FOUR miles south of Perth in the heart of the countryside is Forgandenny, a picturesque conservation village with a church, village hall, primary school, two rivers (the Earn and the Strath), quaint buildings – and one notable exception.
Forgandenny is also home to Tigh Sona, a unique contemporary home with a striking wood and natural stone exterior, the result of a radical transformation and extension of a traditional cottage into a bespoke, high-specification home with landscaped gardens to match, perfect for outdoor living.
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Inside, the split-level accommodation spans an impressive 3,500 sq ft over two levels and incorporates many standout features, including a sweeping handmade walnut staircase with carved balustrade, bespoke fitted storage, fitness room, principal bedroom with double-height vaulted ceilings and an en suite bathroom showcasing floor-to-ceiling window and oval freestanding bath. There is a bespoke fitted kitchen with Silestone and walnut work surfaces, high-end integrated appliances, central island, and breakfast bar. The choice of materials and quality of craftsmanship throughout this home is impressive, as is the imaginative use of space and light.
An entrance vestibule leads through into a spacious open plan sitting room and music room, the two areas delineated by a central double-sided wood burning stove. On the other side of the adjacent staircase is a palatial 38ft family living/kitchen area open plan to a large formal dining room, while a utility, shower room, and internal access to the garage are off to one side.
The ground floor layout also includes a 20ft double-aspect office with a full wall of solid yew, fitted storage, family bathroom, and three bedrooms – two of which are en suite, while one also has a walk-in dressing room with integrated storage.
On the first floor, a 24ft mezzanine hallway with double-height ceiling gives access to two, adjoining bedrooms (one currently a fitness room), both of which have access to a fitted dressing room and bathroom with a full height window in front of which is a stand-alone oval bath. The principal bedroom also has a glazed gable incorporating double doors onto a large, decked balcony with stunning views over the gardens and countryside beyond.
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Outside, electric entrance gates give way to a driveway leading to the attached double garage, while the mature landscaped gardens include a sunken trampoline, flower beds, trees, secluded seating areas, patio, and lawns.
Although rural, Tigh Sona (Gaelic for ‘happy house’) is close to the town of Bridge of Earn, which sits on the banks of the River Earn and offers a good range of amenities – Strathallan School is also nearby.
Offers over £875,000 are invited by Clyde Property in Perth.
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