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ROSSIE PRIORY PERTHSHIRE
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ROSSIE PRIORYPERTHSHIRE

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ROSSIE PRIORYINCHTURE • PERTHSHIRE

Dundee 9 miles • Perth 14 miles • Edinburgh 55 miles(Distances are approximate)

Imposing Historic Country House in a Beautiful Designed LandscapeAccommodation

Regency Gothic mansion with 4 reception rooms • Games room Principal bedroom suite with two dressing rooms and two en suite bathrooms

4 family bedrooms (one en suite) and bathroom Guest suite with 5 further guest bedrooms (3 en suite) and bathroom

Integral 3 bedroom self-contained house

Private Chapel

Quadrangle with Clock Tower encompassing 3 bedroom cottage, stabling with 9 stalls, stores and garaging

Glorious gardens and grounds including arboretum and walled garden

Outstanding policies and surrounding woodland

2 bedroom gate lodge

Paddocks and attractive arable land

About 96 ha (237 acres) in total

For sale as a whole

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text

SAVILLS EDINBURGHWemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH

Tel: 0131 247 [email protected]

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SITUATIONRossie Priory lies in the Carse of Gowrie in a sheltered private position in the lee of Rossie Hill. From its elevated position overlooking a beautiful designed landscape, the house enjoys panoramic views southwards over the Firth of Tay to the rolling hills of North Fife.

Rossie Priory is conveniently situated between Dundee (9 miles) and Perth (14 miles) being readily accessible via the A90 dual carriageway which links into the central Scotland motorway network at Perth (M90 & M9) bringing both Edinburgh (and its airport (53 miles)) and Glasgow (73 miles) within easy reach. The A90 also affords swift and easy access northwards to Aberdeen (74 miles).

Dundee, once famed for its “jam, jute and journalism” has grown in stature as a leading UK tech hub and centre for biotechnology and life sciences based around its universities (Dundee and Abertay) and the prominent teaching hospital of Ninewells. Most recently the V & A opened a new museum on the regenerated waterfront in the heart of the city. Dundee also boasts a small regional airport with a daily service to London City Airport.

Perth offers an alternative selection of professional services, shops, cultural and leisure facilities including Scotland’s most northerly racecourse nestled in the parklands of Scone Palace. There are several private primary and secondary schools all within easy daily driving distance of Rossie Priory: Craigclowan (preparatory only); Dundee High School; St Leonards; Glenalmond, Strathallan and Kilgraston.

On the other side of the Firth of Tay, in the Kingdom of Fife lies the historic university town of St Andrews (23 miles) known as “The Home of Golf” with the famous Old Course,venue for The Open in 2022, in addition to numerous links courses in the surrounding area.

The estate is ideally positioned to take advantage of all that Scotland has to offer. For the traditional country sportsman there is fishing on many salmon rivers including the River Tay; and stalking, grouse and pheasant shooting on one of the many estates in Perthshire or Angus Glens a short drive away. The Grampian hills to the north offer spectacular walking and climbing and the opportunity to ski when conditions are favourable. There are numerous golf courses in the area within easy reach including Carnoustie and Gleneagles. For cricketing enthusiasts, the Rossie Priory Cricket Club is very close by!

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DESCRIPTIONThe property for sale extends to 237 acres and comprises the mansion house known as Rossie Priory set in magnificent policies and fine gardens together with surrounding farmland and woodland. Included in the sale is the private Chapel, End House, Stable Cottage and Knapp Lodge.

The estate is bounded to the east by the original estate wall within which the Rossie Burn flows through the den before joining the Lochspout Burn which forms the southern boundary. The western boundary which incorporates the walled garden is undefined following paths and tracks through the estate woodlands.

Rossie Priory occupies an elevated position overlooking a designed landscape of wonderful parkland against a backdrop of beautiful trees which include many fine specimens.

Notwithstanding the easy and ready access by road, rail and air, Rossie Priory is a wonderful retreat from which to escape the pressures of both city and modern day life. Despite its rather formal and grand appearance, Rossie Priory is an extremely inviting and comfortable family home.

HISTORICAL & ARCHITECTURAL NOTEOriginally part of the much larger estate, Rossie Priory was commissioned and completed in 1807 by the 7th & 8th Barons of Kinnaird and designed in a Regency Gothic style by the architect William Atkinson and has remained in the Kinnaird family ever since.

Constructed of red stone under a slated roof, the most attractive external architectural features are reflected throughout the interior of the house reminding one of its history as described in its time as “one of the finest houses in Scotland”.

After the WW2, the greater part of Rossie Priory was taken down to create a more manageable house which was reconfigured and altered by Sir Basil Spence. In essence what remains today is the original entrance and west wing. The garden terrace is sited on the foundations of the original house.

ROSSIE PRIORYThe house is approached by the main south drive which sweeps through the larger estate’s farmland. After crossing the Lochspout Burn the drive continues through its own policy woodlands before climbing gently as the views over the parkland are unveiled to a large gravel parking area in front of Rossie Priory.

The entrance to Rossie Priory is situated in the original carriage driveway. The entrance to the Chapel and its associated rooms (which lend themselves to being an ideal home office) lies immediately opposite. The flag stone floored entrance hall leads into a spacious reception hall which is lit from above by an impressive large cupola. The main reception rooms are located off the reception hall and include an elegant Drawing Room, a double aspect Sitting Room and the impressive panelled Dining Room with hidden bookcase door and direct access to the servery and kitchen. The double height Picture Gallery makes for a versatile space for entertaining, both formal and informal, off which access can be taken to the paved Summer Garden which enjoys the afternoon sunshine.

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As with other large houses of this period it benefits from a myriad of rooms (such as laundry, drying room, large pantry, Butler’s pantry, larders and basement wine cellars) which were once used to serve large house parties but today provide useful and enviable space and storage. In keeping with more modern times there is a large open plan dining kitchen with four oven AGA and living area which leads via a French window to a terrace on the east side of the house. At the end of the east corridor is a large flag stone floored Games Room ideal for snooker table, table tennis and fishing rods as well as an entrance door leading to The End House.

The elegant staircase leads to the galleried first floor landing off which there are four distinct “zones”: the principal bedroom suite with family or east wing beyond; the north wing and the west or guest wing. This makes for a very flexible arrangement allowing the guest wing to be closed off when not in use leaving a contained family area. The principal bedroom suite comprises a large double aspect bedroom with two bathrooms and two dressing rooms (one with extensively fitted cupboards). There are four “family” bedrooms (one en suite bathroom and two with wash hand basins) and a bathroom off the east hallway that leads to a rear staircase. The “north wing” is made up of a suite of rooms which include a sitting room, bedroom (known as The Tower Bedroom), dressing room/2nd bedroom and bathroom. The guest wing which sits above the Chapel rooms (see below) comprises three double bedrooms (Yellow, Gold & Blue) all en suite bathrooms, two further bedrooms (Chinese and Bowood) and a bathroom. A short flight of stairs leads to an attic room.

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Off the inner vestibule leading to the Chapel are two reception rooms with interconnecting doors, fitted kitchen and a shower room. An internal flight of steps lead from the vestibule up to the Chapel. It is a wonderful space for reflection and with its wooden rows of moveable pews has been used for family christenings, weddings and memorial services. It is possible to separate off, by way of closing an internal door in the guest corridor on the first floor, two of the guest bedrooms which can be accessed directly from the Chapel rooms below to form a self-contained apartment.

The End House can be accessed via its own main door on the east side of the house, or internally from the main house. It offers self-contained accommodation of a newly fitted kitchen, sitting room, three bedrooms and a bathroom ideal for a live-in member of staff or could be independently let on a holiday or long term basis.

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ROSSIE PRIORYApproximate Gross Internal Area:

Main House: 1711.25 sq.m. / 18,415 sq.ft. End House: 127.88 sq.m. / 1,376 sq.ft.

Chapel Ground Floor: 268.59 sq.m. / 2,891 sq.ft.

For identification only. Not to scale.

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GARDENS & GROUNDSThe designed landscape of Rossie Priory was laid out between 1800 and 1833 and is a particular feature of the estate creating an exceptionally private setting. The surrounding grounds encompass formal gardens, wonderful woodland walkways with magnificent specimen trees and the cricket ground which is one of the oldest in Scotland and still in regular use by the Rossie Priory Cricket Club. It is hoped this tradition will continue with a change in custodianship.

There are five distinct garden areas.

The Terrace Garden is situated in front of the main house overlooked by the south facing reception rooms on the foundations of the original house and contains a variety of flowering shrubs, roses and herbaceous plants.

The Woodland Garden is located between the house and the walled garden. The paths are shown on the first edition ordnance survey of 1863 and the age of some trees would indicate that the planting was first established on the site at the time when the house was built. An arboretum was established in the 1860s and this extended to the south of the walled garden.

The Yew Garden and the Water Garden run adjacent to each other leading from one to the other. The Yew Garden is situated within the woodland garden to the east of the walled garden. Enclosed by clipped yew hedges, it is terraced to accommodate the slope of Rossie Hill and each terrace is linked by central stone steps. On approaching from the east, the clipped yew arches of the garden frame the vista which centres on the fountain of the Water Garden beyond.

The Water Garden was laid out in the Victorian period and, whilst the centre feature of the fountain has remained, the planting has changed over the years. Originally predominantly ferns many moisture-loving plants have been added to create a most attractive water garden.

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WALLED GARDENGrand 19th century wrought-iron gates form the entrance to the main walled garden which contains rich deep soil in which to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers for the house in optimal climatic conditions. The walled garden is divided into two distinct parts, the main (top) and the lower walled gardens, by a high brick wall. The lower garden is now grassed and will be retained along with The Garden House and Garden Cottage which are specifically excluded from the sale.

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LANDRossie Priory is surrounded by about 76 acres of mature deciduous and softwood trees which enhance the privacy of the estate and can be enjoyed from the enchanting woodland walks which follow trails and tracks throughout. Red squirrels are often seen in addition to a variety of native woodland birds. The Rossie Burn has cut a deep ravine through the Rossie Den and tumbles below a small stone bridge.

Enclosed grass fields to the front and rear of Rossie Priory (23 acres and 11 acres respectively) provide grazing for horses or perhaps a small herd of pedigree cattle or sheep. The arable land (99 acres) is of exceptional quality and is suited to potato and cereal production and could be easily let on a seasonal cropping basis if desired.

ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES & OUTBUILDINGSStable Courtyard & Stable CottageAdjoining the Chapel and forming an impressive quadrangle stands the original Stable Block complete with clock tower. Constructed of stone under a slate roof the original stalls with adjacent tack and feed rooms form the northern side of the courtyard. On the western side is Stable Cottage which comprises sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms and one bathroom over two floors. The former carriage houses now provide functional garaging with a series of stores ideal for garden and estate equipment, cars, workshops and tool sheds on the opposite two sides.

To the rear of the main house are the remains of the former Laundry Cottage and lying adjacent another building which is currently used as a studio.

Knapp LodgeSituated at the entrance to the Knapp or East Drive, Knapp Lodge is of red sandstone construction under a slate roof and is surrounded by an enclosed well maintained garden. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, two bedrooms and a bathroom over two floors.

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GENERAL REMARKSTravel ArrangementsDundee and Edinburgh are the closest airports, and cars can be hired from each. Dundee Airport has daily flights to London City Airport and services to Belfast City. Edinburgh Airport has daily direct services to all the major cities in the UK and Europe and a growing number of international flights.

There is a daily direct train service to London on the East Coast mainline (average travel time 5 hours 52 minutes).

Airports & Train ServicesEdinburgh Tel: 0844 448 8833 www.edinburghairport.com

Dundee Tel: 01382 662200 www.hail.co.uk/dundee-airport

Rail Services Tel: 08457 48 49 50 www.thetrainline.com

Entry & PossessionEntry and vacant possession will be given to Rossie Priory and lands by mutual arrangement. Both Stable Cottage and Knapp Lodge are currently let and therefore subject to existing tenancy arrangements.

Fixtures, Fittings, Contents and Estate EquipmentAll fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included in the sale. Certain items of furniture may be made available in addition by separate negotiation. Certain items of garden furniture and estate equipment may also be available by separate negotiation.

Environmental DesignationsThe Rossie Den lies within the Knapp Conservation Area.

Sporting RightsThe sporting rights are in hand and are included in the sale.

Services, Occupancies, Listings, Council Tax & EPCsAll properties are served by private water, private drainage and mains electricity or as stated below.

Property Occupancy Services Listing Council Tax Band EPC

Rossie Priory VacantOil fired central heating and 4 door AGA. Burglar and fire alarms.

B H F

Knapp Lodge Let (SAT) Mains water. Oil fired central heating. Wood burning stove. C E F

Stable Cottage Let (SAT) Electric heating and night storage heater. B C G

End House Vacant Oil fired central heating. B B F

Boundary Wall C

EmployeesThere is one employee (the gardener) whose employment will fall to be transferred to the purchaser under the TUPE regulations 2006.

Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public And Other Access RightsThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds.

Mineral Rights & TimberThe minerals are included within the sale insofar as the seller has right to them and are not reserved by statute or common law to third parties. All standing and fallen timber will be included within the sale.

Retained PropertyOld Rossie Chapel and the Kinnaird family burial ground which lies on the eastern boundary of the estate will be retained by the Seller together with the necessary access rights. In addition, the lower half of the walled garden together with The Garden House and Garden Cottage on the western boundary will also be retained.

Local AuthorityPerth & Kinross Council, Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD Tel: 01738 475000

SolicitorsGillespie Macandrew, Broxden House, Lamberkine Drive, Broxden, Perth PH1 1RA Tel: 01738 231000

OffersOffers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

STIPULATIONS Purchase PriceOn conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.

DisputesShould any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.

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Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

Plans, Areas and SchedulesThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Overseas PurchasersAny offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

LottingIt is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.

GenerallyShould there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

ApportionmentsThe Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

DirectionsFrom Perth follow the A90 towards Dundee. After 14 miles turn off at the junction signposted for Longforgan. Take first left at the mini roundabout (do not go under underpass) and immediately left again following signs to Knapp. After 0.7 miles take first left on to private road and continue through the large gates. Follow the south drive through the parkland bearing right after the cricket ground to the gravel parking area in front of Rossie Priory.

The postcode (for sat nav purposes) is PH14 9SG.

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ViewingStrictly by appointment with the selling agents, Savills 0131 247 3720.

Important Notice: 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 here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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. It  should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

21.07.30.EC. Capture Property. 01225 667287.

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