House For Sale £450,000
Armoury House is a charming, c-listed detached stone-built cottage in Birnam, constructed in 1894 and used as the headquarters for Black Watch soldiers during the First World War, before being converted for residential use in 1919. The historic house boasts three bedrooms, a box room, two reception rooms, a dining kitchen, a shower room and two WCs, as well as a large additional multipurpose room (the former drill hall), a workshop, a generous garden, and extensive private parking. Although the house would now benefit from some modernisation and upgrades, it offers its new owner an excellent opportunity to style a characterful family home to their own tastes and requirements.
The property instantly endears with its charming stone exterior and the front door opens into an entrance vestibule, leading through to a hall. On your right, you step into a living room, where space is provided for a choice of lounge furniture layouts, all arranged around a homely fireplace, and neutral décor is accompanied by a carpet, a picture rail, cornicing, and an Edinburgh press with display shelving. Across the hall, a dining room presents the perfect setting for seated family meals and entertaining and features a handy serving hatch to the neighbouring kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with base cabinets and worktops, with space provided for freestanding and undercounter appliances. Provision is made for a dining table and chairs, ideal for morning coffee, breakfasts, and casual weeknight suppers, and the kitchen also features a fireplace and a clothes pulley, and affords access to a rear vestibule (with built-in storage and external access). Completing the ground floor is the former drill hall, a workshop, and a WC.
The sleeping accommodation is found on the first floor, accessed via a staircase and landing. This consists of three good-sized double bedrooms and a box room that could be used as a home office/study – ideal for those requiring a quiet space to work from home. A shower room and WC complete the upper level. The property is kept warm by gas central heating and open fires.
Externally, the home is complemented by a large garden, predominantly laid to lawn and partially bordered by a wall. A greenhouse, a shed, and a carport are also included, with additional off-street parking provided by an extensive driveway.
Extras: All fitted floor coverings, window coverings, and light fittings will be included in the sale.
Birnam, Perthshire
The picturesque village of Birnam in Perthshire is situated on the banks of the idyllic River Tay, just across the water from its larger neighbour, Dunkeld (which is within brisk walking distance). The two places were linked in 1809 with the building of the Dunkeld Bridge by the famous Scottish engineer, Thomas Telford. Today, both areas continue to boast their own unique character and heritage, and both are simply enchanting with traditional architecture and a wealth of listed buildings. Dunkeld and Birnam are also served by an excellent range of local amenities, with a small supermarket, a Post Office, a butcher, a baker, a pharmacy, and a newsagent all within easy reach, along with an array of cafes, pubs, hotels, and restaurants. The two areas are home to a great selection of unique tourist attractions, including The Birnam Oak, which is said to be one of the last surviving trees in the forest featured in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, attracting literary fans all year round. Other interesting places include the Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Garden, the medieval Dunkeld Cathedral, and The Hermitage – a magical stretch of Perthshire forest with a spectacular waterfall, a Victorian folly, and some of the tallest Douglas Firs in Scotland. Birnam is conveniently positioned just off the A9 and the local train station operates frequent services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, and London via the Caledonian Sleeper. Nursery and primary schooling are provided locally, followed by secondary education at either Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy or Perth Grammar School.
The property instantly endears with its charming stone exterior and the front door opens into an entrance vestibule, leading through to a hall. On your right, you step into a living room, where space is provided for a choice of lounge furniture layouts, all arranged around a homely fireplace, and neutral décor is accompanied by a carpet, a picture rail, cornicing, and an Edinburgh press with display shelving. Across the hall, a dining room presents the perfect setting for seated family meals and entertaining and features a handy serving hatch to the neighbouring kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with base cabinets and worktops, with space provided for freestanding and undercounter appliances. Provision is made for a dining table and chairs, ideal for morning coffee, breakfasts, and casual weeknight suppers, and the kitchen also features a fireplace and a clothes pulley, and affords access to a rear vestibule (with built-in storage and external access). Completing the ground floor is the former drill hall, a workshop, and a WC.
The sleeping accommodation is found on the first floor, accessed via a staircase and landing. This consists of three good-sized double bedrooms and a box room that could be used as a home office/study – ideal for those requiring a quiet space to work from home. A shower room and WC complete the upper level. The property is kept warm by gas central heating and open fires.
Externally, the home is complemented by a large garden, predominantly laid to lawn and partially bordered by a wall. A greenhouse, a shed, and a carport are also included, with additional off-street parking provided by an extensive driveway.
Extras: All fitted floor coverings, window coverings, and light fittings will be included in the sale.
Birnam, Perthshire
The picturesque village of Birnam in Perthshire is situated on the banks of the idyllic River Tay, just across the water from its larger neighbour, Dunkeld (which is within brisk walking distance). The two places were linked in 1809 with the building of the Dunkeld Bridge by the famous Scottish engineer, Thomas Telford. Today, both areas continue to boast their own unique character and heritage, and both are simply enchanting with traditional architecture and a wealth of listed buildings. Dunkeld and Birnam are also served by an excellent range of local amenities, with a small supermarket, a Post Office, a butcher, a baker, a pharmacy, and a newsagent all within easy reach, along with an array of cafes, pubs, hotels, and restaurants. The two areas are home to a great selection of unique tourist attractions, including The Birnam Oak, which is said to be one of the last surviving trees in the forest featured in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, attracting literary fans all year round. Other interesting places include the Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Garden, the medieval Dunkeld Cathedral, and The Hermitage – a magical stretch of Perthshire forest with a spectacular waterfall, a Victorian folly, and some of the tallest Douglas Firs in Scotland. Birnam is conveniently positioned just off the A9 and the local train station operates frequent services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, and London via the Caledonian Sleeper. Nursery and primary schooling are provided locally, followed by secondary education at either Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy or Perth Grammar School.
