Detached house for sale in Cupar KY14, 5 Bedroom

Steeped in history, Ferryfield House is a charming 5 bedroom 3 public room detached home dating from around the late 1700?S. It enjoys an idyllic position nestled along the banks of the meandering River Earn, close to where it merges with the famous River Tay resulting is some striking, panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. A former Inn and fishing station, the property and nearby Carpow Ferry is documented through various points in local history. It is said to be the crossing point for Kings on their journey to Scone to be crowned and also where Lord Macduff escaped the clutches of Shakespeare?S Macbeth.

Location: The setting offers a very high degree of privacy but also easy access to the nearby village of Abernethy and town of Newburgh with both providing a number of local services, shops, cafes and schooling facilities. The M90 motorway can also be found in less than a ten minute drive which gives links to Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh and beyond.

Directions: From Perth, travel to Abernethy. Continue through the village itself, crossing the small railway bridge until reaching Jamesfield Farm Shop & Garden Centre. Head down the road here, passing the Farm Shop & Garden Centre on the right, to the very bottom where Ferryfield House can be found.

Whilst in need of modernisation and upgrading, the property offers tremendous potential and generous accommodation. There is an area of private garden to the rear and shared ownership of some larger surrounding fields plus a stretch of river bank extending to around one mile in length which includes full fishing rights. The total shared land extends to around 8 acres in total. A true hidden gem within the area and enjoying the type of setting and history that is incredibly rare to the market.

Ground floor: Porch, entrance hall, living room, garden room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.

First floor: Four double bedrooms, cloakroom WC and a bathroom.

The garden ground which is privately owned by the property lies predominantly to the rear and consists of a large area of lawn with some fruit trees and mature hedges. There is also a private drive leading to the front of the property and to the large garage/workshop which can easily accommodate four cars or may also offer scope for conversion and incorporating into the existing accommodation. Together with a neighbouring property, Ferryfield also has shared ownership of some generous fields to either side, a further wooded area leading down to the riverbank and the one mile stretch of riverbank along the River Earn with full fishing rights.