Benard has two delightful reception rooms, four double bedrooms, (two with en suite shower rooms) and family bathroom.

Madeleine Lillie of Galbraith, who is handling the sale, said: “This is a wonderful traditional property which has been sensitively modernised to a very high standard, resulting in an exceptionally bright, comfortable and well-proportioned family home.

“The garden studio has been thoughtfully equipped with a shower room and kitchenette, making it an ideal home office or for use as additional accommodation for guests. The gardens are well-established and very pretty while the views of the hills are sensational. Pitlochry is a great place to live and Benard is a very desirable family home, likely to appeal to a wide range of purchasers.”

Benard has an attractive stone exterior and slate roof. The property has been refurbished and updated throughout including new bathrooms, new radiators and appliances, restored parquet flooring and new hardwood windows with oak windowsills in several of the rooms. Traditional features such as the arched glazed entrance vestibule and circular gable window have been preserved to ensure the property retains its character.

The reception spaces benefit from a western aspect and large windows to enjoy the views over the garden, to Pitlochry Golf Course and the hills beyond, including Craigower and Ben Vrackie.

The accommodation includes on the ground floor: vestibule, hall, dining room, kitchen, sitting room, bedroom with en-suite,  further bedroom and family bathroom. On the first floor is the principal bedroom with en-suite and a fourth double bedroom with storage.

The property has plenty of parking space and the very attractive, well-tended gardens of about 0.4 acres are primarily laid to lawn, with a patio area and a variety of shrubs and trees providing colour and interest throughout the year.

To the rear of the property is a large self-contained garden studio or office benefitting from electric heating, kitchenette and shower room with WC. This provides great flexibility for visiting family and friends, as a home office, or potentially for use as a holiday let, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. There is also a hut and tool shed in the garden.

Benard benefits from an elevated position in Pitlochry within walking distance of the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, Pitlochry High School and less than a mile from the train station.

Pitlochry provides an excellent selection of everyday amenities within walking distance of Benard including a supermarket, pharmacy, medical centre, dental practice, a variety of cafes and restaurants, a railway station with sleeper services to London, and comprehensive nursery, primary and secondary schooling. Pitlochry is also renowned for cultural events, including the celebrated Festival Theatre with its year-round programme of performances.

The town is surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Highland Perthshire.

Benard, Pitlochry, Perthshire, is for sale through Galbraith for Offers Over £525,000.