DRUMKILBO HOUSE MEIGLE BLAIRGOWRIE

Blairgowrie 7 miles (11km), Alyth 2 Miles (3km), Perth 22 Miles (35km), Aberdeen 39 miles

(62km), Aberfeldy 39 miles (62km), Blairgowrie 10 miles (16km), Dundee 17 miles (27km),

Dunkeld 21 miles (33km), Edinburgh 63 miles (100km), Forfar 11 miles (17km), Glasgow 78

miles (125km), Gleneagles 36 miles (57km), St Andrews 29 miles (46km)

(All distances are approximate)

An elegant and historic country house set in 19th century landscape with 20th century formal gardens and architectural additions by Sir Robert Lorimer.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor:Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Bar, Sitting Room, Writing Room, Domestic Offices.

First Floor:Master Bedroom (Cox Suite) comprising Dressing Room, Nursery, Bathroom and Shower Room, Seven further Bedroom Suites, (all with private baths/showers).

Lower Ground Floor:Billiard Room, two Bedrooms, Bathroom, Office, Gun Room, Laundry Room, Staff Flat, Boiler Room, Storerooms and Cellar Storage.

Exterior:The gardens and grounds comprise approximately 14.3 acres with a tree lined avenue drive, wooded policies and formal gardens. Swimming pool.

Drumkilbo HouseMEIGLE, BLAIRGOWRIE, PERTHSHIRE

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SituationDrumkilbo House is accessed through a stone built and wrought iron gated entrance with a tree lined drive which opens out to a gravel sweep and car parking area.

Drumkilbo House is surrounded by rich, productive arable farmland and lies within the Vale of Strathmore. Glen Isla and the Angus Glens rise up to the north and the Sidlaw Hills are to the south. The house is set back from the road in its own wooded policies and located approximately 0.5 miles north of the village of Meigle which has a Shop, Post Office and Primary School. A more comprehensive range of services are available at Perth or Dundee which have all the usual High Street shops, a variety of professional services, good communication links and cultural and leisure opportunities as you would expect of two of Scotland’s major cities.

Drumkilbo House is ideally placed for exploring the local countryside, whether it is walking in the Angus Glens and Perthshire Hills or skiing at Glenshee. There is excellent fishing locally on the Rivers Isla, Tay, Erick and Esk and pheasant and partridge shooting can be rented on local Estates. There are popular local Golf Courses at Alyth, Glen Isla and Strathmore whilst the more renowned Championship Courses at Rosemount in Blairgowrie, Carnoustie and St. Andrews, Host of the Open Championship, are all easily accessible.

Drumkilbo House benefits from good communications to Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The A94 connects to the national motorway network at Perth providing fast access to Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow. Aberdeen can be reached via the A90 dual carriageway, which is located at Forfar. Dundee and Perth, both have main line Railway Stations with regular services to the north and south including a sleeper service to London. Edinburgh Airport has a wide range of flights to a number of domestic, European and international destinations while Dundee Airport offers a scheduled service to London.

Secondary Schooling is in Blairgowrie with a host of Private Schooling opportunities in the area including Dundee High School, Craigclowan, Kilgraston, Strathallan and Glenalmond.

Historical NoteDrumkilbo House is Grade B Listed with accommodation over three levels and was built in the 14th Century as a fortified Tower House with the original spiral stairway still in situ. The house was predominately built in 1811 and this part now forms the central section of the house, two wings were added in 1920 by the famous architect, Sir Robert Lorimer. This addition includes a front door, the Drawing Room and the Master Bedroom Suite. In 1963 the house was extended further including the kitchen and guest bedroom accommodation.

The first recorded owner of Drumkilbo House was King Robert the Bruce, who gifted it to Morice de Tiry in circa 1300. The Tyrees were the first confirmed inhabitants of Drumkilbo and lived at Drumkilbo for 300 years until Sir Thomas Tyree sold the Estate to the Nairne Family in 1650. Alexander Nairne enlarged the house in 1811. The owner, Edward Cox, in 1920 commissioned Sir Robert Lorimer to enlarge Drumkilbo which has been undertaken to an exceptionally high standard and in keeping with the rest of the original house. More recent occupants have included a Cousin to HM the Queen and an American Stockbroker.

Exclusive Use VenueDrumkilbo House has established a presence over the last twenty years as a premier exclusive use venue. It appeals to a broad category of visitors from family groups to sporting parties taking advantage of the multitude of recreation and attractions of Highland Perthshire.

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A warm country house atmosphere has been achieved which not only appeals to visitors but also lends itself perfectly to combining private family use of the house with commercial bookings. The Drumkilbo House visitors’ book records many years of enthusiastic comments:

“Having arduously searched, Livingstone stumbled upon the source of the Nile. Similarly, we have stumbled upon the source of hospitality here at Drumkilbo. And we leave with returning on our minds and in our hearts.”

“Far from the madding crowd, amid Drumkilbo’s ancient oaks, elms and chestnuts, which tells of a history far longer than my years and a calm and peace I could never hope to achieve, save in these brief wonderful few days.”

“Such a wonderful sense of history here, such graciousness to share this home and garden.”

“The grounds of your lovely estate are quite breathtaking.”

“This home is a little slice of Heaven.”

The business of Drumkilbo House has been divided between exclusive use venue bookings for house party/wedding groups/corporate entities and entertaining clients of an unrelated London financial business. This does not include catering, housekeeping or any other services which are outsourced.

Considerable goodwill has been developed over the years and a significant number of bookings are repeat visitors. Substantial advertising in the past has established the reputation of Drumkilbo House and the results can now be enjoyed. The majority of bookings are obtained through the well established website www.drumkilbo.co.uk and www.drumkilbo.com. A google search for the name “Drumkilbo” shows our website to be the first listing.

A key aspect to achieving good margins is the use of outsourcing for all aspects of the business other than management and marketing. We partner with caterers, marquee suppliers, cleaners, sporting agents and providers of entertainment. This also enables guests to select the type of service which fits their needs.

In short, the new owner would have the option of combing personal use of the house as an elegant and comfortable home together with commercial use. This would permit enjoyment of Drumkilbo House with most overhead costs fully covered.

DescriptionDrumkilbo House is a fantastic and impressive country house which, despite the passing of time, has retained its classical period features with beautifully proportioned rooms. The Entrance Hall is part of the Lorimer Wing along with the Drawing Room which is a superb triple aspect room

with detailed and decorative plasterwork and a central focal point is the George III Statutory marble chimney piece with a moulded mantel and ornate carvings in yellow marble including fruit and baskets. The other reception rooms are southwest facing and have attractive views over the formal gardens. The Dining Room is a substantial and exceptional room for entertaining with a George III Statutory marble chimney piece with marble surround and flanked by two turned columns. Drumkilbo House has been thoughtfully laid out with the guest bedrooms being easily divided off from the rest of the house when not in use.

Access to Drumkilbo is through a pair of double storm doors located in the lower north wing of the house. A pediment dated 1963 with Coat of Arms sits above the door along with the doorway engraved with 1920. The doors open into:

Entrance Hall. Sitting area located to the side. Wood panelling. Natural wood flooring.

Drawing Room. A generously proportioned, triple aspect room with decorative ceiling mouldings and ornate plasterwork. A George III carved fireplace with fruit and baskets flanked by ram’s heads and acanthus scrolls. Panelled walls, Natural wood flooring.

Bar. A fully fitted bar with shelves and sink. Separate WC off.

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Writing Room. Plain cornicing. Fireplace with carved wooden mantel. South facing bay window with outlook over the formal gardens. Recessed shelf with cupboard below.

Hall. Double storm doors lead out to the south facing formal gardens. Natural stone spiral staircase providing access to first floor and lower ground floor level. Display shelving.

Cloakroom. Two wash hand basins. Separate WC.

Sitting Room. South facing bay window with outlook over garden with window seat below. Open fireplace with carved wooden mantel and marble hearth. Plain cornicing.

Dining Room. Beautifully proportioned room with three astragal sash windows with outlook over the formal gardens. Two pedimented display cupboards at either end of the room. George III statutory marble fireplace and surround and flanked by two turned columns.

Servery. Fitted floor and wall cupboards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Propane fired, four door Aga. Fitted floor and wall mounted kitchen units. Central island with granite work surface. Double Belfast sink. Door to garden. Steps down to large breakfasting area with cast iron fireplace with decorative tiles insert and gas log-effect fire.

Cloakroom. Separate WC and wash hand basin.

Utility Room. Sink unit. Hot water cylinder.

Freezer Room. Fitted shelves. Space for freezers and other domestic appliances.

Study. Triple aspect room. Plain cornicing. Fireplace with carved wooden mantel and marble inserts.

FIRST FLOORA spiral stone stair rises from the hall up to the first floor with a door off at half stair level to WC and wash hand basin.

North Lorimer Wing – Cox Suite. This Master Bedroom is beautifully proportioned with a double aspect with outlook over the gardens. Plain cornice. Fireplace with stone surround, timber mantel.

Bedroom 2/Dressing Room. Wash hand basin.

Nursery. Built-in wardrobes.

Bathroom. Bath. Wash hand basin. Fitted shelves. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls.

Separate WC. WC.Shower Room. Generous shower cubicle.

De Tyrie Bedroom. Fireplace (disused) with carved mantel. Wash hand basin. Fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom. Bath. Wash hand basin. WC.

Shower Room. Shower. WC. Wash hand basin.

Strathmore Bedroom. Fireplace with wooden mantel. Built-in wardrobe.

Nairne Suite. Natural wood flooring. Double aspect. Fitted cupboard.

Dressing Room/Bedroom 7. Velux roof windows.

Shower Room. Double sized shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Velux roof window.

Laundry Cupboard. Fitted Shelves

Storage. Fitted shelves.

Separate WC. WC. Wash hand basin.

Glamis Suite. South facing windows with outlook over the formal gardens. Archway to recessed fireplace with decorative carved timber mantel, stone hearth and marble inserts. Built-in wardrobes. Cupboard with wash hand basin.

Dressing Room. Fitted dressing table. Built-in wardrobes and cupboard.

Bathroom. Bath. Shower with tiled surround. Heated towel rail. WC. Wash hand basin.

Lady in Waiting Bedroom. Double windows with views over neighbouring farmland.

Bathroom. Bath. Wash hand basin.

Maid’s Pantry. Fitted shelves. Belfast sink.

Bathroom. Bath. WC. Wash hand basin.

Wallace Bedroom. Double aspect room. Built-in wardrobe. Carved wooden fireplace with marble inserts.

En-suite Shower Room. Double sized shower with tiled surround. Wash hand basin. WC. Heated towel rail.

Bruce Bedroom. Carved fireplace with marble inserts. Fitted wardrobes.

The spiral stair or back stairs descends to:

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

Billiard Room. Dumb waiter to kitchen above. Billiard table with light above (available for purchase). Door through to:

Store Room. Fitted cupboards, Belfast sink and door leading through to further storage and a dog run.

Office. Fitted shelves.

Gun Room. Belfast sink. Gun display cupboard. Fitted floor cupboards.

Bathroom. Bath, Wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. WC.

Rear Hall. Coat and boot storage area and door to rear garden.

Elizabeth Bedroom. Fitted wardrobe.

Wharncliffe Bedroom. Recessed shelves with cupboard below. Fireplace. Wash hand basin.

Staff Flat. Comprises Double Bedroom with cast iron fireplace. Shower Room, Kitchen/Dining Room with stainless steel sink and drainer and a range of fitted floor and wall kitchen units.

Wine Cellar and further Cellar Storage.

Laundry. Overhead clothes pulleys. Plumbing for washing machine. Belfast sink.

Boiler Room.

Gardens and GroundsDrumkilbo is accessed from the road via a stone pillared, wrought iron gated entrance leading to a tree lined avenue of mature beech and oak. There are a number of fine mature specimen trees throughout the gardens and policies with attractive glades, stocked with a variety of shrubs, rhododendrons, snowdrops and bluebells all providing colour and interest through the year.

The formal gardens comprise of two terraces which were designed by Sir Robert Lorimer when working for the Cox Family in the 1920s. There are a number of majestic trees which have been catalogued by the Royal Botanic Society in Edinburgh for their prominence. The two terraces are separated by a low retaining wall with steps and a small paved area. Herbaceous borders provide a colourful display during the summer months. The lower terrace was formally an Orchard and some of the apple trees have been retained. The beds have been planted with roses, Japanese Maple, honeysuckles, flowering shrubs and ground cover plants. There are several large trees including a fine Douglas fir, a sweet chestnut planted in 1750 and two magnificent limes dating from the 1800s as well as a tulip tree, surviving from an offshoot, which is said to be the oldest in Scotland.

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There is a heated outdoor swimming pool enclosed by a high wooden fence providing seclusion and shelter with a summer house adjacent to the pool.

In the grounds there is a range of outbuildings including a garden workshop providing useful machinery storage, potting shed and tractor store as well as a series of Lean-to Stores and oil tank.

General Remarks & InformationViewingViewing is strictly by appointment with the joint selling agents, Rettie & Co. and Savills

Entry and PossessionEntry and possession will be by mutual arrangement.

AccessDrumkilbo has a Servitude Right of Access over the back drive which leads to Drumkilbo Farm. This will be shared with the cottages.

Satellite NavigationFor the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is PH12 8QS.

Special Note: Prospective purchasers should note that WP Bruce Ltd hold a right of pre-emption over the title.

DirectionsFrom Perth take the A94 east towards Forfar and pass through Meigle. Continue approximately 0.5 miles on Meigle and the access to Drumkilbo House is on the right hand side with wrought iron gates flanked by stone pillars.

Fixtures and FittingsFitted carpets, curtains and light fittings in Drumkilbo House are included in the sale (subject to agreement).

ExclusionsGarden ornaments and statues are excluded from the sale.

Additional ItemsThe garden equipment is available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Exclusive Use VenueFor well over 10 years Drumkilbo has been marketed successfully as a venue for Weddings, House Parties and Corporate events. This business could be continued under new ownership with an annual six figure turnover.

ListingDrumkilbo House is Category B Listed.

Local AuthoritiesPerth & Kinross Council2 High StreetPerth PH1 5HHTel: 01738 475 000

Council Tax Band Drumkilbo House is Band H

EPC RatingBand E

ServicesMains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

SolicitorsMorton Fraser LLP2 Lister SquareEdinburgh EH3 9GLTel: 0131 247 1240

OffersOffers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents: Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH or Savills, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Internet WebsitesThis property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk, www.edinburghresi@savills.com as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk

Servitude Rights, Burdens & WayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and PlansThese particulars and plan are believed to be correct but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Phtotographs taken 2009-2012.

Home ReportA Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this

property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.

Misrepresentations1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co and Savills, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important NoticeRettie & Co and Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth.  Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers.  These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.  The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.  Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

Dining Room9.70 x 5.79

31'-10" x 19'-0"

Study6.85 x 4.72

22'-6" x 15'-6"

UPUP

Drawing Room6.95 x 10.80

22'-9" x 35'-3"

Writing Room8.35 x 4.25

27'-3" x 14'-0"

UP

LittleSitting Room

7.05 x 4.0023'-0" x 13'-0"

UP

Hall

DN

5.10 x 10.0016'-9" x 32'-9"

Breakfast Room

Kitchen

WCCupb'd

CloakRoom

UtilityRoom Freezer Room

UPDN

UP

DNEntrance Hall

CloakRoom

UP

Bar

DN

WC

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Ground floor

Bedroom 25.75 x 3.50

18'-9" x 11'-3"

Nursery4.90 x 2.75

16'-0" x 9'-0"

Bathroom2.75 x 2.658'-9" x 8'-6"WC

Shwr RmUP

DN

De Tyrie5.20 x 4.10

17'-0" x 13'-3"

BathRoom

ShowerRoom

UPUP

UP

Strathmore4.40 x 4.40

14'-3" x 14'-3"

Wallace5.35 x 4.60

17'-6" x 15'-0"

DressingRoom

3.45 x 2.9511'-3" x 9'-6"

Glamis Suite6.80 x 4.80

22'-0" x 15'-6"

BathRoom

Bruce4.40 x 4.35

14'-3" x 14'-3"Bath

RoomBath

Room

Lady In Waiting4.75 x 4.10

15'-6" x 13'-3"

UP

Bedroom 73.20 x 2.55

10'-6" x 8'-3"

ShowerRoom

Nairne4.80 x 4.00

15'-6" x 13'-0"

Cox Suite7.20 x 5.20

23'-6" x 17'-0"

En SuiteShower Room

Maid'sPantry

Laun

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Cup

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First floor

Gun

Roo

m3.

55x

3.00

11'-6

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9'-9

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OfficeBath

Room

Elizabeth4.20 x 3.35

13'-6" x 10'-9" Kitchen4.10 x 3.55

13'-3" x 11'-6"

Sitting Room /Bedroom

4.25 x 3.7014'-0" x 12'-0"

ShwrRoom

Boiler Room

Cellar

Cellar

Cellar

UP

Wharncliffe5.45 x 4.40

17'-9" x 14'-3"

Store Room

UP

StoreRoom

Billiard Room6.00 x 5.70

19'-6" x 18'-9"

StoreRoom

UP

Hall

HallHall

Laundry8.25 x 4.25

27'-0" x 13'-9"

C

NFor identification only. Not to scale.Honeygram Ltd ©

Drumkilbo House, Meigle, Blairgowrie, PH12 8QS

Lower ground floor

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A 94

ETL

Drumkilbo Cottages

Pond

65.3m

65.3m

Trac

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Sheep Wash

Cattle Grid

Cattle Grid

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Drumkilbo

Bothy

Sidlaw Cottage

Drumkilbo Farm

3

55.3m

Track A94

A94

A 94

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Not to scale. For identification purpose only.

11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

0131 220 4160mail@rettie.co.uk

www.rettie.co.uk

8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

0131 247 3700edinburghresi@savills.com

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