glazed door to front hall.

MASTER BEDROOM 14'11" x 12'10" (4.55m x 3.91m approx)
Attractive double bedroom with dual aspect windows enjoying garden views to the front and side. Ample space for bedroom furniture; t.v. and telephone points.

BATHROOM 10'9" x 7'6" (3.28m x 2.29m approx)
Fitted with four piece coloured suite comprising w.c., wash-hand basin, bidet and bath with electric shower over. Part-tiled; window to rear; mirror; wall-lights; wall-mounted electric heater; recessed vanity unit.

FRONT HALL
Deep-understair cupboard for storage; access to sitting room and bedroom 2; stairs to upper level.

SITTING ROOM 14'4" x 12'9" (4.37m x 3.89m approx)
Peaceful room with dual aspect windows to the side. Space for occasional furniture; attractive fireplace with electric fire and shelved recess to the side; wall-lights.

BEDROOM 2 14'4" x 10'6" (4.37m x 3.20m approx)
Sunny double bedroom with dual aspect windows to the rear and side. Shelved cupboard for storage; space for bedroom furniture.

STAIRS TO UPPER FLOOR
Skylight floods the stairwell with natural light; half-landing gives access to the cloakroom; deep-shelved cupboard housing watertank; space for furniture.

CLOAKROOM
Fitted with two-piece white suite comprising w.c., and wash-hand basin. Window to side; electric towel rail.

BEDROOM 3 14'10" x 13'4" (4.52m x 4.06m approx)
Light double bedroom with dual aspect windows with views to the side. Shelved cupboard for storage; space for bedroom furniture.

BEDROOM 4 14'5" x 10'6" (4.39m x 3.20m approx)
Spacious room currently used as a study, window enjoying superb open views to the fields beyond; shelved cupboard for storage.

There are two sets of wrought-iron gates giving access to this attractive property. One set gives access alongside the greenhouse, leading to the rear garden, and large basement, with toolshed/workshop. A small gate to the front, leads to the original front door. The main entrance is via a large tarmac driveway, leading to the main school entrance, and to the rear of the property where there is parking for several cars, A large integral remote double garage with roller doors, formally the school hall, offers scope for further conversion. The mature gardens have been well tended and include neatly manicured lawns, colourful, eye catching planted borders, and a variety of mature trees alongside the boundaries including a superb Copper Beech. A sheltered sun-trap patio garden with summerhouse, enjoys splendid elevated views across open fields.

GENERAL
It is proposed to include all carpets, floor coverings, curtains, blinds, light fittings, stated appliances; greenhouse and summerhouse in the sale.

LOCATION
from Perth travel north to the Inveralmond roundabout, taking the A9, and the first exit B9099 (Luncarty/Stanley). Turn left onto the B8063 for about 1 minute then take the exit right signposted Battleby. Travel approximately 1 mile turn right into Moneydie, The Old Schoolhouse can be found on the right-hand side with our sign.

Client: Mrs Wylie.
Entry: By arrangement.
Council Tax: Band F.
To View: Contact solicitors 01738 635300.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Office Ref: AMK/MD.
McCash& Hunter Ref: 1319.
July 2010.