The Alders has been designed to make the most of the stunning loch views across Loch Tay and provides an ideal family home. Large windows let in lots of natural light throughout the house and the sitting room spans its entire width. With its large open fireplace, and sliding doors to the terrace outside, its an ideal room for entertaining, while the dining room has easterly and south easterly views and French doors to the terrace.
The first floor has a minstrel landing currently used as a library, and there are four double bedrooms including the master suite, and a large family bathroom. The attic offers three large rooms, currently used as a study, music room and cinema room but could easily be additional bedrooms.
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Outside the garden extends to 1.7 acres with around 85m of foreshore. Lawns are filled with colour by the herbaceous borders and terraces provide ideal entertaining space outdoors. To the front, the driveway leads down to the jetty, providing a launch platform for boats.
This is a perfect house for those who love the outdoors: swimming, boating and fishing are all on the doorstep, and the wider attractions of Perthshire remain within easy reach.
The Alders enjoys a wonderful position on Loch Tay around a mile from Fearnan and under five miles from the popular village of Kenmore. Aberfeldy is just 11 miles and has excellent local services.
The guide price is £895,000. For further information please contact Strutt & Parker on 0131 226 2500 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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