The Herons

• 2 reception rooms. 4 bedrooms
• A delightful contemporary house finished to a high standard throughout
• Flexible accommodation and spacious reception spaces ideal for family life
• A pretty garden with ample parking and a double garage.
• A fantastic location on the edge of Dunkeld

SITUATION The Herons enjoys a most private and secluded position on the north eastern edge of the historic cathedral village of Dunkeld in the county of Perthshire. Dunkeld, a delightful village with a thriving community, is only a short walk down the hill with a superb range of day to day facilities including delicatessen, bakery, butcher, small supermarket, further independent retailers, restaurants, primary school and doctor’s surgery and dentist. Lying on the banks of the River Tay, Dunkeld enjoys a highly scenic setting in rural Perthshire, yet with excellent transport links with the A9 nearby giving swift access north and south and a railway station with regular daily services including the sleeper service to London.The city of Perth is about 15 miles south via the A9 with an extensive range of amenities including national retailers, concert hall, theatre, swimming pool, banks, bus and railway stations, as well as the renowned Perth Racecourse at Scone Palace. Edinburgh and Glasgow can both be reached in just over an hour’s car journey with their international airports and vibrant city amenities.Dunkeld is at the entrance to the Highlands and has access to the wonderful countryside Perthshire has to offer. Perthshire is renowned for its wealth of recreational opportunities on its doorstep. The surrounding hills and glens offer many walking and mountain biking routes whilst winter sports can be enjoyed at Glenshee Ski Centre which lies about an hour’s journey north. For the golfer, there are numerous courses within a comfortable distance including an 18 hole course in Dunkeld itself with both Perth and Rosemount offering additional courses.DESCRIPTION The Herons is a most attractive contemporary house which sits within a well-tended and mature garden with superb views of the surrounding countryside and a delightful, peaceful setting. It has a harled exterior lying under a tiled roof with double glazing throughout. The Herons provides spacious and flexible accommodation over a single floor with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The entrance hall leads to a welcoming sitting room which is centred on a wood burning stove in an attractive fireplace and enjoys fantastic views through the large windows. The dining kitchen is a superb reception space which is ideal for family life as well as entertaining guests and is filled with natural light. There are doors that lead from the dining area onto an attractive decking area and adjacent to the kitchen there is a good-sized utility room.The principal bedroom is generously proportioned with a walk through dressing area and an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms with integrated wardrobes and a 4th double bedroom/study which allows for great flexibility. The accommodation is completed by a lovely family bathroom. ACCOMMODATION Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility, Principal Bedroom with Dressing Area and En Suite, 2 Double Bedrooms, 4th Bedroom/Study, Family Bathroom. GARDEN AND GROUNDSThe Herons sits within a lovely, well-established garden which enjoys superb views over the surrounding countryside and the hills around Dunkeld. A good-sized parking area lies next to the double garage which provides ample storage space. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with a number of mature trees and colourful borders that provide structure and privacy. There is a lovely decking area off the kitchen which is well placed to make the most of the stunning views and provides an ideal space for outdoor dining.