4 bedroom semi-detached house

Oronsay House is situated in the sought-after Perthshire village of Birnam and forms half of a traditional Victorian mansion house. Originally built in 1878 this beautiful historic home has been sympathetically refurbished throughout over time whilst maintaining many original features including ornate cornicing, sash and case windows, working window shutters and original fire places. The property is grade ‘C’ Listed.
Despite its peaceful location, the house is only a short walk from the picturesque town centres of Birnam and Dunkeld with a delightful range of historic buildings, interesting independent shops and a variety of high-quality bars and restaurants.

Accommodation is formed over two floor levels, measuring 238 sqm and in full comprises; attractive and welcoming entrance vestibule, impressive entrance hallway with spectacular original staircase, front facing living and dining room both boasting an element of grandeur with wood burner stove in the formal living room and feature gas burner in the dining room. Both of these elegant reception rooms enjoy views over the private garden. Through to the rear the kitchen is the heart of the home and is complete with a range of quality base units in keeping with the property style and features a superb Aga oven. Off the kitchen you will find an attractive sun room again boasting views over the impressive garden grounds. There is a snug sitting room also located to the rear, which could be utilised as a fifth bedroom if required. A cloakroom WC and a utility room complete with washing machine, fridge freezer and a linen cupboard completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs the impressive landing gives way to the sizeable principal bedroom with feature original fireplace. There are three further bedrooms on the upper level. The larger double room leads to an attractive en-suite shower room and the second features a generous en-suite bathroom. All of the bedrooms offer excellent open views over the gardens and hills beyond. A well-appointed shower room is also located on this upper level to complete the upper accommodation. Located off the shower room is access to a stairwell which leads up to the large attic space and approximately a third of this area is fully floored offering additional storage.

With a sweeping private driveway, the house is surrounded entirely by mature garden grounds. The large driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the main entrance. Within the beautifully maintained garden grounds are a number of lovely places to relax within the summer months including a well-placed summer house which is ideal for enjoying the impressive surroundings.

Birnam is a charming village which was originally made famous by Birnam Wood in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. Birnam Arts Centre is a community owned arts centre which offers theatre, concerts, art exhibitions, facilities for meetings and workshops as well as a Beatrix Potter exhibition and indoor children’s play area. The local library, a gift shop and a popular cafe are based in the centre. Oronsay House is ideally positioned within walking distance of the primary school, (The Royal School of Dunkeld), the medical centre, the arts centre, tennis courts and a bowling green. Together the two villages offer a wide range of shops, restaurants, hotels, a post office and bank. The 18-hole Dunkeld and Birnam Golf course is a short drive away. Also close by is the Hermitage owned by The National Trust for Scotland, which is a well-loved woodland walk and there are many walks and cycle routes in the area. Perth, about 13 miles south of Birnam, has an excellent range of shops, supermarkets and professional services, and is in a pivotal position with motorway and dual carriageway connections to all the major cities of Scotland. Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station is within 10 minutes' walk from Oronsay House. EPC - D