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Features
• Victorian five bedroom detached stone built, three storey house with extensive gardens, a single garage and outbuildings
• Set in a highly sought-after residential part of the historic Perthshire twin town of Blairgowrie and Rattray
• Ground floor: hall, sitting room, snug, dining room, kitchen and WC
• First floor: principal en suite bedroom, two further double bedrooms and bathroom
• Second floor: en suite bedroom, double bedroom, utility room and storage
• Extensive grounds encircling the house that include a range of outbuildings and a single garage
• Gas fired central heating

Set on Riverside Road, one of Rattray’s most favoured residential streets, Riverside House is an ideally positioned detached Victorian residence, offering spacious comfort and privacy. Dating from 1860, symmetrical in design, stone built with a pitched slate roof and retaing many of its original eclectic features, it extends over three floors. Surrounded by just under an acre (0.4 ha.) of established gardens, Riverside House enjoys the rare benefit of fishing rights on the River Ericht, a renowned salmon and trout river that flows directly opposite the property.

Combined with Blairgowrie's amenities within easy reach, this unique feature further enhances the property's exceptional lifestyle appeal and creates a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished family home in one of Perthshire's most sought-after locations.

The front door opens directly into the hall, at the centre of the house, that has a flagstone floor and gains natural light from the window on the turn of the elegant staircase. To one side of the hall, the sitting room overlooks the front garden and has a log burning stove in the hearth, shuttered windows and a polished wood floor. Adjoining doors at the back of the room open into the snug, a charming room with built-in book shelves and overlooking the back garden that would make an enviable study.

To the other side of the hall, the spacious dining room again has a log burning stove set in its fireplace and will comfortably fit a dining table suitable for a large gathering. Opening directly off the dining room, the kitchen is fully equipped and features a range cooker, a traditional Belfast sink, and cream coloured Shaker style cabinetry, a flagstone floor and a breakfast bar peninsula. A WC, beside the back door, completes the ground floor accommodation.

All rooms open directly off the first floor landing that is naturally lit by the staircase window. The principal bedroom sits to the front of the house with views over the River Ericht and includes its own windowed en suite shower room. The second double bedroom matches the principal in size, while the third bedroom faces the garden to the rear. The glamorous panelled bathroom features a tiled floor and a traditional three piece suite, including a generous roll top bath. It also offers the added luxury of a tiled, walk through shower.

The top floor landing is illuminated by a skylight. There are two further double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room. Both have dormer windows, combed ceilings and access to useful storage. The utility room houses the boiler and a large hot water cylinder as well as the washing machine and spin dryer, while also providing storage space.

Surrounded by mature trees and established planting, the grounds feature a striking Japanese maple and a magnificent copper beech that provide vibrant colour. Extensive lawns, bordered with shrubberies, wrap around the house that create a tranquil, secluded setting. A gravel drive sweeps around the side of the house to the rear, where a porch and paved terrace provide an ideal space for al fresco entertaining. Nearby there is a permanent barbeque and patio. A range of outbuildings and a single garage sit discretely within the grounds.

Additional:
Riverside House benefits from the valuable inclusion of fishing rights on the River Ericht, a celebrated Perthshire River renowned for its salmon and trout fishing. Located directly across from the property, the river forms a stunning natural backdrop and provides owners with the opportunity to enjoy a quintessential Scottish sporting pursuit from their own doorstep. Such rights are increasingly rare to find with residential homes and represent a significant enhancement to both the property's lifestyle appeal and long-term desirability.

Location
Rattray is a charming and highly sought-after residential area forming part of the historic twin town of Blairgowrie and Rattray. Rattray is nestled on the north bank of the River Ericht at the foot of the Grampians, in the heart of scenically spectacular Perthshire. Combining the tranquillity of countryside living with the convenience of an established and historic market town, it offers an exceptional lifestyle to all.

The area enjoys a welcoming community atmosphere and provides an excellent range of everyday amenities. Blairgowrie town centre is just a short distance away, offering independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, healthcare facilities and leisure amenities, ensuring everything required for day-to-day living is within easy reach.

Surrounded by some of Scotland’s most breathtaking countryside, Rattray is a fantastic location for those who enjoy the outdoors. It offers an abundance of walking and cycling routes, riverside trails, golf courses and fishing opportunities, while Glenshee Ski Centre and the Cairngorms National Park are easily accessible for year-round recreation. The nearby River Ericht provides beautiful walks and adds to the peaceful character of the area.

Families are particularly well catered for, with Rattray Primary School and Blairgowrie High School nearby, along with parks, sports facilities and community groups that contribute to the area’s strong sense of community.

For those commuting further afield, Rattray is ideally situated with excellent road links to Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, making it an attractive option for buyers seeking a balance between rural surroundings and convenient access to Scotland’s major cities.

Steeped in history and surrounded by the natural beauty that Perthshire is renowned for, Rattray offers the best of both worlds – a peaceful setting with modern conveniences close at hand. Its combination of scenic surroundings, excellent local amenities and strong community spirit makes it one of the area’s most desirable places to live.

Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street
Garden details: Enclosed Garden, Front Garden, Private Garden, Rear Garden, Terrace
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Gas Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains