Fortingall, Aberfeldy, Perthshire

A delightful five bedroom home with 4.5 acres beside the River Lyon in the heart of the Perthshire Highlands.

Bridge of Lyon is a detached house with plenty of character, set in a spectacular rural position beside the River Lyon and surrounded by beautiful Highland countryside. The house features five bedrooms and a wealth of attractive, flexible accommodation arranged mostly on a single accessible level, with rooms benefitting from triple aspect and views across the surrounding landscapes.

The well-proportioned sitting room is the main ground-floor reception room, with its stone-clad feature fireplace, which is fitted with a woodburning stove. The south east-facing sun room provides extensive further ground-floor living space, welcoming plenty of natural light and offering views towards the riverbank, while there is also a well-equipped kitchen with fitted units to base and wall level, a patterned tile backsplash and a range cooker with bottled gas hob and an extractor hood.

On the ground floor you will find four well-presented bedrooms, one of which is ideal for use as a home study. Two of the bedrooms feature en suite shower rooms. The bedrooms benefit from built-in storage. Additionally, the ground floor has a family bathroom. Stairs lead to the upper level, where you find the stunning principal bedroom room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed timber eaves, a logburner, a vanity/dressing area and triple aspect panoramic views across the beautiful Highland landscape, as well as French doors opening to a sunny balcony.

Outside, dual five-bar gates open to the driveway, which provides plenty of parking space and access to the garage for further parking and storage. The gardens feature lawns bordered by high hedgerows, and a wooded area along the riverbank, creating a peaceful, tranquil environment and a haven for wildlife and birdlife. There is a large vegetable garden and a paddock. In total the grounds extend to about 4.5 acres.

Bridge of Lyon has riparian fishing rights on the River Lyon.

Location
The property is set beside the River Lyon and on the edge of the Tay Forest Park in the heart of the Perthshire Highlands, surrounded by breathtaking countryside and mountain views. The small village of Kenmore is four miles away, at the head of Loch Tay, offering several restaurants and a village shop, while the market town of Aberfeldy is nine miles away, providing a range of everyday amenities, including several shops, restaurants, cafés, and other facilities. Kenmore has the closest primary school, while further schooling is available in Aberfeldy. The city of Perth, 40 miles to the southeast, is accessed via the A9 and provides further amenities and a mainline station. The area provides a magnificent setting for walking, cycling, climbing, riding and other outdoor pursuits, with the mountains of Ben Lawers and Schiehallion on its doorstep.

The property is also situated in the peaceful rural setting, just a short drive from the popular Highland town of Aberfeldy, which offers a good range of everyday amenities including independent shops, cafés, a health centre and a supermarket, along with a primary and secondary schooling at Breadalbane Academy. The area is well placed for access to the wider Perthshire countryside, with a strong reputation for outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling and water sports on the nearby River Tay and Loch Tay. Further schooling options are available within reach, including well-regarded independent schools such as Glenalmond College, Strathallan School and Morrison's Academy.

The area is well connected by road via the A9, providing links to Perth and beyond, with rail services available from Pitlochry and Perth offering connections to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, while both Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are within a comfortable driving distance.

General

Local Authority: Perth & Kinross Council

Services: Electricity mains, water mains, heating oil with combi boiler, drainage private.

Council Tax: Band F

EPC Rating: C

Broadband: Full fibre (1.6gbps) available to the house

Health & Safety - The pathways are slippery and viewers should exercise caution when walking around the garden and grounds.